The Power of Journaling
I love summer. The days are long, and time feels to slow down. For me, it’s a great time to tap into my creativity. What have I been...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Aug 8, 2023
- 2 min
Guided Meditation: A Gentle Way to Help Children Relax
by Mary Ostrowski I discovered guided meditation several years ago. Many a recording have helped me fall asleep when sleep was elusive or...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Aug 8, 2023
- 2 min
The Digital Impact on Children's Literature: Balancing Innovation with Traditional Reading Forms
by Mary Ostrowski The impact of digital technology on children's literature is profound. Digital children's literature has seen a...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Aug 8, 2023
- 2 min
Embracing AI: A Guide for Parents and Educators in the Digital Age
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming sectors from healthcare to transportation, and education is no exception. As a significant...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Aug 8, 2023
- 2 min
The Joy of Summer Reading
Summertime is a magical season. It’s time to head to the beach, enjoy summer camp, and make s’mores at night in between catching...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Mar 5, 2023
- 2 min
The Benefits of Play
as published in West Annapolis Neighbors magazine, February 2023 edition We could all learn a thing or two from watching small children...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Jan 7, 2023
- 1 min
Playground Politics: Giving Children Tools to Solve Their Own Problems
Playground politics usually involve a spat among kids that often escalates, but goes unresolved, when adults step in. Here are some tips...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Dec 22, 2022
- 5 min
Meet Mary Ostrowski: Building Confidence in Children Through Creativity
Her work in education has given hundreds of children confidence to
learn and grow while providing parents tools too.
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Mary Ostrowski
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Your Family Mission Statement: Serving as a Compass for Kids in Decision-Making
Just like a company uses a mission statement to guide its choices, so too can a mission statement be your family’s North Star.
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Mary Ostrowski
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
The Power of Perspective: Helping Kids See Other Points of View And Why It Matters!
Perspective is a choice. You get to choose how you see and react to experiences. How can you introduce perspective to children? Read more.
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
A Book, A Non-Profit, and the Grand Canyon
Sometimes in doing things we like, we're able to create the biggest impact: writing and hiking to create awareness for children's mental...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 1 min
Teach Kids About Diversity
Have you ever judged a book by its cover? I’ve got to admit, I have — and not just the paper kind, but the people kind too. Have you ever...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
How To Teach Kindness to a Child
I’m on a quest for kindness. Not to say there isn’t any in the world, but I do mean to say we sure could use MORE of it. I’m on a quest...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
You ARE a good enough parent. Asking for help is not a weakness!
Parenting can feel isolating and full of uncertainty. You really are good enough, and reaching out to ask for help is NOT a weakness!...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
Teaching Children to Be Grateful
The holidays are all about the spirit of the season. How do I teach my children to be grateful every day of the year? Holiday Spirit...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of Reading Aloud to Kids
Reading aloud to your child daily is one of the most powerful tools you can use for building critical thinking, cognitive skills and...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
5 Love Languages
Anyone who loves a child (or was ever a child themselves!) understands just how important it is to boost their self-esteem and build...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Building Resilience in Children
Learn how to build resilience in kids and give them the ability to move on after conflict or some sort of a setback. The Practice of...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
How Being Bored Leads to Creativity
What's wrong with being bored? Nothing actually. When a child is bored, typically one of two things happen. It never ceases to make me...
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Mary Ostrowski
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Cultivating Joy
Joy is often used interchangeably with happiness. Yet there is a subtle, and very important, distinction between the two. Happiness vs...
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