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Why Prevention Isnāt Sexy In The Marketing World
Think about all of the ads youāve seen recently- notice a theme? A theme around how whatever the product is, it can give you an easy solution for something so complicated or time-consuming in your life?Ā This has become such a staple in our social media marketing-based society I wonder if there will ever be another trend like it. With…
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4 Things Not To Say About Childrenās Artwork
Discussing art with young children can be a slippery slope you didn’t even realize you were on. Before you respond to your little one’s next masterpiece, take a minute to think about these 4 things not to say about children’s artwork. āLook, Mommyā- the child holds up a paper full of colorful crayon scribbles Have you unconsciously said any of…
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2 Terrible Ways To Use Screen Time
If youāve read the latest guidelines from the World Health Organization in regards to young children and screen time, you may be wondering if any screen time has been good for your little one. While I completely support the WHOās belief in no screen time for babies and toddlers at all, it can be difficult to figure out the best…
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Parenting Is So Easy, Just Read A Book!
Anyone who knows me has probably heard me joke about sending my kid to boarding school after he turns 8 years old. If you haven’t heard me say this, here’s a little context. Raising this little person hasn’t been that hard yet. Yes, sleepless nights are torture (and never easy to get used to), no breastfeeding did not come naturally…
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ZumbiniĀ® Isā Session-Based, This Is Why It Matters
One of the questions asked most frequently about ZumbiniĀ® is why we donāt offer drop-in classes. Why is ZumbiniĀ® only offered as a session-based class? One of the most important reasons ZumbiniĀ® is only offered in a session-based format is that young children learn best from consistent repetition. Children do love one-off experiences, don’t get me wrong, but if we…
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Crossing The Midline: Brain Development In ZumbiniĀ®
Have you ever heard the phrase “crossing the midline”? Unless you are familiar with the way young children’s brains develop, it’s probably a new phrase for you. (And that’s ok!) It is arguably one of the most important parts of a child’s development. It may be one of the most overlooked skills too. Why is this such an important concept…
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Favorite Class Of The Week!
Let me start by saying that I have loved each and every class I have ever taught. Sometimes that was 15 classes a week! When I entered a school, I loved hearing, āItās the ZumbaĀ® lady!ā I loved seeing the tiniest babies wrapped up all cozy with their mamas while we danced in Baby Mombo. I loved seeing pregnant mamasā…
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Learning In My Own Way- How Little Ones Learn During Circle Time
Ever notice that when the adults sit in a circle for an activity, thatās the time the toddlers start running? It doesnāt matter if weāre reading a favorite book or singing the best song in the world; as a little person, this seems to be the best time to get up and run. But does that mean they arenāt learning?…
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How Repetition In ZumbiniĀ® Effects Young Children’s Development
Have you ever noticed how your little one loves doing something over and over again? Even if it drives you crazy, they will ask you to read the same book, hear the same song, or play the same game repeatedly! When young children use repetition, they learn and refine new skills their growing brains need daily. Think back to something…
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Exploring Scarves In ZumbiniĀ®
Scarves are an essential part of a ZumbiniĀ® class every week, not just for our games of peek-a-boo. Scarves are one of the tools we use to teach many different concepts while having a ton of fun! Scarves are lightweight, easy to move through the air, provide a great hiding spot, and can always make someone smile! One of the…