by Debbie Mondale | Jul 2, 2019 | All ages, Emotional Well being, Foundations of Learning, Rituals, Social Interactions
What happens when we take just a few moments several times a day to genuinely connect emotionally with our child? Will it make a difference in their cooperation during that day? Will it make a difference in how you feel at the end of the day? How can it effect the...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 5, 2013 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, Home Routines, Parenting
It’s a good thing babies and young children are so adorable and loveable !!! Daily life with a young child is full of routine activities that can be exhausting, and somewhat, well… boring and/or annoying. If you feel it, your baby will feel it too. Adding rhymes and...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 20, 2013 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, Foundations of Learning, Rituals, Uncategorized, Vocal Play
Froggy Kiss, Froggy Kiss is such a special thing, For when you kiss a froggy’s nose, (s)he begins to sing ! Ribbit, Ribbit, Croak There are many wonderful things that can happen in these few words when a parent and child face each other, looking into each others...
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 29, 2009 | For Your Enjoyment, Kindermusik International, Music Connections, Participation options, Resources
My best friend from college got me started on Facebook, and it is amazing the connections I have made (people come popping out from the recesses of my memory). It has been fun to relive and renew. I am ALL about connections, esp. little musical ones, and I started...
