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Independent play is incredibly important for children! It offers a multitude of great benefits. When kids have the freedom

June 6, 2019

Ugh, this week I’m due to visit my dentist. How many of us look forward to visiting a dentist?

May 24, 2019

Something about the word “favorite” makes me feel uneasy. Many children’s activity books ask about their favorite color, favorite

September 28, 2018

Art Project: Decorating Pumpkins Are you up to any shenanigans for Halloween? Are you giving your home a spooky

September 17, 2018

My After RIE class for older toddlers is always busy and fun. We play and dig in the sand,

July 12, 2018

Today, Sam, a 15-month-old boy, discovered a set of three Chinese nesting boxes. After opening the boxes, he was

April 14, 2018

Art Project: Decorating Hearts Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! It’s that time of the year when we

February 4, 2018

Meltdowns are a sensitive subject for me. I should admit that I was simply scared of them and reacted

January 30, 2018

I would like to share with you an amazing book written by my mentor and friend, Ruth Anne Hammond,

January 30, 2018