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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 child when they just [...]
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 some changes before your [...]
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 and pressure out [...]
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 the [...]
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 your child’s [...]
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 individuals. Instead [...]
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 just starting [...]
New PayPal Student Account for Teens
Monday, September 14th, 2009PayPal has recently established a new account specifically designed to help teens manage their money. The account gives teens a secure and easy way to shop online and it allows parents to monitor the spending of their teens. The Pajama Mommy Community has written a post that reviews and highlights the key features of the [...]
6 Tips for Swine Flu Safety in School and at Home
Saturday, September 12th, 2009The H1N1 virus (or Swine Flu) really came as a shock to much of the world this past spring. Since the arrival of this new strain of influenza there have been thousands of people who have been hospitalized and even hundreds that have died. Particularly unsettling is the fact that children seem to be getting [...]
Indoor Activities for Your Children
Thursday, September 10th, 2009As summer comes to a close, the weather is beginning to get cooler and the sun is setting earlier and earlier. That means your children are going to be spending less time outside playing and more time in the house. However, that doesn’t mean that the kids should be spending their free time becoming couch [...]
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