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Montessori School - Right For Your Child?

Thursday, February 02, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

When I first began considering preschools for my child, I never would have thought of a Montessori school. Quite frankly, I didn't know much about Montessori schools although I had learned about Maria Montessori in college. As it goes, I was with a group of friends, sharing our adventures of parenting, when someone brought up that they were lookin...

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The Most Important Skill

Monday, January 30, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

Go ahead. Wave your magic wand. As a parent, you have the opportunity. What IS the most important skill you want your child to obtain? Why? As I trek down the path of parenthood, I often look at my little girl and ponder this question. I know the answer. If you've been reading this blog a bit (thank you!), this may sound familiar. Yes, I have...

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Re-Thinking Potty Training

Thursday, January 26, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

Ah, the holidays. There were parties, presents, too much food, and potty training? Potty training? I had a friend whose goal over the holiday break was to toilet train her little man. She's savvy, she's smart (a teacher), and she had everything in place: rewards, make-it-fun, new undies, a plan to stick close to home, a timer, stickers. You...

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Preemies - Sweetness And Love Can Help

Monday, January 23, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

If you are going to be a parent, expect the unexpected. I was a planner. Most details of my life were nicely organized as evidenced by my calendar and to-do lists which were marked up nicely. Then, I got pregnant. It seemed like minutes passed and I had lost brain cells. I definitely had baby brain. I couldn't wait to meet this little one. Since t...

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I Slipped

Thursday, January 19, 2012
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

It's true. Children learn what they live. You can learn a lot about the environment your child is in by simply listening to and watching them. What are they saying? What are they doing? Where did these behaviors come from? I was reminded of this the other day. I had that “oops” moment where I slipped. Well, I cussed to be mo...

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