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How do you sustain little ones as they experience separation in their very own family members? Right here are some concepts.( Video additionally found here.) So to summarize: Verify their sensations without panicing or projecting your very own feelings. Be a “Charming Adult”, giving that arm around the shoulder or a comfy lap to rest… continue reading

A friend recently commented on this post (originally written in January of this year).  Because so many of you have joined me since then, I thought this might be a good time to share it again. An argument is brewing in the preschool scene. In one corner, you have those arguing for more academics to give children that… continue reading

I’m over at Childhood 101 today with some fun ideas for making felt food.  Maybe it will give you a few ideas for some Christmas surprises!  Here’s a taste: Image: Shelley Inspired My children love to play with their food.  That is, they love to play with toy food.  We have a small set of inexpensive plastic… continue reading

I’m really very excited about a piece that I wrote for a dear friend at New Latina.  I hope you’ll hop on over and read the full post.  Here’s a little taste: As parents and caregivers, the safety of our children is our highest priority.  We ask them to wear their helmets while biking, to look… continue reading

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!  Sorry for the paucity of posts last week.  It started out with puzzling technical difficulties that got straightened out right as the family time began. For some reason, I seem to hope that somewhere in the first week after Thanksgiving, I can get all my Christmas… continue reading

Tomorrow marks the first day of December and begins a month of magic and excitement.  I love the Christmas season.  And it’s obvious my boys do too.  But to be honest, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of the whole Santa story.  At our house, he stuffs the stockings and brings one present, the rest… continue reading

Last week I shared my good friend Melissa’s remarkable checklists of instructional presents for youngsters, most of which can be acquired online. Today I believed I ‘d share presents that might inspire your own creative thinking in addition to that of the kids you share them with. Maybe one will aid you cross that last… continue reading

JM Barrie’s Peter Panhas always been among my favored stories. As a kid I was mesmerized by Mary Martin’s stage efficiency, and, as an early reader, the book was one of the first “literary classics” I check out. I loved everything.The flying, the pirates, the experience, the humor. I wished to BE Peter Pan. Last… continue reading

December can be a tricky time.  While we all want children who understand concepts of unselfishness and service, Christmastime too often ends up with a lot of emphasis on “What do YOU want for Christmas?” One of the ways I have tried to help children get a hands-on feel for service is by turning our preschool Christmas… continue reading

Perhaps there’s something about this time of year that’s causing me to be a bit more sentimental.  Or maybe it’s simply a job hazard of motherhood.  Last week I wrote this post after attending Peter Pan with my son.  This week, I’m sharing my thoughts about treasuring childhood over at The Organized Parent.  Here’s a taste:… continue reading