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Travel Toys

Gel Clings

Gel Clings

Subject: fine motor

Dig It Up Toys

Dig It Up Toys

Subject: fine motor

Toddler Busy Books

Toddler Busy Books

Subject: fine motor

Playfoam

Playfoam

Subject: sensory

Theraputty

Theraputty

Subject: sensory

Building & Design

Magformers

Magformers

Subject: sensory

Magnatiles

Magnatiles

Subject: sensory

Tegu

Tegu

Gross Motor

Saucer and Spinning Swings

Saucer and Spinning Swings

Subject: sensory

Chillafish Bunzi 2 in 1 Balance Bike and Tricycle

Chillafish Bunzi 2 in 1 Balance Bike and Tricycle

Subject: sensory

Spooner Board

Spooner Board

Find your balance on these indestructible, high quality tools for improving core strength and stability, learning skateboarding or surfing, increasing balance, coordination and gross-motor skills. Stand, sit, rock, spin, slide, tilt, flip, and wobble.

Subject: sensory

Daily Parenting Inspiration

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Day 8 of 12: Labels like “dramatic” or “know-it-al Day 8 of 12: Labels like “dramatic” or “know-it-all” can shut down a conversation instantly—even when they’re said casually. What labels have you seen quietly derail communication at work?

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7/2- Even praise can miss the mark. Today’s roadb 7/2- Even praise can miss the mark.

Today’s roadblock—Praising & Agreeing—sounds positive, but vague approval can create pressure, doubt, or confusion instead of confidence. The fix is simple: Describe what you saw (or heard) and the impact it had on you and maybe even how impressed you were. Now people know exactly what it was they did well instead of a broad generalization, and that feels much better! 

**Bonus** it also gets you more of the same because now they know exactly what to do again. No guesswork.

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Here I go! My first class of the year! Maybe you a Here I go! My first class of the year! Maybe you are recovering from big changes, bracing for them, or just need a little communication pep in your step. I got you.

I can help you lead in a way people actually want to stay.

Too many workplaces are stuck in command‑and‑control mode — facts, logic, orders, and power. But real leadership is about connection, clarity, and collaboration — the skills that keep people engaged, satisfied, and committed.🔥

That’s exactly what Leader Effectiveness Training helps you do — talk less at people and more with them, solve conflict with confidence, and build a culture where people feel heard, trusted, and motivated to give their best. 

If you want communication that doesn’t just “get results” but creates a workplace people want to stay in, this is the kind of training that actually changes how you lead — no buzzwords, no ego, just real skills you use every day. Plus you can add some SHRM credits to your belt, if that's your jam.

Bonus that I run a SUPER FUN class! Of course, I do! Nobody wants boring.

🗓️February 6th – March 13th
🎉Six Fun-Filled Friday Mornings
⌚9:00 am – 12:00 pm PACIFIC TIME

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Take it from me, take it with Meike, just take it. Take it from me, take it with Meike, just take it. It’ll spare you from at least half of your future face-palms.” 🤦‍♀️

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Day 4 of 12 - Leadership isn’t about having the fa Day 4 of 12 - Leadership isn’t about having the fastest solution. It’s about creating space for people to think.
Today’s roadblock shows how rushing to fix can quietly shut down communication instead of letting it flow. Do you catch yourself doing it? It's hard to stop, isn't it?!

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#personaldevlopment #shrm
You ever seen this happen? 🙋🏼‍♀️ You can be a boss You ever seen this happen? 🙋🏼‍♀️
You can be a boss without being "bossy." When power is used to solve problems, influence and respect are lost. 

I mean I can make you come in on Sunday again but.j...you know the movie.

#leadershipskills #communicationskills #leader #bosseswhoaren'tbossy
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