by Debbie Mondale | Nov 25, 2019 | Active Listening, Activity ideas, Parenting Techniques, Portfolio, Resources, Rituals, Uncategorized
What type of Thanksgiving reflections will your family enjoy? When we get together, our family members enjoy telling such delightful stories of what we have been up to throughout the year, as well as stories from our past, and stories of those who we love who have...
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 | May 2, 2019 | For Your Enjoyment, Parenting Techniques, Rituals
When you build your Parenthood Playlist, you will have a way to refresh your soul when you need it most. Oh, my… there are so many songs written by parents for parents – not necessarily for the children. These sing to the heart of a parent and their...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 21, 2018 | Cultural Excursions, Debbie's thoughts, Emotional Well being, Holiday, Parent Perspectives, Parenting Techniques, Rituals
On this International Day of Peace, I seek solace and comfort in songs of peace, as I cry for the lack of it’s prevelance in our world. How can we feel any sort of peace when we are bombarded by so much hate around us. I will not dwell on the hate. I will...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 10, 2018 | Holiday, Parenting Techniques, Rituals
Your family will be dancing, singing, and connecting in love with these songs and activities. Music is a gift that can create moments that bring us closer together, and build memories. You will enjoy using these songs in creative ways with your children. ...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 12, 2016 | 0 to 18 m., Emotional Well being, Home Routines, Parenting Techniques, Rituals, Social Interactions
“Good Morning my sunshine.” A baby wakes up… and everybody wakes up, although some folks get to go back to sleep. A stumbling parent fights the urge to stop at the bathroom in order to reach the baby as soon as possible, opens the door, and...