Crunchy Parenting Blogs

A large part of what parents and staff do is build trusting relationships with children. How we respond to their physical, emotional, and verbal cues helps build strong bonds and relationships, letting the children know that we are there for them.

Conflict resolution is important in early education because children learn how to listen to others. They become more aware of their needs, learn how to communicate their thoughts and feelings in a respectful way, and feel inspired to think creatively to search for solutions.

On a daily basis children hear the word " no " often. Sometimes what adults are saying no to are safety concerns, but other times adults are saying no because we view the activity as wasteful (such as when they are squeezing out all the glue), messy (playing in mud), do not understand the learning that is happening (throwing or dropping items repeatedly), or it is convenient for us to say no. Green Garden is a Yes Environment. But what exactly does this mean?

With all the magic of the holidays, children can become overwhelmed and overtired, stressed, anxious, frustrated, and cranky as the change in their routine and the busyness can throw off most children. Here are some easy steps you and your family can take to help ensure you have the best holidays and family times in the upcoming days.