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Celebrate Earth Day With Your Preschooler

by Joe Lawrence April 14th, 2015| Preschool, Seasonal
With our growing world population and increase in production, the earth is very much in danger. The emissions of all the vehicles and increase in trash production are obvious in the forms of smog and litter. Our children provide a spark of hope for our planet and its limited
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Teaching Toddlers to Love the Earth

by Tania Cowling April 13th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
Toddlers may be too young to literally understand Earth Day, but they have all the characteristics of a dedicated ecologist. They are naturally curious, eagle-eyed, and absorb experiences so quickly that it may be considered sponge learning. So, take advantage of your toddler’s curiosity and their innate senses and
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Helping Teens See the Value in School Trips

by Jane Wangersky April 10th, 2015| Social, Teens
Your teen was probably pretty excited the first time they went on an overnight trip with a school group -- even if you were going along as a chaperone -- but after a couple of years, the novelty can wear off and teen world-weariness can set in. Staying home,
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Smooth Morning Routines With Preschoolers

by Tania Cowling April 7th, 2015| Behavior, Preschool
Whether you are getting your preschoolers ready for school, daycare, or just up for an outing, mornings can be a stressful time. It's important to establish a morning routine and stick to it to keep things from getting out of control at the beginning of the day. With three
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How to Enhance Early Childhood Development Skills

by Tania Cowling April 6th, 2015| Development, Infants/Toddlers
Do you know the developmental skills of early childhood? Even though your youngster is still a toddler, do you know how to prepare him/her for skills needed for preschool and beyond?

During your child's formative years (from age 1 to 5), children derive knowledge from specific instances, play and experiences.
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Teen’s Perspective on Chewing Gum in School

by Sam P. April 3rd, 2015| Teen Perspective, Teens
I 100% approve of chewing gum in school.  Perhaps not in elementary school or middle school, but in high school it is certainly a good idea.  In middle school and elementary school there was always the issues of getting gum on the floor and having it ground into the
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An Old Adult Looks at Young Adult Entertainment

by Ronald A. Rowe April 2nd, 2015| Entertainment, Tweens
I think I have read more Young Adult books and seen more Young Adult movies now that I am an… old adult… than I ever did when I was myself a member of that audience.  I want to know what my children are reading and watching.  And I can
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Rewarding Bad Behavior

by Ronald A. Rowe April 1st, 2015| Behavior, Elementary
You would never deliberately reward bad behavior in your workplace.  If an employee were taking bribes or stealing company supplies, you most assuredly would not give them a pat on the back and a promotion for their out of the box thinking.  You wouldn’t reward the laziest employee by
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Infants and Toddlers Learn With Household Objects

by Tania Cowling March 30th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers, Social
You don't need expensive toys to teach babies skills. Homemade toys and household objects will tickle their senses and can present the best educational baby toys you have had the pleasure to use.

As we raise our children, parents think that expensive educational toys for babies are necessary. Store-bought toys
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Teens: 3 Things You Didn’t Know Could Impair You

by Jane Wangersky March 27th, 2015| Safety, Teens
Everyone, parents and teens, knows that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs -- even over-the-counter drugs -- is risky. But there are other ordinary issues and activities that can also impair someone to the point where they shouldn’t operate a vehicle. Parents may not be any more
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How Hormones Affect a Tween’s Behavior

by Lori Sciame March 26th, 2015| Behavior, Tweens
As early as age 9, a young person's body begins the process of puberty. This amazing journey towards adulthood begins when the body's glands secrete hormones.  It's this rise in hormones that prompts growth and sexual maturation.

Hormones can also be responsible for altering your child's behavior. Not only do
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Kids Can Start a Garden Indoors

by Tania Cowling March 25th, 2015| Elementary, Social
When “cabin fever” gives way to “spring fever”, we all feel energized. It’s that “start something time of the year”—a garden could be just that project. An activity where parents and kids can bond and socialize. When the frost is gone, a small plot of ground in a sunny
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