Health: Coping With Childhood IllnessThe worst thing any parent can hear is that their child is ill, especially when the illness is likely to be protracted or the prognosis is sketchy at best. At times like this, it’s only natural for any parent to devote all their time and energy toward the ill child,…
How to Encourage Girls to Enjoy Science and MathThroughout school, I had an unrealistic fear of math. So much so that I decided to change my major in college from a Business Major to a Health Science Degree so I wouldn’t have to take the higher level math classes. I don’t regret getting my degree in…
Service Ideas: How to Help by Attending Eventsgiving back • tips for giving back
This week's Season of Service challenge will hopefully get you off your feet as you Attend an event that benefits you, your family, or others. Or you could help someone else attend something that will benefit their life. Here are a few bite-size service ideas, most of which are free…
me • health & fitness • parenting • ages and stages
Anxiety—What we thought was horrible stage fright when our now 10-year-old son was in pre-school, turned into full blown anxiety when he hit 1st grade. We thought he was nervous to be in unfamiliar environments—"slow to warm" as the books proclaimed. But, he'd start commenting about how everyone…
mom • education • parenting • education
Homework—Now that school is back in session, our focus has shifted from bridging the summer learning gap to helping our kids complete their school assignments with success. However, this year has been more difficult than most. Our 8-year-old son is struggling with math. His "I suck at math"…
