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Promoting Children’s Perspective-taking and Empathy through Halloween
The pirate, construction worker, fireman, train conductor, doctor, ghost and Dark Lord Vader have all made guest appearances in our house over the past weeks in hot anticipation of Halloween. Though fear may abound with kids worrying about spooky specters and parents worrying about nut allergies, cavities, and street safety, there is more to the Halloween …
Learning about Some of the World’s Major Holidays – Their Uniqueness and Commonalities
Because of the numerous holidays celebrated through the fall and winter months, it is an ideal time to discuss how people celebrate around the world – both the uniqueness of traditions and also the many commonalities. I was struck by the number of similar themes and symbols when I did the research for the following …
A Story of Thanksgiving
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John Fitzgerald Kennedy When I started to think about Thanksgiving and gratefulness this year, a memory flashed through my mind that I couldn’t and didn’t want to shake. It was the early …
Social and Emotional Learning in Early Childhood
Raising Preteens and Teens with Confidence…Webinar Recording
Read about the Language of Love for Our Children
How Do You Promote Sibling Kindness?
Winter Routine Reboot
The Power of Introductions…
“Confident Parents, Confident Kids” reaches a unicorn in the Canadian Mountains! :)
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