by Debbie Mondale | Mar 16, 2019 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Lakeland, Summer Semester
“On the Road again… I’m going crazy on the road again. My children whine and cry and wonder WHEN. Oh, how will we survive it On the Road again?” Your road trips this summer COULD be filled with engaged children joyfully interacting with...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 23, 2012 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, All ages, Debbie's thoughts, Summer Semester, Uncategorized
The other day in the car, my 8 year old daughter and I were talking about random subjects and it came around to the topic of grand wishes, the kind you get from a Fairy Godmother, or a Genie. It became a very interesting conversation and opened windows into...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 21, 2012 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Debbie's thoughts, Uncategorized
BOOM ! There goes a tire… but the driver of this family road trip manages to get it safely to the side of the road… and there are now three nervous children, and two frazzled adults in the car. Mom takes a deep breath, and refocuses so she can see...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 18, 2012 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Rituals
Instead of “Are we there yet?”, it may be interesting to hear “Look, we just passed Elko, it’s less than an hour to Grandpa’s house.” and “That’s just enough time to make a picture for Grandpa. I’ve got my colors...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 16, 2012 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Parenting Techniques, Summer Semester, Uncategorized
Forever burned in our families’ hearts is our magical moment last summer when, in June, we were able to drive with extended family up Angel Mountain in Nevada. Halfway up, we frolicked in the new spring flowers, then further up the mountain we found a lake that was...
