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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!) After seeing… continue reading

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) (This video can also be found on YouTube here.) More… continue reading

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.) While ADD,  or attention deficit disorder,  is a term frequently referred to in educational and developmental settings (an… continue reading

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?” Authors of a November 2011 article in Young Children examined the ways that research from the National Early… continue reading

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… continue reading

When talking with parents and teachers concerning dealing with tough childhood actions, I often hear, ” I just require extra persistence.” It’s true. Perseverance and also point of view go a lengthy method in using favorable as well as effective advice. Yet it’s not something we can merely want upon ourselves. I’ve created before concerning… continue reading

It’s obvious that I have actually long had a love for all points Seuss. As a child, as a teenager, as an instructor, as a mommy. I have simply always enjoyed those books! ( Actually, below’s an item of facts for you. In my senior high school it was custom to enhance the top of… continue reading

  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… continue reading

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 right along with all of you who’d like to join.  And here’s the latest perk: Ellen Galinsky has graciously offered to answer some of your questions at the… continue reading

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?  I’ve often thought the line is where permanent damage can be done.  So, for example, I’ll stand back when my… continue reading