This week I’m talking about raising responsible kids after reading popular news articles about how we are spoiling our children. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device What we learn in this podcast::
Using maps for big and small
Maps are fascinating. I was excited to get the question : How do you use maps in your home? from MaryAnne and our cross blog conversation. (See the bottom of this post for more information) It’s never too young to start looking at a map together and just getting to know what’s there. We’re big fans of maps and include them in… View Post
Our media diet- Part One
Screens are here to stay and how we manage them will impact our children both now and in their future. The American Academy of Pediatrics produced a landmark publication about television. We all know of families who monitor screen use and those who don’t.. We probably all hold definite views of when to introduce TV, the computer ipads, handheld devices… View Post
Friday Finds {27.07.2012}
Nothing beats being able to carry things everywhere. The LO loves moving things in his trolley. He’d just rediscovered the long lost book, in the picture. Summer is moving nicely with a trip to the farm and lots of unstructured playtime. How about you? What have you been up to? On the eve of the Olympics we’re brushing up on… View Post
105 Emotional intelligence- Emotional Literacy- Your baby can read
Reading each others emotions via Emotional Intelligence. Today’s interview is with Laura Markham, PhD. She is a clinical psychologist trained at Columbia University. But she’s also a mom, so she translates proven science into the practical solutions you need for the family life you want. Her relationship-based parenting model has helped thousands of families across the U.S. and the English-speaking world… View Post
Developing your family game
When you visit a many houses. After you’ve lived in a few different areas. You will start to see a variation in the games we play. There are certain games that last in a family and become the ‘family game’. I often wonder if these games last because the pieces stay together or over time we find our ‘family’ game…. View Post
Nature snap
Getting out into the garden with some structured activities this week was a whole lot of fun. The LO did a lot of scissor work snipping at the weeds. Our aim was to find some leaves and flowers to snip but he loved snipping at the grass. His brothers are into Indiana Jones at the moment so everyone in our… View Post
6 childrens books featuring the Olympics
I’m excited to share some Olympic books that give you an opportunitiy to talk about the events, feelings and emotions surrounding this sporting event with our young children. The first few books focus on the special olympics and give us an opportunity to look at this lesser talked about event. From friendship and determination to patience and being able… View Post
Friday Finds {13.07.2012}
When you are fascinated with cars the opportunity to sit in your very own and go round and round is just the best thing ever! Friday Finds is the place to unwind, grab yourself a comfy chair and reflect on your past week then plan for the upcoming one. With a little something to make you think, for them to… View Post
104 Unschoolers
Jennifer McGrail from the Path less taken. Jennifer writes passionately about being a family of 6 travelling in the western part of the USA. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device What we learn in this podcast:: What does unschooling look like in your home?
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