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7 Easy Ways to Teach Your Children to be Grateful for What They HaveHow many times do you wonder or hear a comment about "kids these days!" Discussion on how they behave rudely or don't have the good manners that children of the past had?Learn how to easily incorporate an attitude of gratitude in the children that are important in your life....... Three Teen Tools to Create Cooperation and Build RespectRaising a teen doesn't have to be a frustrating experience. Most
parents just don't have the right tools for the job. Here are three Teen Tools parents can use to increase cooperation and develop mutual respect. Physical and Emotional Availability: Fathers Are of Utmost Importance to BabiesThe father's nurturing plays a very important role in a baby's development. The more involved a father in the care of his baby is, the healthier the baby turns out to be. Teens and SexWhen teenagers start to experiment with sex, it can be difficult
for parents. This mother asks what to do about her teenage daughter. Visual-Spatial Learners and the Art of WritingOne of the many challenges visual-spatial learners face in a traditional classroom is the ability to organize their thoughts (pictures) sequentially, translate them into words, and then handwrite those ideas, legibly. If you are not a visual-spatial learner, imagine performing this task: You are watching a movie rich in color, visual imagery and emotion. The pictures are numerous and streaming before you. Now, write down, in words, all that you see, feel and sense in a logical, sequential report. Can you do it? Visual-Spatial Learners and the Challenge of SpellingSpelling seems to be universally challenging for visual-spatial children and adults. Thank goodness for spell checkers. For those who think in images, not words, it can be very difficult to create pictures that incorporate letters, particularly pictures that will live on as memorable images in the visual learner’s mind. Organizational Skills for Visual-Spatial LearnersMost, if not all, visual-spatial learners (VSLs) are accused of being hopelessly unorganized. However, it has been my experience that these right-hemispheric learners (think “absent-minded professors”) truly can find a needle in a haystack. Teaching Reading to Visual-Spatial LearnersThose who favor the right hemisphere of their brains, kids I refer to as “topsy-turvy,” are at a disadvantage in traditional classrooms. One of the many challenges they face is learning to read. In today’s schools, most children are taught to read using a phonetic approach. However, for the visual-spatial learner (VSL), this is counter-intuitive to how they think and learn. Maintaining Harmony at HomeThere’s no doubt about it, life with visual-spatial learners particularly if you are an auditory-sequential parent, can be challenging. They have no sense of time, so you’re generally late getting out the door. Their organizational skills are lacking, or at best questionable, so you feel as though you are living in a giant collection of STUFF all of the time. They tend to become easily distracted, so chores and homework assignments are often not completed according to a teacher’s or parent’s time schedule, which can result in significant tension. So, how do you maintain harmony? Using Visual-Spatial Strenghts to Learn New MaterialWhy do you suppose beginning piano students are taught the notes of the scale as Every Good Boy Does Fine? Because it works to stick in the student’s mind. Why did we learn the letters of the alphabet to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star? Because catchy tunes serve as an anchor and they make new information permanent and retrievable. Internet Safety Tips for ParentsMySpace.Com claims 50 million kids visit their website. How many pedophiles are lurking in the shadows of MySpace? Meyer Lansky, the LegendOnce you've met Meyer Lansky, you'll understand what all the fuss was about. First Time Mom Over 35: Finding the Support You NeedAll first time expectant and new moms whether they are 22 or 42 underestimate the emotional and physical challenges created by pregnancy and the actual raising of an infant just to age one. Here are 5 simple ways to rejuvenate and find support: Teaching Moments - Thank You Ben FranklinParents helping parents raise happy, caring, responsible children. 12 Keys to Successful ParentingLearn what your child wants and needs so that you can be the successful parent that you desire to be. How to Cope with Stay at Home BurnoutBeing a stay at home parent gets tedious sometimes. These tips can help make it a little easier, from avoiding getting too stressed in the first place to just having fun with your family. A little planning goes a long way. Frightful Witches and Kissable Toads: How Folktales Nourish the SoulFrightful Witches and Kissable Toads
by Jenni Cargill.
As a professional storyteller, I have to confess my prejudices. I am totally and passionately in love with the genre of folktales. Many adults seem also to have lost the ability to decode the metaphors in folktales. This leads them to confuse prince and princess stories with toads and miss the potential in folktales to heal, soothe and model ways of being for their children and themselves, in an entertaining and gripping way. Thus I want to write in defense and in praise of my good friends and lovers. Should Parents Worry About Kids Poking Their Eyes Out Because Of This Site?I had to pull electric hair clippers out of my 7 year old son's hands a week ago. He was chasing around his big brother, crying because my 12 year old son cut a big patch of hair out of his head. Its times like these that make me doubt the power of "time out" and "go sit in the corner" type punishments! How To Help Your Child Do Better in SchoolAssessments are not meant to judge students and to make them feel bad - they are meant to show students how they are doing. Poor assessments are meant to be warnings that more work is needed.There are a few basic steps you can follow to encourage your child and ensure better school results in the future. What to Tell Your Kids About Money - The 7 Essential LessonsIf I had a dollar for every time I have been asked by a parent what to tell your kids about money, I’d be a millionaire. There are many different aspects of money management you can & should tell your children about. Here I will share with you what I believe are seven of the most important principles. Why Your Kids Should Start a BusinessWe all know the benefits of being your own boss. You set your own schedule. You have
control over your future. Your actions directly benefit yourself and your family.
But, what about your children? As soon as they get old enough to drive, they are
oftentimes sent out to get a job. But is that really the only option for them during this
season of young adulthood? Will Your Teen Make Money this Summer?Summer is coming. Most teens start thinking about earning extra money during the
months between school terms. Is your teen looking for a J-O-B or is he or she
thinking of starting a business? Parenting 20-Something Kids - Still?Is your adult child hinting that you're being too protective, overly concerned or not trusting enough? In other words, are you gently, or not so gently, being invited to mind your own business?
As parents, how do we navigate the transitional time into adulthood? You'll always be Mom or Dad, but things are changing. Martha spoke to many parents who offer good advice. Why Kids Don't Call Home and Should---It Was a Rainy Night in Hilversum and Titanic was Still AfloatI'll tell you what. When my kids don't call me once in awhile, it makes me nuts! I gotta change my paradigm on this topic. It would be easy to come up with a list of reasons why I might personally like or need to hear from my offspring. We could dabble in the idea of feeling loved, or appreciated or that even something we had to say might be helpful or encouraging, but we won't. That's all the standard stuff. Let's try a new approach. Baby Shower – How to Bath Your Baby... SafelyBaby shower time can be a daunting task for newly mothers. Here are some tips to overcome the feeling. Do as I told and you will look like a veteran mom... Having Fun at HomeCreating an enviroment that is fun for your children is easy and doesn't take a lot of money. With a some craft items, a useful box and a few other old favourites you can have an activity area that will bring hours of fun for your children. Build Character with Knuckle Power and Free Your Kids from Fear!Teach your child how to face fear and succeed in one easy lesson. This parenting technique increases bravery, confidence, and self-esteem. Your child will have fun sharing posiive experiences and you'll be pleased and proud of your child. Learn how now. This parenting skill is fun, easy, and ready to use. "Johnny Can't Tell Me if he has ADHD!"This article is the second in a series describing possible ADHD concerns in their child resulting in academic under achievement in the classroom. Emphasis is place on early situational assessment and communication between child, parent, and teacher. Classroom interventions and modifications are described. Showing Your Work When There's Nothing to ShowDoes your child answer math problems accurately and with seeming ease, but seldom, if ever, show the steps taken? Can your child accurately answer complex long division or algebraic equations, but not be able to tell you how the answer was found? Many students are visual-spatial thinkers. They think in images, not in words. Visual-Spatial Learners Under Pressure: The Dreaded Timed TestHave you ever had a hard time finding the word you’re trying to say? Or one that truly matches the picture in your head? How about your children? Have you ever watched them fumble to find the word they were looking for? If they’re visual-spatial learners, meaning they think in images, not in words, this may be a common occurrence.Records: 901-930 from 959