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A teacher-turned-mom doing her best to raise children who play well with others and don't run with scissorsRhonda Franz's profile
Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz
Chores, Home Life, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School
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!
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Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz
Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School
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?
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Posted March 3, 2010 - 08:18 by Rhonda Franz
Health, Culture, Nutrition, Allergies
Scour your pantry and empty the fridge: Time Magazine has put out a list of the ten most dangerous foods. Chances are, you won't find many of these lurking on your kitchen shelves. But don't worry: this mama has got you covered.
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Posted February 24, 2010 - 06:55 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School
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!
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Posted February 15, 2010 - 08:32 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Learning Tools, K-8
A recent research study suggests that a teacher’s anxiety in the subject of math can have detrimental effects on female students. Intriguing research topic? Yes. A large enough of a study to cause concern? No.
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Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:37 by Rhonda Franz
Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Health, Pregnancy, Birth, Vaccines, New Parents, Adoption, Breastfeeding, Healthcare
The World Wide Web has some fantastic resources for pregnant women. These sites have some of the best pregnancy tools and resources available.
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Posted January 28, 2010 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz
Education, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher
The start of the 2010 Winter Olympics is near. This is a great time to get your young champion excited about what the Olympics represent, and use it for an educational resource - for the whole family.
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Posted January 27, 2010 - 12:36 by Rhonda Franz
Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Pre School, K-8, High School
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?
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Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:36 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Health, Nutrition, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher
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.
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Posted January 15, 2010 - 14:54 by Rhonda Franz
Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders
Other than sunshine, the most common vitamin D source is usually considered to be cow’s milk. But as goes the good stuff, so goes the bad. Cow’s milk contains saturated fat and cholesterol, ingredients both linked to heart disease.
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Posted January 7, 2010 - 14:00 by Rhonda Franz
Home Life, New Parents, Pre School, Healthcare, Allergies
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.
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Posted December 23, 2009 - 08:10 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Birth, New Parents
In spite of efforts by states to inform families of infant and toddler services, many people are still unaware of the resources. It's important for parents to have the correct information about their rights to access Early Intervention evaluation and services.
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Posted December 17, 2009 - 19:39 by Rhonda Franz
Planning, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare
Sometimes the doctor just isn't a good fit. Before deciding on a physician to provide you and your unborn child with prenatal care, take some steps to help you find the right provider for you and your family.
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