A Blog By Maria Dismondy
EKWC THE PODCAST-DAILY PARENTING TIPS & HACK- June
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
Providing “Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors”: The Importance of Providing a Diverse Collection of Books for Children
My role as a librarian, or one’s role as an educator, parent, or conscious citizen, is to read and promote a diverse, well-rounded collection of reading materials for the youth in my charge. From a young age, children should see themselves and learn about others in...
Picture Books for Summer
School just let out, it’s probably getting hotter, and you are preparing your child for all their summer activities. While it’s important to keep them active outside, it's also equally crucial to keep their minds active. Reading picture books can be a fun way for them...
EKWC THE PODCAST-DAILY PARENTING TIPS & HACK- May
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
Nurturing Self-Compassion in Children
I don’t need to tell you that this has been a particularly difficult year for children. For many of them, it’s been filled with disappointments, unmet expectations and strong feelings. One way to help support your children (and yourself) as we make our way through...
Poetry Roundup
April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate we thought it would be fun to round up some of the best current poetry books out there for children. Afterall, teachers and parents can sometimes shrug off exploring poetry with their young ones due to its complex structure...
EKWC THE PODCAST-DAILY PARENTING TIPS & HACKS-april
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
Breaking a Cycle of Negativity in an Adult-Child Relationship
Whether we are a parent, teacher, grandparent, caregiver, or guardian, most adults have a close relationship with a child at some point. Children can be exemplars of selfless love, compassion, and joy. They can also be sullen, challenging, and unforgiving – guilty of...
Best Podcasts for Kids
Kids are not known for their patience, this is no secret. While it may be hard to imagine them being able to muster up enough attention for something like a podcast, this is why creators of children’s podcasts curate their episodes with engaging topics and short...
EKWC The Podcast-Daily Parenting Tips & Hacks-March
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
Kids Are Bored? Creativity Projects for ages 7-11
Our kids have been home for what seems like forever. I have days when I love it and days when I know they need to be back in school for so many reasons. The thing that matters to my husband Dave and I when they are at home is whether they are using their free time...
Best Podcasts for Parents
Every parent only wants the best for their child. They want them to grow up respecting others and respecting themselves. In today’s society it’s more important than ever that children are given the right tools early on to help shape these characteristics. But let’s be...
EKWC The Podcast-Daily Parenting Tips & Hacks-February
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
EKWC The Podcast-Daily Parenting Tips & Hacks-January
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
Fresh Family Vision: Goal Setting as a Family for a New Year
As a professional and life coach, I love goal setting and all that comes with it: intentionality, accountability, positive energy, etc. My husband and I have a habit of taking a day (or sometimes longer) around the new year (sometimes it's the end of December,...
Three Cures to Getting the House Organized for Families
It’s the New Year, a time to feel that fresh slate that comes with writing January 1st, along with the change in that one digit in the year! Time and time again, I have had people ask my husband and I how we keep such a tidy house. Now before you roll your eyes...
Word of the Year: Beauty
Every year I choose a word to focus on throughout the 365 days. I have been doing this for a decade now and it helps me to be intentional as life gets busy and I am stuck in the day to day grind (you know, the continuous hamster wheel that we try to avoid but...
EKWC The Podcast-Daily Parenting Tips & Hacks-December
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
The Year of Covid-19 {The Silver Linings}
It’s been a strange year. A year full of disappointments. I like to think set backs and tough times help us to grow and bloom. So in a year where we can easily list the canceled vacations, the back and forth of in person events like church and sports, I choose...
‘Tis the Season! Tips on Raising Children to be Kind and Generous
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention..” ~ Khalil Gibran As we wrap up this crazy and unexpected 2020 year, it’s worth reminding ourselves that this holiday season is an opportunity to exemplify forgiveness and gentle attitudes...
EKWC The Podcast-Daily Parenting Tips & Hacks-November
Are you looking for quick tips as a parent to: learn parenting hacks that work?incorporate positive character into your daily routines?Have FUN with your kids, even when life gets hard?Find JOY in parenting? But WAIT–who has TIME to listen to a podcast? What if I told...
Teaching GRATITUDE: A Healthy Habit that Lasts a Lifetime!
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~ William Arthur Ward Of course we’re talking about the character trait of GRATITUDE in the month of November. It just makes sense, right? We’re kicking off the...
