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Child Development
Child Development
What is Respect?
According to four-year-old Julia, respect is “being nice to other people.” Pressing further, I asked “What does being nice mean?” She delightfully answered, “it means...
March 13th, 2017
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Child Development
The Marshmallow Test
Almost 50 years ago, Dr. Walter Mischel, psychologist and, at the time, a professor at Stanford University, conducted a series of studies on delayed...
January 10th, 2017
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Joyful Parenting
Nurturing compassion in the lives of children
December Character Development: Compassion I recently observed a precious exchange between sisters, four-year-old Katie and younger sister Ellie. Katie had already made several attempts...
December 5th, 2016
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3 min read
Joyful Parenting
Teaching gratitude and giving to young children
*As of August 2019 Stepping Stone School has donated over $80,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central TexasGenerosity and gratitude are fundamental cornerstones...
November 21st, 2016
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3 min read
Joyful Parenting
Embracing Nature!
In the spirit of fall, I took my children to a nearby farm for some outdoor fun. Squatting in a small field, I attempted...
November 18th, 2016
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3 min read
Joyful Parenting
November Character Development: Citizenship
How to practice good citizenship On the cusp of another presidential election, it may be that words like civic duty and voting are what...
November 16th, 2016
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2 min read
Joyful Parenting
September Character Development: Cooperation
Two opposing teams stand on the cusp of a pit of mud. A single rope with a flag tied to its center snakes through...
September 28th, 2016
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Joyful Parenting
The Benefits of Handwriting for Young Children
This past school year my kindergartener spent several hours a week learning keyboarding and document processing right alongside reading and writing. As an up...
August 18th, 2016
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Child Development
Why is it Fair…?
“Why is it fair that I have so much when other kids don’t?” kindergartener, Rachel Harris, pointedly asked. With her mother’s support and guidance, Rachel...
August 1st, 2016
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