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Listening Rules for Tweens with Earbuds or Headphones
by Michele July 6th, 2020 | Behavior, TweensLearning Over the Summer
by Joe Lawrence June 29th, 2020 | Elementary, SchoolSummer Day Trips That Educate
by Tania Cowling June 22nd, 2020 | Preschool, SchoolHow to Get Started Swimming With Your Baby
by Tania Cowling June 15th, 2020 | Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
How Mompreneurs Can Open Their Own Beauty Business
by Editorial Team December 30th, 2015| Helpful Hints
We all know that being a mother is the toughest job any woman can have. But an even tougher course is being both a mother and a student. However, just because the mother/student course is hard to master, it does not mean that the time spent in classrooms and simulated
3 Perfect Hairstyles for a Child’s First Haircut
by Editorial Team December 27th, 2015| Preschool
Many parents get very excited when planning to take their child for their first haircut and do their best to make their experience as pleasant as possible. The decision to cut a child’s hair usually depends on the preference of the parents, but the majority of them do it
Teens, Technology, and the Need for a Listener: Part II
by Jane Wangersky December 25th, 2015| Behavior, Teens
Our interview with Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, creator of the short film The Truth, continues.
What can parents do to teach their teens boundaries in social media and other online sharing?
I think the simplest thing is to not allow social media use unless you are privy to
What can parents do to teach their teens boundaries in social media and other online sharing?
I think the simplest thing is to not allow social media use unless you are privy to
Snapchat. Is it Kid Friendly?
by Gary Hays December 24th, 2015| Social, Tweens
With so many social media platforms, and new ones popping up almost daily, how can we as parents be certain which ones are right for our children? Which ones offer the proper level of security and privacy, ensuring our kids internet safety? Which ones allow parents the best methods of
Improve Behavior with Feedback
by Joe Lawrence December 23rd, 2015| Behavior, Elementary
Elementary school children and good behavior are not often spoken in the same sentence. Children can really test the limits of their parents and sometimes even their teachers. However, there are a few ways to help them stay off of the naughty list.
All parents dread the infamous “terrible twos” and
All parents dread the infamous “terrible twos” and
Soothing Separation Anxiety in Preschoolers
by Marnie Bii December 22nd, 2015| Behavior, Preschool
Although separation anxiety hits in full force at 18 months to 2 years of age, those frustrating feelings commonly resurface as preschoolers get ready to enter school. The newfound independence of attending preschool can make kids feel unsure, out of sorts and anxiety ridden. With a little support, these anxious
5 Tips on Handling the Holidays: Tweens
by Lori Sciame December 17th, 2015| Seasonal, Tweens
Presents...food...concerts...decorations...religious observances...parties...pageants...and STRESS. The hype surrounding the holidays begins around November 1, and the frenzy doesn't end until after January 1. This makes for a LONG holiday season. Adults have experience dealing with the holiday blitz; however, children have a more difficult time handling the pressures surrounding this fun, yet emotionally exhausting, time
Holiday Survival Guide for Parents of Infants
by Marnie Bii December 14th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
Teens, Technology, and the Need for a Listener
by Jane Wangersky December 11th, 2015| Social, Teens
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, psychologist and author (novels The Truth, Diary Of A Gutsy Tween and Secrets: Diary Of A Gutsy Teen, also the stage play The Locket), is addressing teen issues in a new format -- film. Her short film The Truth, now
Catholic High School Education Proves Valuable
by Editorial Team December 9th, 2015| Elementary
Parents who choose to send their children to Catholic high schools may have a set of goals that differ from those of many other families. Religious instruction is chief among those priorities, but it certainly isn’t the only consideration. Let’s look at some of the reasons a Catholic
