A friend of mine has commented several times, "I wish that you had a MOPS (Mother's of Preschoolers) group available. You would really enjoy it." When I was asked to review the fall-study book - Momology: A Mom's Guide to Shaping Great Kids - I took the opportunity. I was very impressed. Reading this book made we ...
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Visual Perception Activities
Pin It Today, Bubs and I braved the elements to attend his vision therapy screening. Going into the appointment I didn't know if I should be praying that he has a vision problem or not. If the learning difficulties were visual then the issue could be fix with glasses. Seemed like an easy fix to me. But if the problem was not ...
Clarification to Mr. Rosemond
After a question and comment, I wanted to clarify my stance with Mr. Rosemond. I have only reviewed one of his books so I base my stance on The Well-Behaved Child and this weeks article refuting SPD. I typically follow a very no-nonsense approach to discipline. You did it, you were wrong, here are the consequences. ...
Dear Mr. Rosemond: Sensory Disorder or Stubborn Kid?
Dear Mr. Rosemond: I rarely read your columns but the title "Sensory Disorder or Stubborn Kid: You Decide" intrigued me. But after reviewing your book The Well-Behaved Child and reading this article, it is official. John Rosemond, you and I are not on the same page. You started out the column by quoting the http://www.spdfoundation.net/ ...
ABC Snack Ideas
Here is an amazing list of Preschool Snack Ideas to use as you learn different letters! ...
Review: Butt Paste
Some of you are questioning my blog title! Others are totally with me. If you are not familiar with Boudreaux's Butt Paste - you must become. Our poor children inherited my terrible skin and have all experienced horrible diaper rash. Boudreaux's was the only over-the-counter paste that would even ...
No Child Left Behind
There is a lot of talk in the education world about No Child Left Behind (NCLB). But what is it really? I found a pamphlet called "A Quick Guide to Understanding No Child Left Behind" published by the Center for Effective Parenting. SCHOOL REPORT CARDS As part of the accountability process, states and school districts are required to publish ...
Book: Red Red Red
This is our "new" favorite book from the library. Red Red Red by Valeri Gorbachev is a fun book to teach the color red as well as trying to figure out the ending. Turtle is in a huge hurry but the other animals can't figure out why. All Turtle will say is "red, red, red." With red all around, what is Turtle wanting to ...
No Child Left Behind
There is a lot of talk in the education world about No Child Left Behind (NCLB). But what is it really? I found a pamphlet called "A Quick Guide to Understanding No Child Left Behind" published by the Center for Effective Parenting. Here are my personal thoughts on NCLB... Being a public school educator, I was personally affected by NCLB. ...
Are You Ready for Honesty?
Okay, you know those days when it feels like the world is caving in around you. Everything you touch breaks. Everything you try to do goes wrong. The emotions are out of whack and you truly want to go to bed and try again. Welcome to the life of a mom. At least that is where I am right now. For those of you ...