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If you could teach your child one lifetime value, what would you choose?
What if one simple value could shape an entire life? That’s the question that stayed with me after listening to Mel Robbins interview Emma Grede — the British entrepreneur behind Good American and co-founder of Skims. Her story isn’t just about billion-dollar businesses; it’s about the mindset that built them. Emma shared a truth that…
Ten Ways to Let Your Kids Know They Matter
If raising happy, grounded children is ever on your mind, these ideas are especially for you.Begin by asking these simple questions: ”What makes anyone happy? What makes you happy? What makes your child happy?”Often, the answer comes down to something fundamental: feeling that we matter. This idea of “mattering” is becoming a key focus in…
Are we remembering, or just recording?
A recent podcast I listened to asked: “Is technology making our memory better or worse?”The conversation unearthed ideas that sit at the very heart of what we do at Inicio Albums — how we capture, hold, and reflect on our memories. The host, Ange, confessed that she had 34,561 photos on her phone. I found…
With our thoughts, we create our world.
I’ve just returned from a neighbourhood walk with my daughters’ two dogs – Mags and Mapes (aka Maggie and Maple) – and stumbled across three little worlds at the base of three different trees. Tiny scenes of wonder: bunnies, mushrooms, miniature houses, animals, all carefully arranged beneath shaded canopies. Who created these little worlds? What…
Memories, Self & our Higher-Self
Where would we be without memories? Likely quite lost, confused, or uncertain. Memories give our lives shape — they create context, connection and meaning. If we accept that our brain builds meaning from past experiences, then memories become more than events: they become the foundation of how we see ourselves — or how we believe…
Memories and Mindset
Where would we be without our memories? Probably very confused. Our memories serve as the threads that weave together who we were, who we are now, and who we might become. They give context and continuity to our lives. In my worldview, one of our fundamental purposes is growth — to grow in our capacity…
Capturing Your Family’s Story
I wasn’t someone who asked many questions about my parents’ lives — or those of my grandparents. I lived with bits and fragments, and for a long time, that felt enough. But everything changed when I came across a copy of my paternal grandfather’s life story — written in his own handwriting. What I found…
Something to Own – Why your story matters
Michelle Obama, in her memoir Becoming, speaks to the profound power of knowing our own story. Reflecting on her parents, she writes: “Together they helped me see the value in our story, in my story, in the larger story of our country. Even when it is not pretty or perfect and when it’s more real…
How we empower kids with self-awareness
A series of books I recently read explored something deeply familiar: the idea that our education systems often fall short in teaching wisdom. I remember thinking in my thirties, “If only I had the wisdom I have now back when I was younger.” Now, a little older, I find myself smiling at the same thought—still…
How to make our memories more tangible?
There’s something heartwarming about listening to people talk about their childhood memories — their favourite teacher, the taste of a meal lovingly made, or a moment of pure joy. These recollections carry more than just nostalgia. They are pieces of our story — clues to who we are and who we’re becoming. And yet, in…
Becoming – What I am going to be!
When we talk to children about their future, we often ask, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But perhaps a richer, more empowering question is:“Who are you becoming?” It’s a subtle shift, but a powerful one. This idea was recently highlighted in an online course I completed, which challenged the age-old…
The Stories We Tell: How Our Reflections Shape Our Children’s Narratives
The way we look back on our past—our tone, our focus, even the language we use—deeply influences how our children begin to understand their own stories. When we reminisce, we’re not just sharing memories. We’re modelling how to make sense of life’s ups and downs. Whether we linger on regrets or highlight growth and gratitude,…