by Debbie Mondale | Oct 5, 2019 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Holiday
How will your family PLAY with a pumpkin, or two, or more? AND WHY would we want to? Oh, YES, it may already be your family tradition to have delightful family pictures with pumpkins. It is so wonderful to compare them from year to year as our beauties grow. And...
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 | Apr 20, 2019 | Activity ideas, All ages, For Your Enjoyment, Home Routines
Aah, “What a Wonderful World” sung with the soothing sound of Louis Armstrong resonates deep in my soul. My whole body seems to relax as I picture the many beautiful places I have seen. As you and your child watch this spectacular photo slide show...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 17, 2019 | All ages, Family Event, Lakeland, News & Updates
Lakeland, our little mecca of cool, has some special Spring family events for children coming up in April that you MUST know about. These are local highlights that I put on my calendar every year and participate in as often as possible. LIVE music is available at...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 3, 2019 | Active Listening, All ages, For Your Enjoyment, Home Routines, Parenting Techniques
What’s on YOUR Soundtrack for Spring? Is your Spring playlist filled with popular songs, vintage songs, jazz pieces, or classical music ? Or an eclectic combination of musical styles? What music will your children connect with the...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 10, 2019 | Activity ideas, All ages, Family Event, Saturdays
Do you have a special Winter Playlist? Can you call out… “Alexa, play Winter Music!”, and then enjoy singing together along with “Winter Wonderland” and dancing along with “Frosty the Snowman”. Our holiday celebrations in...
