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Hunt, Gather, Parent ~ Parenting Book Review
looking for a good parenting book? Parenting has been around since the beginning of humankind. Yet it is still a popular topic for authors. Parenting books are best sellers. Can there really be anything new to write about with parenting? Perhaps there is wisdom to be...
Questions for Parent Teacher Conferences
Finally, the time has arrived for you to attend parent teacher conferences. You can learn about how your child is actually doing in class. Are they a star student? Are they the class clown? Will they take at least pass to the next grade? ...
Help Your Kids Learn From Their Mistakes
Champion Your Parenting: Do we all really learn from our mistakes? Kids make a lot of mistakes. They are learning so much each day, that mistakes are bound to happen. So how can a parent help their child to learn from their mistakes? How can you help your child avoid...
No Need To Nag!
are you nagging too much? Do you feel like you ask or tell your child to do something and they don’t do it? Do you feel like you're nagging your child? What does nag mean anyway? Well, I know that there...
My Child’s IEP…What Can I Ask To Be On It?
Don't miss this list of 75+ Accommodations & Modifications does your child have an IEP? Navigating the world with a child who has disabilities is already challenging. Our job as parents is to help advocate for our children to get the supports they need to succeed....
How To Raise Confident Kids
ARE YOUR KIDS CONFIDENT? Do you want to raise confident kids? Confidence is a trait that helps us to be willing to try new things, cope with our mistakes, feel a sense of self-worth and be resilient in times of trouble. It is also a trait that must be developed. We...
Good Manners: The Key To Saving Our Economy
Do you teach your kids good manners? Who would have thought that “please” and “thank you” could be two of the most powerful words that you could teach your children? I have had multiple experiences in the last few months that tell me that people are just not...
Kids Summer Movie Suggestions
Need Summer Movie Suggestions? Does your family enjoy summer movies? My whole family does. A summer movie often includes a message of love, acceptance and perseverance. There are some new movies out this summer but don’t forget about the old standards. Many good...
7 Reasons The Transition to Middle School Is Scary
Is your child going to transition to Middle School? Does this send chills down your spine? It is hard not to recollect our own Middle School experiences and wonder if our children can survive this time. Here are 7 Reasons why the transition to Middle...
Encourage Kids To Play Outdoors
Outdoor play! Do your kids play with other kids outside, in your neighborhood? Is there a group of kids that roam the neighborhood asking others to play? Does this happen without adults interfering or trying to control the play happening between the...