Before kids, I made fun of my mom and her charts.  There were chore charts in every shape and size, typically keeping us interested for all of 10 minutes.  We had stickers, prizes, we earned [...]

Step back and let them pick a day or two to choose whatever it is they want to do, without calling it a “good” idea or a “bad” idea, just let it be “their” idea of something they would like to do.

This summer so far has been a whirlwind—my first year 100% working at my own business; we have family (my brother and my nephew) who have moved in with us temporarily as they get back [...]

Welcome to new blogger Danielle Stepp, Program Director and Lead Teacher at Sprouts Learning Center in Tecumseh.
Every child enjoys playing in the water on a hot day and this summer we have seen plenty.  With [...]