Elementary-aged children are extremely curious little creatures. Curious about everything except new foods and apparently vegetables. There is a very easy way for parents to get kids excited about vegetables and trying new foods all keeping them busy: gardening.
We are fortunate that our daughter is willing to at least try
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Protect Your Child From Zoonotic Diseases
by Tania Cowling April 22nd, 2024 | Preschool, SafetyTeaching 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, Tweens
Benefits of Elementary-Aged Kids in the Garden
by Joe Lawrence June 15th, 2016| Elementary, Seasonal
Quick Healthy Recipes for Kids
by Editorial Team June 15th, 2016| Elementary
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Good food is essential for growth and a healthy life. Kids can eat just about any food or snack at their disposal whenever they are hungry. Keeping the family healthy and happy is easy to achieve by simply preparing a healthy meal at
Good food is essential for growth and a healthy life. Kids can eat just about any food or snack at their disposal whenever they are hungry. Keeping the family healthy and happy is easy to achieve by simply preparing a healthy meal at
What Can My Preschooler Learn From Gardening?
by Tania Cowling June 14th, 2016| Preschool, Seasonal
Whether you are growing veggies, herbs, or flowers, working with the earth is enriching for children. The pride and gratification children feel when contributing fresh food or a colorful vase of flowers bolsters their self-esteem. There is also a lot of education involved in gardening – science and math especially.
Simple Gardening Fun For Toddlers
by Tania Cowling June 13th, 2016| Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
Gardeners are not born with “green thumbs†as legend says. You have to learn about plants and how they grow first. You and your toddler can engage in some fun gardening activities. Stimulate interest by reading stories about gardens, and participate in these projects that will let your tot get
Praise: Perfect in Moderation
by Michele June 9th, 2016| Communication, Tweens
The tween years can be tricky. (I know, I've said it numerous times.) However, they really can be. During these years we need to focus on our children's self-esteem even more. Of course, we need to do it judiciously, as it is important to give them a good foundation, but
Tips on Giving Praise to an Elementary-aged Child
by Tania Cowling June 8th, 2016| Communication, Elementary
Praise is a tricky subject with parents. Do I do enough praising or when is too much of a good thing bad? I believe that praise (those good compliments) is a great way to build a child’s self-esteem. But, on the other hand, a child must realize that having high
How and When to Praise Young Children
by Tania Cowling June 6th, 2016| Development, Infants/Toddlers
There is nothing more fulfilling than a kudo. And this goes for young children, too. If they do something that is worthy of a compliment – please praise them. There is usually something about your child’s behavior that warrants praise. However, you mustn’t praise everything with the same intensity, or
Teens: Talking with People of All Ages
by Jane Wangersky June 3rd, 2016| Communication, Teens
This week the topic’s teen communication -- but this time, it’s about how teens communicate with the rest of us. Or don’t.
There’s a lot more to it than teens trying not to swear when there are little kids around (though that is appreciated, believe me). There’s so much that I’m
There’s a lot more to it than teens trying not to swear when there are little kids around (though that is appreciated, believe me). There’s so much that I’m
3 Ways to Prepare Your Child to be Around Older Children
by Joe Lawrence June 1st, 2016| Elementary, Social
One of the challenges we will face as parents is the integration of our children into older crowds. As they go off to elementary school, they are primarily with their peers but still have many interactions with older kids from other grades. As parents this can create some challenges and
Block Parties Engage Kids and Adults Together
by Tania Cowling May 31st, 2016| Preschool, Social
So you’ve lived in the neighborhood for quite some time, but do you really know all the people down the block? It’s not unusual with our busy schedules and work to fly by the neighbors with only a wave and no major interaction. Bonding on the block with a party
Socialize With Summer Play Dates
by Tania Cowling May 30th, 2016| Infants/Toddlers, Social
Play dates are informal get-togethers where parents and little ones meet for an afternoon (or morning) either at a park or rotating at a parent’s home. These dates are beneficial for everyone involved --- babies and toddlers have a chance to mingle with other children (some the same age along
Treat Others How You Want to Be Treated
by Sam P. May 27th, 2016| Behavior, Teens
Respect is a very important aspect of life, especially growing up and becoming a teenager. Whether you are talking to someone your age, an elder, or someone younger than you, you should always grant that person respect, even if they have not given you a reason to deserve it. You