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Choosing the Best Tradition for Your Family

by Joe Lawrence December 19th, 2022| Preschool, Seasonal





Handling the holidays is always full of excitement. Most of the time it is filled with fun things to do and meaningful traditions. However, when you have a preschooler there is no telling what will come next. The real excitement

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Not Too Early to Think About College

by Lori Sciame November 28th, 2022| School, Tweens





As an advisor at a college, I encounter some students who tackle the transition from high school to college with relative ease, as well as those who suffer a multitude of issues, from social to academic.





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by Ronald A. Rowe November 21st, 2022| Elementary, School
My family and I recently moved to a new part of the country, and with that, there have been many changes. One of the most crucial ones was choosing a new school for our eight year old son. There were many things we were looking for since he came
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4 Types of Exercise Even Toddlers Can Enjoy

by Marnie Bii November 7th, 2022| Entertainment, Infants/Toddlers
As a parent of young kids, you may feel like you never have enough time for a proper workout. Exercise sessions are more important than ever at this time in your life, however, due to their ability to mitigate stress and keep you healthy. You can adopt new exercise
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Morning Routines: Teens Are Hands Off

by YPI Editors September 26th, 2022| Seasonal, Teens
Ok, the title of this article may not be 100% accurate. Young teens may need some guidance in their morning routines, especially when they start high school and have to learn new times for their routine. However, your goal should be for morning routines to become completely teen-owned.

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Discipline & Little Ones: Natural Consequences

by Michele August 29th, 2022| Behavior, Infants/Toddlers
As a parent, I believe that discipline needs to start at an early age. Although naughty behavior may seem cute at the age of one, it's easier to manage at its onset than to try and correct it when it's less cute at the age of six or sixteen. Of

Keeping Your Baby Safe During the Summer Heat

by Tania Cowling July 25th, 2022| Infants/Toddlers, Safety





The temperatures are soaring, and parents should take care to keep babies healthy and cool during the summer season. We think of summer as fun in the sun, but potential dangers lurk, so here are a few things to think about

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Summer Day Trips That Educate

by Tania Cowling June 27th, 2022| Preschool, School
During the summer preschoolers love to accompany their parents, grandparents, or sitters on errands. Think about all the teachable moments that accompany a trip to the bank, veterinarian, grocery store, and such. Everyday places provide entertainment and learning. Then, on weekends you and your family may go on an extended
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Children Learn Respect from Good Role Models

by Tania Cowling May 30th, 2022| Behavior, Elementary
The most effective way kids learn respect is by watching the important adults in their lives act respectfully. One of the biggest complaints today is that kids don’t respect their elders the way children used to. Is this a generational myth or true? I think kids need to learn self-respect,
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How Can I Teach My Preschooler Respect?

by Joe Lawrence May 23rd, 2022| Behavior, Preschool





There are very few things that can get a parent's blood to boil faster than being disrespected by his or her child. Where do they get this from? How can they be so ungrateful? We would never do this to our

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Bullies are Easily Handled

by Joe Lawrence April 25th, 2022| Elementary, Safety





"If he does it again, hit him and he will stop." This is the advice many of us received as youth while discussing the school bully. For many generations the way to deal with bullies was to out-maneuver them or to

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3 Social Influences for Teen Health

by Jane Wangersky February 28th, 2022| Social, Teens
Getting a teen to live a healthy lifestyle is one more of those things that take a village. It takes more than just parents, anyway -- though your example is a strong influence, your teen is likely too intent on becoming an independent person to let that show. (That’s why
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