mom • education
by Guest Author on August 30th, 2010 | No Comments »
You’ve spent the summer calmly reassuring your nervous Kindergartener-to-be about the approaching school year. Together, you attended orientation and shopped for back-to-school childrens clothing. Your child is ready to see what this “elementary-school thing” is all about, but what about you? As a parent, what can you expect from your child’s Kindergarten experience?
Growing Independence
From teaching him how to get dressed to toilet training and tying his own shoes, you have spent the last…
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#gno information!
by jyl johnson pattee on August 26th, 2010 | 27 Comments »
School can be life-changing for kids. From academics to real-life skills and experiences to interpersonal relationships, the classroom gives them myriad opportunities to grow and develop.
At the same time, school isn’t free of stress, pressure, and challenges. So, how do you as a mother help your kids navigate…
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mom • parenting
by Signe Whitson, LSW on August 25th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
My daughters like to talk. Call it a girl thing, say it’s because I chattered endlessly to them when they were babies, or maybe they just have a lot to say. It’s when they are not talking, that I know something is up. The summer before my oldest daughter began…
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mom • parenting
by jyl johnson pattee on August 25th, 2010 | No Comments »
Back to school is an exciting time of year. Getting started and feeling prepared with a positive attitude promotes good grades and confidence in the classroom.
As moms, we are counting down the last days of summer, and, at the same time, making sure everyone is all…
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mom • parenting
by Signe Whitson on August 23rd, 2010 | 3 Comments »
“I have this friend…” Isn’t that the way most of us share our own mistakes publicly?
I’m not above attributing my poor judgments to others, but in this case, I claim separation and distinction from a friend who is a perfectionist when it comes to her home. She refuses to…
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giveaways!
by jyl johnson pattee on July 29th, 2010 | 420 Comments »
Moms know family meals can go from together time to stress time in no time. So what’s the answer? Hunt’s 100% Natural Ketchup can help be a mealtime peacemaker at your dinner table spurring fun, laughter and dipping delight with every squeeze. Hunt’s 100% Natural Ketchup is recognizing…
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mom • parenting
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 23rd, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Imagine your child’s self-esteem as a house. It doesn’t appear simply because you want it to, but rather is constructed over time. Its strength depends on the foundation that you build day in and day out, through simple acts of love and care. Consider that every time you offer…
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 22nd, 2010 | 412 Comments »
Time to Play has combined experience in the toy industry of more than 100 years. They travel the world looking at the newest toys, video games, and entertainment products. They scour the stores and talk to the manufacturers about the products they’re promoting. Then they start playing.
Their goal…
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mom • parenting
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 21st, 2010 | No Comments »
Do you remember the first time you went to camp? How old were you when your parents left you to fend for yourself, among a group of other kids your size and older?
If you were like many kids away from home in a cabin, you probably thought you were…
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 21st, 2010 | 19 Comments »
Can you believe it’s already back-to-school season? Doesn’t it feel like school just let out? And although there is still lots of summer left and vacays still to take, school supplies and back-to-school deals are starting to pop up. Are you ready to help transition your kids from home…
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