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    An Easy Way to Help

    How about a 30-second way to do a good deed today?

    Step One: 

    Step Two:

    • Find the Facebook “Like” button at the top

     Step Three:

    • Click it.

    Voila! Good karma coming your way! 

    (Fine Print: I apologize for stretching the concepts of “good deeds” and “karma” to fit this tiny little request. It really would mean a lot to me. Thank you in advance for your help!)

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    A Call to Action

    Did you already buy a copy of the book? If so, thank you! I am doing a little twirl and curtsy in your honor.
    If you aren’t able to buy the book (I understand the bane of budgets) but still want to help, please consider spreading the word among your networks. I’ll take a stab at drafting some sample text to make it easier on you:
    Facebook:
    • Check out this book my friend just published about cooking with young children to help them develop independence and confidence in a Montessori way. All proceeds go toward starting public Montessori schools in diverse communities nationwide. http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Kitchen-Independence-Confidence-Montessori/dp/1477542043/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342926494&sr=8-1&keywords=kids+in+the+kitchen+montessori
    E-mail:
    • Hi Friends, I hope
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    Setting Up a Kid-Friendly Kitchen


    I was getting ready to purchase this tracking toy that helps indirectly prepare children for reading (since they follow the balls or cars from top to bottom, left to right–well, preparation for languages that follow that structure). But since Matt and I are desperately trying to save money for the house we’re trying to build, I asked myself if Henry really, really needs it. 
    I recently bought him several other wooden toys, and he definitely enjoys playing with them. However, he doesn’t gravitate toward them, even though they are easily accessible on low shelves. Instead, he wants to interact with new things that he finds in the environment–a
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