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Today’s Forecast: 97 Questions and One Dead Reptile
I had a 7-minute “conversation” with my five-year-old this week about why he couldn’t bathe a dead lizard. And I wish I could say that...
Amanda McKinney
Jul 273 min read


I’m Tired, But I’m Not Ready—And I Think God Gets That
Let me set the scene for you: The washer is on its fourth “re-wash” cycle because I forgot to flip the clothes. Again. There are dishes...
Amanda McKinney
Jul 193 min read


Let’s Untangle the Knot: Helping Big Kids Navigate Big Emotions
When Big Emotions Live in Little Bodies (and You’re the Safe Place They Crash Into) There’s no soft intro here. My boys feel big . I’m...
Amanda McKinney
Jul 123 min read


🌿 The Magic of Loose Parts Play (and Why It’s Not Just a Trend)
A stick, a cup, a button, a pinecone, and a kid with time. That’s all it takes to spark genius. Loose parts play might look simple—maybe...
Amanda McKinney
Jul 63 min read


Why Dirt Matters: The Educational Power of Messy Play
By Amanda, Founder of Wonder & Light Learning Co. "We weren’t created to stay clean. God made us from the dust—what a gift to let our...
Amanda McKinney
Jun 283 min read


Raising Curious Kids in a Convenience-Focused World
Why 'I don’t know—let’s find out' might be your parenting superpower We live in a world where everything is one swipe away. Dinner?...
Amanda McKinney
Jun 223 min read
What Shark Tooth Hunting Taught Me About Motherhood
A story about waves, weariness, and the treasure God reveals beneath it all. I just wanted him to find a shark tooth. That’s how the day...
Amanda McKinney
Jun 143 min read


Let Them Be Little... and Loud
Why noise, mess, and a million questions might just be the best thing for your child’s growth There is never a quiet moment in my house....
Amanda McKinney
Jun 73 min read


Why I Created Curiosity Camp
The story behind our summer of wonder It all started just a few days before summer break officially began. I was on the hunt for a summer...
Amanda McKinney
May 303 min read


Made for more
Encouraging children to discover through unstructured play I love being a mom. I love being a teacher. And honestly? Sometimes I feel...
Amanda McKinney
May 302 min read
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