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Napping – Not Just for Kids
- August 24, 2014
I don’t know if the birds or bees do it. But cats definitely do it. So do many Europeans, as well as the Spaniards – who call it a siesta. I do it. My kids do it. It’s the ultimate … read more
Emotional Bullying at School
- August 19, 2014
When we hear the words bullying at school, we think of children threatening each other physically, taking lunch money, knocking down books – -stuff like that. There is another type of bullying, and it’s not new. However, awareness of it … read more
Motivating Kids for the New School Year
- August 17, 2014
Prepare Two Weeks Prior to the Start of School: Do nothing for two weeks before school starts. Seriously. Bore your kids so silly so that they will be excited to see friends and play at recess. Sounds manipulative? It is. … read more
Who Needs a Mentor? Everyone!
- August 14, 2014
When I wanted to break into the internet business, I had no idea of where to start or who to turn to for direction. I knew that I loved writing and if there was a any chance that I could … read more
Reduce Your Children’s Sugar Consumption
- August 10, 2014
Back in the day, it used to be that sugar was given to kids on special occasions and by relatives. Why does it seem that sugar is at the center of every activity for kids these days? Why can’t we … read more
How to Read Parenting Books
- August 5, 2014
A friend of mine won’t read any parenting books. She says that they cause her to feel guilty because she doesn’t utilize even a small percentage of the parenting techniques advocated in them. I totally understand her perspective. Although I … read more
What’s in a Title?
- May 26, 2014
I hate titles and despise people who wear their degrees on their sleeve (sometimes literally) like some badge of honor for which they expect others to bow down to them or extend them some special courtesy or doting respect, which far exceed the expectations of everyone else. Well, … read more
Go Ahead, Talk to Yourself!
- May 16, 2014
Have you ever watched a tennis match, or any other competitive sport for that matter, and noticed how the players seem to be talking to themselves? Some get really intense and just go off on themselves with a burst of … read more
Letter School App Review
- March 14, 2014
We love all things educational around here. Maybe it is because I am a huge nerd, but I love to incorporate educational apps into my kids school day as often as I can. When it comes to choosing an app, … read more
Lego Team Building Game
- August 16, 2013
Sometimes my kids don’t get along. Sometimes they fight, and bicker, and make me want to pull my greying hair right out of my head. I know when this starts happening a lot that it is time to play the … read more