I know that trying new things can be very hard, especially when you are in front of a whole group of people. I just went rollerblading on Wednesday and had never gone before. I was very nervous, especially because it was a school field trip.
I talked with my friends and quite a few of them had never done it before. We all went on the rollerblading rink together holding hands so that if one of us fell, we would all fall. After a couple of laps we hadn't fallen yet so we started to break apart; once I was
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Trying New Things : From A Teen’s Perspective
June 23rd, 2011 Posted by Sam P. | Adolescence, Behavior, Emotions, Hobbies, Learning, Safety, Sports, Teen Perspective, Teens
Toddlers are naturally anxious at the thought of sleeping in the big kid bed. It will likely be all excitement until it is time to go to bed. That is when all the excitement dies and you are left with a very tired toddler who doesn't want to go to bed. This is usually the time when you consider throwing in the towel. But remember, this is preparation for the next step in their lives. That is getting them on a regular sleeping schedule for preschool.
The first step is to get the atmosphere at least not so terrifying for
The first step is to get the atmosphere at least not so terrifying for
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
Nurturing the Leader in Your Child
June 16th, 2011 Posted by Ronald A. Rowe | Behavior, Emotions, General Parenting, Learning, Product reviews
There are a lot of books on parenting out there. Most of them have at least a nugget of wisdom that you can use. But few deliver the bang for the buck that I got out of reading Nurturing the Leader Within Your Child: What Every Parent Needs to Know by Dr. Tim Elmore. Don’t worry, the prose inside isn’t nearly so cumbersome as the title.
Nurturing the Leader Within Your Child (let’s just call it NtLWYC) is written from a Christian perspective, but it isn’t preachy. The book isn’t about saving your soul. It
Nurturing the Leader Within Your Child (let’s just call it NtLWYC) is written from a Christian perspective, but it isn’t preachy. The book isn’t about saving your soul. It
Elementary News
June 10th, 2011 Posted by Ronald A. Rowe | Elementary, Entertainment, General Parenting, Learning, Television, Tweens
Do your elementary school kids know what’s going on in the world? With a 24-hour news cycle and ubiquitous scrolling news bars, it is getting harder and harder to decide what to shield them from and how to do it.
Do your children know about the death of Osama Bin Laden? Can they know about his death without first knowing about his life and the evil he wrought? Have they seen the pictures of the devastation from tornados, floods, and earthquakes in recent months?
Children need to have some awareness of what is going on in the world around them. The
Do your children know about the death of Osama Bin Laden? Can they know about his death without first knowing about his life and the evil he wrought? Have they seen the pictures of the devastation from tornados, floods, and earthquakes in recent months?
Children need to have some awareness of what is going on in the world around them. The
