Imagination and storytelling go hand in hand. And a great way to get better at storytelling is to just simply do it and do it again. The more you practice the easier it will become.
Imagination and Storytelling Read Post »
This is a style of learning I am drawn to, not only for myself but for my children. It truly is an interesting and fun method of teaching and, in being so child centered, it encourages children to learn, to explore and to develop the skills necessary, rather than being content driven.
School System: Waldorf Schools (Steiner) Read Post »
I am often a fly by the seat of my pants parent when it comes to dealing with outbursts of emotion. Some of my best ideas seem to come when my children are melting down and just can’t control themselves. My parenting tool kit is forever changing. I am doing what works for us as a family and if I am seeing behaviors change and our family being more settled then I will continue to come up with random acts of parenting that might seem silly – but they totally work!
Changing Your Parenting Tool Kit Read Post »
This is where I get on my soapbox and say “Stop pushing”. We don’t need to push our kids to develop early. Let them be children. Let them develop at their own pace.
Expectation: Advanced Early Development for Our Children Read Post »
Words have the power to build us up and to do us harm. Words of affirmation are words of affection, praise and encouragement. They are the words that help to shape us. This should be a vital part of our parenting tool kit.
Words Of Encouragement – Life Changing For Children Read Post »
