by Jenn | May 28, 2014 | Podcast
In this, the 13th installment of Areté Today, we dig deep into some profound lessons from the garden. I’m one of those people who gets my inspiration from a multitude of sources—the ocean, art, literature, other people—the list is endless. This Podcast is based...
by Jenn | May 18, 2014 | Coaching, Current Affairs, Effective Parenting, Kids, self esteem through art
Most of the work I do with my Self Esteem Through Art program occurs BEFORE a bullying incident has taken place. I work in schools and with groups to boost people’s self-esteem, strengthen their moral compass, and tease out the brilliance in their character....
by Jenn | May 16, 2014 | Podcast
In the first new episode of Areté Today in over two weeks, I discuss at length the topics of meanies, conflict, and bullying. Because I run the area’s only art-based social emotional empowerment program for kids and adults, I get numerous questions around this...
by Jenn | May 9, 2014 | Effective Parenting, Kids, Life, Uncategorized
There is a saying from Søren Kierkegaard which reads: “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward.” I lived that quote last night. At our house, trash day is Friday. That means that, as part of the girls’ chores on Thursday,...
by Jenn | Apr 29, 2014 | Podcast
If I’m being honest, being “sexy” is a nice-to-have. Life tends to be easier for the pretty people. If you’re inherently sexy and attractive, it’s kind of like getting a bonus in the personal attribute lottery. If you are nice on...
