I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Melitsa Avila as part of her weekly podcast for Raising Playful Tots. I’d love for you to hop on over here and give it a listen. We discuss socials skills, play, and sharing. I’d love to hear your thoughts. (Particularly on the sticky question about how to manage different parent philosophies within a playgroup.)
Coming up on Tuesday, I’ll be starting a new project and I want to get you on board. I’ve had the book Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about myself, it’s that I’m much more likely to get something done if I have an assignment and a deadline. So I’ve decided to read the book, reviewing one chapter at a time here at Not Just Cute. And I’d love for you to join me! Read along and jump in on the discussion. Let’s make it a virtual book group of sorts.
So grab a copy of Ellen Galinsky’s Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
I’ve put the book on reserve and hope to be able to join you in time 🙂
Also, I listened yesterday to the podcast and thought you were brilliant. The advice to do what you are comfortable doing and not change how you when philosophies differ I thought was spot on. Getting a playgroup all on the same page is also a good idea.
I second your idea of scripts. We do, “May I please have a turn when you are done?” a lot around here. I love the idea of empowering them with choices when sharing- I want to be more conscientious of that.
I loved it so much I listened to it twice and will be going for a third. Great work!
Thanks so much, Andrea!
I’ve had that book forever too, and never read it…I’m going to try to find it and read along with you!
Hi Amanda,
I ordered the book today (based on your recommendation), but will only receive it mid March, so hopefully I’ll be able to catch up.
Looking forward to Tuesdays. 🙂
Georgia
PS. Off to go listen to that podcast – will be my first. 🙂
Hi. I requested it from my library there are 20 copies available now and its FREE!! 🙂
Free is my favorite!
I also have had the book for a while and not read it. I will start today and read it with you all.
I’m excited to have so many great people reading along!
I’ve had the book for a while. I started it last week but haven’t read very far. So I’m going to try and stay up with you.
I’m in the same boat! I have had the book for almost a month and haven’t gotten through the first chapter, but so far its excellent!
Thanks for the shout out and sharing 😉
Looking forward to reading along with you all. I bought the book along with nurture shock and 7 habits ( families). I’ve read NS and wow loved it. I have so many other books on the go it’s great to come and read this one now with people who want to chat.