I think when your oldest starts school, there’s always a lot of emotion behind it. So with Tel starting school this month, I’ve had a lot to process and think about.  First off, he is so stinking excited to go…

Meet Hotdog: How raising a bottle calf is teaching life lessons. Last weekend we got an exciting call. The calf we have been waiting on had been born and we could come pick him up! So we quickly loaded up…

5 tips for cooking with kids. 1. Teach them the “low, slow, and careful” mantra. Repeat this mantra often. It is important to clearly teach what you would like your child to be doing. When stirring, pouring, measuring, or really…

Attention is an important life skill that children are learning in early childhood. One of the most powerful ways children learn is through play. So here are some games that strengthen attention. None of these games requires very much time…

Big jobs offer a great learning opportunity for your child. Big jobs are the ones your child asks to help with, that they do with another family member. This is different than chores because they are not assigned. It may…

Understanding Learning and Development Intentionally stepping into your role as your first teacher means that you need to have a basic understanding of early childhood learning and development. These 12 principles lay a strong foundation for understanding what learning and…