Setting limits without rewards and punishment is hard to do but, we believe that in the long run the choice to support win-win solutions is nurturing confident and capable self-advocates and community members. from Aha! Parenting by Dr. Laura Markham Yesterday, we talked about why empathic limits are the secret …
The following excerpt appeared in a recent school newsletter, to inspire parents to build on our belief that reading at school should be fun, interesting and personal. This will in turn improve academic outcome and fuel creativity. Imagine if you will…the assigned reading is “unassigned!” “Forget Baby Einstein. The single …
“Let the magic of the guinea pig flow through you.” ― Cassandra Clare This was a week of grand excitement! At the park, we watched, worried and wondered about the 3 trees being cut down with bulldozers and chainsaws. It was quite a learning experience for all of us as we …
This workshop is being offered to help parents engage children’s questions about how pregnancy happens. Event management for TKG Workshop: Talking Pregancy and Conception with children facilitated by Gaile Price, MFT powered by Eventbrite
Trust by Lisa A. McCrohan//BarefootBarn Blog I hurriedly stuck my hand into my bag looking for my keys. Rushing, feeling frustrated, feeling like there were too many things to do and not enough time, getting irritated with myself for not being compassionate with myself because “I should know better” (how’s …
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ― Harriet Tubman Hello Community! Here are some highlights from our classrooms: Meeting Discussions: Upstairs (students ages 5 to 7) …
“GOOD JOB!” And Other Things You Shouldn’t Say or Do with Jennifer Lehr at The Knowing Garden Community School Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (PDT) This is a free community resource and donations are accepted. The Knowing Garden warmly welcomes Jennifer Lehr author of …
“It’s a good thing to learn more about nature in order to share this knowledge with children; it’s even better if the adult and child learn about nature together. And it’s a lot more fun.” ― Richard Louv Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2013 filled with creativity, good …
January 22, 7:00pm TKG @ St.Andrew’s Church, 301 Ave D in Redondo Beach DETAILS The Knowing Garden Community School is happy to welcome trusted advocate for children and parents, Dr. Laura Markham, to our community. You’ve heard that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) may be more important to your child’s success in …
