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I met with a program director not too long ago who talked with me about the improvements she’d made to her center.  Among other changes, she proudly announced that she had “gotten rid of all holidays”. I knew what she meant.  There’s long been an assertion that holidays are better celebrated at the family level and don’t… continue reading

I attended a staff meeting recently where we discussed the prevalent zero-tolerance policies in schools today, and the trickle down effect it has on preschools.  We had read some interesting articles in advance (which you can find here, here, and here) and used those as a springboard to talk about the variety of policies schools implement to address… continue reading

Homemade root beer is always a sign of a special occasion at our house, but there’s just something about fall and Halloween that makes this brew especially exciting.  The magic (and the science) is in the dry ice.  It’s available at most grocery stores, but you usually have to ask for it at the check out stand… continue reading

I simply educated my very first session of training courses based on my ebook, Parenting with Positive Guidance: Structure Technique from the Inside Out. I extensively appreciated the discussions we had as well as wish the group is enjoying it also. I such as to start out these types of classes by presenting my household…. continue reading

Satisfied Halloween!From Mr. Extraordinary, Professor Trelawney, Elmer Fudd, Lego City Detainee, as well as The Darkness Ninja. Relevant

Every moms and dad desires their youngsters to have the most effective shot at being successful at whatever their chosen course may be. So we attempt to provide all of the best chances. Some go to tutors, acquire challenging programs, or pierce via flashcards, but one of the most effective forecasters of success is one… continue reading

Don’t forget to transform your clocks this Sunday! With the time adjustment as well as the ever reducing days, you’ll have a couple of additional hours of darkness to work with. Here’s a blog post I recently composed for The Organized Moms and dad to provide you a few suggestions concerning what to do with… continue reading

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