I really like the wordplay in that post title…don’t you? I didn’t come up with it myself (thank you friends at the Early Learning Hub!) but I really enjoy a good pun and also really appreciate the meaning behind the phrase. Our presence is so important and needed by our children in order to thrive, […]
Holidays
What I’m Thankful For
November is here and that means that holidays are approaching, food is eaten, gifts are given and there are lots of messages encouraging spending time with family and feeling thankful. However, this time of year can also bring up a lot of pain and sadness, as well as discomfort and bitterness that can make it […]
How Are You Feeling?
When my sister was younger she would literally wear her emotions on her sleeve…no…I’m serious…she would hold out her hands and wiggle her fingers and say “You hurt my feelings!” While a child showing you with their hands how their feelings were hurt can be pretty adorable, it also isn’t far from the truth. When […]
Learning Generosity From Our Kids
I’m going to be honest with you here…I was ready to go home. We had just finished up a big grocery trip and a family dinner out after our long holiday weekend with family and I was just ready to head home and relax. We saw him sitting there with a sign “Anything helps”. It […]
Pumpkin Season!
Did you know that pumpkins are fruit? Did you know that every part of a pumpkin is edible? October is one of my most favorite times of the year because it means that it’s pumpkin season! Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Below are some easy activities that you can do at home with your child to learn […]