By: Alison Puzia, Guest Contributor With spring comes prom, for many high schoolers. Moms, this thought may have you cringing as you flashback to your own prom experience. If you’re concerned about your teen’s safety at prom, read on! We have compiled a list of tips to help you help your teen have a safe, … More Prom Safety Tips
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer About a week ago I happened to stop at a carwash to clean out my car. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining. The sound of loud music filled the air, as I saw kids having fun, listening to music in their car. My mind flashed to a similar … More How Safe Are Our Children?
By: Sandra L. Churchill In the month of snowy days, groundhogs, and valentines, I thought it would be fitting to share some “love wisdom” from Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages book series. The book breaks down the way we perceive and show love into five general categories: quality time, acts of service, words of affirmation, … More Learning the Love Languages
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Poop. It’s what everyone’s talking about in my house these days. I think that once you become a parent, talking about bowel movements and urination become everyday topics that you share with anyone else who is a parent. Most likely they won’t get weirded out by it. I remember when my … More Potty Training
By: Sandra L. Churchill “You get what you get and you don’t get upset.” This is a favorite saying that a kindergarten teacher friend of mine shares regularly with her young students. This simple reminder for boys and girls to appreciate whatever color construction paper or whatever prize they are given is one that has … More Gratitude Attitude
By: Martianne Stanger The holidays are coming. Stores seem to be shouting, “Spend! Spend! Spend!” Churches and other charitable organizations remind us to “Give. Give. Give.” Meanwhile, a wise voice inside of us hopefully reminds us to still “Save. Save. Save,” and, perhaps, to invest some of our income this holiday season. Spending, giving, saving … More Giving Children the Gift of Financial Fitness
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill I experienced angst when my son entered Kindergarten this Fall, but I never thought it would be because he was riding the bus. Just a few days into riding the school bus for the first time, JP told us that he had gotten punched in the stomach …. twice … in … More Learning to Defend Yourself
By: Sandra L. Churchill Recent encounters at playgrounds, grocery stores, and libraries have brought me into conversations with parents who work full-time, part-time, or as stay-at-home moms and dads. I frequently connect with homeschoolers, traditional schoolers, and private-schoolers. My teaching and playdates span accommodations for ADHD, gluten-free, and lactose-intolerance, and I observe discipline styles that … More Choosing Respect
By: Mary Morris My son is 5 years old and just entered kindergarten. He came home the first week with homework. Say what? Homework in kindergarten? Since when? Isn’t that pushing it? I am not knocking kindergarten, but isn’t it all about painting, play dough and learning the ropes? How many early childhood teachers have … More What We Learn in Kindergarten
By: Mary Morris So it is now almost mid-August and I am thinking my middle school student should be nearing completion of her required summer reading and math packet. As she was leisurely enjoying a snack last night, I start with my Marine checklist (yes, I am the daughter of a U.S. Marine –couldn’t you … More The Dreaded Math Packet
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