Yep…The title speaks VOLUMES if you have ever sat down with your youngster to teach them the fundamentals of tying their shoes…it can be BRUTAL! In fact, it can take months (and for some years) to master the art of shoe tying. My daughter put together her own YouTube video Read more
Kindness, consideration, and respect are qualities I hope to instil in my children. Some today may find the concept of proper etiquette old fashioned, but teaching children basic good manners is one way to enforce these important ideals.
“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.”—Emily Post
While I could write a whole book about manners (as Emily Post most famously did) here are 10 very basic lessons we can teach our children, providing them with the understandings necessary to become well-mannered adults.
I am just a mom…a mom who was concerned for the development of her child so I took it upon myself to educate myself via the internet, pediatrician, developmental pediatrician, community resources and Help Me Grow. I am by no means an expert. I have an early childhood education degree Read more
TOP 10 Summer Learning Activities Blog Hop Here are the TOP 10 posts, listed by the day they will be posted. Right now, all links lead to each site’s homepage. As links go live, the actual Top 10 post link will be listed. (Post dates June 16th – June 20th) Monday: Read more
This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Child Mind Institute (CMI) is running its #MyYoungerSelf campaign. The independent non-profit organization that focuses on the mental health of children has made videos of over 30 influential people who have struggled with mental health issues or a learning disorder since childhood.
Looking for some FUN things to do in the Toledo, Ohio area this weekend? Check out our families list of to-do’s: Saturday, February 4th: Theatre Class for 5-6 year olds: Ongoing throughout February; 9:00-10:00 AM Toledo Children’s Theatre Workshop 2417 Collingwood Blvd Toledo, OH Price: $100.00 Introduction to theatre, using Read more
“Let them create! Don’t intervene in their imaginative artwork!”
I heard this from many parent friends. The truth is, when homeschooling my daughter, I recognized that she was having a hard time taking the creation in her mind and translating it onto paper. She needed guidance to accomplish the image she so desperately wanted to display for all to see.
I am a firm believer that a goal without a plan is just a wish. As an adult, I annually write out my goals and spend the year breaking them down into more attainable goals that I can “check off” a list. When I taught 3rd grade, I did this same process with my students. I taught the importance of having big and small goals. These are the strategies I used in my classroom to help my students create concrete, attainable goals. These same steps can be applied to your child at home (best for ages 7 and up).
When the holiday season rolls around, so do classroom holiday parties! Of course we have to provide our kids with some festive treats, but who says they can’t be healthy?
These healthy holiday treats are perfect for classroom parties, or even just snacks at home! They’re full of festive holiday spirit AND nutrition. We’ve also included a couple non-food treats. All the kids will love them!
What happened to me?!?
I went shopping at the mall for the first time since I had a child and the sales associate said something that horrified me.
He asked “What do you do for a living?”
Smiling I said “I’m a stay at home mom” I should have said I’m a domestic engineer because that is more accurate.
“Oh. you don’t work then. Your lucky. Sit around the house all day and do nothing. You have a life of leisure and relax all day.”
I was livid! It is baffling the crazy stereotype of the modern day homemaker. It is because of these myths that we get little respect in society. Today I hope to set the record straight and educate the public.