Nurturing creative young minds and wiggly bodies
22
Aug
Whether you consider yourself to be permissive or authoritarian in your child-rearing style, it’s certain that at some point you will tell your child, “no!” It is very likely that your child hears this word many times a day. We say “no” when a toddler is about to stick a penny in the [...]
Tags: authoritarian parents, behavior, creativity, discipline, early childhood, education, energetic, permissive parents, Safety, slides, tantrums, throwing sand, toddlers
20
Aug
Have you taught your child to sing? Music is an integral part of the young child’s experience. It doesn’t matter if you croak like a frog or Frankie Sinatra – just open your mouth and sing from the heart.
In the lesson plans I include four or five songs for you to [...]
Tags: early childhood, education, family, joy, music, singing, songs, talent, talent education
10
Aug
Sand might be called the world’s most perfect toy. It is natural, readily available, generally affordable, and will provide hundreds of hours of enjoyment for your children and grandchildren. If you’re on a limited budget, the backyard sandbox should be the first thing you build, before a swing set or climber. Many [...]
Tags: cat deterrents, children, creativity, educational, energetic, Play, Preschool, Preschoolers, sand, sand play, sandbox, sensory, sensory activities, toddler, water
6
Aug
This week your child will learn about the letter Dd, and about dogs. Your child can learn that dogs make nice pets. Dogs are alive. Dogs have four legs, ears, and a tail. They may have long or short coats. They may be big like Great Danes or tiny like [...]
Tags: children, Diamond, Dogs, early childhood, Early Childhood Education, education, encouraging creativity, Preschool, Preschoolers, themes, toddlers
18
Jul
Nap time is critical to your child’s health and well being. Children who do not take a nap tend to be smaller, hyperactive, and prone to frequent illness. Lack of sleep can cause aggressiveness, irritability, crying, whining, defiant or impulsive behavior, and a short attention span. A lack of sleep affects your [...]
Tags: creativity, Early Childhood Education, nap time, Preschool, rest, routines, Sleep, toddlers
25
Jun
How do you wake up in the morning? Are you often tired, depressed, or apathetic? Maybe you long for just a few more minutes of sleep… Wouldn’t it be great to wake up with enthusiasm, energy and even joy!
How are your days, after you’ve managed to get your eyes to stay open? [...]
Tags: Creative Children, energy, goals, Jessica's Affirmation, joy, optimism, positive thinking, Preschool, SARK, setting goals
10
Jun
Today’s post is written by a friend and mentor, Shanna Beaman. She is the creator of www.emomsblog.com and www.goalsmentor.com. She is a happily married mother of two, who has found a balance between work and family. I met her at the beginning of my blogging career, and we [...]
Tags: Early Childhood Education, goals, goals mentoring, parenting, Preschool, sanity, setting goals
25
May
Introducing Your Child to His Relatives
We teach our children not to talk to strangers, and then, all of a sudden, because of something called “the Family Reunion”, that is exactly what we want our kids to do! The young child is often timid around strangers, even when those strangers are actually relatives that you [...]
Tags: early childhood, Family Reunions, get-togethers, planning, Preschoolers, Strangers, tantrums, toddlers
