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Toddler Socialization with Other Toddlers

by T Akery October 3rd, 2013| Behavior, Preschool
It can be easy for parents to fall into a routine with their toddlers. But it is important that this routine also allows for some playtime with other toddlers. This is a crucial social skill that will help them when they do start school. You don't have to take
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Bike Safety for Preschoolers

by T Akery October 2nd, 2013| Preschool, Safety
Eventually, your preschooler will want to find independence in riding a bike. While you may still have the training wheels on at this point, it is still important to stress staying safe while on a bike or on a tricycle. These safety rules need to be enforced every time
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How to Study Properly: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. October 1st, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
Like many students, I am a poor studier.  I do not particularly enjoy studying, nor do I study frequently.  So far in my high school career, I have been able to pull off good grades without studying.  Now that I am entering my senior year, though, I am finding
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Me, a Sixth Grader?

by Lori Sciame September 30th, 2013| Tweens
On the last day of school in June, the local grade school hosts an "off to middle school party" for the departing fifth graders.  During the gala two hour event, the fifth graders gather in the gymnasium to sign yearbooks, to eat snacks, and to dance.  At precisely 3:00
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Keeping Up the Sports for Tweens

by T Akery September 27th, 2013| Tweens
Tweens need to stay active to stay in shape. Joining a sport helps with this goal. There are also additional benefits from playing. But the task of finding the right sport takes a bit of patience and time. It is often hard to determine what your tween is good
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Barriers to Socialization

by Ronald A. Rowe September 26th, 2013| Elementary
So far in our series on elementary school socialization we have focused primarily on the parent’s responsibilities. This week we take a moment to examine three of the primary barriers that cause anxiety in our children when it comes to social interaction.

Fear
One of the biggest barriers to free socialization
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Breaking the Pacifier Habit

by T Akery September 18th, 2013| Development, Infants/Toddlers
While not all babies take to the pacifier, some babies do. Sometimes, that habit continues when they turn into toddlers. Like any habit, there are a number of reasons that your toddler may prefer to suck the pacifier. But there are some very good reasons to help them kick
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Online Classes: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. September 17th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
This year, I am going to be trying something entirely new.  I will be taking a high school course online, because I could not get it to fit into my schedule.  My high school is very small, so there is a very limited number of classes offered.  In order
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School Playground: Safe or Not?

by Lori Sciame September 16th, 2013| Elementary, Safety
For nine months of the year, elementary aged children spend most of their waking hours at school.  From the time they arrive in the morning, to when they leave in the late afternoon, the potential for unintentional injuries exists -- especially on the school playground.  Knowing the potential hazards
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Activity Stress

by Ronald A. Rowe September 13th, 2013| Elementary
When it comes to socialization and elementary age children, parents today face a challenge that did not exist for previous generations. The proliferation of school clubs, church activities, youth sports organizations, and for-profit entertainment groups children and parents have more opportunities than ever before. Here, at the start of
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Expecting A Baby — But When? Your Due Date

by Jane Wangersky September 10th, 2013| Pregnancy
"When are you due?" While a pregnant woman usually has an official due date to answer this question, the reality is that, with all our progress in understanding pregnancy, no one really knows when the baby is coming until it already is.

There are exceptions, like elective C-sections and induced
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Solution: Test Anxiety

by Editorial Team September 6th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
With school about to start, I’m dreading my fifth-grader’s first test. Last year he began getting very anxious over tests — I think he has test anxiety. Is there any way to stop it in advance?

You're right to want to prevent test anxiety -- it not only causes problems
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