Paul HumesMental Backpack: Resilience training through encouragementLast summer it became clear that I needed a tool to get the kids through difficult hikes, thus “Mental Backpack” was born. The premise is…Aug 2, 2020Aug 2, 2020
Paul HumesMicro-Neglects: It is not just about their screen timeIt was the closing circle at the end of a summer camp day when another text came through. I got up from the grass to attend to the message…Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020
Paul HumesWho told you stories? 5 steps to bring storytelling to your child’s lifeImagine you are 9 years old and in 4th grade. It is a weekend in the summer and you have been invited to a sleepover birthday party. The…Jul 17, 2020Jul 17, 2020
Paul HumesAre we shortchanging our children’s thirst for adventure?Chances are your children already know the best Wild Nature Play locations around your home. They gravitate towards them as if by siren…Jun 14, 2020Jun 14, 2020
Paul HumesinBe YourselfLessons from Iraq: 5 Tips for Overcoming the Boredom of CoronavirusDay in and day out my routine was the same. Get up early, stretch and go to the gym, eat breakfast, check in, and go to work (also called…Mar 14, 2020Mar 14, 2020
Paul HumesinFathering TogetherGrit and bear it until the magic returnsWhen the clock is ticking and I am under some type of schedule the stress of being a parent is at its peak. A 2 year old not only…Mar 11, 2020Mar 11, 2020
Paul HumesMy pants have a hole in them and so should yoursHas your child ever asked you to join them at play but you deny for fear of getting dirt on your clothes? Does a somersault scare you…Feb 11, 2020Feb 11, 2020
Paul HumesMemory Lane: An Out-Until-Dinner ChildhoodThe New Year began by taking my family in our hometown visiting family and friends. Travel with a 21 month old can be stressful, but there…Jan 9, 2020Jan 9, 2020
Paul HumesClash of the Imaginations: How outdoor play and arguing improve social intelligenceI spent an afternoon playing “Bloody Monsters” by a creek with a group of 4th and 5th graders. The name of the game has more bark than…Dec 9, 2019Dec 9, 2019
Paul HumesCurious about their CuriosityRecently I was loading dishes and I watched my daughter get under the sink, the kitchen sink! The all time biggest no-zone of the house. I…Dec 5, 2019Dec 5, 2019