Every parent is familiar with the homework issue. Some children handle their homework load well while others have a tough time of it. Actually, there are four main things a parent should consider when planning homework time.1. Homework Assignments. Teachers now have children … [Read more...] about The Homework Box of Gems
Four Ways to Teach Kids to Take Care of Their Teeth
Teaching kids to take care of their beautiful smiles can be both fun and educational. Here are four easy tips to help!Explain the BasicsKids need to know that taking care of their teeth is important, and that there are long-term consequences if they don't. My boys - ages eight … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Teach Kids to Take Care of Their Teeth
Turning Youngsters onto Science
When President Obama launched the Educate to Innovate campaign, an initiative to set science education back on track after decades of decline, he noted that, "American 15-year-olds now rank 21st in science" worldwide. For a county that has led the world in science, this is a … [Read more...] about Turning Youngsters onto Science
Creative Parenting #1
I often like to revisit simple definitions of words in order to find meaning.....For instance, the Random House Dictionary defines the word creative(adj) as 1. having the power of creating. 2. resulting from originality of thought or expression or 3. productive or generative.And … [Read more...] about Creative Parenting #1
How Far Do Apron Strings Stretch?
Submitted by Lisa Lassman Kerner Parenting was a little easier when my kids were little. At the time, I didn't think so. When Andrew was about 6 and Matthew was about 4, they pretty much did what I expected them to do. Parenting involved making sure they were well-fed, clean, … [Read more...] about How Far Do Apron Strings Stretch?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to