Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz
Gardening is a great activity for the family, and an ideal learning opportunity for children, but it can be a special challenge when working with the short attention spans and infinite needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Before digging in the dirt, make sure you—and your children—are ready for the great outdoors!Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz
A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?Posted February 24, 2010 - 06:55 by Rhonda Franz
Getting young children to write can be a difficult, tooth-pulling kind of task. Whether they’re still scribblers, or are printing their name, try these ideas to help make this important developmental skill interesting and fun!Posted February 11, 2010 - 11:01 by Lain Ehmann
If your vision of a library is a series of cobwebby stacks guarded by a dragon-lady librarian, it may be time to recheck your assumptions. Today's public libraries are chockfull of resources for you and your kids, most of which are free or at very low cost.Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart
If you think that rescuing your child is protecting them from the harsh realities of life, you may just be delaying the inevitable. Here's how to put your parenting back into perspective.Posted January 27, 2010 - 12:36 by Rhonda Franz
Regardless of the type of social activity, parents have to deal with one another’s children. And like our own, kids will sometimes misbehave. What do you do when children misbehave in your presence?Posted January 26, 2010 - 12:36 by Debbie Dragon
When it comes time to choose a preschool for your child, the choices can be overwhelming. The first step of the process, for most parents, is to decide what type of preschool they will want their child to attend. There are a variety of different teaching styles available. Here is a look at some of the more common pre-school philosophies to consider.Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:36 by Rhonda Franz
Last fall, in an apparent effort to combat current rates of poor diet and obesity, Lincoln University in Pennsylvania required anyone with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or above to take a fitness course.Posted January 13, 2010 - 13:11 by Debbie Dragon
Choosing the right pre-school for your child can take some careful planning and consideration. While, generally, you won’t have the choice of where your child will attend primary school, there could be countless preschools in your area to decide between. Here are some things to consider as you begin your search.Posted January 7, 2010 - 14:00 by Rhonda Franz
It’s one thing to know what to do for the body’s response in winter; but it can be exhausting to get young children to go along. Here are a few tips to help improve the dry conditions in your home, and ideas for encouraging children to stay healthy and well.Posted June 27, 2009 - 15:24 by Linsey Knerl
I love preassembled art crafting kits for kids. Recent budget-tightening and an increased interest in recycling, however, have led to some new opportunities to get especially creative with our homeschool craft routine. Check out the four top picks from our dining room table, and see how they can be adapted to fit your creative time!Posted May 17, 2009 - 07:36 by Fred Lee
Educational experts are beginning to understand the importance of physical activity as a part of learning.Posted April 22, 2009 - 14:28 by Sarah Peppel
With Earth Day today on April 22, opportunities abound to teach your children how to appreciate and take care of the natural resources that surround us. So, what are you waiting for?Posted April 5, 2009 - 18:45 by Paul Michael
“Grrreaatt!” said Olivia, “this book is gonna be mine forever!” Isla looked on with an orange-slice smile. “Yeah! I want another one book. More book please!” That was the consensus of my two little girls, and I had to agree.Posted February 23, 2009 - 17:51 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Does your kid's school ask you to volunteer? Why should you have to? Do you do your dishes when you go to a restaurant? DO you read your own X-rays at the hospital? Why are we supposed to be in the classroom?Posted December 1, 2008 - 00:24 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Stuck without a way to make your children think of something besides their lists for Santa? Join my family as we participate in Amnesty International's Holiday Card Action.Posted July 31, 2008 - 10:11 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
We didn't think twice about sending our son to a small private preschool and kindergarten. The public one was really rough and tumble and he seemed lost in the shuffle when he started there. So with lesson learned, how come we are sending our daughter who starts preschool this fall to the public one?Posted July 13, 2008 - 21:41 by Katherine Turner
I’ve spent the past month watching every show PBS Sprout dishes up and man am I pasty. Crib my notes for what to let the kiddies watch and keep your summer glow!Posted June 23, 2008 - 03:31 by Fred Lee
The Waldorf experience is a lot different than what you’ll see at a Montessori School.Posted June 9, 2008 - 22:07 by Katherine Turner
Like any form of art or entertainment, TV runs the gamut from the horrendous to the sublime, and with only a little initial channel-surfing in the name of research, you can learn to enjoy the medium guilt-free and eventually advance to using your former nemesis for the betterment of your children.It takes a squad. Get daily stories, news, and advice for you and your family. Subscribe today!
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| Sonja Stewart | 3 | 5 |
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