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Teach Your Child the Value of Saving

by Gumer Liston June 16th, 2009| Elementary, Infants/Toddlers, Preschool
It is important to teach your child the value of saving early in his life. If he understands the value of saving, it could make a very big difference in his life, in his future. Here are some ways to teach your child how to save:

You can start with a
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Summer Fitness & Kids

by Michele June 16th, 2009| Elementary
Summer vacation either has arrived or is right around the corner.  While it is important that children get some sort of exercise daily, it also is important to take precautions when the temperatures are hot.  I was able to speak with Diane King, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and Certified
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Babysitting: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. June 11th, 2009| Elementary, Infants/Toddlers, Teen Perspective, Teens

Recently, I received my babysitting license from the Red Cross, so I have begun babysitting, and I, like many teens, am so glad I can babysit!

Like many entrepreneurial teens, I have begun babysitting.  First, I started working for family but soon learned that I would make more money with a
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Is Peeking Really Cheating?

by Joe Lawrence June 9th, 2009| Infants/Toddlers, Pregnancy
I remember taking tests in school and how emphatic the teachers were about cheating on tests.  I actually used to cheat just in spite of their warnings...what a rebel.  When it comes to parenting, I still may be a cheater after all.

Recently, my wife had an ultrasound done at her
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Halfway to the Rest of My Life…

by Joe Lawrence June 5th, 2009| Infants/Toddlers, Pregnancy
Expecting a child is a very sobering experience.  It is not as easy as picking out the paint colors for the nursery and what stroller we'll be pushing.  We are facing huge decisions that will impact the rest of our child's life, today.

Recently, my wife completed her twentieth week of
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Parenting in Isolation

by Ronald A. Rowe June 4th, 2009| Helpful Hints
Some Secretary of State or another once said that it takes a village to raise a child. While I'm not sure I agree with her sentiment in its entirety, I do firmly believe that parenting is not a task to be taken in isolation. We all benefit from
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Vacation Trips?

by Louise June 2nd, 2009| Teen Perspective

Summer is around the corner, and you want your family to have a memorable vacation. Perhaps you are considering a trip to one of the famous destinations in Europe, the Trevi Fountain in Rome or the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or maybe a flight to an exotic island?

My family has
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Cell Phones in School: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. May 27th, 2009| Elementary, Teen Perspective, Teens
Recently, in my English class, we were discussing what the rules for cell phones in school should be.  I believe that cell phones should be banned in school for they cause a multitude of problems.

Now, many parents believe students should carry cell phones in school because students need them for
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A Day at the Beach

by Ronald A. Rowe May 21st, 2009| Helpful Hints
You do everything that you can to parent your child properly. You teach them the appropriate values, language, and manners. You try to be a role model in your speech, actions, and attitudes. But you can never completely shield them from the example set by others.

This point
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My Learnings in Four Years of Being a Dad

by Gumer Liston May 19th, 2009| Preschool
I am now in my fourth year of being a dad, and I have learned some things that I would like to share with other dads who are just starting out . I am far from being the veteran dad with all the parenting wisdom; four years is too short
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The Benefits of Kenpo

by Jacob P. May 16th, 2009| Teens
I come to you with only Karate, my empty hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons: Karate, my empty hands.  These
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Learning About Your Child’s Learning Style

by Gumer Liston May 14th, 2009| Preschool
Every child is unique and learns in a particular way. There are three basic styles of learning: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Most children's learning styles are a combination of two or all of these basic styles. It is important to know your child's learning style to make it easier for you
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