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Inspiring Kids to Read & Write Stories – 4 Fun Tips 14 Nov 2012 | 06:18 am
Words are the foundation of any great story. Whether eloquent, blunt, allusive or rudimentary, words are the playthings of those new to the alphabet and MFA students alike. photo by David Browning I h...
Twelve Tips for Handling Conflict with a Coach (Part II) 16 Oct 2012 | 10:03 pm
Last week we talked about spotting coaches and teachers who are negatively affecting, or, in fact, harming children using bullying tactics in an effort to “motivate.” (Part I: When Your Child’s Coach ...
When Your Child’s Coach or Teacher is the Bully – What Makes a Good Leader 9 Oct 2012 | 11:02 pm
“Every year, we all hear stories and read headlines about overly intense, aggressive, and even abusive coaches,” points out Todd Patkin, author of Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression...
Parents Guide to Helping Kids Study, Get Better Grades 7 Sep 2012 | 12:24 am
Homework should not only complement the classroom work, but it should fulfill a specific function, from Day One/Grade One; homework should instill the classroom lessons in the memory of the child, eff...
Batman The Dark Knight, and Helping Kids Achieving Goals 6 Sep 2012 | 11:45 pm
“They started so young,” thwarted competitors lament, when a young phenom bursts on the scene and quickly claims the highest rewards. We’ve all been awe-inspired by at least one, maybe a fresh-faced 1...
Is Time-Out a harmful method of discipline? 25 Nov 2010 | 06:53 am
We are not spankers. Certainly, there have been times when my boys have pushed me to the point where I’ve given it serious thought. But what does hitting teach? Only that hitting is OK. And it’s not, ...
How – and Why – to Instill True Gratitude in Your Kids 17 Nov 2010 | 09:22 am
I’m not going to say my five-year-old is ungrateful–I’m not entirely certain he has a complete understanding of the concept, but I also know that he has searched his heart earnestly and decided he wou...
Creative Alternatives for Wasteful Wrapping Paper = A Greener Holiday! 11 Nov 2010 | 07:45 am
If visions of shredded wrapping paper are taking over the sugar plums that should be dancing in your head this time of year, it might be time to put down the wrapping paper and plastic bows in favor o...
WIN a free Rock ‘N Learn Phonics DVD set! 5 Oct 2010 | 04:58 am
Attention moms and dads (and TEACHERS!) of children aged 6 and older! I’m giving away a FREE set of Rock ‘N Learn Phonics DVDs, volumes One and Two. Rock ‘N Learn, Inc. began as an idea that would he...
Toy Story 3, the end of preschool and holding on and letting go 25 Jun 2010 | 07:27 am
Laden with teachers’ gifts and a sense of anticipation for what the summer might offer, my little boys joyfully ran to their preschool classrooms for their final day before summer break. Much like th...
