Category Archives: Ask Kara I was chatting with a friend the other day who asked my advice about how to help her toddler (almost 2) who is aggressive with other kids. It’s been awhile since I’ve had a toddler, but I have to admit that both Sofia and Gabe went through hitting/pushing/toy stealing stages right before they turned two... September 28, 2011 - 11:03 pm
I have had to leave a few places due to naughty behavior. It’s difficult at times because it seems more like a punishment on the parent than the kid, but it works. The next time Chance started acting up, I simply said…”remember we had to leave Gigi’s house because…xyz”? — stopped him dead in his tracks. Parenting is hard. And sometimes it’s a struggle to know what you’re doing because it takes time to see results. September 28, 2011 - 11:14 pm
Amanda, this parenting gig is hard!! Jenn said: October 1, 2011 - 8:21 pm
What? What was that lovely floral aroma in the bathroom this evening after my perfect daughter pooped (in the toilet, of course…she would just NEVER poop her pants!) I received the following question from Chrissy last week: “Your kiddos are of preschool age (and beyond?), right? I was wondering what your opinion is of all the local preschooling options, and maybe what you’ve chosen yourself. Or are the homeschooled/unschooled~? I’d love your input! Thanks!” I love this question Chrissy. I feel like preschool... 8 comments August 18, 2011 - 4:38 am
Just my two cents, we’re planning to send our baby to Montessori. I think it’s a phenomenal program for the kiddos! August 18, 2011 - 12:53 pm
I would love it if others would chime in here and add: Name of your child’s preschool Kara, maybe you could start a new post soliciting this general info. August 19, 2011 - 7:59 am
Both my kids went to Grant Avenue Preschool and we were all very happy with it. -They do a little bit of very basic academic instruction every day (i.e.- letters, the sounds they make, etc.) Most of the day is spent playing, listening to stories, more playing, snack, crafts, etc. The primary focus was on developing social skills/learning to play well together, learning to sit still and follow teacher’s directions and so on. -It is at a church and I loved that they used Bible stories (and the fact that they kept it non-denominational.) -There were several field trips (going to the library on the city bus, the lambing barns, the pumpkin patch, Papa’s pizza are the ones I can recall) and that is the only time they request parent involvment with the class. Once a month (approx) we were responsible to bring in snack for the class. -Overall, I can’t imagine that we would have been happier anywhere else…we were fortunate to find a good fit! August 19, 2011 - 9:17 am
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We are sending our oldest to her first year of preschool (she just turned 4) starting next month. Out here in VA it is pretty competitive and we signed her up in February, and it was full by March. I costs 3 times what my sister paid in UT, but most things are like that out here. She is going to the same school that some of her friends go to although she is only going 3 days a week (9-12) and they go 5, so they won’t be in the same class. I was thinking about doing a home program, but then with a newborn and a 1 year old I knew that would be impossible. We have full day Kindergarten here, so I felt that getting her out to a preschool was necessary to help with that transition. August 19, 2011 - 8:23 pm
My oldest went to Waldorf for preschool. We LOVED it there. The environment is so warm and the Waldorf philosophy works for us. No Elizabeth is not reading and she mixes up numbers and letters sometimes but she knows how to plant a garden put on a puppet show and recite stories from memory how to bake and prepare vegetable soup. I also love that Elizabeth would come home dirty and tired from being out side most of the day RAIN OR SHINE. If I could have our children go through all the grades I would. Unfortunately that is just not possible with as much as we move:) August 19, 2011 - 8:23 pm
My son went to Zion Lutheran Preschool this past year. He’ll be going there for Pre-K this next year. He absolutely loved the teacher, but she retired and there is a new teacher now. (He wanted to have her over for play dates!) He has had the new teacher this summer (since I work), and she seems to be good. She is very caring and interacts well with the kids. The Pre-K teacher is the director of the Early Learning Center, and I’ve heard she is FABulous.  I am often asked about how I score such amazing finds/deals at garage sales. I buy a large majority of our stuff second hand, and I thought that I would share some tips for buying and selling at garage sales. Tips for buying: I usually look on Craigslist and at the Gazette Times online to... 10 comments August 11, 2011 - 9:06 am
Oh, Kara- I just want you to be my garage sale personal-shopper. August 12, 2011 - 4:06 am
I wish I lived near you so we could go to yard sales together and I could learn from your wisdom. I don’t go to yard sales, I have just never had good luck so I stopped going. I have had great luck at the REI Attic sale though. August 12, 2011 - 1:31 pm
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Hmmmm. Ask Kara. It’s weird that I’m drawing a blank as to what I could ask you. I already ask you stuff all the time, right. Ugh. This makes me miss you for some reason. Xoxo. |
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I’m always impressed with your success in finding great items! I haven’t had any luck with the few sales I’ve visited this year (although I do feel pretty good about the items I’ve found at the Furniture Share benefit sales- you *have* to go with me next time!)
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