by Debbie Mondale | Dec 28, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Emotional Well being, Foundations of Learning, Parent Perspectives, Social Interactions
What can I expect from my child in their progression of social-emotional development? Often, adults, even parents, tend to expect our child to act in a way in which they are not yet capable. I am totally guilty of this myself as a mom. EVEN though my education...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 26, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, Emotional Well being, Parenting Techniques, Portfolio, Social Interactions
Engaging with toddlers on video calls can be quite challenging for grandparents, or any adult really. More resources have become available for teachers, and for engaging with older children virtually, but there is very little out there to help us create true...
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 | Oct 15, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Emotional Well being, News & Updates, Social Interactions
Can your child FEEL the emotion in Music? Even at a very young age, your child may joyfully wiggle and giggle with upbeat happy tunes they hear. The lullabies you sing to your little ones allow their mind and body to relax as they feel safe and loved. The ability...
by Debbie Mondale | Oct 5, 2020 | 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 | Jun 7, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Little song-BIG learning, Social Interactions, Vocal Play
Your little one LOVES to play Peek-a-boo with you ! And you can make it even more of a delight by learning this little rhyme, created by Debbie Mondale, which guides you through a variety of ways to play with the scarf, with your voice, and with each other. Along the...
