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Kids Education

Raising a Reader

My children are avid readers. Okay, they’re grown and are not under my supervision any longer. I’m not actively promoting this addiction, ahem, I mean, worthy pursuit. But, the love of reading sprang out of childhood habits. I confess, when I’m asked how did I, as a mom, encourage reading, I’m tempted to shrug my shoulders.

Parenting Gradeschool Kids

Boys and Guns: When Boys’ Games Get Aggressive

 No matter how they are raised or what situations they are exposed to, young boys seem to have an almost universal interest in gun play. Even boys who grow up in the most anti-gun households – or boys who grow up surrounded by their sisters’ toys – are drawn to shoot-em-up games.

Kids Health

Sunburn & Sun Safety Tips

You want your kids to have fun this summer but how can you keep them safe in the sun. Here are some of safety tips for having fun in the sun. Keep babies under the age of six months out of the sun. Babies have sensitive skin that is much thinner than adults. If your baby is under six months of age she should be kept out of direct sunlight.

Friends and Socializing

The Popularity Game: Teaching Kids How To Cope

By Sally Sacks www.sallysacks.com

Kids Crafts and Activities

How to Make a Dreamcatcher

To make our dreamcatcher you will need: wood embordery hoop leather lace scissors 3 to 4 feathers beads  

Kids Development

Early Warning Signs of Autism

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the latest reports for incidence of autism in children are 1 out of every 150. Autism is a severe developmental disorder.

Kids Education

Raising a Reader

My children are avid readers. Okay, they’re grown and are not under my supervision any longer. I’m not actively promoting this addiction, ahem, I mean, worthy pursuit. But, the love of reading sprang out of childhood habits. I confess, when I’m asked how did I, as a mom, encourage reading, I’m tempted to shrug my shoulders.

Kids Health

Sunburn & Sun Safety Tips

You want your kids to have fun this summer but how can you keep them safe in the sun. Here are some of safety tips for having fun in the sun. Keep babies under the age of six months out of the sun. Babies have sensitive skin that is much thinner than adults. If your baby is under six months of age she should be kept out of direct sunlight.

Parenting Gradeschool Kids

Boys and Guns: When Boys’ Games Get Aggressive

 No matter how they are raised or what situations they are exposed to, young boys seem to have an almost universal interest in gun play. Even boys who grow up in the most anti-gun households – or boys who grow up surrounded by their sisters’ toys – are drawn to shoot-em-up games.

Self Esteem and Body Issues

Crybaby: Is Your Child Too Sensitive?

Teasing is usually a normal part of childhood. Some of it can be good natured ribbing between friends and some of it can also be down right cruel. We all remember those nasty days of bullies in the schoolyard, of people who seem to get their jollies by putting us down and if they brought us to tears? Mission accomplished.

Special Needs

Warning Signs of a Learning Disability

  special services in school. Here are some warning signs to look for if you are concerned your child has a learning disability. Preschool Warning Signs Children who have problems with speech including pronunciation or learning new words Problems following simple instructions Difficulty with rhyming