In this ever increasing digital age, parents have a tough job navigating it all for the first time. I am often thankful that I didn’t grow up in the age of cell phones and tablets. Our kids have so much information available at their fingertips and in a way that is a huge blessing but […]
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Teen Driver Safety To Prevent Teenage Driving Accidents
Teen drivers are much more likely to have a driving accident than experienced adult drivers. According to the NHTSA, the unfortunate fact is, “crashes are still the leading cause of teen deaths”. The good news is that proper guidance from parents can decrease the chances of teenagers being involved in an accident. Before they get […]
Teaching Proper Dental Care For Kids
Few kids know how to properly take care of their teeth, and fewer actually enjoy it. Since oral health has such a profound impact on a person’s overall health, it’s important to know how you can care for your little ones teeth before they can do it on their own. This will help set them […]
How To Stop Teens From Texting While Driving
It is so important for safety that teens don’t text while driving. Of course, actions speak louder than words, so we must begin to educate young drivers through our own example. That is probably not enough alone. We also need to talk to our teens about texting and driving. Finally, we can reinforce the importance of our […]
How To Help A Child With Anxiety About School
Does your child have back-to-school anxiety? If you have a verbal child, they have probably told you how they feel about going back-to-school. However, some kids may not know how to express their anxiety or may be embarrassed to admit that they are nervous about school. Young children often need help identifying their feelings and figuring […]
40 Awesome Kindergarten Math Journal Prompts
A “Summer Math Journal” is a great way to reinforce kindergarten math concepts in a fun, enjoyable, and stress-free way. A kindergarten teacher or a parent can create a math journal booklet by cutting an 8 x 11.5 sheet of blank paper in half. At the bottom of each half sheet, list a set of […]
Eight Tips For Keeping Kids Safe Online
The internet is a great tool for your children to use for help with school and entertainment. Unsupervised online access can be full of dangers, however, and your kids should be monitored. Here are eight tips for keeping kids safe online. It is also a good idea to discuss with your child why these precautions […]