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 | Apr 6, 2019 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Instruments for children, Teaching techniques
Have you ever explored the possibilities of making a homemade instrument with a pencil? A Brand New pretty wooden pencil has so much potential other than writing. Exploring the options for sound making with a common object is an excellent exercise in creativity for...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 19, 2018 | All ages, Child development, Emotional Well being, Parenting Techniques, Social Interactions, Teaching techniques
“Grandma, I KNOW that what you want to do most in the world when you see me is embrace in a great big huge full-of-love hug. You miss me and your love is all bundled up inside just waiting for that moment when you can hug me and you believe that I will feel the...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 15, 2017 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
A baby’s eyes search for the source of a new crumpling sound… is it dried leaves, or paper used for pretend leaf play? A two year old learns that horses walk, trot, and gallop and can move these different ways with her body, as well as make these different...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 8, 2016 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, Activity ideas, Our Time - toddlers, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
“I have TWO friends that I carry with me everywhere I go… my Tommy Thumbs ! How about you? Did you bring yours?” Toddlers love to have friends with them, who are ready for a game or two whenever they are called out. “Tommy, Tommy Thumbs,...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 19, 2016 | Active Listening, Parenting Techniques, Social Interactions, Teaching techniques
Hearing is an ability, Listening is a skill. Let’s explore some thoughts about our attention for what we hear, and how we may use this information as a parents to help our children learn the skill of listening, starting as an infant. 1 – Listening is...
