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Teaching Toddlers About Sharing and Caring
by Tania Cowling April 15th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SocialTeen’s Perspective on Family Dinners
by Sam P. April 8th, 2024 | Seasonal, TeensHome Alone: A New Experience
by Michele April 1st, 2024 | Safety, TweensHow to Foster Effective Communication in Children
by Lori Sciame March 25th, 2024 | Communication, Elementary
Singin’ in the Rain
by Louise November 23rd, 2009| Elementary
Not too many years ago, parents might have had trouble keeping their kids entertained (and not climbing on the walls) when it was raining outside. With all of today's electronics, a rainy day does not seem to present itself as a problem anymore. Children have computer games, board games, video
While Waiting for the Turkey. . .
by Michele November 20th, 2009| Helpful Hints, Tweens
When Thanksgiving arrives, there tends to be a flurry of action, chopping, mixing, baking, and more, for the adults. But what about the kids? Sure, some assistance from your little helpers is appreciated, but when the kitchen becomes full and a little too warm, you may be seeking alternate entertainment
TV, Movie, and Music Choices: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob P. November 18th, 2009| Elementary, Teen Perspective, Teens
These days, all over the TV, music, and movies, there is content inappropriate for most children to see, hear, or watch. This is true, but there are many parents who go overboard on "protecting" their child.
First off, I am going to give you the basic run down on American movie
First off, I am going to give you the basic run down on American movie
Whom Does Your Kid Associate with?
by Joe Lawrence November 17th, 2009| Teens
The drama encircling Jon and Kate Gosselin got me thinking about a tidbit of wisdom passed to me by my father. Watching the actions of Jon and who he is associating with tells me about his character without ever talking to him. My father used to tell me if you
what to tell them
by Ronald A. Rowe November 11th, 2009| Elementary, Helpful Hints
When tragedy strikes, as it did this past week in Fort Hood and Orlando, what do you tell your child? How much information is too much? When they're small, these things can go right past them without a second thought. But as they get older, they are bound to
Creating Your Dream Family
by Gumer Liston November 9th, 2009| Helpful Hints, Infants/Toddlers
I guess it is quite safe to say that the majority of those who are in the process of entering marriage have a vision of the kind of family they want to build--their dream family. Some have a clear plan on how to go about making that dream family a
All-Star Sports
by Ronald A. Rowe November 4th, 2009| Elementary
Kids love to play. Organized sports leagues offer an opportunity to harness that love of play and the unbridled energy of youth in a positive manner. But not all sports leagues are created equally.
Turning your child over to a stranger's care for a a few hours each week
Turning your child over to a stranger's care for a a few hours each week
The Discovery Years
by Gumer Liston November 2nd, 2009| Preschool
My son now is entering the discovery years--the age when children start to develop the ability to think things through and learn things by themselves. At this age children begin to understand cause and effect and learn to use past experiences to arrive at judgments. My wife and I have
Getting Together With Friends…
by Jacob P. October 28th, 2009| Elementary, Infants/Toddlers, Preschool, Teen Perspective, Teens
As a teen or kid, having and getting together with friends is very important and crucial to growing up properly.
There are many benefits to having kids get together with friends. First of all, this helps kids build social skill that they will need throughout life. Secondly, friends are fun, and
There are many benefits to having kids get together with friends. First of all, this helps kids build social skill that they will need throughout life. Secondly, friends are fun, and
A Father’s Love
by Joe Lawrence October 26th, 2009| Infants/Toddlers
People constantly talk about a mother's love for her children. Although I will never discredit or argue women have a unique bond with their offspring, fathers also possess a special bond. From the Christian perspective it is one that transcends the generations to Adam and Eve.
One thing I always wondered
One thing I always wondered
Chess
by Ronald A. Rowe October 23rd, 2009| Elementary, Helpful Hints
Chess is a game of concentration and strategy. There is no luck, no chance roll of the dice. It teaches children valuable skills in critical thinking, planning ahead, and sportsmanship. And from a grown-up's perspective, it's a lot more fun than playing Pokémon cards or Sorry.
Here are some of the
Here are some of the
Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
by Michele October 21st, 2009| Elementary, Infants/Toddlers
With only ten days until Halloween, pressure may be mounting at your house. That is, if you haven't made or purchased costumes for your trick-or-treaters yet. So, with not a lot of time, what are you going to do?
You could go to your local party supply/Halloween outlet store. What is
You could go to your local party supply/Halloween outlet store. What is