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And let them make a mess!

Today we really got to see the children play in our new playscape. Although it is still a work in progress, the newness and the options that this yard opened up for the kids was amazing. Their imagination was immediately ignited. As teachers, we had to rethink some of...

Beyond the Planning Meeting, March 2011

In March 2011, we had a few parents and a few teachers to share our vision of creating a Natural Playscape playground to make Caring Connection the “jewel” of the area. We’ve divided the backyard into 5 basic areas: The Peace Garden The Sand and...

PARENTS WHO BLUFF

Parents Who Bluff Julie Jenkins Sathe Author of Enlightened Discipline© You know who you are. And you and I both know how it is: You’re at your wit’s end and your child refuses to….get in the car. You ask, “Johnny can you get in the car?” Then you demand it, “Johnny....

PARENTING at a CROSSROADS?? START BY …. STOPPING

PARENTING at a CROSSROADS? START BY …….. STOPPING By Julie Jenkins Sathe Author of Enlightened Discipline © Yes, heard me. So many times, as parents, we get stuck in: what can I do? What methods can I learn? What techniques can I employ? I want to begin this article...

They say, "Yes" and you say, "No"

They say, “Yes” and you say, “No” Why is Parenting always a Conflict? By Julie Jenkins Sathe Author of Enlightened Discipline © I have many friends who come to me and say, “Julie, help me with this.” “How do I handle that?” Each time it seems so clear to me and they,...

Laugh, Play & Have Fun with Your Child …On The Cheap!

“Laugh,Play and Have Fun With Your Child …..On The Cheap” by Julie Jenkins Sathe Okay, yeah…yeah…we all have heard the news, the budget, the economy, we are balancing our checkbooks and buying groceries and it feels like spinning plates in the air....