Reggio Emilia inspired learning This article includes information from Lee Longo, the director of Sound Beach Day School. Reggio Emilia is a philosophy of early childhood and primary education that dates back to right after World War II–created by Loris Malaguzzi in the villages surrounding Reggio Emilia, Italy. The Reggio Emilia philosophy starts with the…
As a public school educator, I’m naturally very drawn to learning about the best ways to educate children. While I don’t believe that one size fits all, I do feel that there are some specific philosophies that really focus on following the child, emphasizing nature, prioritizing outdoor time, encouraging independence and incorporating more sustainable materials into the classroom. My top…
Sleep regressions (or for better perspective–“transitions”) Sleep regressions aren’t actual “regressions” but more transitions as this article describes. It’s important to remember that sleep is not a linear process. There will be ups and downs. The best advice, from my personal experience, is to closely observe your child–pay attention to their behavior (are they going…
Sleep “training” Let’s talk about something that is somewhat controversial in the mom space. As someone who focuses on natural and gentle parenting (as best I can), I’m also a mama who cannot function without decent sleep. I am prone to PPD and PPA (and deal with high functioning anxiety on a daily basis) and…
Beanie Baby Body Scan Guest Post By Jennifer Barrett Mother~Yoga Teacher~Mindful Awareness Educator One of my favorite mindful awareness practices to facilitate with grown ups is a body scan meditation. The practice invites us to purposefully bring attention to various parts of our body, and to simply notice any sensations or lack of sensations in…
