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 experiences with these contrasting groups. Her pointed questions on page 298 are similar to those I’ve asked myself, “What happens to extinguish that passion? What happens to dull their eyes?”
I am honored again this year to be included in the Simplify Your Family Life Sale!
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Your Children Want YOU {The Power of Moms}
My Little Hero: How Kids Learn Responsibility {Moving Smart}
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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!
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Here we are at Chapter 6 of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
What do you do when your 4 year-old wants to know how to read today? Here are some developmentally appropriate ways to build your preschooler’s literacy foundation, while also giving them ways they can read today. (This video can also be viewed on YouTube here.)
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I have a few newcomers to the Mind in the Making read-along, so I want to give them a little time to catch up. We’ll pick up with Chapter 6 next week.
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I am really excited to get started with the Parenting with Positive Guidance classes this Wednesday! I can’t wait to start sharing and discussing some of the best tools for guiding behavior and building internal discipline in our children. It’s not too late to get signed up. Slide on over here to get all the details and get your spot. But before you do that, I wanted to share a little bit of what I shared with Kristina at Toddler Approved:
