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Ten Tips for a Great First Day of School!


Many children are jittery on the first day of school. Listed are ways to prepare your child for the big day!-Read books about school.

Consistent Boundaries Makes Discipline Easier


Homes should be run by parents, not children. So many times, however, either the children are in charge or the parents are so eager to be liked, that whatever rules and standards are talked about, few are enforced, especially on a consistent basis.

15 Ways to Help Kids Like Themselves


1. Tell me something you like about yourself? Help your child to focus on her many strengths.

Study Skills - How Can YOU Help Your Kids?


Some years ago when touring the Scottish Highlands, a man I met said something that's stuck with me ever since.He was elderly, yet was still working away on his small farm.

Home And School Education - Your Kids Can Benefit From Both!


Once, as a Learning Support Teacher, I made my way down to the annexe that housed the school's History Department.The annexe was about 100 metres from the main school building, down an attractive, leafy hill.

Unschooling - the Benefits of Home Based Education


Home schooling benefits children. As a parent, I feel it is important to provide the best opportunities available to my children.

Think Like Your Kids - And Understand Them More!


Seven-year old Michael was on a school trip to a Wildlife Centre in Central Scotland. It was near the end of the day and they were in the Gift Shop before boarding the bus for the journey home.

Advantages of Using a Board Certified Pediatrician


When a child is born, a new number is added to the parental speed dial. When a child wakes his parents up in the middle of the night, there is one person that they know they can turn to for the answers.

The Long Journey Home


Once upon a time, I thought I had it all. I had a child, a career, the world at my feet.

How to Teach Anger Management to Your Child


Most of us recognize the continuing escalation of violence around us, due to intolerance, and many of us blame it on somebody else. Parents teach their children, all the time, and when one of us displays "road rage," while our child is in the car, we teach a brand new skill set.

Back to School - Disappontment?


Our back-to-school buying habits do not help kids succeed in the classroom!Parents are buying new book bags, school clothes, tennis shoes, notebooks, pens, etc., with the mistaken belief that this will help their child succeed in school.

Parenting in the Kitchen - Lessons in Cooking, Socializing, and Bonding


Kitchens are where everything happens. It's not just where meals are prepared - it's usually the hub of the home, where family and friends get together to spend time.

Finding A Caregiver You Can Trust


Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one of the most important decisions you will make. When hiring a caregiver or nanny for your child, there are several important steps you need to take to minimize potential risks of hiring someone who will not be a good fit for your child and family.

Selecting A Quality Day Care Center


Many working families choose a commercial or individual day care center to care for their child during the workday. We've listed important aspects of a daycare center's environment to evaluate when making your choice: Staff to Child Ratio.

Fundraising For Your Preschool Or Daycare Center


Most day cares are non-profit organizations that must operate within a tight budget that covers the costs of facilities, staff and all of the equipment and materials for operating a quality and stimulating environment for children. It's a balancing act with little room for extras for the center or it's staff.

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