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Author: Marni

Boredom

Boredom

Being bored is not a crisis to be solved. It’s an internal emotional state that needs to be regulated. You can give your child the time and space to figure out how to handle this sensation! The more practice they … Read more >>

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by MarniPosted in Child DevelopmentTagged child development

Social Skills

Social Skills

During covid-19 homebound time, most parents have expressed concerns about their children’s lack of socializing. They worry that their child is missing out on developing important social skills for when they start (or re-start) school.

This is a valid concern, … Read more >>

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by MarniPosted in ConnectTagged child development, connect, emotional learning

Garden Activities

Garden Activities

February-March in the Pacific Northwest is the perfect time to resume gardening tasks.

You can buy many seed varieties at grocery stores and there are a number of online seed stores. I particularly like Ed Hume Seeds as they are … Read more >>

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by MarniPosted in CreateTagged art, garden, nature

Spatial Awareness

Spatial Awareness

Spatial sense is a basic math skill which is also important in many other aspects of life like art and nature. Think of it as how we understand shape, size, position and direction. It’s how we understand, describe and interact … Read more >>

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by MarniPosted in LearnTagged learning, math

Zero to Sixty

Zero to Sixty

During developmental screenings, parents often tell me their child has trouble with “big” emotions–anger and frustration–and goes from “zero-to-sixty” when they don’t get their way.

What most parents are witnessing is more likely a child who is actually very successful … Read more >>

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by MarniPosted in RelaxTagged emotional learning, relax, stress

The Name of This Book is Secret

The Name of This Book is Secret

by Pseudonymous Bosch (pen name of Raphael Simon)
1st in The Secret series.

This book starts like a mystery. That’s why I chose it for review. I am an avid mystery fiction fan, so my natural inclination is to introduce … Read more >>

Posted on September 8, 2020 by MarniPosted in Read

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