Tweens
After School Extra Curricular Activities
February 6th, 2012 Posted by Sam P. | Academics, Hobbies, Tweens
Seeing as this is my last Tween Advice article, I figured I would write about something I enjoy doing. So I am going to write about extra curricular activities, drama in specific. This is actually only my first year doing drama, and I am so glad I joined! I love it, the only regret I have is not joining sooner. Joining drama club is the best thing I have
When a child makes the transition to teenager, many times parents seem to become “lame” in the teen’s eyes. What I mean is – a child who would always listen to a parent’s ideas, thoughts, and even jokes with rapt attention, many times will seem to shut the parent out once they enter the teen years.
But don’t despair if you are the parent of a newly minted teenager. Here’s
But don’t despair if you are the parent of a newly minted teenager. Here’s
I took my son to WinterJam this weekend to celebrate his 11th birthday. I’d highly recommend it if you have the opportunity to take your children to this show when it comes to your town. WinterJam is a concert tour featuring ten Christian bands.
We went because this year’s headliner is a band called Skillet which just so happens to be my son’s current favorite. Skillet put on an amazing
We went because this year’s headliner is a band called Skillet which just so happens to be my son’s current favorite. Skillet put on an amazing
Tween Advice on Having Productive Lazy Days
January 9th, 2012 Posted by Sam P. | Adolescence, Entertainment, Tweens
Doesn't everybody love Sundays. Nothing to do, nowhere to go, and if you are smart, you already did your homework. But what happens when not having anything to do starts getting boring? You get fidgety and mom gets annoyed when you start literally picking at the paint on the wall. She then threatens to make you repaint the wall, so you keep picking because that would at least be
Parents rejoice when children begin to recognize letters, and I’m sure most of you remember your child’s attempts to write his or her first name. What happens when children become teens? Many parents stop encouraging reading and writing. As an English Composition teacher at a community college, I can say with all honesty, this is a tragedy.
In order to succeed in school, a student needs to be able to
In order to succeed in school, a student needs to be able to