Archive for January, 2008

The Energy Releaser

The Energy Releaser
By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
Anthony Walker teaches sixth grade in
Georgia’s Clayton County Public Schools. This year, one of his sixth-grade students showed up with a first-grade reading level, low energy, and not much evidence that would lead one to predict a successful school experience for the forthcoming year. Not much, [...]

Jelly Mom™:Jump House Releases Inhibitions

Jump House Releases Inhibitions
©Lisa Barker
My husband is a conservative introvert who is set in his ways.  This gives the impression that he’s no Mr. Fun.  But park a jump house on his front lawn and be prepared to meet his inner side.
Jelly Mom Lisa Barker parenting humor parenting column

Resolve to Teach Your Kids About Money in 2008

Resolve to Teach Your Kids About Money in 2008
by Jennifer Peek
Now that the hectic holidays are coming to an end, it is time for another annual tradition:  New Year’s resolutions.  In addition to the ones that seem to pop up every year (at least for me!), why not add one this year to [...]

Happy New Year

I would like to wish all my friends, family and readers a very Happy New Year. May the coming year bring you happiness and good health.
 Tammy
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