I think it is probably pretty safe to say that none of us envisioned that this would be what our lives looked like in May of 2020. Still at home trying to work, or looking for work, while also trying to look after and be the primary teacher for our little ones. Some of you […]
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Learning at Home
During this time of uneasiness, worry and stress I wanted to hopefully encourage you with a few things: -I hope and pray that you, your little ones, and your family and friends are healthy and safe. If you or anyone you know is sick at the moment I’m sending good thoughts and prayers to you […]
My Kindergarten Boy, Part 2
This is the second story of my son’s journey through kindergarten this year. Make sure to check out Part 1 here. Anxiety…I think that’s probably a good word to describe how my wife and I were feeling about my son’s first day of kindergarten this year. We spent a lot of time thinking and agonizing […]
Summer Learning
Ahh…summer. The perfect time for vacations, laying by the pool, exploring new places and…learning? Wait, schools are on break…we shouldn’t have to worry about kids learning during the summer right? Actually, summer is a great time to keep the learning going because unfortunately a lot of progress that is made during the school year can […]
Serve and Return: The importance of ongoing communication with your baby
Babies are born wired for language and communication, especially from the nurturing adults around them. They communicate with us through crying, cooing, babbling, gestures, etc. Although their efforts may not yet be pronounced words, nonetheless, they are still attempting to communicate a need or a want. It’s our job as parents to be in tune […]