Last week was sports day at my daughter’s school. She was part of the Yellow House. She had to wear yellow and compete for points. She won the Yellow House. I was very happy for my daughter because last year she won the green house. In fact, when the winning house was announced last year, many little faces turned sour. […]
Lesson plans always take a lot of time and dedication to put together. Each teacher has their own method for creating the perfect second grade lesson plan. One thing that every teacher has in common is the variety that must be included in the plan. Children get bored when the same methods are used over and over again, especially young […]
You’ve just come home from the store after doing your research, or you’re the proud recipient of a treasured gift. You unpack your new guitar with fierce anticipation. Light shines on the highly polished surface. Your new amp and new cables are ready to go. There they sit. Now what? First, here’s what NOT to do: Worry… Panic… Feel overwhelmed. […]
There are currently no courses that teach parenting skills. Being a parent requires a great deal of skill. No parent is gifted with all of the parenting skills all of the time. Instead, parenting skills are learned over time. Depending on your child’s behavior and age, there will be times when some skills apply easily. There are certain parenting skills […]
Are you too old to get over matching gifts with your mom or daughter? I guess it depends if you are the mother or the daughter. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to highlight my top 5 matching gifts for mother and daughter, in order of age (give or take). Aprons: […]
Honey is an extremely versatile food, known worldwide for its numerous health benefits; This rich, golden liquid is so versatile that its use extends beyond dietary purposes! From spreads and skin potions to disease remedies and beauty applications, the benefits of honey seem limitless. Honey has hygroscopic, antibacterial, antioxidant and nutritional properties that make it an energetic food for the […]
When most children hear the word “Christmas”, the first thing that comes to mind is presents. Sure, one of the most exciting things about the holidays is giving and receiving gifts, but that’s not all. It’s easy to lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas, which is why as parents it’s our job to teach our children about its […]
If you’ve written a rock song and want to make an income from it, here’s how to sell your rock song! Multiple ways to win Turn on the radio, walk through a department store, watch TV. Income generating rock songs are seemingly everywhere! Some of those sources of income for your song include: Direct downloads from your own website Downloads […]
Task chart systems can be quite easy. In this article, I’ll give you some pointers on effective chore charts to use to teach kids important adult life skills and build self-confidence. My children have been doing homework since they were little. At that time they worked together with mom folding clothes and picking up. Then we move on to new […]
After reading “Smart Tips for Using Scissors Part 1,” you should have a better understanding of why you should teach your kids to use scissors. Here are some smart tips on how you can help them learn this skill. This is the developmental sequence of when children should be cutting: • 2 years: cut the ends of a piece of […]
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