Living proof I am Grandma Boom, Grandma of a 3 yr. old who has learned to put chewed gum in a trash can….and when that is not available….”Booey, hold your hand out. ” And plop goes the wet sticky gum! Some moments are beyond priceless! Grateful for my grandmahood and
Read MoreThree year old Miss Claire insisted I had to be a hungry crying baby while she fixed my food. She was not satisfied until I did the real deal…wawawawaaaaaaa….and then I got to eat! Role reversals and creative roles keep the brain stimulated and help relationships that are cross-generational in
Read MoreMy son sent me this link. Bravo Reality TV started airing this ad with me for their series FRIENDS TO LOVERS that my son stars in weekly on Monday nights. I’ll be in next Monday night’s show. [jwplayer mediaid=”5124″]
Read MoreInternal steering wheel symbol I created out of paper plates to teach preschoolers (so they could see externally what was going on inside their inner worlds) self-control from tense to calm with deep breaths. Since I was costumed as a bee, we buzzed like tense bumble bees holding our wheels
Read MoreNoodle Drumming! I was a bumble bee buzzing with tense sounds, then took deep breaths and switched gears buzzing calmly. Over 30 daycare children joined in. Noodle drumming…egg noodles on mother drum move just slightly when we are calm drummers but jump high in the air when we switch gears
Read MoreUS WEEKLY chose my son, Darion Lowenstein, and his friend, Charley, to be highlighted for the new reality show they are in. It is very interesting to watch my son in the previews and see him on television.
Read MoreKINDNESS research: Kindness elevates levels of the brain’s natural versions of morphine and heroin, called endogenous opioids, causing elevated levels of dopamine, creating a natural high called “Helper’s High.” Healthier hearts have emotional warmth producing the hormone, oxytocin in brain and throughout the body, stimulating cardiovascular system, lowering blood pressure.
Read MoreThe “Thank You” Fairy shared a story, drummed and sang with the daycare children, did artwork, and showed them with a heart slinky how to connect from one heart to another heart when FEELING gratitude and not just saying the words, “thank you.” Research indicates gratitude strengthens the immune system,
Read MoreEarly 1980’s. Tree swinging with my daughter. My form tells me I was really into letting my inner child go for it! Haha Allowing my inner child to play meant I was connecting with my daughter through play…..a very special fulfilling place to be with children, grandchildren and even other
Read MoreResearch shows deep breathing brings in 6 to 7 pints of oxygen for fuel in the mind and body. Short breaths bring in 1 to 2 pints of oxygen for fuel. Teaching children to blow big bubbles helps them to take in more oxygen and calm themselves in a fun
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