Public education in the United States has never been equal for all students. It appears that those school districts located in wealthy communities have a bit more resources than those in poorer communities. Today more than ever, parents need to step up to the plate and learn how the educational system works. It is imperative […]
1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.
All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child to enjoy the event and ensures the safety of everyone involved. If you observe the boundaries are being violated, don’t be afraid to remind your grandchildren […]
You know that children can get into trouble. The older they get, the bigger the problem as history would have it. To keep your teens safer you undoubtedly have already issued the cell phones to keep in touch, especially in the event of an emergency.
While having a cell phone is a great measure for communicating […]
Uh oh.
Your kids arrive home with their school reports and it’s poor marks from the math department. Now what do you do?
You may not be a math teacher, but thankfully there are ways you can help your kids improve their grades.
Studies have shown that children are much more likely to perform well in a subject […]
When you go on holiday, what do you prefer to do? This kind of questions will reveal what personality type you have? Over at bbc.co.uk there’s an interesting, simplified psychological test that consists of 20 questions. Just take 10 minutes to finish if you’re interested. If you know your partner’s, you can read the descriptions […]
Have you got any problems of removing soap scum from your bath tub or shower screen door? Over at thriftyfun.com there are many practical tips. A reader said a bar of soap worked for their family of six, other people suggested car wax, baby oil… The site has a lot of tips for you to […]
If a person can’t control his/her anger, then the anger controls him/her. Bear in mind that anger is difficult to master. So it’s never too early to teach your child to manage his/her anger. If a child easily gets irritated, he/she needs more practice than other children. Joshua D. Sparrow posted 5 strategies of managing […]
Here’s a trick you can do with your kid - to write an invisible ink message. I always wondered how to do it while I watched some detective/treasure hunting movies in good old days. The secret is shared over at wikiHow. I can’t believe that it’s so simple: just mix lemon juice with ink – […]
Not surprising that many preschoolers behave like little tyrants at home but turn sweet, cooperative in school. Why? Asbury Park Press explains that:
Children, especially very young ones, feel safer when they are with their loving parents than they do with anyone else. This is why they let their hair down at home by being a […]
Do you want to fold some paper roses to impress your loved one? There’s a tutorial on folding an origami everlasting rose over at wikiHow. (I know… I’ve got a post on origami yesterday. But I can’t refrain myself from posting on it. They’re lovely, aren’t they?)
The instructions are designed by Toshikazu Kawasaki. Don’t miss […]