Posted Sun, 07/11/2010 - 20:48 by Megan
Posted Sat, 06/12/2010 - 14:00 by Megan
It's transition time at school. As an adult I still get anxious with change. I can sympathize with that child who takes 4-6 weeks to settle into a new classroom. I was the slow to warm child. I am still slow to warm but I have developed strategies and reasoning skills as an
Posted Sun, 04/25/2010 - 23:47 by Megan
“Mine!” screeches my early toddler in my ear as I am buckling her into her car seat. She is reminding me in her not so subtle 19 month old way that I am now an obstacle in her stride for independence. I have been buckling her in every day of her life but today she decides it is her job. It would be nice to have gentler notice rather t
Posted Sun, 03/28/2010 - 22:29 by Megan
A hundred years ago it was the norm. Then in the 1940s cursive writing in the U.S. went out of style when the schools adopted ball-and-stick manuscript to go with the new Dick and Jane reading programs.
Posted Sun, 02/14/2010 - 22:21 by Megan
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
Posted Tue, 01/19/2010 - 22:36 by Megan
“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
Posted Wed, 12/02/2009 - 00:07 by Megan
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
Posted Mon, 10/26/2009 - 22:29 by Megan
…..loveys, baby dolls, pacies, (insert your child’s transitional item of choice here).
Posted Wed, 10/14/2009 - 23:28 by Megan
Do you? What do you love about it?
Posted Sun, 10/04/2009 - 22:11 by Megan
RIE and Montessori have in common a heavy emphasis on the crucial importance of "freedom of movement" at the beginning of life: unswaddled and on the floor in an environment which is 100% safe for movement and exploration to unfold naturally and confidently at the child's pace. As the infant and then toddler grows to know his body and his capabilities he gains awareness and control of himself. Little
