I often get frustrated when talking to other parents or teachers about children’s education, as so much of the discourse revolves around ‘academic’ and ‘school’ learning. It’s great that our kids can learn about science with STEM toy before they’re toilet-trained, but no one ever seems to talk about helping children to develop truthfulness, a sense of justice or empathy. Children… Read more →
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BucksMont MoMs Spring Rummage Sale
Join our club members and friends on March 17 for our club rummage sale. If you are a member of our club, and are interested in selling, please contact a Board Member. Trinity Lutheran Church-Hyson Hall 1000 W. Main Street, Lansdale Trinity Lutheran is the big white church at the intersection of Main St and Valley Forge Rd in Lansdale,… Read more →
Designer Bag Bingo!
Can’t budget for that beautiful designer purse you’ve had your eye on? Now is your chance to WIN purses, wristlets and more from well-known designers (think Michael Kors, Betsey Johnson, and Coach, to name a few) at Designer Bag Bingo! Join us on Saturday evening, February 24 as we GIVE AWAY over $1500 in designer bags. To buy tickets: http://groupspaces.com/BucksMontMoMs/item/1155856 There… Read more →
What Students Really Need to Hear
It’s 4 a.m. I’ve struggled for the last hour to go to sleep. But, I can’t. Yet again, I am tossing and turning, unable to shut down my brain. Why? Because I am stressed about… Source: What Students Really Need to Hear Read more →
3 Simple Ways to Provide Your Children the Freedom to Choose
Each generation goes through its own societal trends and/or changes. Today’s parents are no different, and what they experienced when they were young could contribute to how they raise their kids. For instance, Psychology Today expounds on the role of love in terms of raising a child. It refers to parenting through the traditional sense of staying present and… Read more →
Social and Emotional Intelligence
By guest writer Emma Gibson There is a lot of weight placed on IQ in today’s world, but many people forget that a person’s EQ is just as important. What’s the difference between an IQ and EQ? Why is EQ so important? Here’s what you need to know: EQ vs. IQ EQ is an acronym that stands for emotional… Read more →
25 Weird But Genius Gifts For Super Picky People
Some might call them “high maintenance,” but really, they’ve just got great taste: You know the friends and family members that I’m talking about, and for them, it’s imperative to find gift ideas for people who are hard to buy for. When a holiday or … Source: 25 Weird But Genius Gifts For Super Picky People Read more →
Thanksgiving Writing Activity
Thanksgiving day is always a busy day for me. I spend most of it baking and the kids often get a little restless waiting around for the meal. I like to be prepared with activities for the kids to do. I made a little Printable Thanksgiving Writing Activity for the kids to do this year. I want to encourage them… Read more →
My Son’s Hair Isn’t About You
A mother of a child on the autism spectrum shares how strangers make comments about how her son should get a haircut, and how inappropriate those comments are. Source: My Son’s Hair Isn’t About You Read more →
What to Say to Little Kids Instead of “Say Sorry”
When touring different preschools for my daughter, I visited one where I got to observe the kids playing on the playground. While climbing the ladder on the slide, a little boy accidentally stepped on a little girl’s finger, and she started crying. What happened next left me astounded. Source: What to Say to Little Kids Instead of “Say Sorry” Read more →