by Debbie Mondale | Nov 15, 2020 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Parenting Techniques, Participation options, Scaffolding, Teaching techniques
During the 2020 quarantine, did you challenge your child to the “Marshmallow Test”? I saw several videos on Facebook of families that did. Watching these children’s reactions is fascinating, regardless of what treat they were challenged with. The...
by Debbie Mondale | Dec 29, 2018 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Child development, Emotional Well being, Foundations of Learning, Social Interactions
We strive for as many moments of this kind of HAPPY as possible ! Have you seen your young child struggle with big emotions, leaving you baffled as to how to respond effectively? Take a moment to mentally picture one of these extreme moments, and all of the emotions...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 24, 2011 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, All ages, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Foundations of Learning, Music Concepts, Parenting Techniques, Steady Beat
Why do I need to spend time with my child focusing on Steady Beat? There’s an old adage, “With age comes wisdom”. And then there’s the comedy trailer, “… and sometimes age comes all by itself.” The same is true for steady...
