What’s in a Name?
A lot! Tip 52 – Use your child’s name as much as possible. Your child’s name is his or her favorite word. It will bring great pleasure when he or she hears it. The more you use your child’s name as...
View ArticleWelcome September! A great School Day Starts at Home
Use this “Good Morning” poem to kick off a conversation with your child about the importance of self-care. Good Morning! “Good morning Samantha. You’re ready to go. You really look great from your...
View ArticleSeptember! Make Senses of It this Fall!
It is never too early to think about the fives senses and focus on them with your little one. Sight: The turning leaves are a natural. They come in all colors, are plentiful in most places, and are...
View Article“You”niqueness!
Tip 53 – Reflect to your child his or her positive attributes. Here is an activity called “You”niqueness.”. Write 7 one-word positives that best describe your child, one for each day of the week....
View ArticleTurn Resistance into Persistence!
Tip 54 – Show your child how to find enjoyment in everyday activities. Take turns naming a chore. For each one, tell something about the activity that is fun. Here are a few examples: Sweeping “I like...
View ArticleMake a “Me Box!”
Activity 47 – Make a “Me Box!’* Age Range – Preschool and Up Area Being Developed – Social Development – Self-awareness and Self-esteem Select a container for your child’s “Me Box.” It doesn’t have to...
View ArticleStrollers and Kids
One kind of stroller that has been increasing rapidly on our streets is the jogging one. On three wheels, quite small, and relatively light, jogging enthusiasts in large numbers now use these often as...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving!
Have a wonderful holiday with your family. “Parenting in the News” today belongs to you. As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your familiy, you make the news, chart the courses, and lead the way. Holiday...
View ArticleWelcome December! Limerick Time
Children love the sound of rhyming words. Many of you probably loved reading Dr. Seuss and marveled, as I did, at all of the rhymes he created. Maybe you even enjoyed making up short poems on your own....
View ArticleEarly Childhood Can Affect Adolescence
While this news might sound like it is too late for those going through puberty, it is not. It is right on time for all children. It is never too late to focus on positive attention. Assistant...
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