Whole Child Development
When talking with parents and teachers about dealing with challenging childhood behaviors, I often hear, “I just need more patience.” It’s true. Patience and perspective go a long way in offering positive and effective guidance. But it’s not something we can merely wish upon ourselves.
If you’re like me, you’ve discovered (and quickly become addicted to) this wonderful, mysterious new thing called Pinterest. I often find myself pinning things, wondering how they’ll work out in my home with real kids, real quirks, and no real professional photographer. So I thought I’d give that to you. From time to time, I’ll share some of the Pinterest projects we’ve tried out, along with my own tweaks and tips. (Follow the links to the actual pins and sites for full directions.)
You know the old saying, “If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it….” Well, similarly, we have to wonder, “If something is good for children but can’t be measured, is it still good for children?”
I’m reposting a favorite of Scott’s (of Brick by Brick). Thanks for the reminder, Scott. (And while we’re on the subject of favorites, check out my latest favorite from his blog, No “Art” But Plenty of Creativity.)
So what do you do about a toddler who suddenly says “NO” to everything? Here are some of my thoughts featured in this month’s First Friday Q&A.
(Those who pay close attention will notice this growing baby boy is using up some of my lung capacity. :0)
Mandy Ehman at Life…Your Way, is offering Valentine links all this week for you to enjoy with your families. Today, her feature is treats and crafts for kids, so I thought I’d share a fun kid-friendly treat I made with my boys over the weekend. (Click here to see all of today’s links!)
I find it interesting, given the interesting discussion on praise that we just had, that Valentine’s Day is creeping around the corner. It may seem unrelated to some, but in my mind if there is one thing that is an even more powerful reinforcer for children than praise it is love. Pure, unconditional love. That can be shown through the words you say, the actions you take, and the time you spend together.
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