by aeca | Mar 11, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Being a joyful parent or teacher does not mean being happy all the time. Joy comes from something deeper than happiness. It comes from being at peace with who you are and your place in the world. Many articles are written on how to find joy in our lives –...
by aeca | Mar 10, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
A rocket, a boat, and a castle too? You can have all that and more with a big box and a healthy dose of imagination! Imaginary play has always been a cornerstone of childhood fun and is also a very complex and important part of their development. Research...
by aeca | Mar 9, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Cargo” “Cargo who?” “Car go beep beep” A preschooler in my care shared this joke with me nearly 20 years ago. We had a good laugh over it; for days afterward, he would repeat it to me, and we would chuckle together. Laughing together is a...
by aeca | Mar 8, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Showing grace as a parent or teacher means accepting the kids in our lives where they are. It means treating them with kindness even when we feel it is undeserved. Grace and forgiveness are closely tied together, but do not mean that we overlook errors or allow kids...
by aeca | Mar 7, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Be consistent. Follow through. Let them fail. Let the little stuff go. These are all good strategies for parents and teachers to use. But what happens when they become too extreme? That’s when loving parents and teachers know the power of being flexible. Let’s...
by aeca | Mar 6, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Whether young or old, we all benefit from the encouragement of others. Words of encouragement can give us the boost needed to overcome obstacles in our lives. Encouragement can provide hope when we are feeling down and help shift our perspective when we’re struggling....
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