February 6th, 2008 by admin
Beyond Flowers
By Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman
How do you plan on saying “I love you” this Valentine’s Day?
Many advertisers would have us believe that the best way to express love is with a large box of chocolates, a pair of expensive diamond earrings, or a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Others would recommend a candlelight dinner and a quiet evening together. At the very least, some suggest the perfect card with eloquent words written by a greeting card professional to express your loving feelings. Read the rest of this entry »
February 5th, 2008 by admin
Recently published was the results of a study by Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The results suggest a link between 9/11 and troubling behavior in preschoolers as well as the increased risk of troubling behavior in children who had been exposed to more then one traumatic incident. I found the findings interesting and it brings to light that even the youngest children are affected to some degree by traumatic incidents even if exposure is limited and we as parents think they are too young to be affected or understand. Read article here.
February 3rd, 2008 by admin
Excerpt
The following is an excerpt from the book Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire
by Rafe Esquith
Published by Penguin Books;
January 2008;$14.00US/$16.50CAN; 978-0-14-311286-0
Reprinted by arrangement with Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., from Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire
Copyright © Rafe Esquith, 2007
Replace Fear with Trust
On the first day of school, within the first two minutes, I discuss this issue with the children. While most classrooms are based on fear, our classroom is based on trust. The children hear the words and like them, but they are only words. It is deeds that will help the children see that I not only talk the talk but walk the walk. Read the rest of this entry »
February 3rd, 2008 by admin
How do you know your all grown up? While visiting a great blog Real Life Solutions I came across a humorous list of 25 indications your all grown up. Check it out it’s a real laugh.
February 2nd, 2008 by admin
This Old House Has Children
©Lisa Barker
My house is old, it creaks and moans like my aging body and aching bones. It needs new cabinets, flooring and paint. I could use a lift myself but you know I ain’t, because my house is like my soul, aged and accented by life’s toll. What seems not new to some who look is really just a sacred book. Read the rest of this entry »
