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I was talking with a group of mothers this weekend who all have kids under six years old. They were sharing their concern with the new school standards and the lack of “play time.” I very much share that concern. What’s more important, that a Kindergartner knows how to...
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This week I started a new adventure at work. My principal asked me to begin training as Teacher-in-Charge, a position that is mostly like a Vice Principal (just not paid like one.) Our current TIC, as they are so affectionately named, is pregnant and will be out in March. While it has not been...
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First 5 Yolo’s Tips on How Grandparents
Can Help Children Reach Their Full Potential
A grandparent’s love and support has a positive impact on children, particularly in the early years of a child’s life. According to the Foundation for Grandparenting, when kids...
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Friday's Fancy Nancy Soiree' was SO much fun. Thanks to all the moms (and dad) that joined us! We made super-fancy noodle necklaces, drank fancy PINK lemonade, PINK watermelon (with frilly toothpicks of course! Just like Nancy) and enjoyed three fun stories. I am planning my...
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We will be making a public announcement tonight about the Sacramento Children's Museum. Details regarding our location, opening date, founding partners and more will be shared. Be sure to check out our new website at www.sackids.org. It will go live tonight after our...
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My point in blogging about this art project was to see if anyone said “I SEE A BIG MESS!” Sadly, a lot of parents feel that way about art. “Eewwww, messy!” and that keeps them from exposing their children to some important devolvement.
At work I spread out butcher...
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I have had more jobs that anyone I’ve ever met. No really! I know you think I’m exaggerating, but it’s true. Just take a look:
~Jack in the Box (my first job at 14)
~Wedding Dress Sales Woman
~Weinstocks (remember that department store?)
~Sears
~Stuffed Animal Slipper...
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Every day I learn something new from the little kids I work with. I took the job hoping they would learn from me, but was surprised to find that the learning goes both ways. Enjoy my list.
~ A compliment goes a long way.
A little boy in my class told me this morning “WOW! Your...
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Ok, seriously now… my hat is off to you mommies who work full time. I just finished a 40hour week with Preschoolers and oh man… even my toes are tired. How do you women do it?! I told my boss today that there is no way I can handle 8hr days at the school. From now on, please call me...
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Once a year my grandparents make the nail biting trip down from Brookings Oregon to Sacramento to visit the family for a week. This isn’t the cute, pretty, foresty part of Oregon. This is the part of Oregon that’s so far away it butts up to the North Pole. It’s a three day drive...
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Are you ready to get out of the kitchen and let your kids cook for you!?!?! Have them join us! We're having a great time here at Young Chefs Academy teaching Sacramento's kids how to cook. This month, our Jr. Chefs working with recipes from Celebrity Chefs like Giada De...
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My daughter is a gymnast and a good one at that. Recently she came home and said she wanted to do cheer leading. I am the anti-cheerleader. Not that I'm opposed to it, but I was just the farthest from a cheerleader growing up. I was the almost straight A student, science...
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OMG - I am at this amazing even as we speak, and I haveto say it is incredible. It is not about being a business women but a WOMAN! -- Sac bee is here promiting this site --- I stopped by to say Hi. ---- anyhow I can not wait to get home and reall post what I have learned in the few...
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When my youngest child was born, I decided that I would raise him no differently than I did with my firstborn. I have seen far too many “youngest children” without any rules. “Not I,” I swore. “I will not be like those other parents! No Dr. Pepper...
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