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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?

Solution: Too Old for Tantrums?

by Editorial Team July 13th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
My five-year-old is still having occasional tantrums, and I'm worried about kindergarten in the fall. But I don't want to go to a doctor if this is just normal behavior -- is it?

Most sources say tantrums should be rare after age four.

Evans Army Community Hospital has some advice on

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,

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

Tweens and Cooking

by T Akery July 3rd, 2012| Tweens
Cooking is a life skill that will serve tweens well into adulthood. While this doesn't necessarily mean that they will eat better, it will be easier for them to make the adjustments to a healthier lifestyle if they understand the basics of the kitchen. There is no better instructional

Predicament:Too Old for Tantrums?

by Editorial Team July 2nd, 2012| Parenting Predicament
My five-year-old is still having occasional tantrums, and I'm worried about kindergarten in the fall. But I don't want to go to a doctor if this is just normal behavior -- is it?

 

Three Things Preschoolers Crave

by Lori Sciame June 28th, 2012| Preschool
The stages of your child's life each present themselves as a gift.  A newborn, helpless in every way, requires complete care from parents.  Once your son or daughter becomes a preschooler, he or she can do many things on his own, from eating to getting dressed to brushing teeth;
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Swimming Lessons for Toddlers

by T Akery June 27th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Swimming is a vital skill that can potentially keep toddlers out of trouble when they are near water. Even if you don’t have a pool nearby, these skills can come in handy later in life. Learning how to swim is also a great summer project that you can do

Siblings as Babysitters

by Lori Sciame June 26th, 2012| Elementary
Older brothers and sisters serve as built-in role models for elementary age children.  This can either have negative or positive effects, depending on what the older child is teaching the younger child while you and your spouse are at work. Since it's summer, and many parents depend on an
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