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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010The 2010 Winter Olympics are in full swing in Vancouver. What an exciting time across the world! The best athletes competing in a wide variety of events…simply amazing! It would be difficult for anyone not to become swept up in the excitement. This includes your children.
I can remember (many, many years [...]
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Kindles and other eReaders: Are They Worth the Expense?
Monday, February 8th, 2010Devices for displaying e-books are the latest craze in technology. Some of the popular options include the Amazon Kindle, Sony PRS-700, and Barnes & Noble Nook. These devices allow you to read a book electronically. The sizes of the devices vary but are generally slightly larger in length and width than a [...]
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The Importance of Finding a Connection
Sunday, December 27th, 2009Recently I wrote a post about the issues of having an over-scheduled child. Having your child participating in everything from soccer to karate to piano lessons can cause unneeded stress. On the other hand, it is equally problematic (if not more so) to have your child not participating in anything!
The focus of this [...]
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Teaching Your Kids About Money Management
Thursday, December 10th, 2009We live in a materialistic world today. More and more ads are geared towards children. These commercials try to convince kids that they NEED to have a particular toy, piece of clothing, video game, etc… As a parent you have probably had to endure the nagging, begging, and pleading of your [...]
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Overscheduled Kids- Is Your Child at Risk?
Sunday, December 6th, 2009This week’s schedule: Soccer, dance, karate, girl scouts, violin, choir, school play, gymnastics, and debate team. Does this sound like a week in the life of your child? Does your son or daughter have every hour of their week scheduled with an activity? If so, it may be time to make [...]
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7 Tips for Stress-free Mornings
Saturday, November 21st, 2009Frazzled, in a daze, racing around, forgetful, no time to eat. If any of these describe you during your morning routine I have a solution!
The Positivity Blog has posted a list of 7 Tips to Lift the Stress Out of the Morning. These are simple, quick suggestions to take the chaos [...]
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Online Learning Resources for Your Students and Your Children
Monday, November 9th, 2009Whether you are a teacher, tutor, or a parent you will enjoy these online resources for learning.
First, the Dynamite Lesson Plan blog has put together a list of Virtual Field Trips for Students. Each of the websites listed provides an interesting and educational field trip experience while sitting at the computer! One of [...]
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Acknowledging Your Child’s Accomplishments
Sunday, October 4th, 2009The goal of parents is to raise a child who will be smart, independent, and happy. There are so many things that we as parents go do to reach this goal. Just a few of these actions include:
1. Reading to and with your child.
2. Communicating with your child’s teachers.
3. Encouraging [...]
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9 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Sports and Music Lessons
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009As a family is forced to tighten their budget and become more frugal, one of the first things to go are sports and music lessons for the children. But, there is a better way! Sports and music provide enrichment into the lives of our children and are an important part of creating well-rounded [...]
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Back to School Tips: How to Handle Parent-Teacher Meetings
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Now that the school year is in full swing, the first set of reports cards are right around the corner. Many school districts have parent-teacher meetings around this time so parents can talk to their child’s teachers and get an update on their child’s performance in class so far.
Since most classes are [...]
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