Fresh Air

Fresh Air

by | Apr 27, 2021 | GKI Blog

For those of us who live in the northern hemisphere, spring is officially here, and that’s a reason to celebrate! I don’t know about you, but I relish the opportunity to get outside and enjoy a few moments of fresh air without having to get bundled up, feeling the...
Hope

Hope

by | Mar 30, 2021 | GKI Blog

Hope can be defined as wanting something to happen or be true or to expect something with confidence, per Merriam-Webster. (Dictionary, 2021) Each of us has hoped for something in our lives.  Maybe we hoped for Legos® for Christmas or to go to the movies with our...
Building Loving Relationships from Messy Stress

Building Loving Relationships from Messy Stress

by | Feb 23, 2021 | GKI Blog

As I sat down to write this blog, I couldn’t help but think of a few moments I experienced in 2020. I know just mentioning that year can be challenging. However, I promise these stories are going to be uplifting. It was last November that I was out for a hike. As I...
Responsive Relationships and Repetition

Responsive Relationships and Repetition

by | Jan 6, 2021 | GKI Blog

In many cultures, the month of January brings the promise of a fresh start as individuals look ahead to a new year. As I write this blog from the winter wonderland that I call home, there’s the glimmering hope of renewal and spring to come as the short days start to...
Celebrating the holidays…2020 style

Celebrating the holidays…2020 style

by | Dec 9, 2020 | GKI Blog

During this time of year, many families are busy with holiday traditions, including things like gatherings with families and friends, decorating their homes, and even shopping for gifts. However, this year is going to look different for most of us. 2020 has made me...
Traditions… Building a Child’s Sense of Family

Traditions… Building a Child’s Sense of Family

by | Nov 5, 2020 | GKI Blog

I remember being a young mom and wanting to build a strong sense of family in my children. I set into motion traditions that continue today, over 22 years later. At that time, I didn’t know the power these traditions would hold for my family. Traditions serve as a...