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Preschool Math

Preschool Math

What does math for preschoolers look like? Many great and very concerned parents teach their young child to count from one to 10. How precious is it…

My Priorities?

My Priorities?

I wonder how you prioritize things in your life.  How you decide what is most important to you.  Should someone view your life with your spouse and…

In the Beginning…

In the Beginning…

Someone mentioned to me recently that I should have begun my year of articles on child development with prenatal information.  She was right.  I have lots of…

Mommy, It’s Hot Outside

Mommy, It’s Hot Outside

Has your child complained recently about not wanting to go outside to play because of the heat? It has become a real problem for parents to get…

Guide Me Gently

Guide Me Gently

When you learn something new, do you feel a sense of anxiety?  Do you find yourself hoping you won’t be asked to help demonstrate a new skill? …

Terrific Two’s

Terrific Two’s

I do think toddlers are terrific.  That doesn’t mean that I don’t recognize how difficult a two-year-old can be at times.  If she were not, there would…

I Promise

I Promise

I love the idea of making a pledge to a baby before birth or shortly after.  It reminds me of the resolutions we make on New Year’s…

Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge

Each of my daughters met, fell in love with, and married men who had children. Well, not the usual kind of children. One had a large brown…

Who’s Responsible?

Who’s Responsible?

I hope you have had the opportunity to take in some of the patriotic decorations around the area the past few weeks. If you have not, put…

Summer Water Safety

Summer Water Safety

I suppose almost everyone has heard about the little two-year-old who was attacked and killed by the alligator in Florida while his family was on vacation from…