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A Tutor’s Perspective on SHSAT ApplicationsAuthor: Jessie Mathisen Category: EducationI’ve been a tutor in New York City since 2004, and since I specialize in working with middle school age children, I have become quite familiar with the high school application process... How to Work With Emotionally Disturbed ChildrenAuthor: John Halfacre Category: EducationIf you have any emotionally disturbed children you have had this type of day probably You come home from a long day at work, you want to see your child... Developing Your Child’s Imagination Through Dress Up GamesAuthor: Vlad Stivenson Category: ParentingRating:  A child’s imagination is curious, inventive and boundless It’s also one of the strongest tools they have at their disposal to learn other skills abilities, like learning a language, team work, story writing, acting, role playing, etc... Painful Lessons From A FatherAuthor: Dennis Harting Category: ParentingIt seems like you are making the right decision The road that you are going down seems less fearful... Get Your Child To Listen The First Time!Author: Toni Schutta Category: Parenting“Shut the TV off” “I said shut the TV off...
Seven Free Precious Gifts You Can Give Your Child Or Teenager In 2008.Author: Barbara Beccari Category: ParentingJanuary is a time for taking stock of the year gone by and thinking forward to how we want things to be in the coming year... Taking a Closer Look at Teenage DepressionAuthor: Dr. Rose Windale Category: ParentingRating:  It may be difficult to distinguish teenage depression symptoms from the erratic behavior that goes with the tumultuous period called adolescence... Teaching Sharing to ToddlersAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingIf there is one word that is most common to most toddlers it is this: “Mine” In a toddler’s little world, the world is all about them... Teaching Children Manners in a Manner-less WorldAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingIt is sad, but in today’s world it seems that good manners have been thrown out the window and left in the dust... Redirecting the Tattle TaleAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingIf you are a parent, you have most likely experienced your child tattling on another Children, especially older children, tattle to manipulate, control, get revenge, or get attention...
Preschool EducationAuthor: Rolf Joho Category: EducationThe development areas covering education in the preschool years vary from country to country However, majority of the systems incorporate certain common themes such as knowledge and understanding of the world, communication that includes listening and talking, emotional, social and personal development, physical development, and mathematical development and awareness... Fears and ChildrenAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingNothing breaks my heart more than seeing my young child afraid It doesn’t matter if that fear is real, like tackling the big jungle gym they’ve watched from a distance, or imaginary, like monsters under the bed... Impulsiveness in Children With ADHDAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingChildren with ADHD typically struggle with impulsiveness Lacking the ability to think about the consequences of their actions before they act, these are children often unfairly labeled as “trouble-makers”, “difficult” or “disruptive”, not to mention making them prone to injuries and accidents because of their lack of forethought and thinking... Hyperactivity in Children and DisciplineAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingOftentimes, it can be difficult distinguishing hyperactivity in children and normal active behavior Is the child who is darting around the house and never stopping a hyperactive child, or just a normal child... Kids Health Information: Teach Your Kids About Staying HealthyAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingRaising children who value and take responsibility for their health develop into individuals who are healthy and productive members of society...
Training Your Dog: A Fun Activity For Your ChildrenAuthor: Jeff Nenadic Category: PetsWhen you introduce a new pet in to your home, aside from the necessities such as food, bedding, leash and shots, the main thing to worry about is training for your puppy... Have You Considered A Weight Loss Camp For Your Child?Author: David Kraft Category: Wellness, Fitness and DietWorrying about your child's health when he or she is overweight or obese can be difficult to say the least... Grief and ChildrenAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingGrief is a sad fact of life that, unfortunately, does not discriminate People of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds will experience grief during their lifetimes... What to Do When Tutoring Appears to be UnsuccessfulAuthor: Heather Eagar Category: EducationThere are times when no matter how much tutoring is being taken advantage of, it just seems that it’s not working at all... Reading With Your GrandchildAuthor: Veronica Scott Category: Family Concernsgood reading level is essential for any child's development, and the learning should begin and continue at home... Grand Parenting TipsAuthor: Veronica Scott Category: Family ConcernsThe desire to be a good grandparent is overwhelming, given the uniqueness of the relationship between grandchild and grandparent... The Changing Dynamics of the Parent and Teen RelationshipAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingThe parent-child relationship is at its most challenging when your child inhabits that wildly unpredictable phase that is often termed as ‘adolescence’ or ‘the teenage years’... The Importance of Goal Setting For KidsAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingAs parents, we want our children to get the best out of life and be ready to face any challenge that life throws at them... Teaching Reading Skills to Empower Your Child!Author: Emily Watson Category: ParentingTeaching reading skills is a wonderful gift that you can bestow to your child In today’s fast paced technological age, reading as a hobby and for pleasure has taken a backseat... Kids and Health: Teach Your Children How to Handle Health SituationsAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingAs parents, we do our best to learn as much as we can about health issues that affect our children We do our best to feed our children healthy food, take CPR classes, learn how to treat wounds, and work out an emergency plan should we need one...
The Technique of Parenting Young ChildrenAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingNurturing young and susceptible children and gently pushing them towards the right direction is a daunting task for any parent... Teaching Toddlers to ReadAuthor: Jackie Johnson Category: EducationDid you know that teaching toddlers to read can be fun and easy It is possible to teach children to read even when they are as young as 3 months old... 7 Childhood Obesity Solution Tips to Eliminate This Growing Epedimic!Author: William Winch Category: ParentingChildhood obesity is now a major problem in the USA It is more difficult than ever for children to lose weight... Are Pre Owned Golf Clubs a Waster of Money?Author: Matthew Rizos Category: SportsEach and every day there are millions of dollars worth of pre-owned golf clubs being bought and sold all over the world... Some Advice on Parenting to Beat the Learning CurveAuthor: Emily Watson Category: ParentingIn modern times, we are very often besieged with conflicting advice on parenting that leaves us confused as to the best way to proceed... |