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Tag Archives: parenting
Don’t Push!
In the past few years I have experienced first hand what it is like when people constantly make remarks hoping to push you into doing something you are not ready to do. Here’s the back story….. I don’t know when … Continue reading
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Tagged Early Childhood, Elementary school, parenting, teaching
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Drowning In A Sea of Photos
I’m finding retirement is a constant battle of what I want to do and what I know I should be doing. Things I ignored around the house, during the 19 years I worked full time, have filled the void once occupied by work … Continue reading
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Tagged Divorce, family, organization, parenting, Photos
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Do you believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, Leprechauns or the Tooth Fairy?
My worst nightmare is when a child comes up to me and asks, “Is Santa (Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Leprechauns) real”? No matter how you answer, the next words out of their mouths are……” Tommy says Santa (Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Leprechaun) isn’t … Continue reading
Monkey See, Monkey Do
A few weeks ago I was sitting in the garden behind Notre-Dame in Paris waiting for my daughter to finish climbing to the top of the Cathedral towers. All was peaceful until two boys decided they were bored and started … Continue reading
Calling All Turkeys
I’m pretty sure most of the parents hate me on the day we get out for Thanksgiving vacation. The children love me though, for on that day we finish up our Thanksgiving activities and we make …………………Turkey Callers! Imagine a … Continue reading
The Interesting World of Potty Training
The first time one of my students came up to me and told me he needed to “go sink the boat” I had no idea of what he was talking about. It took a few seconds but I finally figured out … Continue reading
Please, Please Flush the Toilet!
There are skills that just need to be taught at home before a child enters kindergarten! These are the be “nice to others skills” that are just common sense lessons in life. My top 5 skills a child needs to … Continue reading
A Guide For A Kindergarten Parent’s First Day of School
Your child’s first day of kindergarten is bitter sweet. Happiness with some sadness sprinkled in. It’s a milestone, not just for your child but for you too. The first day can be stressful for you, your child and also your … Continue reading
The Summer Brain Drain
School’s out! But learning shouldn’t be. Around my junior year of college the School of Education at Kansas State University formed an advisory group of 8 faculty members and 2 students. I was one of the students and even though … Continue reading
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Tagged day trips, education, journal writing, Kansas State University, Math, math flash cards, math skills, Notes from the teacher's desk, parenting, postcards, reading flash cards, Scholastic Books, skill loss, Summer Brain Drain, summer library programs, summer reading, summer school
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