If you are unfamiliar with the concept of sight words, they are words that beginning readers learn to memorize to help them build reading confidence. In Tennessee, where I live, there are 40 kindergarten sight words that kindergarteners need to master. A sight word is a word whose spelling is not always straightforward and memorizing sight words helps beginning … [Read more...] about Sight Word Practice Ideas For Beginning Readers
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Creative Reward Ideas For Kids
Just as adults like to be rewarded for a job well done, children should be rewarded as well. Despite the fact that many children take an active interest in learning and getting high marks on their own, positive reinforcement is essential to maintain this interest over long periods of time. One aspect of parenting is providing this leadership and motivation through an effective … [Read more...] about Creative Reward Ideas For Kids
Budgeting For Kids: Teaching Your Children To Budget
As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children financial awareness. This includes showing them how to budget their money from an early age. Including them as a part of the family budgeting plans is a great thing, but it does not relate directly to them on their level. Therefore, helping your kids set up a budget of their own will teach them on a smaller scale what … [Read more...] about Budgeting For Kids: Teaching Your Children To Budget
20 Inspirational Parenting Quotes
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs you’ll ever have. It’s also the most rewarding. Watching your children grow, learn new skills, enjoy new discoveries, and develop their own personality is nothing short of a blessing. But sometimes, we all need a reminder of just how blessed we are! Here are some of my favorite inspirational parenting quotes to help you get back on the … [Read more...] about 20 Inspirational Parenting Quotes
Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
These days many parents are tuned in to the fact that some forms of discipline are heavy handed. Harsh discipline can actually thwart the development of the child by undermining their confidence and weakening the parent-child connection. However, parents also know that all children can - and do - misbehave from time-to-time and discipline is an important part of establishing … [Read more...] about Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
How To Stop Teens From Texting While Driving
It is so important for safety that teens don't text and drive. Of course, actions speak louder than words, so we must begin to educate our teens by through our own example. That is probably not enough alone. We also need to talk to our teens about texting and driving, sharing texting while driving statistics to help understand the dangers. Teens need to understand … [Read more...] about How To Stop Teens From Texting While Driving
Best Summer Jobs for Teens
School is over and summer is finally here. Your teenagers are ready to enjoy some fun in the sun and they absolutely should. Summertime is also a great time for them to learn about money management and responsibility. Getting a summer job is one of the best ways for teens to begin to gain independence and learn important life lessons while they have you handy to advise them. … [Read more...] about Best Summer Jobs for Teens