Monthly Archives: July 2021

Japanese ingenuity and humor…Olympics style!

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Yes, we have a 22 year Japanese Exchange program with a prefecture of Tokyo. Yes, we would have loved to e spectators at the Tokyo Olympics. But alas, it was not meant to be. This video reminds me of the … Continue reading →

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50 Books to Read before Age 12

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

So many of these staple read alouds at Seven HIlls… https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/50-books-all-kids-should-read-before-theyre-12

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Posted on July 18, 2021 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Children want to be seen as the most special by their parents, so they’re “always going to push for preferential treatment,” over their siblings, Vivona said.  Having grown up with four younger brothers, I see this as underlining some universal … Continue reading →

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Reading with a child can lead to new understanding… for both of you.

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This is a great reminder of how parents can change the conversation and endorse reading… Reading it aloud has done something to us. Teddy and I take turns, alternating pages. I listen to his voice and he listens to mine. … Continue reading →

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