Self-confidence
Winter Can Be Long
Winters in New England… need I say more? I am sure that other parts of the country have worse winters. Ours here are probably not that bad, unless you have something to do and the roads are messy or you have a child stuck indoors. I can’t do much about the roads. I can,…
Read MoreLiteracy Opportunities at Stepping Stones
I just wanted to let you all know of a wonderful program offered at the Steeping Stones Museum in Norwalk, CT. Meet characters from your favorite stories. The fun doesn’t end at 5:00 pm. Storybook Pajama Parties promote literacy and positive family interaction in a fun environment that celebrates learning. Come in your PJs and…
Read MoreSeeing Eye-to-Eye with Early Learners
When I was in High School I took a Child Development Class. I learned one of the most useful, most memorable lessons in this class. The teacher had half of the class make a craft while standing at tables. The other half of us had to get down on our knees and maneuver the classroom. It…
Read MoreMaybe a Hug Can Help
My children are now teenagers and I am happy that many years ago I learned an important lesson from them. We were late for a party or something. The day is clear in my mind. “Find your shoes”, “Where is your sister?”, “Where are your shoes?”, “We don’t have time for that right now”, “We…
Read MoreYour New Year’s Resolution
HAPPY NEW YEAR! If you are like me, you look forward to “a new year, a new you”. This year, let’s all work toward being an even more awesome parent. I have read “The Power of a Positive Mom” (I recommend this book) and have taken “Positive Discipline, along with a dozen practical courses…
Read MoreSurviving the Holidays with Children
I have always seen myself as a laid back person. However, my friends tell me I am crazy. They never understood why I felt the need to have my children make ornaments for our tree and why, when they were small, I brought snow inside for them to play. Honestly, these things did not make…
Read MoreMaking Your Child Self-Confident
The most valuable gift we can give to our children is self-confidence. Self-confidence allows children and adult to try new things, try harder, be a good friend, conquer fears and more. But how do we instill this confidence in our children? We love them. Loving our children does not mean enabling them. It does not…
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