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Nobody Loves a Feisty Child

And who could blame them? 

The 10% of us that are born with a feisty temperament are often referred to as difficult, moody, inflexible, intense, unpredictable, sensitive to external stimuli, determined, and loud.

Modeling Impatience

It is 6:30am and my speedy husband is already on the go.  He is one of the best multi-taskers out there.  He can water the plants, make eggs and coffee, take a phone call while he is checking email and downloading a new song all at the same time.  The trick is to do this without swearing in front of your kids.&n

Afternoon Showers

Afternoon Showers-  Explaining Natural Disasters to a Nine Year Old

 

3 1/2 Year Olds Know Everything

“I didn’t want you to say that!”  insists my son as I assist him with the cd player.  He is quick to let me know that I am helping him too much…again.  I am more than happy to back off but cringe slightly at his commanding manner and think to myself,  “I hope you don’t speak to Grammie or your

The Gift of Magda

 

 

 

Whether you know it our not, Magda Gerber has touched your life.  

 

Life Lessons of a CSF

One of the biggest assets of our MMP School community is LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION which plants us square in the sights of Shem Creek.

Even before our tribe of elders journeyed over to two-O-eight, we took advantage of marsh walks and trips to the creek to watch the fishing and shrimping vessels pull in.  Capt. Mark (aka Benjamin & Rebecca's dad) has made these trips even more meaningful with impromptu field trips (and sometimes tagging by the DNR) of the fresh catch on way to market.  

‘Tis the Season to Accumulate

When things get cluttered I cannot think.  The approaching holidays for me bring lots of mixed feelings:

Seeing more of family and friends…..less consistency in our daily routine

PLAY ON

 

How Conflict Supports Harmony in the Classroom

We may be gluttons for punishment, but truth be told, RIE and Montessori teachers find joy in good old fashioned CONFLICT. 

 

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