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Beat the Heat With Water
by Tania Cowling July 4th, 2022 | Elementary, EntertainmentSummer Day Trips That Educate
by Tania Cowling June 27th, 2022 | Preschool, SchoolHow to Get Started Swimming With Your Baby
by Tania Cowling June 20th, 2022 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalTeens and Praise
by Sam P. June 13th, 2022 | Communication, Teens
Tweens Need to Be Seen and Heard
by Michele June 6th, 2022| Social, Tweens
When I was a child and through my teen years, I would sometimes hear at the dinner table the old saying, "Children should be seen and not heard." (Now, I'm not of an age that it was a common way of thinking. I grew up in the 70s and 80s.)
Respect & Tweens: Reciprocity & Patience
by Michele May 2nd, 2022| Behavior, Tweens
I cannot stress this enough, the tween years can be hard. For everyone involved. Out of the pre-college parenting years, I think middle school is the hardest. The kids are trying to figure out where they fit, are dealing with hormonal fluctuations, and are having greater responsibilities placed upon them.
If You Have Nothing Nice to Say
by Michele March 28th, 2022| Behavior, Tweens
The tween years can be trying. For everyone. As the parent, you may be feeling frustrated with this hormonal, pre-adolescent person, but remember, he or she is feeling that frustration, too. Of course, frustration is not a get out of jail free card for poor behavior.
The key piece of advice
The key piece of advice
Family Activities to Keep Your Tween Healthy
by Kimberly Hays February 21st, 2022| Seasonal, Tweens
It can be difficult to get your tween to disconnect from technology and move to get some exercise. Most often, they’d rather play a video game, watch a movie, or chat with friends on social media. Having at least one activity that you do as a family will assure that
5 Tips on Handling the Holidays: Tweens
by Lori Sciame December 13th, 2021| Seasonal, Tweens
Presents...food...concerts...decorations...religious observances...parties...pageants...and STRESS. The hype surrounding the holidays begins around November 1, and the frenzy doesn't end until after January 1. This makes for a LONG holiday season. Adults have experience dealing with the holiday blitz; however, children have a more difficult time handling the pressures surrounding this fun, yet emotionally exhausting, time
3 Steps to Effective Written Communication: Tweens
by Lori Sciame August 30th, 2021| Communication, Tweens
As a college English teacher, I often work with students who have trouble communicating through the written word. Most of these students have magnetic personalities, and they are highly verbal; however, they just can't seem to organize their thoughts into an effective essay. Why does this happen? From experience,
