Parenting With Teacher Nancy

There is the old adage, "you can't give your child something you don't have yourself."  If we want grateful children, we'll have to model gratitude first.  "Gratitude is more than behavior-- it is an internal experience... of NOTICE-THINK-FEEL-DO."  Let's try to be mindful of this, for the sake of our children. Five Ways to Raise a Grateful Child Summer is here!  I hope you all have time to breathe deep, laugh, enjoy those you love, and find things to be grateful for.  I look forward to seeing you all again in the Fall, if not sooner! There are still a couple spots left!  Register now. Creating a Family Vision and Mission: A Parenting Workshop for Couples When: Sunday, September 9, 3-5 pm Where: More Mojo Studios, 1347 Church Street, SF Cost: $50/Couple RSVP: Registration form or email nancyggnass@gmail.com This class is designed for couples to dream, hope, share and create their family mission and vision.  Parents lament the lac

Upcoming!   Creating a Family Vision and Mission :  A Couple's Parenting Workshop Wednesday,  June 13, 7-9pm   Read more .  Register here . Did you know when parents use technology, it can "alter parental sensitivity and quality" as well as impact their child's behavior?  It seems logical, but now there is research. Technoference:  Is Your Smartphone Distracting You From Your Child? What's the alternative? Reading and playing with your child. Reading Aloud to Young Children Has Benefits for Behavior and Attention Extra How to Raise a Reader, New York Times PARENTING WORKSHOP New Date! Creating a Family Vision and Mission: A Couples Workshop When: Wednesday, June 13, 7-9 pm Where: More Mojo Studios, 1347 Church Street, SF Cost: $50/Couple Please RSVP : nancyggnass@gmail.com Sorry, no childcare is provided. This class is designed for couples to dream, hope, share and create their family mission and vision.  Parents lament the lack

If play is essential, why are preschools incorporating more academics?  All the child development research shows that more play is better in the younger years.  The hope is that more preschools adapt this research in their programs. Why Preschool Shouldn't Be Like School Besides academics, what about sports and music?  Is earlier better? Debunking The Belief That Earlier Is Better Extra Past post on preschools, different philosophies, and what to look for. The Price of Hurrying Children PARENTING WORKSHOP Space still available! Creating a Family Vision and Mission: A Couples Workshop When: Tuesday, May 15, 7-9 pm Where: More Mojo Studios, 1347 Church Street, SF Cost: $50/Couple Please RSVP : nancyggnass@gmail.com Sorry, no childcare is provided. This class is designed for couples to dream, hope, share and create their family mission and vision.  Parents lament the lack of time with their partner to have these meaningful conversations about core va