While walking my son to school today I couldn't help but overhear the conversation going on on the sidewalk behind me. I never turned to look but I could gather that it was a mom and her two daughters also walking to school. They were probably 30 feet away but I could hear them clear enough that the two minute snippet of sound made me sad, mad, proud, and grateful all at the … [Read more...] about 100 Feet And Three Minutes- Creating Childhood Memories
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How to Overcome Test Anxiety: Strategies To Help
Have you ever felt your heart race and your palms sweat at the mere thought of an upcoming test? If so, you're not alone. Test anxiety is a common obstacle that can hinder students from unleashing their full potential. In this article, we will delve into the world of test anxiety and equip you with powerful techniques and practical tips to overcome it. We will explore the … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Test Anxiety: Strategies To Help
How To Manage Expectations As a New Parent
Life as a new parent is impossible to enter into without some expectations. From your own survival…or childhood, to friends with kids you haven’t heard from in months; the expectations of child rearing have been forming in your mind your whole life whether you realize it or not. This article is about managing expectations as a new parent. Expectations: Every morning I wake … [Read more...] about How To Manage Expectations As a New Parent
Learning to Like the Child You Love
Today, I am happy to have Leon Scott Baxter, the author of the newly released parenting book, Secrets of Safety-Net Parenting, share with us his parenting tips on how to really connect with your child even when you are very different people. He’s been an elementary school teacher for eighteen years. He says he has always loved his daughter, but it took him awhile to … [Read more...] about Learning to Like the Child You Love
Parenting of the 1970s- We Survived Without These 5 Things?
Amazingly, I made it through childhood. It was the 1970s and 80s and "perfect parenting" inspired by countless news stories, web advice, magazines, and Pinterest didn't exist. There were no courses for my parents to take, no blogs to read for advice, no social media to bounce ideas off of friends (or to make them feel like failing parents). There was simply trial and error … [Read more...] about Parenting of the 1970s- We Survived Without These 5 Things?
Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important?
My husband is a teacher and they have inspirational speakers come and speak to the faculty every so often. He shared with me that they had a speaker talk about EQ (emotional intelligence). It is helpful in teaching children and helping them be more well rounded, and more well adjusted. He was impressed by the talk and ordered me a book about EQ. It is a very informative topic … [Read more...] about Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important?
Understanding Children’s Behavior Problems And The Best Discipline Response
I am happy to have Sara Au, who is a mom and a journalist specializing in parenting and health issues, share with us on how to understand children's behavior problems and choose the best discipline response for the behavior. She’s the co-author of the Stress-Free Parent series, Stress-Free Discipline (AMACOM, 2015) and Stress-Free Potty Training (AMACOM, 2008), … [Read more...] about Understanding Children’s Behavior Problems And The Best Discipline Response