A Lesson In Perspective-Taking from a 6-year-old One morning, I was standing in a stationary spot in my kitchen making my lunch. My (then) 6 yo was playing hockey through the kitchen (as one does at 6:15am) and repeatedly hit my feet with the hockey puck. He finally said “Mom, why do you keep stoppingContinue reading “Neither of Us are Wrong”
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“No More Sugar!!”
If you’re anything like me as a parent, there are certain times and circumstances when our healthy eating habits go to the wayside. While a treat here and there can be enjoyable and balanced with other food choices, there may be other times where there is an increase in access to sugar and treats. ThisContinue reading ““No More Sugar!!””
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!
When our oldest child was 6 years old, it seemed way too young to talk about sex, right? Right?! We had just had a baby four months ago so he understood a little bit and we’ve never shied away from terms like vagina, vulva, penis, and so on. We’ve been really open about bodies, butContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!”
Leadership and Personality Assessment Tools
I recently facilitated a workshop on leadership development for early childhood administrators. A significant factor in successful leadership is self-awareness, reflection, and humility. In this workshop, I introduce a number of personality and leadership assessment tools that can support that process of understanding our dominant traits, how we activate them in our leadership positions, andContinue reading “Leadership and Personality Assessment Tools”
Act As If You Can
When I initially started my career as an early childhood educator, I had the honor and privilege of hearing an incredible speaker, Chick Moorman. He said something that completely changed how I parent, how I teach children, and how I view myself. Childhood is a unique time of fluctuating independence and dependence, autonomy and reliance,Continue reading “Act As If You Can”
Christine M. Snyder 