Art and Botany ~ Arte y botánica Flowers from Bulbs ~ Flores de los bulbos By Connie Goldin, LMFT Tulips are a glorious sign of spring. I remember my mother cooling bulbs in our refrigerator when I was a child. Tulip bulbs need a frost and a winter. In Southern California, the … Continue reading »
Art and Botany ~ Arte y botánica Bouquet of Paper Flowers ~ Ramo de flores de papel By Connie Goldin, LMFT A Photo Essay ~ Un ensayo fotográfico Read and Learn ~ Lean y aprendan Lola Plants a Garden Las semillas mágicas
Transition to Kindergarten Transición al Kinder By Connie Goldin, LMFT Welcome to Mom to Madre’s material on helping children make a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. It is our pleasure to be able to speak to parents in San Diego County preschools. Thanks to Kindergarten Teacher Donna Reed-Grout, MA, a Mom to Madre … Continue reading »
Wonder Works Wonders! ¡El asombro hace maravillas! Learning About Hibernation ~ Aprendizaje acerca de hibernación By Connie Goldin, LMFT What is “hibernation?” Who hibernates in your neighborhood and county? Hibernation refers to a long sleep that many animals have in cold or super hot times that enables them to survive without food and water. Bears … Continue reading »
Wonder Works Wonders! ¡El asombro hace maravillas! Learning About Vegetables ~ Aprendizaje acerca de verduras By Connie Goldin, LMFT Explore Through Sight and Taste ~ Explore través de la vista y el gusto There are many vegetables in markets, that we have never tried. Every vegetable has a name. Each time you go to the store, … Continue reading »
Wonder Works Wonders! ¡El asombro hace maravillas! Learning through Experiences & Reading ~ Aprendizaje a través de las experiencias y la lectura By Connie Goldin, LMFT Explore New Foods ~ Exploren nuevos alimentos When you shop for food, point out new or unusual produce items to your children and try one! Learn about … Continue reading »
Apples ~ Manzanas Books and Art ~ Libros y arte By Connie Goldin, LMFT In the fall, apples are in abundance in all the stores and there are many different colors and sizes, fragrances and tastes. One of the nonfiction books we read states: “More than 8,000 varieties of apples exist and more than … Continue reading »
Día de Los Muertos By Roseanne Greenfield Thong and Carles Ballestros By Connie Goldin, LMFT “As candle flames glisten, our smiles are bright. Our ancestros know we are with them tonight.” Many families we meet celebrate “Day of the Dead ” on November 1st and 2nd. Día de Los Muertos is a joyful time … Continue reading »
Boats, Sails, & More ~ Barcos, velas y más Potato Printmaking ~ Imprimir con una patata By Connie Goldin, LMFT Boats float! by George Ella Lyon and son, Benn Lyon, is a beautiful book about ships and boats of all sizes and shapes. The text is a rhyming poem that children will love. … Continue reading »
Four Essential Elements of Parenting COMPASSION, COMMITMENT, COMMUNICATION, CONSISTENCY Compassion for our babies and children develops love, bonding, nurturing, empathy, and the desire to protect them from harm. Our little ones give us joy. We commit to them in good times and bad, from birth to adulthood. We put our children’s needs first by providing … Continue reading »
Connie Goldin is the Founder and President of Mom to Madre. She is the mom of two grown sons. She and her husband, David, live in San Diego with their two dogs and macaw, Mozart. 
