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Tweeting Tweens

by T Akery April 12th, 2013| Tweens
Twitter is quite the outlet for expression. Condensing a thought into a short sentence is a challenge. As such, parents have to be concerned about what their tweens are saying on their Twitter accounts. Just like Facebook or any other social media outlet, tweens have just as much potential
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Overparenting and Socialization

by Ronald A. Rowe April 9th, 2013| Elementary
I attended an arts and crafts session this week with my first grader and couldn’t help but notice that the rampant overparenting of this generation continues unabated. My son put together the ugliest paper bag puppet in the history of paper bags. It was awful. But he did it.
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Predicament: Homework without Accountability

by Editorial Team April 8th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My son's teacher assigns lots of math homework, but never checks it in class. Instead she takes the test questions from the homework. This doesn't motivate him to do his homework, he'd rather take his chances seeing the questions for the first time on the test. Unfortunately, this isn't
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Solution: The Non-Driver

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil April 5th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My son is 19 and shows no interest in getting a driver’s license. He’s failed the written test a couple of times and doesn’t want to talk about how to do better. He gets around fine on public transit, but sometimes I have to chauffeur him somewhere, and I
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The Dinner Folly

by Lori Sciame April 4th, 2013| Preschool
When wishing a coworker happy belated birthday today, I asked her how she had celebrated.  A cloud came over her face when she stated that she had went to a restaurant with her husband and children.  A few moments later, she looked at me with sadness, then blurted out
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Begin Summer Fun Planning!

by Lori Sciame April 2nd, 2013| Elementary
This is the time of year to begin thinking about summer activities for elementary age children. Waiting until the last minute to decide which programs to sign a child up for will lead to one thing -- stress.  Take time now to begin sifting through the multiple options available,
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Curfew Styles: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. April 1st, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
As a driving teenage boy, my curfew can be a pretty big deal.  I enjoy spending time with my friends and/or female acquaintances, so knowing what time I have to be home by matters a lot.  More importantly, though, I have begun to notice the various types of curfews
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Preschool Spring Break Adventures

by T Akery March 27th, 2013| Preschool
Spring break is an interesting time for parents. It means a week off for your preschooler and a whole week to keep them entertained. This time of year the weather is warm, spring is in the air and the outdoors are calling energetic preschoolers. So if you can, take
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Making Good Choices

by Sam P. March 26th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
Saturday my friend asked me to sleep over her house.  She said her parents wouldn't be home, and my mom was fine with that.  We'd be going to the school's fashion show at seven that night so she asked if I could hang out at her house for a
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Predicament: The Non-Driver

by Editorial Team March 25th, 2013| Parenting Predicament

My son is 19 and shows no interest in getting a driver's license. He's failed the written test a couple of times and doesn't want to talk about how to do better. He gets around fine on public transit, but sometimes I have to chauffeur him somewhere, and I

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Do Hard Things

by Ronald A. Rowe March 21st, 2013| Elementary
It is a challenge that nearly all parents face. Your child signs up for an activity -- sports, music, arts -- and things start off swimmingly. You’re convinced that your child has a natural flair for their chosen endeavor and you encourage it to the best of your ability
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Dealing With Angry People: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. March 20th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
It's safe to say that everyone has dealt with angry people before.  As long as you interact with other people, you will have to interact with angry people.  Doing this can be quite a challenge, especially for teens.  As a teen, people don't always take you seriously, which can
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