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Courage in a Bubble-Wrapped World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • June 13, 2018

cou • rage noun the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief synonyms: bravery, pluck, valor, daring, audacity, boldness, grit Let's take... Keep Reading

Kindness

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • May 30, 2018

kind • ness noun the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate Be kind. These two simple words composed one of my three classroom rules when I was a preschool... Keep Reading

Floods & Disasters in an Unpredictable World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • May 16, 2018

Our planet has a history of being affected by floods and other disasters. While the flood of water will recede and the disaster will eventually mend, the flood of emotions can continue to have a... Keep Reading

Making Mini-Yogis

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • May 2, 2018

What parent doesn't want a child who is more intuitively calm while staying physically active? One of the best ways to achieve both enhanced concentration and bodily strength is yoga. Most people... Keep Reading

Responsibility in a Fun-Loving World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • April 18, 2018

re • spon • si • bil • i • ty noun the state or fact of being responsible, answerable for something within one's power, control, or management In society today, we are... Keep Reading

Children in the Kitchen

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • April 4, 2018

Getting children to sit down and eat a full, healthy meal can be a challenge. Generally speaking, it's a success just to get them fed before their day starts or bedtime approaches. However, creating... Keep Reading

Humor in an Upside Down World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • March 21, 2018

hu • mor noun the quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech My favorite song from my childhood goes, "When you come upon a frown, turn it... Keep Reading

Truthfulness in a Gray World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • March 7, 2018

truth • ful • ness adjective telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person. Over the years, many parents have told me that their child does not lie. It may or may... Keep Reading

Affection in an Electronic World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • February 21, 2018

af • fec • tion noun a gentle feeling of fondness or liking / fondness, love, liking, tenderness, warmth, attachment, devotion, endearment, care, caring, friendship During the month... Keep Reading

Diversity in Today's Colorful World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • January 24, 2018

di • ver • si • ty noun the condition of having or being composed of differing elements; the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different... Keep Reading