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Top Ten Things Every Creative Home Needs
Ginger Carlson
A home that encourages creative thinking and expression would include:1. At least one adult (preferably more) who engages the child with thoughtful interaction and also models wondering about the world and a desire to learn.2. An understanding of the child's unique ways o.... read more
Color Us Happy! Fun Websites for Aspiring (and Inspiring) Artists
Amy Fauss - Life is Art; Art is Life » Little Art Critics
My girls absolutely love making artwork—as in, they make roughly twenty masterpieces each day. And I'm happy to see their creative little minds at work, really I am, but at this rate we'll soon have to move all of the furniture out and turn the house into an art gallery. To .... read more
The Importance of Creativity: A Peek into Your Child's Imagination
Jacque Grillo - Learning » Art
A young child's imagination is a fascinating thing to witness and an amazing process in which to participate, for those lucky adults so fortunate to be invited! Preschool-aged children have a rich imaginary experience and from their imagination springs forth powerful creativ.... read more
Ten Tips for Helping Your Children Remember Their Manners
Betsy Brown Braun - Whining, Wailing and Other Behavior Challenges » Good Manners
"Mabel, Mabel, if you're able, keep your elbows off the table." That was the chant in my house when we were growing up, the reminder that it wasn't okay to put your elbows on the table. Nor was it okay to use your sleeve to wipe your face, burp out loud, ask rudely for food to.... read more
Putting Your Napkin on Your Lap-kin: Table Manners for the Preschool Set
Amy Rees - Whining, Wailing and Other Behavior Challenges » Good Manners
Every few years we read yet another study confirming how important it is to eat dinner together as a family as often as you can. It renews connections; it enlivens verbal and communication skills; it makes a happy home. But no one—repeat, no one—is happy when food is f.... read more
Diaper Diplomacy
Amy Rees - Whining, Wailing and Other Behavior Challenges » Good Manners
"You can't come to my birthday party!""You're not my friend!""No!!!!!!!!!!"THUD! However your little ones express themselves during a struggle with their friends or siblings—whether it's one of the older preschool friendship-ending fiats or one of the younger set's yelps a.... read more
Looking at Art Developmentally, Or When Is a Scribble Not Just a Scribble
Amy Rees - Learning » Art
Like everything else, a child's artwork is a manifestation of her development at work. And like everything else, that development is not exactly linear. Put another way, the first time your darling slept through the night wasn't the last time you got up in the wee hours. And .... read more
Active Listening for Active Kids
Eliza Clark - Whining, Wailing and Other Behavior Challenges » Good Manners
Getting children to listen is one of the biggest challenges for parents. How many times have you heard one parent moan to another, "They just don't listen!"? And how many times have you heard yourself bark at your kids, "You need to listen!!" or the old classic, "Don't make .... read more
Why We Love a Snow Day
Eliza Clark - Seasons and Celebrations » Bright Fun for Winter Days
The other day my daughter asked me, "Mama, when will we have a snow day?" As I look out our window at a blanket of white, I can tell her that today is that day.When I asked the four-year-old why she likes snow days so much, these were her reasons: 1. "You can do any.... read more
Twenty Manners for Five-Year-Olds
Eliza Clark - Whining, Wailing and Other Behavior Challenges » Good Manners
In the span of early childhood, turning five is a huge milestone. Five usually means the end of the preschool years and the beginning of kindergarten. Five means joining the ranks of the "big kids" (most of the time). Five means entering a wider world full of new teacher.... read more

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