So, in this world of “shelter in place” and homeschooling, how can we provide children with this invaluable connection to the natural world?
Planning for Movement When Outside Is Scary
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No matter how crazy times get; children need what children need. And, if we as the adults in their lives meet those needs, we will see fewer emotional outbursts (which sure is good for our own mental well-being).
Do We Educate What We Value?
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When we all just agree to color inside the lines, eventually there will be no one left to design new lines.
Imagination Igniters
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This time of year gets children and families thinking a lot about toys. All are in search of that elusive item that will guarantee joy and hours and hours of fun. In a recent edition of the ExchangeEveryDay, they summarized an article from wired.com (how is that for a convoluted intro?) that provides an interesting […]
December 31, 2018
Joy: An Anecdote to Challenging Behavior
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Like many proud parents, I took a picture of my children every year on their first day of school (well, most days – I tried my best). When planning our son’s graduation party, I arranged the pictures in order; from the first day of preschool to his first day of his senior year. I noticed […]