Travel Tips for Busy Parents: How to Plan a Vacation to Remember
The thought of a vacation is probably very enticing, yet you feel overwhelmed by the expense and options. Drill down your decision to a...
Family Game Night Tips
I love to play games. I have always loved them. I come from a game-playing family. We were very into trivia and word games. The best part...
Delayed Gratification
Please Wait. Waiting can be challenging for even the most patient person. Delayed gratification is the delay in the state of being...
The Power of Sleep
I have embraced the mindset for the past 40 years that “I will have time to sleep when I am dead”. This seemed to work for me since I...
WHY MUSIC? WHY MUSIKGARTEN?
The early childhood years are the most crucial time in a child’s development. Music offers a strong means of communication. It soothes,...
Obedience: Why Do You Have To Tell Them Five Times?
I was forwarded this article from a parent and thought it was perfect as a blog post. I had one of my teachers, who is also a parent,...
5 Ways We Undermine Empathy Development In Children
This article, written by Sara at Happiness Is Here, provided wisdom that empathy is a human quality that is innate in each person. If it...
Potential and Power of Growth Mindset
As an Early Childhood Professional I have realized that my key role is to be a mirror image and maintain a growth mindset. In the eyes...
Connections are the Conduit to Relationships
Life gets crazy! Sometimes, the only thing you want to do is curl up on the couch and read a book or watch some television. ...
Wiggle Wet Worms
Spring brings new life and after a rain we find Worms. What are worms? Worms are animals. They are invertebrates, which mean they do...