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 | Feb 12, 2015 | Debbie's thoughts, Philosophy
I Choose LOVE ! So many urgent things take us away from so many important things. It’s time to Stop for a moment and make a choice Those who have owned a business know it is more than a full time job, often more like 24/7 on call. I can be the most...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 27, 2013 | All ages, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Music Connections, Teaching techniques
Many parents first consider Kindermusik because of the developmental and educational benefits to their child. It didn’t take me long to realize Kindermusik would offer so many parenting solutions as each of my children go through “challenging...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 18, 2012 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Parenting Techniques, Uncategorized
My heart dropped as I saw my son’s face change from happiness to pure fear as he began his first swing on a life size swing set. He loved his little baby swing indoors, and I was excited to let him experience the real swing. As he swung back, his face was curious,...
by Debbie Mondale | Apr 19, 2012 | Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Philosophy
I did it ! Today, I calmly persisted in the path I knew to be right, when the chaos of a teenager was swirling around me, trying to steer me off course. Today, I LOVED HARDER when push came to shove (not literally), and LET GO of what wasn’t the most...
