Like every other working mom out there, I established a concrete routine to make my home daycare business run smoothly. The children thrive with a structured routine, and it allows them to anticipate what will be happening next. This reduces anxiety and gives them the stability that regulates their behavior. Our days flow nearly the …
This week's question asks: "Which culture do you find intriguing?" My automatic thought was to go with Latin culture simply because of my background. The vibrancy of the people excites me, encourages me and shows me that there is more to life than the mundane day to day. Latin American people truly live each …
It's the most wonderful time of the year! It can be a very exciting time for children who are returning to school or it can be an emotional time for a child just beginning their school career. Or, like my daughter, it's the start of another year of fun activities and adventures because she's only …
Adeline French noble, nobility. Adeline has inspired a new era of names like Adalyn and Adele. The popularity of Adeline peaked in the 1880s and dipped sharply around the 1950s. It returned to the top 100 in the 2000s. Adeline is such a sweet name, perfect for any little girl. Alice German noble. I'm seeing …
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I love lists. I love lists that are point form, and short and sweet. This week's journal question asks me to "describe my dream home." I thought I would answer in the form of a list, since it is so nice and neat. Location At first, I thought a subdivision would be the right fit …
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