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Dave Edgren

Dave Edgren

How do you do it? (life)

There is no such thing as a self-made man. Or woman. Each person on Earth is a unique individual shaped by the culture, subculture, family…

Apr 1, 2019

Apr 1, 2019

Dave Edgren

Growing Resilience

I talk about resilience a lot.

Sep 11, 2018

Growing Resilience

Sep 11, 2018

Dave Edgren

“Are you busy?”

We’ve all answered this question a thousand times. In our hectic world, it’s a badge of honour to say, “Yes, very busy!”

Sep 4, 2018

“Are you busy?”

Sep 4, 2018

Dave Edgren

Teaching Compassion

This morning I asked a year six boy what he thought the most important value was for kids. He said, “Kindness.” I asked him what kindness…

Aug 27, 2018

Teaching Compassion

Aug 27, 2018

Dave Edgren

My Catch Phrase

When my three teenagers were children, it was so easy to spend most of my time telling them what they were doing wrong. Having three kids…

Aug 6, 2018

My Catch Phrase

Aug 6, 2018

Dave Edgren

The Value of Creativity

As adults, we often forget the wonder and awe a child enjoys each day as they experience new things. Unfortunately, it’s often seen as part…

Jul 31, 2018

The Value of Creativity

Jul 31, 2018

Dave Edgren

Parenting Value #1 — Reconciliation

I read an answer on Quora that made me pump my fist and say, “You tell ’em, champ!” The question was about a parent breaking an iPad…

Jul 23, 2018

Parenting Value #1 — Reconciliation

Jul 23, 2018

Dave Edgren

TECHnically Great Families

I’m tired of tech-bashing childhood research.

Jul 16, 2018

TECHnically Great Families

Jul 16, 2018

Dave Edgren

A safe Australia is a values-centred Australia

Individual values shape family values. Family values shape community values. Community values shape cultural values. And cultural values…

Jul 16, 2018

A safe Australia is a values-centred Australia

Jul 16, 2018

Dave Edgren

Resilience Reservoirs are Filled by Sharing Your Story-Well

Stories from the story-well of your own life and the lives of others fill your resilience reservoir. The stories you pour into your…

Jun 25, 2018

Resilience Reservoirs are Filled by Sharing Your Story-Well

Jun 25, 2018

Dave Edgren

Dave Edgren

School chaplain, writer and storyteller; I advocate for children, family, literacy & values. I follow Jesus. I speak and write value-based stories.

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