Live in Harmony with Your Technology

Apr 23, 2013

Introducing the Durable Human Manifesto

Although The Durable Human Manifesto contains the word “revolution” (thanks to Foo Fighter Dave Grohl), it comes in peace as a declaration of human awesomeness and celebration of our supremely unique selves.

Jenifer Joy Madden in The Durable Human

Dec 8, 2016

Best Books To Help Parents With Tech Mentoring, Nature Guidance, and Self-Care

Parents want to raise well-rounded kids who are comfortable in their own skin and with navigating in the natural and digital worlds. These advice books help parents and other care-givers to…

Jenifer Joy Madden in The Durable Human

Mar 10, 2013

Meet the DC Cast of Listen To Your Mother

When buying a bunch of flowers, I’m always happy when — peeking out — are the pinky green buds of an oriental lily. Over the next few days, I love to watch each unfold its sinuous leaves and relish their heavenly fragrance. I thought of lilies as I found…

Jenifer Joy Madden in The Durable Human

Jul 13, 2017

Discover the Best Nature Play Spaces near Washington, D.C.

Did you know elementary-aged kids have about half the core strength kids had only a decade ago? Overall creativity has also taken a hit. The way we use technology gives us more reasons than ever to sit down. Like us, kids don’t…

Jenifer Joy Madden in The Durable Human

May 10, 2013

Being in the Cast of Listen To Your Mother

Listen To Your Mother. Although I couldn’t get my mind around exactly what the show was all about, from the moment I heard there were auditions in the D.C. area, I felt compelled to try out. We were directed to a nondescript hotel in the suburbs of…

Jenifer Joy Madden in The Durable Human

Jul 21, 2009

Musings

Ambling through cyberspace, you have stumbled upon this blog. It is designed to showcase ideas to help you adapt to an increasingly technological world, yet foster and uphold your unique strengths as a human being. Every post is infused by at least a touch of unplugged wisdom from the Last Generation, BC — the…

Jenifer Joy Madden in The Durable Human

Dec 13, 2010

Crowd Control in Washington, D.C.: Taming a Human Hurricane

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Jenifer Joy Madden in The Durable Human

Jun 28, 2016

Nature-Play City Park Thrives Near U.S. Capital

Not far from downtown Washington, D.C., kids perch on tree branches, dig in the sand, and busily port sticks from one place to another. An adult rests on a swinging bench while someone else sniffs a drift of coriander. This is Constitution…