The Road Less Traveled Blog
What Lies Beneath the Bow
As temperatures plummet, gratitude and generosity peak during these early winter months, the holiday season. Let us celebrate coziness and full cups of all colors! Hugs, stories, laughter, and gifts are exchanged between family, friends, and neighbors. Fires crackle, kettles whistle, and cookies bake while we make the most of our ever-precious time with …
Where Has the Time Gone? 10 Years After Katrina
No matter where the day takes us, most of us always know that our bed awaits us that evening. This is a luxury that many families in New Orleans still do not have. Ten years later, destruction and disaster from Hurricane Katrina still sits at the center of New Orleans. When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, …
Who, Where, and How: The 3 Key Questions to Ask Your Teen
Millennials are the generation of young people currently enrolled in high school and college. They’re tech-savvy, quick to learn, and extremely ambitious. They’re the most civic-minded generation according to Pew Research, and they’re often more open-minded than earlier generations.
But, being raised in an educational system built around the concept that “Everyone gets …
Combatting Nature Deficit Disorder
We recently saw Ben Klasky speak at TEDXRainier on a subject he cleverly calls “Nature Deficit Disorder.” What is Nature Deficit Disorder, you may ask?
Klasky defines Nature Deficit Disorder as the negative side effects that come from not spending enough time outdoors. When kids miss out on fresh air and exploring …
