Summer is finally upon us! As an LGBTQ+ ally, this is my favorite time of year: Pride Month! Pride Month is a time to celebrate love and honor those who have sacrificed, fighting for the rights of others. For me, Pride is about being vulnerable, reaching out, connecting, and celebrating the...
Hello, friends! It’s almost officially summer! In our family, that means starting to putter around in the garden. Our garden has four zones: a decorative front garden of mostly native perennials, a raspberry hedge, raised veggie beds, and our “fairy” garden, which is entirely run by our kids. (Yes,...
Is there anything more inspiring than gardening with your kids? Watching them dig, water, plant, harvest, and — of course — get very, very dirty. They’re explorers, creators, and nurturers all in one! Gardening engages their minds and bodies — all five senses are engaged in heightened awareness as...
Have you ever considered a floor bed for your young child? As an alternative to cribs and “big kid beds,” floor beds allow young children the freedom to climb into and out of bed on their own. A floor bed is essentially just a mattress that rests directly on the...
Did we mention that our sheets are the best? What does that even mean? What makes a sheet “the best”? Sheets come in many fabrics, finishes, weights, and textures. We could tell you it’s a specific weave, finish, or fiber, but, to be honest, those are all matters of personal...
Effective bedtime routines typically have three elements in common: Ample time for children to settle their bodies from the energy of the day Opportunities for children to connect with the grown-ups they love Cues for the body to increase melatonin production, smoothing the transition to sleep That last one can...
What is a benefit company? Oolie Inc is registered with the state of Oregon as a benefit company. That means we structure our business activities to create positive social and environmental changes for all. Benefit companies must benefit the public at large, not just the business itself. What is a...
The theme of 2022's Earth month is Invest in Our Planet. To me, as a first-time mom of a 2-year-old, that also means Investing in Our Children. With so much happening in our world today — from climate change to political divides — how do we ensure that our children...
Singing and ritual can bring comfort and feelings of connection in times of uncertainty, fear, and upheaval, to both our children and ourselves. In some Montessori classrooms, the tradition of “singing peace around the world” offers a concrete way for children to express care and concern, connect with each other,...
Sleeping is vital for all of us. For our children, it’s necessary to support their emotional and physical development. For us grown-ups it’s one of the keys to promoting emotional wellbeing, physical health, and just plain giving us the energy we need to show up as the parents we want to be.
Summer is finally upon us! As an LGBTQ+ ally, this is my favorite time of year: Pride Month! Pride Month is a time to celebrate love and honor those who have sacrificed, fighting for the rights of others. For me, Pride is about being vulnerable, reaching out, connecting, and celebrating the...
Hello, friends! It’s almost officially summer! In our family, that means starting to putter around in the garden. Our garden has four zones: a decorative front garden of mostly native perennials, a raspberry hedge, raised veggie beds, and our “fairy” garden, which is entirely run by our kids. (Yes,...
Is there anything more inspiring than gardening with your kids? Watching them dig, water, plant, harvest, and — of course — get very, very dirty. They’re explorers, creators, and nurturers all in one! Gardening engages their minds and bodies — all five senses are engaged in heightened awareness as...
Have you ever considered a floor bed for your young child? As an alternative to cribs and “big kid beds,” floor beds allow young children the freedom to climb into and out of bed on their own. A floor bed is essentially just a mattress that rests directly on the...
Did we mention that our sheets are the best? What does that even mean? What makes a sheet “the best”? Sheets come in many fabrics, finishes, weights, and textures. We could tell you it’s a specific weave, finish, or fiber, but, to be honest, those are all matters of personal...
Effective bedtime routines typically have three elements in common: Ample time for children to settle their bodies from the energy of the day Opportunities for children to connect with the grown-ups they love Cues for the body to increase melatonin production, smoothing the transition to sleep That last one can...
What is a benefit company? Oolie Inc is registered with the state of Oregon as a benefit company. That means we structure our business activities to create positive social and environmental changes for all. Benefit companies must benefit the public at large, not just the business itself. What is a...
The theme of 2022's Earth month is Invest in Our Planet. To me, as a first-time mom of a 2-year-old, that also means Investing in Our Children. With so much happening in our world today — from climate change to political divides — how do we ensure that our children...
Singing and ritual can bring comfort and feelings of connection in times of uncertainty, fear, and upheaval, to both our children and ourselves. In some Montessori classrooms, the tradition of “singing peace around the world” offers a concrete way for children to express care and concern, connect with each other,...
Sleeping is vital for all of us. For our children, it’s necessary to support their emotional and physical development. For us grown-ups it’s one of the keys to promoting emotional wellbeing, physical health, and just plain giving us the energy we need to show up as the parents we want to be.
