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Football and Life Lessons

by Ronald A. Rowe November 11th, 2011| Elementary, Helpful Hints
It's one of those things that everyone knows but no one really comes out and says out loud. The coach's son gets to be the quarterback. Not always. If there's another player who is much, much better, he'll usually get the job. But if it's anywhere close, the coach's

Teen Sexuality

by Lori Sciame November 9th, 2011| Teens
This is the article I've been dreading to write...the one that concerns teen sexuality. Why? Because we all know the issue of teens having sex is a "hot button" issue. Parents across the United States have vastly different views on how to approach this sensitive issue with their children,

Working at Home with Toddlers

by T Akery November 8th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
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

Teen Perspective on PG-13 and R Rated Movies

by Sam P. November 7th, 2011| Teen Perspective
With the new Twilight movie coming out soon, I figured this is the perfect time to discuss this.  Now, if you have ever read Breaking Dawn, you know that some parts are very scandalous and very adult.  I was very worried that it would be rated R if they

The Preschool Field Trip

by T Akery November 4th, 2011| Preschool
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

Glass Half Empty or Half Full

by Lori Sciame November 3rd, 2011| Elementary
How do you present life to your child? Are you a glass half full or a glass half empty person? If you fall into the latter category, you may want to reconsider your thinking. In order for a young child to see his or her future as a positive

Working at Home with Infants

by T Akery October 31st, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
High daycare costs are driving more new moms toward the idea of working at home. In fact, it is actually easier to tackle time on the computer with an infant than it is a mobile toddler. But like all jobs, it requires a little bit of  strategy on your

The 11 Rules Part 2

by Ronald A. Rowe October 28th, 2011| Elementary

Welcome to Part 2 of our look at Charles J. Sykes' Rules that Kids Won't Learn in School. If you missed it, you can read part 1 here.



Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word

Why I Liked to Rake Leaves

by Louise October 26th, 2011| Teen Perspective
I remember liking raking. I couldn't wait for the leaves to fall so my sisters and I could start raking. So you must be thinking, "Which hypnotist did your parents use and how much does he charge?" I'm not sure if it was something my parents said, but in

Best Advice

by Lori Sciame October 24th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
Your bundle of joy, be it a boy or a girl, has arrived. This precious package promises to be the best gift you've ever received. You'll watch his or her firsts, and you'll encourage exploration, learning, and love.  Get ready - you are officially a mom or dad!

Although being

The 11 Rules Part 1

by Ronald A. Rowe October 14th, 2011| Elementary, Helpful Hints
You know that famous speech given by Bill Gates to a high school graduating class where he outlines 11 things that kids need to know but won't learn in school? Turns out that never happened. It's an internet legend, fostered by people with WAAAY too much time on their

Understanding Your Teen

by Lori Sciame October 10th, 2011| Teens
As an English teacher at a local college, I meet hundreds of teens each school year. This experience has helped me to better understand what is important to this age group. I've taken what I've learned to help me communicate with my own teens more effectively.

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