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Your Preschooler’s First Day

by T Akery August 15th, 2012| Preschool
The first day of preschool is a very emotional time for both you and your child. It is the moment when you realize that your baby is no longer a baby anymore. It is the moment when they begin their first big kid steps of not having a parent

Solution: Summer Math Loss

by Mrs. C. August 10th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
I think my nine-year-old has forgotten her multiplication facts since summer break began. Should we start reviewing them now, or is it better to wait till closer to September?

Longtime teacher Mrs. C. replies:

If your daughter truly had her multiplication facts committed to memory, she would not have forgotten them,

Baby’s First Time Getting a Haircut

by T Akery August 9th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Eventually, you will want to take your child to get their hair cut. It can be a stressful experience for your baby. That fear comes from going to a strange place and not knowing exactly what to expect. You can help your baby through this experience with a few

Tweens and Laundry

by T Akery August 2nd, 2012| Tweens
Laundry is one of those chores that never really go away. For a tween, learning how to do laundry is something they should know how to do for when they go out on their own. While it may not become one of the chores they do all the time,

Lessons from the Olympics

by Ronald A. Rowe August 1st, 2012| Elementary
Watching the Olympics together is great family fun. But it can also be a good time to work in some sneaky life lessons for the kids. They may even enjoy themselves so much they don't even realize they're learning something. Here are four lessons that we can teach our

Teen’s Perspective on Everyday Chores

by Sam P. July 31st, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
Nobody enjoys doing chores, it is a proven fact.  For some lucky teenagers, they get a weekly allowance for nothing, some do chores for an allowance.  And some teenagers do chores, but for no allowance.  (I would be included in the last group.)  Not all, and more like no,

Predicament: Summer Math Loss

by Jane Wangersky July 30th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
I think my nine-year-old has forgotten her multiplication facts since summer break began. Should we start reviewing them now, or is it better to wait till closer to September?

Fad Diet Don’ts

by Lori Sciame July 17th, 2012| Elementary
I've written about it before; elementary age children face a grave health concern, one that most parents never had to worry about at the same age -- obesity. This health problem may seem harmless, but being overweight can cause a variety of health issues for children.  To put the

Saving for the Future in Preschool

by T Akery July 12th, 2012| Preschool
Setting a side a certain amount each month can be a chore. Likewise, there will be some months that saving simply isn't in the budget. But starting a savings plan for your preschooler is something that you seriously need to think about. Once your preschooler starts going to school,

Tweens Can Love History

by Lori Sciame July 11th, 2012| Tweens
As a tween, history class bored me to tears.  I despised learning about people and events that had  long since passed.  My viewpoint changed, however, when my parents and grandparents began taking me to places of historical significance in our home town and across the United States.  Suddenly, I

Toddlers and Puppies

by T Akery July 10th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Toddlers and puppies are cute together. They are a natural photogenic couple. But before you dive into getting a puppy for your toddler, you should think about a few things. Yes, those cute faces practically beg to be adopted. But they can also add twice the work and twice

Starting Middle School

by Ronald A. Rowe July 6th, 2012| Tweens
Middle School is a time of transition, a time of growth, and a time of distraction. Tween boys are faced with a sudden influx of options - more sports, more extracurricular activities, more freedom to choose. Add in a sudden and inexplicable interest in girls and you've got a
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