Posted on October 28, 2009 by imaginibbles
It was pitch black when I woke up this morning. I could hear my dog wining, ready for her 5am walk. I drowsily put on my clothes. Went downstairs poured myself a cup of hot coffee, leashed up the dog and went out into the silence. Half way through my daze I had an “aha”. [...]
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Posted on October 27, 2009 by imaginibbles
Sometimes those first few minutes when everyone descends upon the house is tough. The kids seem to be filled with endless energy while mom needs a nap! I’m going to get right to the point because chances are you are reading this at 5:15pm. Below are a few imaginative activities that will focus the kids [...]
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Posted on October 22, 2009 by imaginibbles
According to dictionary.com: Mentor: 1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher 2. An influential senior sponsor or supporter Synonyms: advisor, master, guide, preceptor I am a big believer in mentorship. I receive and provide a lot of it. The importance of mentorship can never be understated! As Malcolm Gladwell shows us in his book, [...]
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Posted on October 21, 2009 by imaginibbles
Let’s face it, as parents we need cartoons. They occassionaly give us much needed downtime or provide us with an opportunity to fold the laundry and wash the dishes. Here is a great game that will turn the TV into a game of imagination and laughter. All you need to do is press the mute [...]
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Posted on October 20, 2009 by imaginibbles
Creative Storytelling for the whole family. Dig deep between the cushions of your couch and I bet you’ll find a handful of pennies. You may even find a jar full. Let’s put those pennies to good use. Instead of throwing them in the piggy banks let’s use them to play a little game I call, [...]
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Posted on October 14, 2009 by imaginibbles
Music is about rhythms and patterns. The connection to those rhythms is astounding. Let’s not forget that our bodies and lives have rhythms too – heart beating, breathing, walking pace… As we all know, music activates both the left and right hemispheres of the brain and I think it speaks to us on a much [...]
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Posted on October 2, 2009 by imaginibbles
We take the same route to work. We go down the same aisles at the grocery store. We even get on the same machines at the gym. Booooorrrrriiiiiinnnnnnggggg. A woman that works for me told me a story that reflects how kids and how adults see the world, even the things we see every day. [...]
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Posted on October 1, 2009 by imaginibbles
It’s true, everyone congregates in the kitchen. It’s especially true when you are trying to get dinner on the table. The question I’m always asking myself is, “how do I put my kids to good use?” Let’s be honest, what I’m really wondering is how do I distract my kids while my amazing chicken pesto [...]
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