Here in Florida we’re just a week away from the start of the new school year. Some of you in the Great White North (anywhere north of Georgia) may have a little longer. But you can take a lesson from my last minute scrambling about what you’ve still got to get done.
Back to school Checklist:
• Morning Routine - If your children aren’t ‘morning people’, you should start getting them up a little earlier now. A minor hassle every day for the next week is a lot better than a major hassle the first morning of school.
• School Supplies –
Helpful hints
Back to School Checklist
August 17th, 2011 Posted by Ronald A. Rowe | Academics, Elementary, Helpful hints
Teen’s Perspective on Back to School
August 15th, 2011 Posted by Sam P. | Academics, Helpful hints, Teen Perspective
It's that time of year again! The time when kids groan when the word is even mentioned. School! Every kid is dreading it. In just a few short weeks you'll have to get back into the rhythm of waking up early to catch the bus, coming home with what seems like boat loads of school work. I should know, I'm dreading it too, but that doesn't mean that you can't make it any easier to get used to.
The trick to going back to school is -- about two weeks before school starts -- going to bed earlier and earlier
The trick to going back to school is -- about two weeks before school starts -- going to bed earlier and earlier
Cars for Families
August 8th, 2011 Posted by Jacob P. | General Parenting, Helpful hints, Teen Perspective
Our family has two cars, a Honda Odyssey and a Mini Cooper. The mini van is now thirteen years old and needs to be replaced. It still runs, but is prone to breakdowns, so we don't drive it very far. Due to that, we are looking for a new family vehicle. Hunting for a family vehicle can be much harder than it sounds. So, I figured I would input my two cents on family cars.
First of all, you must determine what type of car you need. Here I am only going to discuss sedans, crossovers, SUVs, and mini vans.
First of all, you must determine what type of car you need. Here I am only going to discuss sedans, crossovers, SUVs, and mini vans.
End of the School Year
June 17th, 2011 Posted by Jacob P. | Academics, Adolescence, Behavior, College, General Parenting, Helpful hints, Learning, Teen Perspective, Teens
I think the end of the school year is a so-so part of the year. It isn't the worst but it isn't the best. The high point is that regular work is reduced and it is almost over, but honors work and other term work is due, as well as upcoming finals. Thus, the end of the year presents some conundrums for students. Fortunately, some advice can be offered for parents and students alike.
- First, doing your homework. If you look at the semester, the homework seems to be at the heaviest from about 25% to 90% the way through
When It’s Okay Not To Breastfeed
June 15th, 2011 Posted by T Akery | Eating, General Parenting, Helpful hints, Infants/Toddlers, Sleep, Work
There are many organizations to help women with breastfeeding their newborns. Whether they intend to or not, they can make women feel guilty that about the fact that they aren't breastfeeding their children. The truth is you shouldn't feel guilty. The decision not to breastfeed is a very personal decision that is between you, your doctor, and your infant. That means no matter what opinion others may have, they don't know your personal situation. It can be difficult to deal with the criticisms on top of taking care of your newborn. But know this, your decision to not breastfeed
