3 Necessary Social Skills
Children need to learn a variety of social skills to be able to fit in with their peers. These many skills are critical in the development of a young person’s self worth. As suggested by Social...
View ArticleHow Do You Feel About War Play?
As a mother of two boys, I never let them play with toy guns, but yet these siblings seem to play war with water squirt toys and even sticks from the yard. As parents we tried to enforce that guns can...
View ArticleDogs for Kids Who Have Allergies
I love dogs but my nose says otherwise and the same with my kids who have allergies. But, this doesn’t always mean you can’t have a pet. We have been adopting Greyhounds and this dog is working well...
View ArticleSpeaking Up for Better Speech
Did you know that May is also Better Hearing and Speech Awareness Month? Communication disorders are now commonly considered the first sign or symptom of another underlying diagnosis, but it is also...
View Article3 Fun Ways to Teach Communication Skills
Fun! That’s what children crave. It is natural, then, that kids learn best when doing something enjoyable. For instance, many Americans remember singing the A, B, C song. The song’s catchy tune,...
View ArticleNo Sweat Olympics: Active Indoor Games for Kids
Summer weather can often be so hot and humid that no one wants to be very active. These no-sweat active indoor games for kids do not require high-energy output, but are exciting and fun. Living in the...
View ArticleTraveling with Kids: Fun Games on the Go
Whether traveling by plane, train or automobile children get bored on a lengthy excursion. How many times have you heard the expression, “when are we going to be there?” It may be easy to pack an...
View ArticleSummer Proofing for Special Needs Kids
Summer vacation is the 8 weeks out of the year that kids look forward to most. No school busses to catch or tests to take, and all of the warm weather and lazy days ahead for doing nothing. For most...
View ArticleHow to Empower Your Kindergartner Socially
Elementary school is where social skills truly begin to develop in our little ones. We are no longer hovering above them and they are forced to figure out things on their own. However, there are some...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Sunburns in Children
A day at the beach can be blissful…the crashing waves, the cool water, the endless sunshine…what could go wrong? A parent’s first thought may be drowning. I agree. Children should be monitored at...
View ArticleIs Wi-Fi Safe for Children?
There is a debate that has been going on for years, but is starting to gain more steam as of late. The question is: Are our children affected by Wi-Fi? I will give you my two cents… The irony is that...
View ArticleHomeschooling Special Needs Kids: Elementary Age
Back to School… or not? The first day of the school year is approaching, and for kids (and parents) with special needs it can be a confusing, anxious and depressing time. For those who have gone to...
View ArticleKeeping Elementary Kids Excited for the First Day
Summer sands are slowly drifting away and we are hearing the faintness of school bells off in the distance. We are now past the midpoint of summer and the new school year is approaching. There are...
View ArticleHow to Help Your Child Succeed at Team Sports
Children love being part of a team. It is exciting to play a game to win, especially with cheering fans looking on. While there will always be a slight chance of injury if a child takes part in team...
View ArticlePeople, Process, Product Method and Behavior
As parents we often just want our children to listen. They question our authority or even the teacher’s on a routine basis. It can get very frustrating, but here is a method to help with this problem....
View ArticleThe Impact of a First Impression
We live in a social world where populated playdates and pre-k are the norm for kids aged one through five. But for many children, kindergarten is the first time they are completely surrounded by...
View ArticleBuild Elementary Communication Skills
Communication is the biggest problem in any organization. Elementary-aged children and parents are no exception to this. With some simple guidelines, you can eliminate most communication barriers. Ask...
View Article4 Low Tech Ways to Entertain a Child
Keeping an elementary aged child entertained doesn’t always require high tech gadgets. While iPads Sony PlayStations, and Kindle tablets will certainly keep a child this age occupied, they don’t...
View Article3 Ways to Make Libraries Exciting for Children
Libraries are somehow hanging on during the Information Age that we are in nowadays. Just because it is an archaic establishment does not mean we can’t try to make it exciting for our children. Let’s...
View ArticleWalking to School – One Neighborhood at a Time
At one time in the not too distant past, it was not uncommon to see hordes of children wandering through neighborhood streets in search of fun and new adventures. They were everywhere. And if these...
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