This is the frustration, the overwhelm, and sometimes the tears that can come when the timer ends and the task isn’t finished. That moment can feel like failure for a child who’s trying their best. But here’s what’s actually happening: her brain is learning to regulate emotions, process endings, and recover from frustration. We don’t rush her through it. We validate her feelings “It’s okay to be upset. You tried really hard.” Then we give her more time. Mikko is home homeschooled, which means we

This is the first story ☠️ #jeejstories #storytime | story time

A bride and groom were treated to their own kind of adventure when their Hobbiton wedding was “crashed” by a celebrity. Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride, of Rotorua, were getting married at the tourist spot on Monday when suddenly, Hollywood actor Elijah Wood, aka Frodo the Hobbit, came to congratulate them. Hobbiton Movie Set general manager tourism Shayne Forrest said it was the first time a Lord of the Rings cast member had called into a wedding at the set. Sharik told the Waikato Herald it

RULE NUMBER 16 (.5) 😈 Don‘t ever waste your time on trying to keep up with someone who doesn‘t even like you.

As the dust settles & everyone returns to their new sense of normal, I wanted to reflect on this week❤️ the passing of Papa Tullio brought everyone together and we were able to talk about so many incredible memories while sorting through old photos & videos❤️ To be honest it feels dishonest & strange to say moving forward, in actuality we are now learning to live in a new world so with the holidays approaching & Thanksgiving being Papa’s birthday we can not wait to honor him with good food, good