Personalized Songs that Teach
Dec 1, 2011 | activities | 15 Comments
Try these two little songs to increase learning in those moments where you need a fill-in activity, are traveling in the car, or need to get your infant to lie still while you change her diaper. I started singing these personalized songs that teach with my children when they were infants....
First Aid and CPR for Babies and Children
Nov 30, 2011 | motherhood, organization, parenting, quick tip | 1 Comment
Teachers and child care personnel must be certified in infant and child CPR. We as parents do not, but I like to have this posted as a reference. First Aid and CPR for babies and children is important to know. Just a simple, quick tip that could come in handy, and...
Exposure to Print: Make a Word Wall
Nov 28, 2011 | activities | 2 Comments
This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure. A word wall is an activity that I start when my children are toddlers. It is part of our homeschool preschool activities, and I know that it helps my children learn to read with confidence. Play does matter in the lives of young...
1 Simple Tip for Reducing Clutter
Nov 16, 2011 | homemaking, motherhood, organization, quick tip | 2 Comments
If someone walked into my home today they would question whether I accomplished anything. When my house gets chaotic with clutter, I do not want to spend time in it. I judge my home by its cover-what I see makes me feel like it was a successful day or not. Often my "done list" is not long enough...
Responsibility of Teachers Versus Parents
Nov 14, 2011 | motherhood, motivation, parenting | 2 Comments
The line between what is the responsibility of teachers versus parents is blurred today. Children are being essentially raised by teachers. In child care the caregivers are called "teachers" and these are the adults a child, who is in daycare full-time, sees for the majority of their days. Beyond...

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