Michelle Carchrae
Michelle Carchrae has worked as a Volunteer Phone Counselor at Childline and as a Training Developer and Call Centre Trainer, but the job she loves best is her current role as stay-at-home mom and Freelance Writer. Michelle has given presentations on Baby Sign Language and The Happiest Toddler on the Block at the Cruiser Drop-In group at the Vancouver North Community Health Center. Michelle has also written for dailymantra.com and Helium.com. Michelle is also the creator of The Parent Vortex, an attachment parenting blog, and posts regular updates on twitter (@TheParentVortex).
Michelle has written her personal blog, clearbluecup, for seven years, lived in Ireland for four years, and has been writing journals, short stories and poems for as long as she can remember. She spends her time these days writing, spinning yarns and knitting as fast as her fingers will allow. Michelle has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Latest Articles
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Roots of Empathy Helps Children Learn Compassion and Caring
Roots of Empathy helps children learn emotional intelligence skills at school by showing them how to learn from the bond between babies and parents.
Oct 30, 2010
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Ideas for a Green, Ethical Halloween
Want to avoid the candy overload and continue to boycott Nestle during Halloween? Get creative with candy trades, alternative treats and Halloween parties.
Oct 30, 2010
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Helping Children Learn About Empathy
Empathy is the foundation of kindness, and children learn how to be empathetic by watching their parents being kind and considerate in their daily life.
Oct 16, 2010
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What is Good Quality Childcare?
Good quality childcare provides a caring, trustworthy caregiver who will be able to form an emotional attachment with your child while keeping her safe.
Oct 9, 2010
- Michelle Carchrae
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How to Start a Playgroup for Toddlers or Preschoolers
Looking for activities and social time for a toddler or preschooler? Starting a playgroup is a low-cost way to create a group for support and friendships.
Sep 25, 2010
- Michelle Carchrae
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Creative, Make-Believe Play and Self-Regulation in Children
Playing make-believe is not only cheaper than buying lots of fancy electronic toys, it helps children develop self-control and problem solving skills.
Sep 15, 2010
- Michelle Carchrae
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How Important is Quality Time for Families?
Is regular, scheduled quality time important for family relationships? Research suggests that attitude can make unscheduled time relationship building.
Sep 9, 2010
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Best Natural Birth Resources for Expectant Parents
Great natural birth resources include supportive birth attendants, The Business of Being Born, New Active Birth, Birthing From Within and Hypnobirthing.
Aug 31, 2010
- Michelle Carchrae
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Helping Children Transition Back to School
Going back to school means a return to bedtimes, mealtimes, routines, school supplies and homework, but parents can help children transition gradually.
Aug 14, 2010
- Michelle Carchrae
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Review of The Siblings' Busy Book
Lisa Hanson and Heather Kempskie provide 200 fun activities for kids of different ages, from quiet games for waiting rooms to boisterous outdoor play.
Aug 7, 2010
- Michelle Carchrae
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