Comments for Not Just Cute http://notjustcute.com Intentional Whole Child Development Tue, 22 May 2012 01:42:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Little Shoulders by Andrea http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/18/little-shoulders/#comment-8671 Andrea Tue, 22 May 2012 01:42:22 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8553#comment-8671 I think I remember this post! It really hit home. I really have to work at not treating him like he is older. I often say that I have to remind myself that he is ONLY three and that is little brother is ALREADY one. I more fully understand why the last children (even though he is hopefully not my last) get so babied. Anyways, it's a struggle. Thanks for the reminder. I think I remember this post! It really hit home. I really have to work at not treating him like he is older. I often say that I have to remind myself that he is ONLY three and that is little brother is ALREADY one. I more fully understand why the last children (even though he is hopefully not my last) get so babied. Anyways, it’s a struggle. Thanks for the reminder.

]]> Comment on What Ever Happened to Nap Time? by Andrea http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/21/what-ever-happened-to-nap-time/#comment-8665 Andrea Tue, 22 May 2012 01:33:29 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8558#comment-8665 So, nap time for us had to go. But I knew it couldn't be without a plan. Knowing my lazy self, once the going got tough I'd resort to netflix. And once I allow it, there'd be no going back (he's persistent). So I thought about what usually I try to do during nap time (a household chore, read my scriptures, dinner prep, email check) and came up with a quiet time routine. We both love it. First is 'Quiet playing with toys' so that I can have a little time with Little Brother and put him down for nap. We do 'Mommy's helper' and he helps me with my chore. I have found that he is actually helpful and I really enjoy not doing the chores all by myself. Then "Listening to Books"- this is where he listens to books on CD or audiobooks and I get to read my scriptures in peace and mostly quiet. Then we do "reading with Mom' and we read a couple books together. Then 'play a game with mom' and we do a 'game'. Since I naturally and enthusiastically do literacy, this is where I get to be a litte more intentional about Math. Last is 'cooking in the kitchen'- which is when we do dinner prep. I typed it up and added clip art so he could 'read' it. . . . It has been awesome. So, nap time for us had to go. But I knew it couldn’t be without a plan. Knowing my lazy self, once the going got tough I’d resort to netflix. And once I allow it, there’d be no going back (he’s persistent). So I thought about what usually I try to do during nap time (a household chore, read my scriptures, dinner prep, email check) and came up with a quiet time routine. We both love it. First is ‘Quiet playing with toys’ so that I can have a little time with Little Brother and put him down for nap. We do ‘Mommy’s helper’ and he helps me with my chore. I have found that he is actually helpful and I really enjoy not doing the chores all by myself. Then “Listening to Books”- this is where he listens to books on CD or audiobooks and I get to read my scriptures in peace and mostly quiet. Then we do “reading with Mom’ and we read a couple books together. Then ‘play a game with mom’ and we do a ‘game’. Since I naturally and enthusiastically do literacy, this is where I get to be a litte more intentional about Math. Last is ‘cooking in the kitchen’- which is when we do dinner prep. I typed it up and added clip art so he could ‘read’ it. . . . It has been awesome.

]]> Comment on What Ever Happened to Nap Time? by Andrea http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/21/what-ever-happened-to-nap-time/#comment-8664 Andrea Tue, 22 May 2012 01:33:02 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8558#comment-8664 So, I feel a little sheepish since I didn't end up even getting through one chapter of "Mind in the Making". I really did mean to read it all and follow along, and now it's back in the library . . . it was fascinating but (at this time) not particularly engaging enough for me with everything else I have going on. Classes and 'Unbroken' and 'Graceling' taking precedent :) We had to do away with nap time around here. It wasn't so gradual for us. He was starting to put up slight resistance, but conking out for hours after only one or two books. The problem then was that we would put him to bed (8-8:30ish) and he wouldn't got to sleep until 11pm or later- BUT still wake up at the same time (6-6:30ish). Our mornings weren't exactly a joy- nor our evenings. I tried waking him up earlier from his nap- but that resulted in a super cranky boy that still struggled to go to sleep at bedtime. We tried each thing for at least 2 weeks. He was also waking up constantly at night, through ALL of this. So, I feel a little sheepish since I didn’t end up even getting through one chapter of “Mind in the Making”. I really did mean to read it all and follow along, and now it’s back in the library . . . it was fascinating but (at this time) not particularly engaging enough for me with everything else I have going on. Classes and ‘Unbroken’ and ‘Graceling’ taking precedent :)

We had to do away with nap time around here. It wasn’t so gradual for us. He was starting to put up slight resistance, but conking out for hours after only one or two books. The problem then was that we would put him to bed (8-8:30ish) and he wouldn’t got to sleep until 11pm or later- BUT still wake up at the same time (6-6:30ish). Our mornings weren’t exactly a joy- nor our evenings. I tried waking him up earlier from his nap- but that resulted in a super cranky boy that still struggled to go to sleep at bedtime. We tried each thing for at least 2 weeks. He was also waking up constantly at night, through ALL of this.

]]> Comment on Introducing the Number Bag: Teaching Preschool Math Concepts with Meaningful Objects by Andrea http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/16/introducing-the-number-bag-teaching-preschool-math-concepts-with-meaningful-objects/#comment-8663 Andrea Tue, 22 May 2012 01:32:19 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8535#comment-8663 Also planning on implementing this in my preschool next year. I pretty much echo everything Karen said. You're the best. Sending love. Best wishes with the new baby! Andrea Also planning on implementing this in my preschool next year. I pretty much echo everything Karen said. You’re the best. Sending love. Best wishes with the new baby!

Andrea

]]> Comment on What Ever Happened to Nap Time? by Lala Mama http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/21/what-ever-happened-to-nap-time/#comment-8661 Lala Mama Mon, 21 May 2012 22:29:16 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8558#comment-8661 Thanks for this post. My hubby and I have been wondering what to do, b/c we know she will soon lose her naptime at 3.25 yrs old....she naps inconsistently at daycare and occasionally is unable to nap at home on the weekend. These are great ideas!! Thanks for this post. My hubby and I have been wondering what to do, b/c we know she will soon lose her naptime at 3.25 yrs old….she naps inconsistently at daycare and occasionally is unable to nap at home on the weekend. These are great ideas!!

]]> Comment on Weekend Reads 5.20.12 by Kat http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/20/weekend-reads-5-20-12/#comment-8660 Kat Mon, 21 May 2012 22:01:22 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8561#comment-8660 Thanks for sharing my post on Motherhood Your Way! Thanks for sharing my post on Motherhood Your Way!

]]> Comment on What Ever Happened to Nap Time? by aunt Betty's Nanny Service http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/21/what-ever-happened-to-nap-time/#comment-8658 aunt Betty's Nanny Service Mon, 21 May 2012 21:28:11 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8558#comment-8658 I always insist the kids in my care have a quiet time. I use either music or a kitchen timer to mark the time. (some kids don't want to listen to music) It really does make a difference in everyone's mood. Did you know babies & toddlers use quiet alone time to practice verbal skills? I always insist the kids in my care have a quiet time. I use either music or a kitchen timer to mark the time. (some kids don’t want to listen to music) It really does make a difference in everyone’s mood. Did you know babies & toddlers use quiet alone time to practice verbal skills?

]]> Comment on What Ever Happened to Nap Time? by Kristina http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/21/what-ever-happened-to-nap-time/#comment-8657 Kristina Mon, 21 May 2012 21:05:48 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8558#comment-8657 Thanks for including my post Amanda! Love all the other resources you shared too. I just shared your post on my Facebook page. Thanks for including my post Amanda! Love all the other resources you shared too. I just shared your post on my Facebook page.

]]> Comment on What Ever Happened to Nap Time? by Sara Newton http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/21/what-ever-happened-to-nap-time/#comment-8654 Sara Newton Mon, 21 May 2012 16:46:24 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8558#comment-8654 I agree, I think its about finding space and time to be still, or more still than normal. An important life skill for us all! I agree, I think its about finding space and time to be still, or more still than normal. An important life skill for us all!

]]> Comment on Creativity Matters :: FREE Ebook by Pat Rumbaugh The Play Lady http://notjustcute.com/2012/05/10/creativity-matters-free-ebook-2/#comment-8653 Pat Rumbaugh The Play Lady Mon, 21 May 2012 15:16:32 +0000 http://notjustcute.com/?p=8511#comment-8653 Hi Amanda, I ran across your book Creativity Matters. If you would like to send me a book call or email me. Have a playful day. The Play Lady Pat 301-928-9962 Hi Amanda, I ran across your book Creativity Matters. If you would like to send me a book call or email me. Have a playful day. The Play Lady Pat 301-928-9962

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