I work at a play based preschool. This means that we do not use direct instruction including anything that could be considered a worksheet. Rather than teaching letters and numbers, we bring them up naturally in the environment like when we are counting the number of acorns the class found or making letters of a […]
I have a long history of working with young children and I can tell you that it is my experience that human nature causes us to be intrinsic and self serving. Being loving and kind are also feelings that children are born with. We want to raise children who are grateful rather than spoiled and […]
I am a mom of three who have all been teens. I have dealt with a whole lot of moodiness and of course, my share of backtalk. I have tried to be a parent who is understanding of teen tempers as a normal part of development but admittedly, I do not stand for disrespect from […]
Do you read to your kids? You can read my latest article about whether or not reading to your kids really matters. I have compiled a list of some really great and very popular books that you can get to read to your kids. Your local library is a valuable resource when finding books to […]
Fall is the time to get out before the weather gets so cold that it forces us inside much of the time. Not only is the weather nice but the scenery is stunning. Here are some Fun fall ideas for families with activities that are inexpensive enough that you won’t break the bank spending time […]
I read a lot of news articles. This often involves clicking and clicking and clicking to read more and more articles. Imagine my surprise when I cam across this 2017 article and had never heard of this risk! Some experts say that there is not enough evidence to prove a direct link, however in a […]
September is baby safety month to bring awareness to the importance of safety precautions for infants and kids but it is always the right time to accident proof your home and car. As a mother and a former licenced in-home child care provider, I decided to create a checklist for baby safety along with listing […]
Close to a decade ago I had a 15 year old son. Cell phones at that time were becoming the norm for most teens but they were still used for making phone calls to parents and friends and as a new portable way to listen to listen to music. It was not the constant social […]
Life as a parent isn’t an easy one, and something most struggle with is finding balance. Although many argue that balance is a myth, it doesn’t mean that people aren’t still trying to attain it. One of the secrets to work-life balance is to create a system and try your best to live by it. […]
Tips to get Picky Eater to Try New Foods I feel very blessed that my children have always been willing to try new foods and loved foods from every healthy food group. I have known many parents who struggle with picky eaters and it can be difficult to find solutions. I have lots of experience helping […]
