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 | 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 | 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...
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 | 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...
