Which do you remember the most from your childhood- the criticisms or the compliments? It must be human nature to place the criticism we receive much further up toward the top of our memory file than where the compliments are … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Hi Everyone, Now that the school year has started, perhaps it’s time to revisit the topic of bullying with our students and children. Bullying has been around forever, but that doesn’t make it okay. Plus, now, a new layer has … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Hi Everyone. I stumbled upon a website the other day that I must share with you- Common Sense Media. These folks dig deep and thoroughly, to give you the latest and greatest advice on all things media: movies, games, television, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Hi Everyone, I’m at the Oregon State Fair, trying to market my book. It’s going well. There’s just one thing that has surprised me about this experience–several times I’ve heard parents or grandparents say: “There’s Nothing Wrong With My Kid’s … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
How about a worry box for your home or office? With the school year coming up, I’m sure there is a lot of anxiety going around. I found this idea on Kayla Marston’s blog. She’s an elementary school counselor. Just cover … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Hi Folks! Here is a link to a list of the 12 Best Middle School iPad apps, selected by teachers who teach the common core. The article says that these apps “consistently receive positive student ratings and demonstrate academic rigor”. Check … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Here is an article and a list of recommended books for your awesome tween to read this summer. I like some of the suggestions listed in this post, too, of ways to encourage your teen to read. http://childhood101.com/2014/05/books-for-tweens/
Hello Everyone, I try to keep my eye out for articles that would be helpful to parents of tweens. I found this one especially helpful, showing the reader how you can set an iPad or an iPhone to restrict access … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Hi. Actually, these quotes would work for everyone, but they are specifically some of the quotes I’m putting in my upcoming workbook for kids. I want kids to realize that they aren’t just maturing physically, but also: personally, emotionally, socially, intellectually and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Hi Everyone. Living in the adult world, I see many of us, (myself included), dealing with a lot of stressors. However, over time we have developed more and more resilience to the stressors in our lives, because we have gotten stronger emotionally every time we’ve … [CLICK TO READ MORE]