by Debbie Mondale | Feb 21, 2015 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Child development, Our Time - toddlers, Parent Stories, Parenting Techniques, Scaffolding
A child is on the floor, on all fours, looks up at an adult with eager eyes, and barks. Mom responds, “I see that I have a new puppy in the house ! I heard your loud bark. I see your eager eyes. It looks like the puppy wants something.” The child considers what a...
by Debbie Mondale | Jun 5, 2009 | 5 - 7 years, Parent Stories, Young Child: Ages 5-7
Recently, several families completed evaluations of their Kindermusik experience with Music Connections. I LOVED what they had to say – it warms my heart and makes it even more worthwhile to do what I love. The comments in this posting will be parents who have...
by Debbie Mondale | May 8, 2009 | Debbie's thoughts, For Your Enjoyment, Holiday, Parent Stories
It’s a serious predicament when a woman strongly desires to have children, yet her husband, the desired father wants NO part of it. Since this occurred with both MY parents, and my father’s parents, I suspect it is far more common than I felt at the time. But, it is...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 21, 2008 | Debbie's thoughts, Home Routines, Parent Stories
In the movie, THE BIG CHILL, family and friends gather at one person’s home to attend a funeral and reminisce about a friend who just passed away. Well, no one in my family has passed away, but in the last few weeks, we’ve gathered by the bunches, both...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 8, 2008 | Child development, Home Routines, Parent Stories, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
Due to further requests on this topic, I have extended the discussion. You may find the next posting to be a great introduction to why I think music works. These are two examples of how this might work. For my daughter, Cora, the real “hang up” for using the toilet...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 30, 2007 | For Your Enjoyment, Parent Stories, Parenting Techniques
THIS is hilarious! I love the way it fits SOOO perfect with the classical music “The Ride of the Valkaries”. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlY8STkhopc] This video is what got me motivated to learn how to include “YouTube” videos in...
