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Pick an Evening and Bond With Your Kids

by Tania Cowling October 8th, 2014| Elementary, Social
In the past, a family night was a time to share a special meal together, play board games, or just sit around the living room and share each others company. They were one of the best ways for families to bond. Unfortunately, in this hustle-bustle world we live in,
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Preschools Striving to Prevent Childhood Obesity

by Margot F. October 7th, 2014| Preschool, Social
Preschool educators have an excellent opportunity to help prevent childhood obesity. Children ages three to five are excited to learn and in a group environment are more likely to try new things.

The role of preschools in encouraging healthy eating is increasing as parents and caregivers experience tighter time constraints.
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How to Dine at a Restaurant with Your Preschooler

by Michele September 30th, 2014| Preschool, Social
Going to a restaurant with a young child can be a parent's worst nightmare.  The wait!  The menu choices! The other guests! However, it doesn't have to be that way.  I started taking my children to restaurants when they were very young (about one year old), and they were
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Common Behavior Problems Solved

by Lori Sciame September 24th, 2014| Behavior, Elementary
Kids will be kids. They are not perfect beings, ones that always behave; therefore, parents must realize every child will misbehave in school or at home at one time or another.  Yet, if there are constant behavioral problems -- repeated time and time again, it's certainly appropriate to take
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The Best Homemade Books for Babes

by Tania Cowling September 22nd, 2014| Development, Infants/Toddlers
The best books for young children have large, realistic pictures of items the child sees every day. These may help early toddlers who are just beginning to talk to learn new words. And children really enjoy using books made especially for them. They like to help choose the pictures
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Third Grade, Who Knew?

by Jennifer S. Rowe September 17th, 2014| Elementary, School
Well, parents, here we are again, another summer behind us and the new school year, right here, right now! Wow, time really does fly by, and if you have elementary age kids, there can be a number of things to juggle at the beginning, middle, and end of the
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Encouraging Your Preschooler’s Independence

by T Akery September 16th, 2014| Behavior, Preschool
Your Preschooler is at the age where their skills are developing. While you are still tempted to baby them at that age, they really can handle doing things for themselves. While some Preschoolers are naturally independent, some are just a bit more reluctant to take on the mantle of
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Fun Ways to Explore Your Family and the Past

by Tania Cowling September 10th, 2014| Elementary, Social
How well do your children know their relatives? Do your kids ever ask about your parents? Do they want to know about ancestors a few generations past? Children seem to be the best believers in the extended family concept. As the kids get older, they can grasp the idea
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How to Help a Preschooler When a Family Pet Dies

by Margot F. September 2nd, 2014| Preschool, Social
The death of a pet can be traumatic for preschoolers. How can you help the youngster through this challenging time? When is it appropriate to get another pet?

When the family dog dies, everyone tends to feel sad. If the adults had acquired the dog as a pup and looked
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Playing It S.A.F.E. on the Playground

by Ronald A. Rowe August 6th, 2014| Elementary, Safety
According to the National Program for Playground Safety, almost 220,000 children are injured on playgrounds each year.  That’s about 600 playground-related injuries each and every day in the United States of America.  That does not include every scraped elbow or bruised knee.  That total includes only
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How to Help Overweight Preschoolers

by Margot F. August 5th, 2014| Preschool, Social
What a big boy! Don’t worry, it’s just baby fat, he’ll slim down when he gets moving. But what if your preschooler is still heavy at age four? How can you tell if your preschooler is overweight and needs to slim down?

To accurately assess whether a young child is
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Bedtime Rituals for Preschoolers

by T Akery July 22nd, 2014| Behavior, Preschool
The act of getting a Preschooler to bed is a difficult one. Often, they are over-excited by the day's events and, to top it off, have had a nap. But it is important to establish rituals that signal that it is time to calm down and get ready for
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