The Good and the Bad Thing about Competition
Competition is something everyone faces in life. But should we be creating a world filled with competition, encouraging children to outdo...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
Why do we like scary stories?
Recently my 4 year-old grandchildren have been asking for scary stories to hear. I remember having an interest in scary stories as a...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Apr 22, 2022
- 4 min
If I Ran the School
I think about the Dr. Seuss book If I Ran the Zoo when a child decides what they would do if they were in charge and I wonder what would...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
Inspiring Creativity and allowing it to be free
Imagination is a wonderful way we can learn, grow, and create. We live in a world full of inspiration and which offers a great...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
Step back for a better look
Do you sometimes feel stuck in a situation? I often find myself in the middle of chaos and I can't seem to find a way out. But, thanks to...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Jan 8, 2022
- 3 min
Can it Wait Until Tomorrow?
Do you find yourself putting off tasks that should be done today? Procrastination can develop from lack of interest, lack of motivation,...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Nov 21, 2021
- 3 min
The Joy of Dinosaurs
Have you ever met a child obsessed with dinosaurs? These kids will often have many toys and books geared to dinosaurs and can probably...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Oct 21, 2021
- 2 min
Why Poetry Matters
Do you like to read poetry, or maybe write it? When I was a teenager I found that poetry helped me deal with my emotions and angst. If...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Reality Check
How many children believe that polar bears and penguins live together? When we are providing children with information, even if it is in...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Sep 21, 2021
- 4 min
Building a foundation
What did you want to be when you grew up? I remember when people scoffed at my brother when he said he wanted to be a garbage man. It...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Sep 13, 2021
- 4 min
The Animal/Human Bond
Have you ever had a connection with an animal that inspired you? We are a nature-strong family and so we love to feed the birds, watch...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min
Being a Good Sport
In a graphic I recently saw it lists being a good sport as one of the social skills kids need. This can be a difficult concept in a world...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
Playing Dress-Up
As a child I loved Halloween because then I got to dress up in costume. As I got older I realized dress-up didn't have to be just for...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Aug 24, 2021
- 4 min
Feeling Empty
When one of my young friends experienced the death of his pet he asked me if I had a book that could help him understand the emotions he...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Enjoying the moment
Are you always looking ahead, planning for the next milestone, the next raise, the next event? We seem to live in a world where we are...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
Creative Writing Classes
Do you remember creative writing in class? I find that many creative writing classes focus on the writing aspect of a story - proper...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Jul 19, 2021
- 2 min
Allowing for Choice
How do you feel when you are given a choice? Do you feel that you have control in a situation, do you feel included? Giving children a...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
A simple act of kindness
Do you think kindness is a big deal? Kindness is definitely important for our world. But these acts of kindness don't need to be big nor...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Deflect or Reflect?
Do you easily give an apology or do you deflect the mistake elsewhere? I read a book on civility that talked about today's society and...
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Author Sandra Wilson
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
Are you Listening
What do you think is one of the best things we can do for kids? When Mr. Rogers was asked this question his answer, plain and simple, was...
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