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Girls need a tremendous amount of mentorship about social relationships

Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by Amber

When I was in my late 30s, I found my journals from when I was in sixth grade. We were… Read more Girls need a tremendous amount of mentorship about social relationships

I’m drawing the line at Hangman. A sense of predatory threat has a role in child development.

Posted on February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 by Amber

I saw a post maybe a year ago imploring people to stop playing the game Hangman with children. In this… Read more I’m drawing the line at Hangman. A sense of predatory threat has a role in child development.

The Misbehavior and Growth of Five Year Olds

Posted on February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 by Amber

Hi, I’m Amber, “The Observant Mom,” and I document the age-related stages children go through. These are those times children… Read more The Misbehavior and Growth of Five Year Olds

The power of imagination: Santa as in alignment with child development

Posted on December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 by Amber

This post isn’t really meant to be pro-Santa or against Santa. Rather, I am making some commentary on the significance… Read more The power of imagination: Santa as in alignment with child development

In a world of scheduled playdates, phones and videos games let kids connect spontaneously

Posted on November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 by Amber

Yeah, I know, screen time is controversial. And many adults, in fact entire governments, are worried about what we are… Read more In a world of scheduled playdates, phones and videos games let kids connect spontaneously

Teaching children about money through experience and without control

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by Amber

Ok, I have a confession. I’ve long been a bit bothered by how various “experts” propose you teach children about… Read more Teaching children about money through experience and without control

Teaching my fifth grader about inflation

Posted on September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 by Amber

I long planned to teach my children about economics. Way before I was pregnant with my first child, I started… Read more Teaching my fifth grader about inflation

Maybe we’re teaching writing at too young of an age?

Posted on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by Amber

I read in the introduction to The Writing Revolution, a brilliant book by Judith Hochman, that younger students are asked… Read more Maybe we’re teaching writing at too young of an age?

When you think of math with five year olds, think number lines

Posted on July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 by Amber

I have a loose goal when working with my children when they are five to get them to add numbers… Read more When you think of math with five year olds, think number lines

Emotionally intelligent husbands are key

Posted on July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 by Amber

You know what I love about this man? He is emotionally intelligent. The other night I told him (my husband)… Read more Emotionally intelligent husbands are key

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