Much too often sleep is an under-rated process in child care circles. It is readily accepted that children don’t like to sleep, and are allowed not to sleep. Chronically sleep-deprived children are in abundance these days! I believe that sleep is just as important as healthy food. One would never even consider not feeding a […]
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The Habit of YES I’m pleased to share that an article of mine has been published in the lovely online magazine Rhythm of the Home. If you haven’t seen it yet, take a look! My article is titled The Habit of Yes, and can be found by clicking here. Warmly, Faith Collins
Creating a YES! Environment By Simone DiMarzi What does it mean to say YES when taking care of children birth to three? The child’s first words are often “No.” One of the best ways not to chime in with the children and always have to say “No” is to create a YES environment. The
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By Lisa Gromicko Steiner-based, early childhood settings abound with rich opportunities for the development of math and science concepts. This may be surprising to some who can easily see the beauty, language, and coziness of the Waldorf kindergarten, but not necessarily the mathematical or scientific side. A primary focus of Waldorf early childhood education is
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By Cynthia Aldinger, Founder and Director of LifeWays Can daily life really be a curriculum? Can little children truly be prepared for the rigors of academic life through play and through participation in practical activities of the household? What are our ultimate goals, hopes, interests on behalf of our children and the children in our
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