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A few years ago, my sister was running a seasonal garden center. In her neighborhood, it was the go-to place for everything needed to create a beautiful yard. Needless to say, it was popular and busy, with most customers on a first-name basis. They struggled to find help. College students would be hired for the […]
Observation is the skill to help you become more effective. Please join me for this free 20-minute instant mini-workshop training, How To Become A Better Observer. In this information-packed session you’ll find out… Watch at your convenience, now or later. Watch this video for more information. Look forward to seeing you there! Remember, your email […]
With my almost five-year-old grandson visiting us for the past month, I have found it difficult to find a window of time to write. What I have been able to do, though, is observe him and work with him. This time together has given me another vantage point from which to see the power of […]
In my many years of working with young children, there is one question I hear frequently from parents and teachers: How do I get children to listen to me? When we are confronted with tantrums, defiant behavior, or worse, it’s difficult to know what to do. But these situations are usually avoidable, or at least […]
While working with a group of older four-year-olds on a craft project, I looked on in amazement as the children held their pencils like spears, ready to be launched. Scissors were clutched upside down and backward using all sorts of awkward finger combinations. Frustration and discouragement filled the air. “What happened,” I wondered, “to the three-finger grasp?” […]
It seems like such a simple safety tip to learn. In today’s world, where parents are constantly worried about their children’s safety, one important precaution seems to have been pushed aside. What is it? Having a three-year-old memorize important information in case they become lost and separated from their family. A few years ago, my […]
The campfire flickered at just the right height for a cool July evening in the Georgia mountains during a teachers’ retreat. The soft murmur of fireside conversations mixed with the rhythmic chirping of cicadas. A glass of wine in hand, I chatted with a teacher who had been leading a 6-to-9 elementary classroom for two […]
Is spelling dead? In today’s tech world with computerized dictation programs, along with the ability to use spelling autocorrect as we write, there is an educational faction that says that learning to spell is unimportant, that spelling is dead. Research shows, though, that being a competent speller increases… Learning to be a good speller is […]
It was late afternoon, when the sun came in low through the windows. The shadows of trees swaying in the wind danced across the living room floor. Soft sunlight warmed the room, whispering that dinner wouldn’t be long. I heard the back door open and shut, the latch clicking. A triangularly folded newspaper flew over […]
Clarity, Calm, and Connection: Montessori Support for Everyday Parenting and Teaching Ever find yourself second-guessing how to respond to your child when things go sideways? Unsure if you’re actually helping—or just adding to the chaos? Whether you’re a Montessori parent, teacher, or school leader, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure what “the right […]
