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Say Thank You, Dear

by Gary Hays December 1st, 2025| Communication, Elementary





Especially with the holidays upon us, this is the perfect time to reiterate to your child, the value and importance of proper communication. This is a time of family. If yours is akin to the typical one, you will be

Alternatives to Trick or Treating

by Lori Sciame October 27th, 2025| Elementary





Many young children have active imaginations.  Because of this, Halloween may be an especially scary time for them.  Some little ones love to dress up and head out on Halloween night with mom and/or dad to go trick or treating.

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4 Easy Ways to Increase a Child’s Sociability

by Lori Sciame September 22nd, 2025| Elementary, Social





Being able to relate to others is a skill set all children must develop. Basically, being sociable will enhance a child's life in many ways, including performing better in school. All parents, then, should assist their children with

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Build Elementary Communication Skills

by Joe Lawrence August 18th, 2025| Communication, Elementary





Communication is the biggest problem in any organization. Elementary-aged children and parents are no exception to this. With some simple guidelines, you can eliminate most communication barriers.





Ask any CEO or General and they will tell the

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How to Prevent Sunburns in Children

by Lori Sciame July 21st, 2025| Elementary, Safety





A day at the beach can be blissful...the crashing waves, the cool water, the endless sunshine...what could go wrong? A parent's first thought may be drowning. I agree. Children should be monitored at all times to prevent this from happening. However,

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No Sweat, Active Indoor Games for Kids

by Tania Cowling June 16th, 2025| Elementary, Entertainment





Summer weather can often be so hot and humid that no one wants to be very active. These no-sweat active indoor games for kids do not require high-energy output but are exciting and fun. Living in the south,

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3 Necessary Social Skills

by Lori Sciame May 12th, 2025| Elementary, Social





Children need to learn a variety of social skills to be able to fit in with their peers. These many skills are critical in the development of a young person's self worth. As suggested by Social Skills Central, "failure to

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3 Benefits: When a Child Entertains Oneself

by Lori Sciame April 7th, 2025| Elementary, Entertainment





I have a cousin who is continually exhausted. It's not because she works too many hours, or that she has an elderly parent to take care of, or even because she has a dozen children. She is worn out because

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How to Make Family Dinners Awesome

by Tania Cowling March 3rd, 2025| Elementary, Seasonal





Mealtimes should be happy routines for your kids. Remember that pleasant eating experiences are just as important as nutritious foods. At this age, the kiddos are developing their food habits and attitudes - hopefully good ones, although sometimes the dinner table

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Too Much Screen Time?

by Joe Lawrence January 27th, 2025| Elementary, Entertainment





"Kids today are on these electronic devices too much," say most parents. However, few parents are doing much to change this.





The average child is behind a screen of some sort for two to three hours per day.

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How to Keep Greed Under Control

by Lori Sciame December 23rd, 2024| Elementary





The holidays are a time of joy and giving, a time for love and family. Unfortunately, however, for elementary age children, the holidays can also be a time of greed. If parents are not careful, children this age can succumb

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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Basic Guidelines

by YPI Editors November 18th, 2024| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, Tweens





As November begins, many students are finishing the first quarter of the school year. With this demarcation usually comes parent-teacher conferences. As a parent and a former teacher, I have to admit that these conferences can be stressful for both sides

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