Life challenges and joys for women
I studied education and learned about child development. I believe it is important to know how children learn for parents. Jean Piaget came up with different stages of development. Children learn by actively constructing knowledge and going through four distinct stages of cognitive development. The first stage is sensorimotor stage, and this takes place from…
Children need a consistent caregiver who is empathetic and warm to show up in their lives. Early development and learning are extremely important to children. The early years are when the personality development takes place. By age five years the personality is pretty much formed. Children from the time that they come into the world…
I’ve had this fascination with hot air balloons since I was a child. I even had some fabric ones that would hang from my ceiling in my room growing up. I’ve never had the desire to ride in one but, find them to be incredibly beautiful to look at. There is something about a big…
Whether it is the cute little bookstore found in a small town or the big franchise found in the city bookstore are great to visit to experience an escape from stress. We live in such a hurried world wear getting more done and obtaining more has been a major goal for many. I have always…
Have you ever noticed the intricate details on buildings and homes? I often notice the details of the buildings that I pass each day driving. Some of the churches I pass have the most beautiful and intricate stained-glass windows. Arch windows that curve add interest to the window. Lattice work and gingerbread designs are very…
How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Perhaps you stay in to watch a movie or go to a restaurant. Valentine’s Day is usually celebrated by most couples. Maybe you just exchange gifts or eat goodies like chocolate covered strawberries or Valentine’s Day cookies. There are some great recipes for making some homemade treats like candy,…
Where do you like to vacation? There are so many great places to visit in the US and vacation. From the beach to the mountains and everything in between. The Poconos are a great place to vacation if you like to see the mountains. There are plenty of hotels that offer indoor pools, gaming and…
We learn most of confidence in childhood and some of us did not have that parent that encouraged us to be confident in our abilities. Maybe that parent was critical, self-absorbed or lacked self-confidence themselves. Maybe intentionally or not so intentionally they did not give us great self-confidence, so we doubt ourselves. Perhaps we failed…
Mothers often don’t find the time to do things for themselves. A nice cup of tea, a warm bath, a phone call to a friend, baking your favorite recipe, reading a good book. We need to be able to find the time in our days to relax, unwind and refill our tanks. Often times as…
It’s a snowy weekend here and to pass the time I plan on baking today. I found a great recipe for lemon meringue pie. I want to bake it for my family as we sit nestled next to the fireplace eating our pie. It seems like a fairly simple recipe to make, and l look…
I’m a lover of the arts and have been since I was a little child. Whether it is taking a good photo, decorating, drawing, baking/cooking, writing, or making clay jewelry I love it all. I have also enjoyed going to watch different plays and performances. When I was a child I did needlepoint, cross stitch…
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