mom • education • parenting • education
One of my favorite things to do with my children is to teach that to appreciate music. Where did my love of music start? My favorite college class was one that had nothing to do with my major. It was one of those electives—Music Appreciation—that I left until my last semester.
I had zealously pursued my degree in journalism, and didn’t want to be bothered with such a trivial course. But the day in that class that they played …
Literacy: Ways to Teach Children How to Readmom • education • parenting • education
Now looking back on my childhood, I realize I was fortunate that our house was filled with many types of books. My favorite time in school was the designated half-hour of reading… in our Homeroom Class. Some students hated this time meant for reading, but it was the period
At-Home Preschool: Simple Ways to Teach Your Toddler the Letter “A”mom • education • parenting • education
Say you have a 2 or 3 year-old who seems like he or she is interested in learning about letters. You want to encourage that, but you’re not financially… or emotionally ready for them to be in preschool, or they’re not of age or not socially ready to be in
Storytelling: How To Write a Book With Your Kids and Capture Family Memoriesmom • education • family fun • family fun-traditions
Our family took in a homeless dog… and named him Batman. We acquired him from the street and although he’s grown up in our home for over a year now, he still acts homeless. He likes to jump on the counters, ravage for food, and create a disaster wherever he
Holiday Tradition: Celebrating the Chinese New Yearmom • education • family fun • family fun-traditions
The year is filled with all sorts of special celebrations and holiday traditions. Today, January 23, 2012 is the first day of the lunar New Year in China and the year of Dragon. The first day of the Chinese New Year… begins at midnight on January 23rd. This holiday
Children’s Literacy: 5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Love Readingmom • education • parenting • education
Reading books to kids, being creative when it comes to books, using technology to make reading fun — all of these activities help get kids to love reading. Did you know that more than 88 percent of children who have difficulty reading… at the end of first grade
Allergies and Vaccinations: Common Food Allergens Found in Vaccinesmom • education • parenting • education
Millions of routine childhood vaccinations are given every year and allergic reactions from vaccines are rare. However, people with food allergies… may be at higher risk for allergic reactions as a result of vaccines containing food proteins.
I researched vaccines before vaccinating my one year-old with multiple food allergies and
Teenagers: Information for Families Struggling With a Child’s Eating Disordermom • education • parenting • ages and stages
Included in a teenager’s hard wiring is the drive toward separation and autonomy, which often means power struggles between them and you. It’s important for you to always keep an open communication between you and your teenager.… For families who have a teenager with an eating disorder, power struggles are
Family Activities: Fun Ways to Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Daymom • education • family fun • family fun-traditions
There is so much to do this time of year, as you all know. Whether Christmas means watching A Christmas Story…, baking, or helping at the food bank, there are so many ways to connect with others and celebrate time together. If you don’t have enough plans already, consider
Holiday Spending: 10 Ways to Spend Less During the Holidaysmom • education • parenting • home management
I’ve been working a lot on finding the best ways to save money. When it comes to the holidays, it’s especially difficult to try and save money due to all of the gift buying and giving that takes place. Leading up to this time of year, I always try and…
Offer to babysit a friend's child while they get some "me" time.
Date: Wed., February 29
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: 365 Manners Kids Should Know
