The toughest time to try to work at home is when babies start testing out their legs. While most parents look forward toward this particular milestone, for those who choose to work at home it is actually a huge obstacle. This is because, unlike babies, toddlers now have a new sense of freedom and they will test every boundary they have. As a result, toddlers need a ton of attention. Working at home just doesn't fit in quite as well into this new schedule.
One way to tackle this new problem is to work after your toddler has gone to
Helpful hints
Working at Home with Toddlers
November 8th, 2011 Posted by T Akery | Helpful hints, Infants/Toddlers, Work
Depending on your preschool, your child may someday take a field trip. For parents, there is definitely some apprehension. There is just so much to worry about. This is one of the few times that you have to completely trust the school to transport your child, watch them, and get them back safely.
The best way to alleviate your worry is to volunteer to go on the field trip with your child. Take the time off from work to go on the field trip. Usually, you will know far enough ahead of time to put in for the time off.
The best way to alleviate your worry is to volunteer to go on the field trip with your child. Take the time off from work to go on the field trip. Usually, you will know far enough ahead of time to put in for the time off.
Handling Meltdowns at the Grocery Store
October 20th, 2011 Posted by T Akery | Helpful hints, Infants/Toddlers
Meltdowns are a part of a toddler's communication skills. Usually, they happen when the toddlers are hungry, cranky, or in need of a nap. Even if you try to take them to the grocery store when they are happy, they can have a major meltdown. It is one of the more embarrassing moments that you have to face with your kids. Such a situation also brings on additional stress because you know people are watching and they are judging you on your toddler's behavior.
The best way to avoid a meltdown completely is to keep an eye out for the
The best way to avoid a meltdown completely is to keep an eye out for the
What Kids Really Want
September 15th, 2011 Posted by Ronald A. Rowe | Elementary, Emotions, Helpful hints
There’s an expression that goes around in parenting circles: Children don’t care how much money you make, they only care if you’re around –until they’re teenagers. Then, they don’t care if you’re around, they only care about how much money you make. While I certainly hope the second part isn’t true, this is column on Elementary children, so we’ll just focus on the first part, which I’ve found to be very accurate.
I’ll take it a step further. Kids don’t really care what you do with them, they just want YOU to do SOMETHING with them. As a writer, there
I’ll take it a step further. Kids don’t really care what you do with them, they just want YOU to do SOMETHING with them. As a writer, there
It's always scary moving up into a new school. Last year you were in 5th grade, the head honcho of the elementary school, but now you will be one of the little kids. It's always frightening, but you have to do it and every kid does. I am actually going to be starting high school next year and the whole idea is scary, especially since I am a 4'11" little girl. The thought of being with high schoolers next year is a little bit frightening. But for now I am still at the middle school.
When you do start middle
When you do start middle
