Parenting Tips
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Parenting: Building the Framework
Have you heard of the parable of the wise man whom builds his house on the rock and the foolish man whom builds his house upon the sand? Even if you haven’t heard the story, you can probably use your deductive reasoning to figure out the moral! The wise man’s house withstands the storm whereas the foolish man’s house gets swept away with the rain! I really like applying this analogy to the family … Read More
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Scottsdale Learning Center: Through Infants Eyes
Psychologist William James (1890/1950) believed that an infant’s world could be described as “blooming, buzzing confusion.” It wasn’t until a century later that research could safely prove Dr. James was wrong. Thankfully, additional research along with technology has helped us understand how babies perceive the world around them. In 1983, it was discovered that babies have 20/600 vision…. Read More
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Story Time and Craft Idea: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Not too long ago I was at a Barnes and Noble story time and really liked that they did a coloring page after the story that corresponded with the theme of the books. What I thought would be way more fun than a coloring page would be a craft that tied in with the story! I’m sharing my thought with you in hopes that you will all think this is a very cool idea and will want to complete these crafts w… Read More
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Parenting: Laying Your Foundation
“If we want our kids to turn out right and achieve greatness by the time they leave our nest, it is going to take a game plan – a well thought out strategy…” –Dr. Tim Kimmel
So often, parents approach me to inquire about solving their child’s difficult behavior issues. Whether the topic is a tantrum or an eating issue, parents want to know the “how to’s” to get their child to act appropri… Read More
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