Is Your Child Being Bullied?
Bullying is a topic I feel so strongly about as a parent and teacher. The problem seems to be getting worse and yet parents and school districts seem to be clueless as to what to do. AHHHHH!!! It is interesting because as I socialize on the weekends with friends and I meet new, amazing parents we inevitably begin discussing education and all that comes along with it once they find out I have been in the classroom for 13 years. The conversation often turns to stories of their child who has been bullied by another student in school. These stories ...
Raising Teenagers
Ahhh, the teenage years. Those special years when hormones kick in, finding your niche is vital, friends mean everything, and the brain just doesn't seem to function like it did before (at least to the parents). Well, there is definitely some truth to this. Read on to find out simple tips to help cope with the teenage years...
19 Children and Counting
Have you ever said, "I would love a big family"? I bet you never even dreamed as big as Michelle Duggar...or have you? Michelle Duggar brought a precious, 2 month premature infant into the world. Michelle was suffering from a common pregnancy complication called preeclampsia. Baby Josie Brooklyn came into this world a whopping 1lb 6oz. She seems strong and ready to take on the world. Not only did Michelle Duggar give birth to her 19th child, she and her husband Jim Bob, welcomed their first grandchild into the world. Their oldest son, Josh and his wife added to the family tree ...
Communicating With Your Child’s Teacher…Is it Important?
Wondering whether you should talk to your child's teacher? How important is it really? My answer... hell yes it's important! A lot happens in the course of a 7 hour day with your child and his teacher. You should know about it. Communicating with your child's teacher on a regular basis sends the message to your child that you care, but also provides you valuable insight into what they are learning both inside the classroom and out. Find out more and read about communicating with your child's teacher.
635,000 Baby Cribs Recalled
101parenttips.com discovers that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission forces baby crib recalls. 635,000 baby cribs were recently recalled after one infant suffocated. With industry standards today, how does this happen? I will post more on this subject later but for know, please review the information below which is direct from the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission. I have posted the most up to date information available. Please check the links in the recall information below to insure you do not have one of these cribs in use. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information ...
Moms Are Healthier Adults
Would you believe it if I told you that your kids lower your blood pressure? Some days you may wonder how this could be true. Did you know that women with children are considered healthier in a study done by BYU in Provo, UT? This particular study monitored the blood pressure of nearly 200 adults, 24 hours a day using portable monitoring devices. They found that the women who had given birth at some time prior to the study had significantly lower blood pressure rates. Hormones given off during pregnancy are believed to be related according to some studies on animals. These ...
School and Your Child
School is an important part of an child's day. It is important to be sure they enjoy the 7 or so hours they spend in school. For the most part, kids love to learn. My experience as a teacher has given me some insight into the mind of a child. Kids who don't enjoy school usually have a reason. Parents should be acutely aware of their child's feelings toward school and if they are negative find out why. Ask yourself if there are problems at home that could be contributing to your child's attitude. They may be very worried about ...
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