The Abbot Woods Blog
Insight from staff members about the happenings at SHED Childrens Campus.
Emotional Wellness Tips for Families – Creating Calm at Home
Creating an Inclusive Calm at Home through Coregulation and Shared Rituals In today’s fast-paced, screen-saturated world, the family home is often the one spacewhere children and caregivers can find consistent
Changing with the Seasons – Emotional Wellness Tips for Families-boundaries
Relationship Boundaries for Couples and Parents Healthy relationships require developing clear yet adaptable boundaries. Whether in romantic partnerships or parenting, boundaries help define personal needs, responsibilities, and expectations. They promote
Changing with the Seasons – Emotional Wellness Tips for Families
Navigating the Stress of Fall Transitions and “Back to School” The fall is a time of change and transition. In many ways we may welcome this, as these changes can
SHED’s Annual Community Gift Drive
SHED’s Annual Community Gift Drive Teaching the Importance of Community in Practice We chose Community as one of our pillars because of a fundamental belief that, as humans, we are
The Birth of a Field
Celebrating Michelle Seligson The Grassroots Leader of After School Programming Michelle (Micki) Seligson has been nationally recognized as a leader in afterschool and in childcare policy and practice. In 1978,
Helping friends in times of need
We are blessed to have generous and caring families within our program!!! As some families might remember, in February there was a house fire in North Andover, leaving 2 families
Embracing the Culture
The sun came out today in Reggio & we were so happy to see & feel its warmth! We began the day with a lecture on finding the connections in
Experience the Wonder!
The last time I visited Reggio Emilia for the study tour, a statement I heard played over & over in my head – “As teachers we must experience the wonder
Freedom to Choose Opportunities
Listening to the amazing women at the Loris Malaguzzi International Center speak with pride & passion about their work with children in Reggio Emilia is so inspiring! There is an
The Process Matters & Can Be Delicious!
Today we were delighted to tour the Cavazoine balsamic vinaigrette factory in the hills of Reggio Emilia Italy. We began the journey in the rain on a bus. We later
The Journey Has Begun: Boston to London to Reggio
So – we are very excited & YES very tired right now. We just enjoyed a breakfast treat after our flight to London & we are waiting to board our