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.
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...
Eco-Gardening Tip: Recycle Empty Toilet Paper Rolls to Start Your Garden
by Kirsten Skirvin, Museum Campus Garden Director What a wonderful time of year! The birds are starting to look for choice building areas and the land is beginning to thaw. While our weather is still going to be up in the air for a little while longer, you can begin...
Raising A Child With Difficult Behaviors
Why are some kids difficult? Whether it’s hyperactivity, a creative personality, a highly sensitive nature, or possibly a defiance disorder or disability, it doesn’t really make it easier by naming it. Some children simply have a need to push boundaries. But if you...
Summertime Activities That Educate And Entertain
Talking Points: Summertime can be a time when children say, “I’m bored” – a lot. Answer that call with some fun and educational activities that will also fight the brain drain of summer. You may be surprised at some of the things you’ll also learn. These are...
Bringing Up And Out The Shy Child
Talking Points: Personalities are complex, and we need to respect individual tendencies to interact in ways that are natural and comfortable. As parents it is important to respect the uniqueness of each of our children, but we can scaffold their social development...
Happy Goodbyes: Easing Separation Anxiety
Talking Points: For parents of young children, back to school often goes hand in hand with cries of "Mommy, don't go!" But for parents of all pre-school and elementary-age kids, there are bound to be a few growing pains. Here are six tips on how to prepare for the...
How To Instill A Mindset Of Gratitude In Little Ones
Talking Points: A classic scenario: Your child desperately wants a toy, begging for it for several weeks. You finally give in and get it for her, thinking she’ll shower you with “thank you’s” and gratitude, but instead she seems thrilled for about a week (or less) and...
Lasting Christmas Memories For Toddlers
Lasting Christmas Memories for Toddlers December provides an opportunity to create lasting memories of the family enjoying experiences together. It’s also an opportunity to give to others. With some thoughtful effort, even young children can learn the joy of sharing...