Day: October 8, 2013

The Hurried Child is a Harried Child…An Excellent Reason to Slow Down!

October 8, 2013

This article from Aha Parenting is a lovely reminder to take things slow with our children. You don’t have to tell me twice! My favorite days are our slow days…a long slow luxurious hot breakfast by candlelight with a story; a walk in the woods

Are the Common Core State Standards Helping or Hurting?

October 8, 2013

I have mixed feelings on the government’s attempts to make education better and stronger in the United States. The latest attempt, the Common Core State Standards, is another attempt to make sure children do not fall through the cracks in the system. Too many children