parenting • ages and stages
by Cambria VandeMerwe on September 4th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Parenting—Raising a champion takes a lot of work, patience, and love. Every child is a champion in one way or another and the best way for them to see that is to teach and lead by example the importance of positive thinking, self image, nutrition and hard…
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parenting • education
by Cambria VandeMerwe on August 16th, 2012 | No Comments »
Summer Learning—Does summer mean kids should stop learning? Learning is an essential part of growing up. Fill your summer days with activities that get them thinking and using their imaginations. Kids soak up everything they see, hear, and do, so surround them with opportunities to have fun and enjoy…
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giving back • tips for giving back
by Jamie Moesser on March 12th, 2012 | No Comments »
We talk a lot here about how you can serve others and teach your kids. We've talked about how to get them excited about science and helping others. Now let's take just a moment to talk about a few specific ways to teach them about various causes, since "teach"…
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mom • education • parenting • education
by Melissa Northway on January 27th, 2012 | 4 Comments »
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…
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mom • crafts • education • holidays
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 20th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Last year for one of our Thanksgiving day activities, we had each child make their own gratitude poster, listing all of the things they were grateful for. All the kids made a poster that reflected their unique talents. Some featured intricate drawings, others showcased magazine clippings, while others were a…
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