November 1, 2010
Two simple rules for helping control bullying:
Remove the insecurity your child feels, because bullies thrive on that
Make bullies accountable
These two rules can be implemented with these 4 simple... continue reading...
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Unleashing Love October 29, 2010
It’s tough enough for kids to forge lasting friendships. Couple that with having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and it can be even more challenging.
A recent small study published in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychol... continue reading...
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Good Night Moon, Corduroy, Five Little Monkeys – these are favorite stories we know by heart and our children probably do too.
A new series of videos with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation bring these sto... continue reading...
October 22, 2010
Think back to your driver’s education class (if you even had one) – how many times were you actually behind the wheel before your final test?
I remember taking my final test right after a freak snowstorm – scary!
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Tire Rack Street SurvialR October 10, 2010
As we begin to approach the holiday season and think about giving to others, maybe even donating our time or money to charity as well, it’s not often we stop and think about what effect we are having on the world and on other’s lives. We just do it.
B... continue reading...
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The Butterfly Effect September 17, 2010
Through catchy songs and easy-to-remember sayings, kids strengthen their reading skills with Rock ‘N Learn Phonics. The songs are toe-tapping and the computer-generated avatars help explain various vocabulary skills such as... continue reading...
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teaching September 15, 2010
Constitution Day - September 17th - is upon us. Arguably, The Constitution is the most important document in the history of the world as it layed out the structure for the most successful government to this point. Do you know what... continue reading...
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winners September 11, 2010
- This post was written by guest contributor Josh Shipp
You may have thought the transition from elementary to middle school was the most difficult that you and your kids would ever have to make. Not only did the kids hav... continue reading...
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RESTON, VA www.ExpertClick.com (August 19, 2010) -- MENC: The National Association for Music Education released a new edition of public service announcements that feature top musicians for "Back to S... continue reading...
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Her brother escaped the chaos of the event of September 11, 2001 but the thought stayed with Louise Sattler that among the people who needed help that day, many were unable to communicate because they spoke a different language – t... continue reading...