by Debbie Mondale | May 2, 2019 | For Your Enjoyment, Parenting Techniques, Rituals
When you build your Parenthood Playlist, you will have a way to refresh your soul when you need it most. Oh, my… there are so many songs written by parents for parents – not necessarily for the children. These sing to the heart of a parent and their...
by Debbie Mondale | May 12, 2013 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, Rituals, Teaching techniques
The sound of a young child’s singing voice resonates within a mom’s heart and soul. The gift of a song may be the greatest heartfelt way for a young child to express their love for mom. There are many songs written for children to sing to their moms, but...
by Debbie Mondale | May 8, 2011 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Holiday
A nice short sweet note for you for Mother’s Day. You are sure to enjoy this loving revision of There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (by Becky Bailey) with your child. Look directly into your child’s eyes, use your most expressive voice with your young child...
by Debbie Mondale | May 8, 2009 | Debbie's thoughts, For Your Enjoyment, Holiday, Parent Stories
It’s a serious predicament when a woman strongly desires to have children, yet her husband, the desired father wants NO part of it. Since this occurred with both MY parents, and my father’s parents, I suspect it is far more common than I felt at the time. But, it is...
by Debbie Mondale | May 9, 2008 | Activity ideas, All ages, For Your Enjoyment, Holiday, Rituals
Children do love their mothers, even if they don’t want to mind them some of the time. And they enjoy the opportunity to share their love for mom. This sweet animated clip features a mother spider and her loving child, who is singing about how his mother...
