# joyful (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover joyful. Page: Feed: --- ## [I don't even say hello. I just start the beat.](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/i-dont-even-say-hello-i-just-start) _2026-08-19 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ Connection vs. Control: What 350 kindergarteners taught me about attention. ## [The Secret to Finding a Hobby You Love? Be Willing to Suck](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/how-to-become-a-person-with-a-hobby) _2026-08-19 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ After studying thousands of hobbyists and trying 17 myself, here’s what I’ve learned ## [Someone to watch over me](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/someone-to-watch-over-me) _2026-08-18 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Why mattering matters when people come for your dog ## [How to decide when a trend is worth trying + pants that aren't jeans, the color of the season, and dressing like a chic Sporty Spice](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/5-trends-that-make-getting-dressed) _2026-08-15 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ When it's worth trying a trend, pants that aren't jeans, the color of the season, joyful tops, and dressing like Sporty Spice ## [6 ways my classroom looks different this year because... AI, duh.](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/6-ways-my-classroom-looks-different) _2026-08-12 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ Plus, the best out-of-the-classroom uses for AI that give time back for hobbies ## [Everyday Mattering](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/everyday-mattering) _2026-08-11 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ When we feel seen and heard, even the hard things are better. ## [UPDATE - Last Minute Event + Indie Bestseller!](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/update-last-minute-event-indie-bestseller) _2026-08-08 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ Due to a flight cancellation, I'm unable to attend today's Author's Night in East Hampton ## [Testing 15 popular brands as a 20-year marketing industry vet](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/testing-15-popular-brands-as-a-20) _2026-08-08 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ cause we got to cut through the BS ## [Last Minute Event + Indie Bestseller!](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/last-minute-event-indie-bestseller) _2026-08-07 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ Hi, friends! ## [Back-to-school isn’t about the new backpack](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/back-to-school-isnt-about-the-new) _2026-08-05 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ What your child's nervous system needs this fall. ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AuL4I85u8sJU) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Denmark's secret sauce, optimization culture's reckoning, an unexpected color combo you already own, and the book that will have you planning a road trip](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/an-unexpected-color-combo-to-try) _2026-08-05 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ Smørrebrød Series: 18 juicy ideas, discoveries, and reads ## [Why Mattering Matters](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/why-mattering-matters) _2026-08-04 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Imaginary teeth, The Carlyle, and why we need to feel seen ## [20 Best Purchases of 2026](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/20-best-purchases-of-2026) _2026-08-01 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ My top 10 + your top 10 of this year so far (plus 4 bonus book recs) ## [8 Moments That Made Me Feel Very, Very American While Living in Denmark](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/9-things-that-make-me-feel-insanely) _2026-07-29 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ On understanding American culture by stepping into a different one ## [The Both/And of Joy](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/the-bothand-of-joy) _2026-07-28 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Takeaways from Joyful, Anyway ## [14 Things Every Cool Girl in Copenhagen is Wearing](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/14-style-choices-that-are-peak-copenhagen) _2026-07-25 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ After taking fashion notes for the past month, this is what I'm bringing home ## [How to design a room when you're not a designer](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/how-to-design-a-room-when-youre-not) _2026-07-23 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ as someone whose #1 hobby is home design ## [Answering your questions about our summer in Denmark](https://professoroffduty.substack.com/p/ask-me-anything-living-in-denmark) _2026-07-22 · Marina Cooley · Prof Off Duty_ On being an outsider, talking politics with the Danes, screen use, and the most fascinating Danish behavior I’ve observed ## [How to Live a Joyful Life](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/how-to-live-a-joyful-life) _2026-07-21 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Observing and reading my way to lasting happiness. ## [Kindness, grit and other lessons for children from the World Cup](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/kindness-grit-and-other-lessons-for) _2026-07-21 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ Still a soccer mom, still learning from the game ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2Rb5Sl6cWygC) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Songs You Need This Summer](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/songs-you-need-this-summer) _2026-07-16 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ You’re the DJ in your house. Turns out the right song can do a lot. ## [Finding Your Unique Joy](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/finding-your-unique-joy) _2026-07-14 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ The specificity of joy and looking for Better Things ## [We Missed Our Flight (One of Our Best Memories)](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/we-missed-our-flight-one-of-our-best) _2026-07-09 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ What actually helps summer road trips with young children go better ## [July Book Club: Joyful, Anyway](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/july-book-club-joyful-anyway) _2026-07-07 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ A synopsis and some thoughts ## [Scotland, a Stadium, and Songs I Haven't Written Yet](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/scotland-a-stadium-and-songs-i-havent) _2026-07-01 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ What I’ve been up to, and remembering that we don’t need to earn joy ## [Relaxing, Reading, and Raya](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/relaxing-reading-and-raya) _2026-06-28 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Wrapping up my three months off ## [Reading, writing and Country Living?](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/reading-writing-and-country-living) _2026-06-18 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Trying to stay upright in the age of AI plus Motherclown! ## [A Few Things I Wish More Dads Knew](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/a-few-things-i-wish-more-dads-knew) _2026-06-17 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ A simple framework for building a deeper bond with your child, starting today ## [Life on the Lanai: Book Tour Adventures and "Off-Key" Lime Pie!](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/life-on-the-lanai-book-tour-adventures) _2026-06-09 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ Plus interviews, an ebook sale, and more! ## ["It feels like play" + a big ask from me](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/it-feels-like-play-a-big-ask-from) _2026-06-07 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ June is a critical month for The Joyful Child—and you can help. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RE1jblLJnP30) _2026-06-07 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Jet Lag and Fried Hair](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/jet-lag-and-fried-hair) _2026-05-31 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Plus what to read when the world is spinning ## [Less Schedule, More Summer](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/less-schedule-more-summer) _2026-05-28 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ A gentler way to think about summer, easy connection practices, and the magic of snack boards ## ["Death on the Lanai" Tour 2026 - Part 1!](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/death-on-the-lanai-tour-2026-part) _2026-05-26 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ I'm taking the Girls on the road... come say "hi" :) ## [A Personal Update: What I'm Up To, What's Keeping Me Centered, and What I'm Still Figuring Out](https://joyfulkids.substack.com/p/a-personal-update-what-im-up-to-whats) _2026-05-20 · Kira Willey · Joyful Kids with Kira Willey_ On being online while talking about getting outside, and other things I'm sitting with ## [Shimmying in My Shoulder Pads: Big News for Blanche Fans - Part One!](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/shimmying-in-my-shoulder-pads-big) _2026-05-18 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ Unboxing Videos, Audiobook News, Golden Girls Book 2 Pub Date and Tour... ## [Book Birthdays, True Love at Shakespeare & Co, and Literary Tumbleweeds](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/book-birthdays-true-love-at-shakespeare) _2026-03-26 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ My first year as a published author (+ my second Golden Girls book!) ## [Joyful Chaos: A Quick Update Between Coffees!](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/joyful-chaos-a-quick-update-between) _2026-02-25 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ ABA's Winter Institute, New Golden Girls Books, Ebook Sale, and more! ## [December's Joyful Chaos](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/decembers-joyful-chaos) _2025-12-04 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ (Re) Introductions and Bookish Updates from the Land of Cheesecake and Selkies ## [The Joyful Choice Updates](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/the-joyful-choice-updates) _2025-09-22 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ Some joyful choices and some updates! ## [Choosing Joy This Week!](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/choosing-joy-this-week) _2025-09-08 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ Libraries, Hotlines, and Getting to Know Ourselves! ## [Joyful Choice!](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/joyful-choice) _2025-09-02 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ Sharing good news, gratitude, and taking time to rest and read this week! ## [Choosing to Make our Communities Stronger!](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/choosing-to-make-our-communities) _2025-08-26 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ This week's roundup of Joyful Choices ## [A Whole Week of Joyful Choices!](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/a-whole-week-of-joyful-choices) _2025-08-11 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ Trying something a little different, and opening this back up to free subs! ## [One Month in, How am I Doing?](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/one-month-in-how-am-i-doing) _2025-08-06 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ A quick survey! ## [Weekend Challenge: Joyful Action Pairings](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/weekend-challenge-joyful-action-pairings) _2025-08-01 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ It’s time to start turning up the volume on the power of joy. ## [Looking Back on Our Month](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/looking-back-on-our-month) _2025-07-31 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ July is over, and it's time to take a minute to reflect! ## [Pump Up the Jams!](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/pump-up-the-jams) _2025-07-30 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ How can we talk about Joy without talking about music? ## [Look for the Heroes: Point of Pride!](https://thejoynudge.substack.com/p/look-for-the-heroes-point-of-pride) _2025-07-29 · Ben Greene · The Joyful Choice_ Today, I’m highlighting another organization doing amazing work in supporting our community. ## [Short & Sweet: NYC, Virtual, & Pittsburgh Events + CHEESECAKE](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/short-and-sweet-nyc-virtual-and-pittsburgh) _2025-04-18 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ Hello dear friends! ## [Joyful Chaos #4: Totally Not Freaking Out](https://rachelekstromcourage.substack.com/p/joyful-chaos-4-totally-not-freaking) _2025-03-18 · Rachel Ekstrom Courage · Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage_ Happy book birthday to Nothing Bad Happens Here! Peek behind-the-scenes at the joyful chaos & blooper reels of #authorlife