The reason I may be interested in pursuing a career as an elementary school teacher is because educators are in high demand. I have the skill set to be of service to my community in this way. I have been a stay-at-home mom for 27 years. I am ready to give back in the way […]
Elementary School Teacher in Early Grades – Kristin Shaeffer Read More »
Hi! I write articles and online music courses for parents of infants and toddlers. I am pursuing knowledge to enhance this important work while preparing for opportunities that will allow me to help more families and young students in our ever changing world. Two careers I am drawn to are: Click on each of the
Early Childhood Educator – Kristin Shaeffer Read More »
Babies love music. I remember the many hours I spent holding my little ones. When they were happy and we had a quiet moment, I wanted a way to interact with them. Singing came naturally to me, since I grew up in a musical home. I would sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “ABCs” but
How to Sing a Song to A Baby Read More »
A Toddler is… A toddler is a child who is mobile and beginning to talk. Toddlerhood is the developmental stage between being a baby and a preschooler. Parenting a toddler is very different than parenting a baby because: A toddler is mobile! A toddler can crawl, then walk, and soon run! A toddler starts to
Toddlers are People too – What is a Toddler? Read More »
Babies are so lovable when they get a healthy amount of sleep. Sing traditional and new lullabies to your baby to calm them down for sleep. Feel like a better parent and love your baby more by singing to your baby before bedtime and at other quiet moments. Who My children loved it when I
How to Sing a Lullaby to Your Baby Read More »
Once you learn to REALLY interact and listen to your toddler you can have meaningful exchanges all day long. You and your toddler will be happier and will feel closer to one another. I have cared for children all my life and have found music to be the best way to engage with them. Children
How to engage with your toddler Read More »
I love this picture. Men praying is one of the sexiest image for me. Praying is strength, wisdom, control, and love.
I happen to be a white lady, but some of the best prayers I have ever heard have been shared by people from a different race or culture than my own. This is how I pray.
Yes. As Jesus Christ ascended into heaven, two angels declared to His Apostles, “This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11). Since that time, believers have looked forward to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. When
Will Jesus Christ Come Again? Read More »
As a youth I learned that Heavenly Father really hears and answers teen prayers, even at Dairy Queen. My First Real Teen Job When I was 16 and 17 years old, I worked at the ice cream shop “Dairy Queen.” My Problem Even though I didn’t want to work on Sunday, because I went to
A Teen’s Personal Experience With Prayer Read More »
My sister-in-law and dear friend, Angela, is the author of an awesome blog that I recommend, My Story. One of her recent posts reads: Deep Thoughts “I had a thought as Clara and I drove up the canyon yesterday. She was praising God for creating such a beautiful world and we were remarking on how
Living with differences in Families and Marriage Read More »