Whole Child Development
What a great question from Elexa, a caregiver in a toddler grouping.
(And I’d like to say those stacks of books behind me are waiting to be shelved because I’ve been such a voracious reader lately, but they’re actually left out after being used as weights for some fantastic fort building….)
(This video can also be viewed directly on YouTube.)
I recently sat in a training meeting where we were discussing the role of risk in childhood. It’s kept me thinking ever since. Where do we draw the line between healthy risk and serious danger?
If you happened to miss the introduction, I’m launching a project. I’ll be reading and discussing the book, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
We’re enjoying the early thaw around here….though I don’t feel quite the same way about the accompanying muddy footprints. At least I can follow the trail to keep track of my boys! :0) [Read more…]
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.)
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.)
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)
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