As holiday season approaching to the end, the pressure of going back to work or school is increasing. Remember to take a look at your coping strategies or go back to the tips on Helping Children Cope With Holiday Stress.
Need a clean up before going back to school or work? Some of the 150 Tips […]
Elizabeth Kennedy, an experienced educator, posted 10 practical tips for parents on raising a child who loves books and reading. Reading is a habit thing. As parents, we need to consistently introduce “reading” into our children’s daily life. Some parents might wonder if they could follow through all 10 tips in order to bring up […]
Having browsed the two school lunch menus, one school in the town of Montigny le Bretonneux, just southwest of Paris and the other in Pittsford, New York, I found that French kids eat more interesting meals in a wide range of variety. For example, French menu has got Iceberg lettuce with radishes and vinaigrette, Grilled […]
Young children have endless energy and parents sometimes will get really tired of thinking of something to keep them engaged quietly, especially during a long holiday. Here are some new year activities for kids posted by Activity Village for keeping your child busy. These fun activities are downloadable in your own computer or burn them […]
Everyone has a distinct personality. Do you understand what kind of personality style your child is developing? And what’s yours? Here is a fun and practical assessment tool offered online for free.
There are basically four personality styles of parents and children. Are you and your child:
1. Lions
Like Amy, a 5-year-old who is strong, determined, […]
Communication is the major part of parenting. If parents know how to talk with their children in the ways their children will response, parents will easily get their children listen to accordingly. Many parents complain their children don’t listen to them even though their children agree with what their parents say. AsDrSears.com posted 25 ways […]
The upcoming holiday season not only can be a time of joy , but also a time of feeling extremely stressful with social gatherings, gift-giving, family commitments, and personal responsibilities. All of these require attention, planning, and energy and it might turn out […]
Christmas holidays, for many families are fun and exciting. But for some children, holidays might make them feel stressful especially for those who have to leave their “intact” family member they used to have for whatever reason.
David Fassler, M.D., APA trustee-at large […]
International Children’s Digital Library has a dream of providing children with a comprehensive library of international children’s literature available across the globe. Here is its mission statement:
“The mission of the ICDL is to select, collect, digitize, and organize children’s materials in their original […]
Here are some online educational resources for parents, either for reinforcing children’s learning at school, or for homeschooling. Or let your child visit these websites for fun. He/she will learn something invaluable.
Science ToysMake toys at home with common household materials, often in only […]