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Yesterday was the first day back for most of the children where I live. Starting school is a very big deal… especially for the youngest students and their parents. Young children live in the present moment, and future time is a vague and confusing concept for them. Therefore, as we prepare our children [...] “Wize Woman of the Month” was created to honor and showcase the extraordinary women among us. This month features Sara Wiseman, a popular author, psychic, musician, and mom. In her books, music, workshops, and intuitive consulting practice, Sara is known for waking people up and giving them fresh eyes with which to see themselves [...]
“Patience is also a form of action” ~ Auguste Rodin It’s tricky being a woman. We tend to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders and believe we’re responsible for everything around us. Our children make bad decisions and we question our parenting skills. A business deal [...] Anyone who has ever parented a toddler can identify with the struggle which often ensues when a well-meaning adult rushes in to “help” a child with a task they are attempting to do on their own. Such conflicts are intense and emotional and often result in a sense of defeat for both child and [...] Dear Wize Mamas, As some of you know, I offer consultations with families. The idea is to get parents the support they need to experience more harmony and less frustration at home. I’m fascinated by the questions I get to ask…. designed to expand awareness and inspire parents to explore their feelings at a [...] The creative is the place where no one else has ever been…What you’ll discover is yourself. ~Alan Alda This is dedicated all who tirelessly pursue the creative process. I hope you’ll take a moment to respond with your insights and ideas, and your creative inspirations! Creativity involves learning techniques and exploring pathways and [...] Today I got a question from a mama who is growing weary of the daily struggle with her young daughter, who insists upon wearing shorts and tee shirts to school. Mom is concerned that her daughter won’t be warm enough, now that brisk autumn weather is upon us, but her little one is [...] Hey Wize Mamas, Subscribing to the MamaWize Blog is easy using the RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed. Here is how it works: look at the top right section on any page on the blog, keeping your eye out for the little orange, square icon which looks like this: You’ll see the word SUBSCRIBE beside [...] Hey Wize Mamas, Whew! Writing this post took me back to my son’s first day of Montessori school… eleven years ago. That doesn’t seem possible! I can still feel myself fighting back tears as I mustered a bright and enthusiastic send off as my “baby” hurried off to join his new friends.That first day [...] Wize Mamas, I just viewed a video on TED which really captured my imagination and got me thinking - and I think you’ll see why (link below). Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., challenges the way our public school systems educate our children and champions educational philosophies – such as Montessori and Waldorf – which cultivate [...] |
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