Dancing Moose Blog
Our content is aimed at enriching your child’s life while also bringing increased education, depth, and joy to the parenting journey and family experience.
Gratitude and Mindful Eating
Breanne Nalder Harward, MS,RDN As we all know, this time of year can be crazy! Schedules change, kids are adapting to new environments, extracurricular activities are in full swing, etc., and let’s not forget parents. We’re working and keeping the house afloat in the...
Making School A Great Place to Be
Routine is a key component in a child’s comfort level at school. They need to know where they will be and what they will be doing throughout the day, connect to at least one teacher, and have at least one child who will be their friend. When any of these components...
First Days at Preschool: Tips for Separation Anxiety and More
Annie Bolander, Museum Campus Educational Coach As a mom of three children and 16 years of teaching experience, I can safely say that change is hard. Transitions are hard. New things can be hard. However, there are things that we can do as parents to help little ones...
Friends, Not Rivals. Stop The Sibling Rivalry This Summer With 5 Strategies
With all the fun summer brings, the added togetherness can bring out the rivalry between siblings. Make this summer break a peaceful one by helping the kids get along. Watch Dr. Joyce Sibbett's feature on KSL Studio Five as she shared five ways to handle sibling...
Peaceful Summers: How Parents Can Foster Cooperation And Minimize Sibling Rivalry
Summer weather brings outside play, road trips, picnics, and often– sibling rivalry. Sibling fights about what is "fair" and interactions that end in tears are exhausting for the whole family. So what can a summer parent do to encourage positive interactions...
Preventing Summer Slide: Become Your Child’s Learning Partner This Summer
Jennifer Belland, Dancing Moose Montessori Elementary Mentor Teacher As the days get warmer and the nights shorter many children are counting down with great enthusiasm the start of summer break. Summer is often a time for family vacations, neighborhood barbeques, and...
Summertime–an Exhilarating Time to Stimulate Children’s Interests
by Dr. Joyce Sibbett Summertime can be a time when children say "I'm bored." You can help to address this issue by engaging your child in an area that they find interesting. Knowing an area that is interesting to your child opens the opportunity to dive into...
Happy and Healthy Together
by Breanne Nalder Harward, MS, RDN Let’s face it parents: life with kiddo is crazy! Getting the whole family healthy balanced meals is like aiming at a moving target. It sounds like a simple thing to do, finding balance in all things when raising children, doesn’t it?...
A Time to Celebrate Mothers
by Dr. Joyce Sibbett Mother’s Day is a special opportunity to celebrate the many acts of kindness that mothers sacrifice for their children. It is an important time for children to slow down and think about the wonderful gifts that mothers share with them. This year...
Observing Earth Day
by Dr. Joyce Sibbett One of our favorite holidays at Dancing Moose is Earth Day, which occurs on April 22nd every year. The warmer weather allows our students to spend longer time outside and experience the magic of new growth in the Springtime. Maria Montessori...