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Monday, January 19th, 2009
Boundaries Part II
Boundaries give us freedom. When we know the choices, the limits, and the consequences, we are able to make a full decision. We are aware of what will happen when we cross the line and what will happen when we stay far from the line. We are free to live our life in the way [...]
Comments Off - Posted in Preschool,Toddlers by Valerie Plowman
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Boundaries
As our little babies move into toddlerhood, it is important as parents to accept the need for boundaries. Chapter three in On Becoming Toddlerwise discusses boundaries for toddlers. It points out that boundaries are not bad. Boundaries show us our limits. They let us know how far we can go. They in effect give us [...]
Comments Off - Posted in Toddlers by Valerie Plowman
Monday, November 10th, 2008
Dropping Naps: A Quick Reference
Timing and signs of readiness for dropping naps is always a question for parents, even those who have done it before. It can be hard to remember all of the details. Here is a synopsis of various naps, timing of when to drop them, signs that your child is ready to drop them, and methods [...]
Comments Off - Posted in Infants,Preschool,Toddlers by Valerie Plowman
Monday, September 29th, 2008
Enjoy the Moment
I think one of the hardest things for humans to do is to be happy where they are in life. “The grass is always greener on the other side.” This isn’t always necessarily a bad trait. It motivates us to improve our lives and surroundings. It helps us to improve ourselves. But it can also [...]
Comments Off - Posted in Infants,Middle Years,Preschool,Teens,Toddlers by Valerie Plowman
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Character: The First Principle
Up until about nine months ago, I, in my naivety, truly believed that people as a whole desired to be kind to other people and treat them well. Where I live, that is just the way people are. Sure, there are people who are unkind and motivated by selfishness, but the majority of people try [...]
