August 28th, 2007 by admin
Belayers for Exploring Children
Written by Dr. Ken Canfield
Dad, are you manning the ropes for your kids? As you cheer their climb, are you also prepared for them to fall?
Mountain climbing provides a great analogy for that stage of life when our kids begin to explore the world. From the grade-school years through to their twenties and beyond, we want to instill in them a healthy attitude about discovery—cautious, yet confident. Read the rest of this entry »
August 26th, 2007 by admin
Free ebook of fun and simple activities for preschoolers and toddlers. Click image to download. PDF format.
August 24th, 2007 by admin
It’s the time of the year that most kids have been avoiding; Back To School!
Going back to school can make some kids anxious. Some are starting kindergarten and others are transitioning from elementary to middle school or from middle school to high school. Help your child keep things in perspective by helping them to realize that this new experience is exciting. Encourage them to have a positive attitude about the experience. Back to school can be frustrating and stressful due to poor time management, organizational and communication skills. Start off the school year by leading by example. Set the standards for a responsible, independent, and successful child by living by the core life values you want to instill in your child. If you are always running late or making excuses, your child will assume that this is the attitude to take towards life. Read the rest of this entry »
August 23rd, 2007 by admin
Parenting Teenagers: Tips On Starting High School
by Aurelia Williams
Teenagers all over the world will take the leap from child to young adult this fall. They will be entering High School for the first time. This milestone brings a variety of feelings and emotions. They are beginning four of the most difficult, yet most memorable years of their life. If you think you are anxious and scared, try being your teen. Read the rest of this entry »
August 21st, 2007 by admin
(NewsUSA) – Back-to-School means more than just backpacks, school buses and homework; it also means the beginning of after- school activities. Between soccer practice, piano lessons, art class and club meetings, after-school schedules may have parents’ heads spinning. With a full after-school calendar, parents can find themselves feeling like time-crunched chauffeurs driving kids from one event to the next. Read the rest of this entry »
