Hidden Holiday Traditions
Hidden Traditions By Philip Mott, www.philipmott.com Our children come into this world, and our heads fill with images of what might be. My wife, for example, talked about visions of apple orchard visits in the fall and warm cookies on a Saturday afternoon. I envisioned big dinners together and weekend camping trips. Then the […]
Eating for Pregnancy: Your Guide to Ultimate Pregnancy Nutrition
Eating for Pregnancy: Your Guide to Ultimate Pregnancy Nutrition By Carrie Bonfitto, NC, BCHN®, TwoHeartsNutrition.com Pregnancy can be a confusing time when it comes to knowing what to eat and what not to eat. Your body is changing, and you need to support those changes with the right healthy foods. Your growing baby needs […]
Fostering Children’s Creativity: Q&A
Interview: Fostering Children’s Creativity, a Q&A with Dr. Joanne Foster “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou Here are some straightforward questions and answers that cover some of the basics of what parents need and want to know about nurturing children’s creativity—whether in the arts […]
Tricks, Treats, And Spooky Sweets – 10 Creative Ideas For A Fun, Safe Halloween For Young Children
Tricks, Treats, And Spooky Sweets – 10 Creative Ideas For A Fun, Safe Halloween For Young Children By The Goddard School This Halloween, parents are seeking ways to provide their little ones with safe and fun activities that will capture the spirit of Halloween and all the imagination and excitement that this spooky season […]
Children And Choice
Children And Choice by Dr. Joanne Foster – www.joannefoster.ca “Choices are the hinges of destiny.” ~ Ancient Greek Philosopher Pythagoras Children make choices every day. Whether it’s about what toys to play with, books to read, clothes or costumes to wear, food to eat, or something else altogether, children’s lives should be replete […]
The Other Side of Tears
The other side of tears by Philip Mott, FatheringTogether.org What do we do about the tears of early childhood? Some claim to have found “no cry” solutions to problems like potty training, sleep training, and even instruction once you get to that point. They’ve actually positioned the eradication of tears as a primary selling […]