Author Archives: Patty Gordon

The No. 1 emotional intelligence skill parents should be teaching kids: Neuroscientist and parenting expert

Kids are more likely to succeed in life if parents help them cultivate emotional intelligence starting at a young age, neuroscientist William Stixrud says. — Read on http://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/07/the-emotional-intelligence-skill-parents-need-to-teach-kids-according-to-parenting-experts.html

Some People Excel At Google Calendar And Some Don’t – Which Back to School Mom Are You?

This week I finally realized that the rush of activity before the newest school year fits day is similar to the feelings many of us had leading up to picking out our New Years Resolutions in December 2020. Back to School is a time where all the disorganized or overwhelmed moms wish that they couldContinue reading “Some People Excel At Google Calendar And Some Don’t – Which Back to School Mom Are You?”

Life in Kindergarten — Social Skills

The series of posts I’m doing on this subject matter are expanded from an article I found called 10 Kindergarten Readiness Skills Your Child Needs from 2013. Despite the article being older, the areas it covers are still basic areas of study and behavior that should be paid attention to. As important as the academicContinue reading “Life in Kindergarten — Social Skills”

Breaking free from ‘mommy burnout’: 5 questions to help break the burnout cycle | GMA

There is no grand prize for being the mommy martyr. — Read on http://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/breaking-free-mommy-burnout-deal-heading-uncertain-school-79586720

IEP vs. 504 Plan: What’s the Difference? | Understood – For learning and thinking differences

IEP vs. 504 Plan: What’s the Difference? | Understood – For learning and thinking differences — Read on http://www.understood.org/articles/en/the-difference-between-ieps-and-504-plans

Back to School read aloud books

The Kissing Hand was a book I’d never heard of before my kids attended preschool but now has become a classic back to school book or littles. School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester’s fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the KissingContinue reading “Back to School read aloud books”

Kindergarten Prep

It’s that time of year again! Back to school is upon some of us… Worried about your little ones first days of school? Take a look at my series of blog posts about Keys For Kindergarten Excellence. Great for preschool and kindergarten age kids and parents to prep for the school year! Keys For KindergartenContinue reading “Kindergarten Prep”