Despite our best-laid holiday plans, schedules change, children cry, and cookies burn. This December, how about trying an experiment? Wherever you notice an expectation of what you want to happen, replace it with wonder at what is happening around you.

Depending on where you live, October might bring hot days or cool breezes. This month, we explore a different kind of weather—the shifting currents of our moods and feelings—through exercise and imaginative play inspired by animals.

As a teacher I've seen some beautifully prepared meals tossed in the trash. Ever wonder why your kids are so famished when they get home? Give them a voice and a choice in what they take.