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05/12/2024

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03/26/2024

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10/13/2023

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My brother, Bruce Jensen- Champlin is currently in the hospital at Mayo Rochester and has been diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. Bruce is very independent despite suffering from spinocerebellar ataxia the past 10+ years. Bruce walks with a walker, is an animal lover and an avid bike rider, he is....

10/12/2023

Many of you don’t know that my family has been going through a really hard time. My little brother has been diagnosed with cancer. If you could even spare $5.00 to help, it would be very much appreciated! And please, if you know generous people who wouldn’t mind helping a navy vet who is in the fight of his life pass this on! Thank you!

My brother, Bruce Jensen- Champlin is currently in the hospital at Mayo Rochester and has been diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. Bruce is very independent despite suffering from spinocerebellar ataxia the past 10+ years. Bruce walks with a walker, is an animal lover and an avid bike rider, he is....

01/22/2022

Learn about our Philosophy-Reggio Emilia

In response to the tragedy of World War II, people from the town Reggio Emilia developed a new model of education. War ought to never happen again. The Reggi...

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10/01/2021

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10/01/2021

Come celebrate fall at Wargo Nature Center! We'll crank up the cider press, play pioneer games, and have self-guided nature activities available for you and your family. This is a FREE event! For more information visit our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/548299909595802/?ref=newsfeed

09/29/2021

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09/23/2021

Little Grieving Hearts.

I often get contacted about how to speak to children about death. They become the forgotten mourners in some ways because we often mistaken that the younger they are, the less likely they are to grieve. If we are old enough to love and feel attached, we are old enough to grieve. We know even babies feel the family stress and grief when loss occurs. Generally speaking, children between the ages of 5-7 can grasp the finality of death. It is important with all ages that we use the term “died.” The terms “sleeping” “went away” “passed away” may feel softer, yet, more confusing for children. For example, if we say “grandma went away to Heaven,” the child may wait in anticipation for her return. Even more concerning, when others “go away” to work, school, vacation etc —there may be anxiety they will not return.

I encourage all who have children in your lives to look for opportunities early on to speak about life and death cycles. Look for the dead bug, bird, flowers etc. Talk about how the bird’s heart stopped beating and that is why he died. For humans, we can explain to children how the heart got weak and stopped working. We also want to assure them ours/their hearts are strong and working well, instilling safety. It’s important to let children of all ages ask questions and keep your answers simple and age appropriate. The younger the child, the less details. Let kids cry, laugh, play, be quiet, be involved in funeral planning by picking out flowers, poems, decor etc. They will show you what they need and it may change with each day. No need to force anything.

Find what brings them safety and let them be in that space as needed. For the children 10 and under -it can be helpful to let them have a new stuffed toy that represents comfort. You hug this first and give them permission to hug anytime for comfort. Much love to the little grievers. Grief is so difficult to maneuver as an adult, I have extra compassion for the littles. Your presence is your best offering. BE with them. This is more profound than any words could be.

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