In a previous post, Recognizing and Managing Feelings, I explained how I've been reading up on child (and brain) development to learn how to best instruct and "train up" my toddler. Just thought I'd share more interesting advice from the book, "Positive Discipline": How to develop a healthy brain in your child: Demonstrate affection, interest, and acceptance. Practice the art of ... View Post
Encourage Curiosity
More interesting advice from the book, "Positive Discipline": How to develop a healthy brain in your child: * Demonstrate affection, interest, and acceptance. * Practice the art of conversation. * Read, read, read! * Encourage curiosity, safe exploration, and "hands-on" learning. * Limit television time. * Use discipline to teach, never to shame or humiliate. * Recognize and accept your ... View Post
Cultivate Beauty and Seek Wisdom
Enjoying the beauty of our home This morning I am thinking about two of the goals I have for my home. One is to cultivate beauty and the other is to seek wisdom. Beauty comes in many forms and one that has recently been on my mind is music. I am not gifted with the talent of music but I'd like to introduce it to my children in our home. My dad just sent me a keyboard with all the ... View Post
Cultivate Beauty and Seek Wisdom
This morning I am thinking about two of the goals I have for my home. One is to cultivate beauty and the other is to seek wisdom. Beauty comes in many forms and one that has recently been on my mind is music. I am not gifted with the talent of music but I'd like to introduce it to my children in our home. My dad just sent me a keyboard with all the accessories and I am super excited about ... View Post
Amazing Love
Amazing how time flies! Today was our little guy's original due date... hard to believe he's almost a month old now. I am so blessed that my husband was able to stay home with me for three weeks and now my mom is in town to help me for a little over a month. I started out nursing and reading to keep up with all the books I have, but now I nurse in the kitchen or dining room to be close to my ... View Post
Amazing Love
I can't believe how fast time flies! Today was our little guy's original due date... he's almost a month old now. I am so blessed that my husband was able to stay home with me for three weeks and now my mom is in town to help me for a little over a month. I started out nursing and reading to keep up with all the books I have, but now I nurse in the kitchen or dining room to be close to my family. ... View Post
