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5 Lessons Mr. Rogers Taught Me About Being a Grown-Up

October 24, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Uncategorized 1 Comment

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What if Someone Thinks I’m a Bad Parent Because I Don’t Spank My Kids?

July 6, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Positive Guidance and Social Skills 1 Comment

In working to support both parents and teachers in using sound principles of child development in the home and classroom, I hear a lot of concerns.

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Is Child Development Spiritually Empty?

April 18, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Uncategorized 9 Comments

In her book, “The Soul of Education”, Rachael Kessler wrote: [Read more…]

The Positive Parenting Workbook

March 10, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Positive Guidance and Social Skills, Uncategorized 1 Comment

 

When Rebecca Eanes had her second son, her oldest had just passed his second birthday.  As is the case in many families, when the new stranger arrived on the scene, wrapped in blankets and capturing the attention and admiration of all of his favorite people, Rebecca’s firstborn began to act out.

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Seeing the Best in Children…Even in Challenges

March 8, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Positive Guidance and Social Skills, Uncategorized 1 Comment

 

Sometimes the very thing that we find most challenging about a child can become their greatest strength.  Or, as my friend Dayna would say, their “superpower”.

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This is why we CAN have nice things. (For a little while.)

February 27, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Uncategorized 4 Comments

I had the “perfect” pair of lamps in my living room.

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Do YOU Know Your Letter Sounds?

February 7, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Learning through Play and Experience 3 Comments

 

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Coloring Books: A Balanced Developmental Perspective

January 31, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Uncategorized 1 Comment

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Rockridge Press.  All opinions are my own.

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Cultural Appropriation in Preschool?

January 23, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Uncategorized 2 Comments

I was helping my fifth grader with a history project a few nights ago when we made a fascinating discovery.  As we researched the Native American people indigenous to our area for the presentation he was working on, we stumbled on a wild story that left us both aghast.

Long story short, way back in 1899, the city of Seattle wanted to be known as the “Gateway to Alaska”.  So, in order to establish a landmark that perpetuated this title, a group of businessmen sailed to Alaska, where they found a 60-foot totem pole in a Tlingit village.  Assuming the village had been abandoned (the people were actually only temporarily away for the summer fishing and cannery season) the men cut down the pole, brought it to Seattle, and erected it in a prominent place in town, where it became known as the Seattle Totem for the next 50 years.

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The 2017 Books Plus Gift List is Here!

December 15, 2017 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

For the past five years, I’ve been sharing some of my favorite books along with the perfect gifts to go with them.  It really is one of my favorite recipes for gifts for children: 1 great book + 1 fun toy = sure-fire winner with loads of use!

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In early education, there is too much distance between what we know and what we do. I bridge the gaps that exist between academia, decision-makers, educators, and parents so that together, we can improve the quality of early education while also respecting and protecting the childhood experience.

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