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Archives for 2010

Teamwork

by Ronald A. Rowe October 13th, 2010| Elementary
One of the hardest things to teach young people is teamwork. The strongest children - whether we're talking about football skills, academic knowledge, memorizing Bible verses, or just about any other skill set - tend to want to do it all themselves. They know that they can do it

It Is Good to Let Go

by Chang Song October 11th, 2010| Teen Perspective
For the hardworking parents out there, here is probably what happened to the last 18 years of your life. When you welcomed your precious baby into this world, you probably sat back and savored that unforgettable moment in your head. Then you opened your eyes and all you see

Apples to Apples

by Ronald A. Rowe October 8th, 2010| Product reviews
Apples to Apples is a fun party game. It is different from most board games in that the outcome is really left up to the discretion of the players. Each player gets a turn being the judge. The sum of the decisions made by the judges throughout the course

Home Sick: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. October 6th, 2010| Teen Perspective
I was home sick for about half of the last week, and I have had this topic fresh in my mind, so it's the topic I'm writing about this week.  Being home sick isn't a very big topic, and is self-explanatory, but there are some very important guidelines that

Travel with an Infant

by Joe Lawrence October 4th, 2010| Infants/Toddlers
When my wife and I decided to celebrate my daughter's first birthday in Ohio with the family, I was stoked to share this day with those closest to us.  Then I started thinking about logistics: a twelve-hour drive with our little monkey girl who can't be contained was looking

Gimme my Teddy

by Chang Song October 1st, 2010| Product reviews
During tough times, it is comforting to know that you have someone to turn to help solve your difficulties. Whether it is your parent, your spouse, or even your spiritual supporter, it is very soothing to know that someone has your back at all times. This sort of comfort

Teen Perspective: Helicopter Parents

by Louise September 29th, 2010| Teen Perspective
It used to be that allowing your child to go to an overnight camp meant that you wouldn't be able to contact them during the time that he or she was there, expect maybe by mail. In this day and age, especially now that it seems standard for everyone

Music Appreciation

by Ronald A. Rowe September 27th, 2010| Elementary
Music is an important part of a child's development. Learning to play a musical instrument has many benefits. It provides a creative outlet, which is sorely needed for children growing up in the age of hand-held video games. It requires discipline, also in short supply in era of the

Alpha and Omega 3D

by Ronald A. Rowe September 24th, 2010| Product reviews
Alpha and Omega is an animated offering that hit theaters this weekend. In the interest of thoroughness, I'm reviewing this film from four different angles - that of an intrepid reporter, aged 39 years; his two sons, ages 4 and 9; and his lovely wife, whose age is none
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Who Has All the Answers?

by Joe Lawrence September 22nd, 2010| Infants/Toddlers
Eleven months ago I witnessed the birth of my daughter.  She started off as a blob that just laid there and pooped a lot.  Then she would roll over after many minutes of effort.  A smile and a slight giggle or crying was about the extent of our feedback. 

Keeping Second Languages Active Over the Summer

by Jacob P. September 20th, 2010| Teen Perspective
This year, when I started Spanish 2, I remembered a lot more than I expected to after a summer off from school. I started thinking about why I remembered so much, because most of the kids in my class kids didn’t remember nearly as much as I did. So, I

Cell Phones…Start Now

by Kendall Ryan September 17th, 2010| Product reviews
All parents care about the safety of their child. Every parent is a nervous wreck when they let their child sleep at a friend's house for the first time, or participate in their first car pool. Well, there is a solution to ease the anxiety.

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