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You get what you get, and you don’t get upset! This phrase is repeated in many childcare situations and amongst children themselves.  It is based upon a book and a song – I understand the motive behind this phrase.  Picture this situation: there are ten popsicles of various colours, the teacher cannot tell which colour is which and she  hands them out randomly to the children.  Some of the children get the colour popsicle they Read more…

People say that I am a very kind person.  I have spent a lot of time working with seniors, developmentally delayed adults, and children.  My husband says I am “the child whisperer.”  I think he means that I take the time to listen to and understand children and make them feel comfortable.  People also say that I am very blunt.  I am not sure if this is always a good thing – okay, I know Read more…