When I was working with the Green Team at my daughter’s elementary school, we proposed to get rid of all the straws in the lunchroom except for those kiddos that needed them due to special needs. It went over really well, and it did not seem to really bother the ( more… )
I think this is so true. Every kiddo learns to crawl, walk, and run in their own time. It is the same for learning. I see kiddos at two years of age that know all their letters, shapes, numbers, and colors. I also see five year-olds that still don’t know ( more… )
This is the cutest video ever! It really touches on how much communication with a toddler can encourage language and proper dialogue. He waits for his son to comment and then he responds. They are literally having a conversation! I love how he talks to him as if he was ( more… )
When I saw this heading, my first thought was “Duh! Of course, moms are more stressed than dads in the field of child-rearing! Who does most of the work?” This study was done a few years ago, but still applies today. Not only are moms a large part of the ( more… )
So, I have been a preschool teacher for over 25 years now. I have taught in Christian settings and have taught for over 20 years in a home daycare/preschool setting. I have worked with amazing people over the years, but have worked for myself and by myself for the last ( more… )
Did you watch the Billboard Music Awards last night? If not, you missed out! I love to watch award shows, especially on DVR, so I can avoid all the commercials and acts I don’t care for! In the past, it seems I was fast-forwarding A LOT through the shows, but ( more… )
So, I have a household with two teens. I love them both more than anything. My daughter is 13 and her brother will be 19 and graduating next month. The 19 year-old has been a challenge throughout his lifetime, ( I will talk more about that at another time) but ( more… )