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Start Planting!
I had my favorite gardening help recently….all my boys! We got two dozen seed cups started to transplant to our garden in a few weeks. I love doing this activity with them, not just for the extra “help” (said help … Continue reading
More Mind in the Making: Your Questions for Ellen Galinsky
I hope you enjoyed reading Mind in the Making. I know I did! What an amazing resource! It’s a book I hope all parents and early childhood professionals will take the time to read, and more importantly, implement.
Filed under Child Development & DAP, Uncategorized
Hands-On Nature
With Earth Day approaching I’m writing at The Organized Parent today about getting our kids’ hands a little dirty…. I believe that there is nothing that will compel our children to be good stewards of the earth that’s quite as powerful … Continue reading
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Mind in the Making Chapter 7
I was captivated by this chapter from the introductory paragraphs. As Ellen Galinsky writes about comparing two contrasting images — that of an ever-curious infant, and that of an apathetic middle to high schooler — I thought of my own … Continue reading
SIMPLIFY Your Family Life
I am honored again this year to be included in the Simplify Your Family Life Sale! Even better: this great honor for me brings a great opportunity for you! Corey from Simple Marriage and Mandi from Life…Your Way have brought … Continue reading
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Weekend Reads 4.14.12
Articles: Your Children Want YOU {The Power of Moms} My Little Hero: How Kids Learn Responsibility {Moving Smart}
Filed under Uncategorized, Weekend Reads
Pinterest Preview: Movable Hands, Penguin Treats, and More
It’s been a while, but I am back with another installment of Pinterest Preview – a peak at what happens when the pins come to play at our house!
Filed under Create, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized
Mind in the Making: Chapter 6
Here we are at Chapter 6 of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Grab a copy and read along! In a few weeks I’ll be asking for your questions about what you read, which … Continue reading
