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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

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

Rose Art Creative Art Toolbox

by T Akery October 27th, 2011| Product reviews
The Rose  Art Creative Art Toolbox is an art kit that includes its own carrying case. However, this particular product features exactly one useful item, the toolbox. The rest of the kit consists of cheap art supplies and cheap coloring paper.

Apparently, each crayon, marker, paint color, and piece of

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

Handling Meltdowns at the Grocery Store

by T Akery October 20th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
Meltdowns are a part of a toddler's communication skills. Usually, they happen when the toddlers are hungry, cranky, or in need of a nap. Even if you try to take them to the grocery store when they are happy, they can have a major meltdown. It is one of

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

LeapFrog Leapster 2

by T Akery October 13th, 2011| Product reviews
Leapster 2 by LeapFrog is a handheld video learning game system for kids. It comes in two basic colors, green and blue for boys and pink and purple for girls. It is recommended for ages four to eight years old. There are two basic preloaded games that do not

Tips on Buying Coloring Materials for Toddlers

by T Akery October 7th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
Toddlers love to color. It doesn't matter whether it is the furniture, walls, paper, or themselves. They will leave their mark upon the house. However, those creative marks don't have to be permanent if you are aware of what you are buying. Sometimes, the cheapest crayons aren't always the

Swearing: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. October 5th, 2011| Teen Perspective
These days, if you turn the radio on, you are bound to find a song laced with profanity.  Swearing is just a fact of life in modern times.  It always has been, but like many other things, we are loosening our grasp on what is "bad."  Children are learning

Prioritizing Elementary Activities

by Ronald A. Rowe September 30th, 2011| Elementary, Helpful Hints
Football. Chess club. Chorus. Band. Drama club. Piano lessons.

If you've got an elementary or junior high school student, you probably have a similar list of obligations. How do you prioritize among them? School work comes first. That one's easy. I think we can all agree that the extra-curricular activities

On Playing Games: Teen Perspective

by Louise September 29th, 2011| Teen Perspective
Playing games isn't just an activity for children; that's an important message to send to your kids. The best way to do this is to find a game that you genuinely enjoy and can play with your kids.

My dad loves to play bridge, but it is far too complicated
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