Latest School Articles

Music Builds Aesthetic and Intellectual Abilities

8/30/2010 4:22:01 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

As your children enter school, they have the opportunity to partake in music lessons. I have always appreciated schools ...Read More

Attachment Disorder

7/20/2010 10:30:00 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

I had a work study one year that brought her little 6 year old to work with her.  The little one helped mama prepar...Read More

Encouraging your school age child to spin stories can build his langauge skills

6/21/2010 10:29:39 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Storytelling can be a very powerful teaching tool for your school age child.  Though much research has been conduct...Read More

Academic success is linked to sufficient sleep

5/24/2010 3:04:41 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 2

Sleep is food for the brain and without adequate sleep the whole body suffers. As your child spends all day in school, h...Read More

Loving guidance

4/23/2010 11:51:55 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Now that your child is in school, there are many factors to consider when your child misbehaves or makes wrong choices....Read More

Instill healthy living choices

3/18/2010 12:07:29 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Childhood obesity has been a focus of the media for quite some time now.  The best way to prevent childhood obesi...Read More

Boost your child’s self-esteem by visiting your pediatric dents regularly

2/16/2010 9:47:05 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

A recent study showed that 30-40% of school age children have never seen a dentist prior to entering school.  That...Read More

Your child and depression

1/21/2010 2:15:44 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

We are so excited when our children begin school.  What a wonderful gift education truly is.  Having a child...Read More

Where do I find the time to have some “Quality time” with my child?

12/16/2009 2:32:44 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Spending quality time with your school age child does not mean you have to stress over finding time in your busy daily ...Read More

Consistent Routine Helps Ease Children Into School

11/19/2009 2:45:28 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

When children start school they have to adjust to a rigid schedule and maintain a daily routine so it can be hard at fir...Read More


Latest School Activities

Yogurt and Banana Popsicle

8/30/2010 3:59:15 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Cut bananas in half. Insert Popsicle stick in the flat end of the banana. Dip bananas in the yogurt and place on the wax...Read More

Cuddly Pillow

8/30/2010 3:56:57 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Your little one will have hours of fun making this soft and cuddly no-sew pillow. Cut two identical shapes (square, circ...Read More

Eatable Centerpiece

7/20/2010 10:05:25 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Make a beautiful centerpiece for your next picnic using fudge stripe cookies, small gum drops and skewers.  Push a ...Read More

Fair Collection

7/20/2010 10:01:43 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

When my children were in primary school, they brought hom a lot of their art work and beautiful creations.  I ...Read More

Cone Flower Vase

6/21/2010 10:22:17 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

I usually have the cone party hats left over after a birthday party and instead of throwing them away, I recycle them.&n...Read More

Easy Hand Puppets

6/21/2010 10:21:01 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Make these hand puppets with your child using Styrofoam balls and pipe cleaners. Cut the pipe cleaner in half.  Sti...Read More

Frozen Treats

5/24/2010 2:57:33 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Children love cooking activities and this is a cooking activity perfect for hot summer days. Let your little ones make t...Read More

Prepare for Next Day

5/24/2010 2:56:08 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Often times morning are very hectic…parents are getting ready for work, preparing breakfast, helping the children ...Read More

Teach organization

4/23/2010 11:33:45 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Help your child how to be organized by having him lay out the clothes he wants to wear for the following day. At night ...Read More

Read anytime

4/23/2010 11:32:05 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Help your child develop her literacy skills by making the sound of a letter and helping her find it. You can do this an...Read More