My family and I went to Emley’s Cemetery in Imlaystown, New Jersey to pursue our hobby of ‘graving.’ While we were there taking photos of the different stones I remembered a question from many years ago. “If you write your own epitaph, what would it say?” Think about it for a … [Read more...] about What Will Your Epitaph Say?
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Weather Changes Affect Children’s Behavior
When my girls were school-age the topic of weather and our children’s behavior came up in my Parents Anonymous group. The facilitator said, “Any time there is a weather change you can expect the kids’ behavior to change.” Several teachers and daycare professionals … [Read more...] about Weather Changes Affect Children’s Behavior
Cheating and Kids: Use Teaching Moments
Last week found a dark cloud hanging over the educational establishment in Atlanta, Georgia. Caught up in the conspiracy to cheat were the former superintendent, executive administrators, principals, assistant principals, testing coordinators, teachers, school improvement … [Read more...] about Cheating and Kids: Use Teaching Moments
What Goes In Does Come Out: How Babies and Toddlers Pick Up More Than You Would Think
I have raised two children and have babysat more than my share of nieces and nephews and I know for a fact that things you say and do come back to bite you. Even things you think are innocent and even things that you think are good things to teach your children can rear their … [Read more...] about What Goes In Does Come Out: How Babies and Toddlers Pick Up More Than You Would Think
Who Is your Hero?
The definition of the word hero means: a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: A hero is someone who is brave and courageous in spite of the tremendous odds against him or her. It is a person … [Read more...] about Who Is your Hero?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to