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Weekend Reads 10/9/10

October 9, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Weekend Reads Leave a Comment

This has been a crazy week!  Juggling schedules, a tri-state road trip (from which we brought home a quirky but short-lived virus as a souvenir), my oldest turned six (SIX!), and I learned that if you frost a cake and stick your child’s favorite action figures on top, they’ll react with as much excitement as they do for the cakes you spend three days decorating!  Amid the chaos, I managed to steal away a little time for reading, and thought I’d share some of the best reads I came across this week!  As I looked back, there seemed to be a theme: Slow Down.  I’ll try!  Hope you enjoy!

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Fall Leaves and Gingersnaps! (Recipe at Bottom!)

October 7, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Create, Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Snack Time, Uncategorized 2 Comments

We went on one of my favorite fall outings today!  Armed with a great book, some craft supplies, and a pile of snacks, we headed up the canyon near our house to explore fall in one of its best displays!

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Let the Music Play

October 5, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Music and Movement 13 Comments

I am a fan of great children’s music artists.  Hap Palmer and Raffi are a delightful mixture of musical and educational genius!  And so I hope you won’t get me wrong when I say that I don’t think that’s the only kind of music children should listen to.

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Weekend Reads 10/2/10

October 2, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Uncategorized, Weekend Reads Leave a Comment

I’m up in Idaho running a half marathon today!  While I’m out pounding the pavement, my wandering mind might reflect back on these interesting posts I read this week:

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Ten Things Every Child Needs: What’s On Your List?

October 1, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

I recently taught a class which featured a video titled, “Ten Things Every Child Needs” (a special project of the McCormick Tribune Foundation’s Education Program).  I enjoyed discussing the topic with the teachers I was training with, and thought I would pose the question to you as well.  What would be on your list?  What types of things do you believe are most essential to a child’s healthy and whole development?  Don’t worry about making another top 10 list, but what would be your #1, or top 3?  I’m interested in hearing from you!

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Ten Things Every Child Needs: What's On Your List?

October 1, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

I recently taught a class which featured a video titled, “Ten Things Every Child Needs” (a special project of the McCormick Tribune Foundation’s Education Program).  I enjoyed discussing the topic with the teachers I was training with, and thought I would pose the question to you as well.  What would be on your list?  What types of things do you believe are most essential to a child’s healthy and whole development?  Don’t worry about making another top 10 list, but what would be your #1, or top 3?  I’m interested in hearing from you!

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When It Comes to Challenging Child Behaviors, Do You Take the Time to CARE?

September 29, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Positive Guidance and Social Skills, Uncategorized 6 Comments

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Thank you so much for your comments on challenging child behaviors.  I’m currently working on an eBook based on  Positive Guidance, and hope to incorporate your input.  Here is one aspect that will be addressed in the book.

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Difficult Behaviors — I Want Your Input!

September 27, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Positive Guidance and Social Skills 28 Comments

I’m excitedly working on a new project aimed at helping teachers and parents positively and effectively address difficult child behaviors and build social skills for the long haul.  I really want to get your perspective on the topic so that I can be sure that what I write is pertinent to you!  Please take just a moment to answer the questions below and/or comment at the end.  Thanks so much for contributing to a project that has really meant a lot to me!  I hope to have this project completed and ready to share with you within the next two months!

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Weekend Reads 9/25/10 – More Fall Fun!

September 25, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized, Weekend Reads 1 Comment

I’ve mentioned before how much I love fall!  It may be my favorite season!(My condolences to those of you living in less seasonal areas.  Though you can remind me how nice 70 degrees feels when I’m buried in snow for three months.)  I’ve linked before to some of my favorite fall activities, but I’ve come across some new favorites over the last little while, and wanted to share them all here!

Part of what makes fall so magical is that you know it won’t last forever!  This article at Life as Mom reminds us to take advantage of those fabulous fall traditions before it’s too late!

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Kids Not Listening? Four Things You Can Do Right Now To Get Them To Tune In

September 24, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Positive Guidance and Social Skills 20 Comments

In my professional life, I’ve consulted and advised a variety of people — parents, teachers, care-givers.  Now and then I even consult myself.  My “mother self” becomes frustrated with something, and soon, the “consultant” part of my brain steps in to remind my “mother self” of what I already know.  Such has been the case this week.  I have found myself, time and time again, wondering why I’m not getting the response I want from my boys.  Too often, I feel like they’re just not listening to me.  And then the consultant in me steps onto the stage in my mind and let’s me know why. 

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