February 21st, 2008 by admin
Parenting Toddlers – Terrible Twos and Troublesome Threes!
Parenting toddlers can be very exhausting as well as enjoyable. If you are parenting toddlers, you should have stamina and lots of patience.
Your little bundle of joy could be very energetic at times and since he or she is still a bit of a baby, you may need to carry him or her around every now and then. Mind you, toddlers can be heavy and they can be very demanding when it comes to being carried around in your arms all day. Read the rest of this entry »
August 24th, 2007 by admin
It’s the time of the year that most kids have been avoiding; Back To School!
Going back to school can make some kids anxious. Some are starting kindergarten and others are transitioning from elementary to middle school or from middle school to high school. Help your child keep things in perspective by helping them to realize that this new experience is exciting. Encourage them to have a positive attitude about the experience. Back to school can be frustrating and stressful due to poor time management, organizational and communication skills. Start off the school year by leading by example. Set the standards for a responsible, independent, and successful child by living by the core life values you want to instill in your child. If you are always running late or making excuses, your child will assume that this is the attitude to take towards life. Read the rest of this entry »
August 23rd, 2007 by admin
Parenting Teenagers: Tips On Starting High School
by Aurelia Williams
Teenagers all over the world will take the leap from child to young adult this fall. They will be entering High School for the first time. This milestone brings a variety of feelings and emotions. They are beginning four of the most difficult, yet most memorable years of their life. If you think you are anxious and scared, try being your teen. Read the rest of this entry »
July 31st, 2007 by admin
Questions or Answers By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
School reform and restructuring is in full swing again this summer and in many districts will continue on into the fall and winter months. School improvement committees, parent advisory boards, administrator groups and boards of education are looking for answers. Staff developers, professional consultants, authors, conference presenters, and organizations are attempting to supply those answers. Read the rest of this entry »
July 2nd, 2007 by admin
Seven Motivators for Relaunching Your Career After Time at Home with Kids
by Carol Fishman Cohen and Vivian Steir Rabin
Authors of Back on the Career Track: A Guide for Stay at Home Moms Who Want to Return to Work
Although each woman may phrase her reasons for wanting to return to work slightly differently, we’ve identified seven major motivators for relaunching, with many women experiencing a combination of these. Read the rest of this entry »