I had lunch with a group of ladies the other day. We were a multicultural bunch, coming from different countries and cultures – from the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Asia. We had several things in common though – we all spoke English, we were all expats in Switzerland, and we were all moms of [...]
A two-year experiment in five elementary schools in Philadelphia reduced obesity in kids.
And here`s how they did it:
• Sodas were replaced with fruit juices, water and low-fat milk.
• Snacks were scaled back in terms of fat, salt and sugar content.
• Candy was completely out.
• Raffle tickets for wise food choices were given out.
• Kids were [...]
From toes to nose - plastic surgery is a big moneymaker these days. Apparently, not only celebrities are opting for “make overs.” Last year, about 1.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the US, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Even concerns about economic recession and the mortgage crisis didn`t stop [...]
For most parents of babies and toddlers, Tuesday’s report on urban high school graduation rates from a study on the graduation rate of students from public high schools in major U.S. cities may seem irrelevant. High school, much less graduation, seems far off as many new (or relatively new) parents navigate the ropes of [...]
Some time ago I borrowed a book entitled A Complaint Free World from my local library. Basically the book was saying that if we stopped complaining we would be much happier. On the strength of this I looked at their website and ordered some of their wristbands. The principle behind the wristbands is that each [...]
It is estimated that as many as 2 million American children are home schooled. Parents of these children have decided to eschew traditional public education for a variety of reasons from concerns about safety to religious issues to dissatisfaction with the academics provided in their school systems. Home schooling is also an alternative for progressive [...]
Okay, so you’re probably sleep-deprived and feeling a little overwhelmed already, but if you have recently joined the ranks of stay-at-home moms or dads then you may want to consider that this may be the ideal time to finish up that degree you’ve always wanted. You don’t have to take on a full load [...]
Up until a few years ago, I have been very against allowing my children to watch television. I never purchased movies for my oldest daughter who is now fourteen until she had reached age four. While television programs for children had come a long way from my childhood, I was still skeptical of so called [...]
Colgate-Palmolive is offering Dr. Rabbit and The Legend of Tooth Kingdom™ classroom kits for assistance to your children’s schools in teaching your little ones about proper hygiene.
Here is what you’ll get:
Dr. Rabbit and The Legend of Tooth Kingdom™ VHS or DVD (choose below)
Dr. Rabbit and The Legend of Tooth Kingdom™ Teacher’s Guide
2-Sided Classroom Wall Poster
My [...]
In Some Tips for Promoting Early Literacy, the importance of reading was discussed. But what about the other side of literacy, writing?
While your child will not be writing the Great American Novel anytime soon, encouraging writing and writing-related activities also promotes literacy. Making the lines and strokes as they scribble will help them when it [...]
