Posted July 23, 2010 - 21:00 by Julie Rains
As a former lifeguard and water safety instructor, I am impressed with the safety practices of the mega-water-park in my area. Still, I wouldn’t rely completely on a well-trained stranger to protect my children. Here are simple rules to keep kids safe when they are supposed to be having fun.Posted April 5, 2010 - 20:00 by Julie Rains
It's not unusual for a child to be both gifted and learning disabled. In fact, I think that all children are gifted in some way yet many encounter difficulty at some point. Here are tips on navigating school whether your child has received an official gifted with LD designation or not.Posted November 2, 2009 - 13:44 by Julie Rains
Some parents spend many school nights supervising and struggling with their children's homework. I am a lousy homework helper so I have found some ways to get my kids to stop bugging me. Here are 10 tips to get your kids to do as much for themselves as possible.Posted August 16, 2009 - 19:32 by Julie Rains
I organized a whitewater rafting trip for my son’s scout troop recently. Such outings can be challenging and help kids mature. As the day progressed, I found myself considering what parents can do to toughen up their kids. Here are steps to building confidence and resilience.Posted April 24, 2009 - 07:21 by Julie Rains
Teachers seem to assign group projects on a routine basis now vs. hardly ever when I was a student. But not everyone likes group work. I particularly enjoy the observation of Scout Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird that “miles of construction paper and wax crayon were expended by the State of Alabama in its well-meaning but fruitless efforts to teach me Group Dynamics.” Here are ideas on coping with group activities.Posted November 30, 2008 - 10:26 by Julie Rains
My kids have outgrown the time for giving teacher gifts at school. But a post from rocksinmydryer on "Getting Practical About Teacher Gifts" reminded me of gift-giving strategies at my their elementary school: parents can control their spending but accommodate teachers’ wishes. These tips may work for you and your school, public, private, or home.Posted September 30, 2008 - 12:15 by Julie Rains
Is getting your family to eat a healthy diet beyond your reach? Despite my insistence on natural, not-overly-processed foods, my kids still love Frosted S’Mores-flavored Pop-Tarts and fast-food burgers. Tosca Reno, mother of three, shares her approach for encouraging healthy habits in her book The Eat-Clean Diet for Family & Kids. I’ll tell you what’s worked at my house.Posted September 10, 2008 - 11:27 by Julie Rains
Does being a mom (or dad) ever drive you crazy? Here are my secrets to staying sane.Posted June 4, 2008 - 04:39 by Julie Rains
College admissions officers try to position their colleges as selective by spouting statistics that make acceptance seem elusive. They may tell you, for example, that the university received 12,000 applications for 1,600 openings in its freshman class. You may assume that the university has an acceptance rate of 13.33% but your math (though reasonable) would be wrong. I’ll tell you what college admissions officers won’t tell you and more.Posted April 25, 2008 - 11:04 by Julie Rains
I’ll admit that as the mom of 2 male children and no female ones, I sometimes feel invalidated in my motherhood. Am I being overly sensitive or is there a bias against moms with sons?Posted March 20, 2008 - 13:43 by Julie Rains
A couple of months ago I went to a community breakfast at a private school that prepares its students for the best colleges in the state and nation. The speaker told this overachievement-oriented audience that parents should focus on preparing their children for life, not college.Posted February 7, 2008 - 12:15 by Julie Rains
Looking for a creative, memorable, enriching, and fun Valentine’s Day activity? Here’s an easy one that will help spread kindness and appreciation.Posted January 24, 2008 - 08:11 by Julie Rains
ScienceDaily reports “In youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the brain matures in a normal pattern but is delayed three years in some regions, on average, compared to youth without the disorder...” What does this mean for parents of overly active, somewhat impulsive, and imperfectly inattentive children?Posted January 14, 2008 - 11:35 by Julie Rains
What’s the advantage of giving birth at a freestanding birth center rather than a community hospital? For me, it was a hot tub, Gatorade, and SWAT-team avoidance.Posted December 31, 2007 - 09:48 by Julie Rains
Want to get rid of clothing that your kids have outgrown, find bargain kids’ stuff, make money, and raise funds for your favorite cause? Participate in a children’s clothing consignment sale or organize your own.Posted December 22, 2007 - 08:52 by Julie Rains
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