Recent Parents Blog | Grade-school PostsBecoming the Mom You Never Thought You'd Beby Michele Cheplic31 Jan 2009 08:21 PMAttention Girl Scout cookie lovers: FYI--The Girl Scouts have issued a statement saying that their cookies are not affected by the current peanut butter warning. I just got the "breaking news" from my Girl Scout mommy pal Brenda. How Much Are You Planning to Spend on Your Kids this Holiday Season?by Michele Cheplic23 Nov 2008 12:20 AMRecession? What recession? Seriously, I often wonder how much the media has skewed our view on the nation's economic situation. Intervening with Grade School Problemsby Kori Rodley Irons11 Mar 2008 12:50 PMIt may be clear to us as parents when we should step in and advocate for our child when they are younger, but as they get older it can be more challenging. Rite of Passage: My Son Tied His Own Shoes!by Myra Turner22 Sep 2007 10:43 AMYesterday my son tied his own shoes. This may not seem like much of a cause for celebration since he's almost seven but it was. You see, Tyler has worn Velcro shoes most of his life. I had all but given up on trying to teach him how to ties his shoes. Let Kids Friendships Develop Naturallyby Myra Turner10 Aug 2007 10:31 AMAs adults we tend to forget how important making friends can be to our kids. Tyler has been worried the past few weeks that he won't make friends when we return to New Orleans. He's especially concerned about being the "new kid" in the class. The "Building" Yearsby Kori Rodley Irons19 Jun 2007 12:34 PMBuilding as an activity and a type of learning play is fairly common for the early elementary aged child. The "Joke" Stageby Kori Rodley Irons07 Jun 2007 02:49 PMThe other day, I heard two young children talking on the bus-they were taking turns telling each other jokes that they appeared to be making up on the spot. Dealing With a Child's Bargainingby Kori Rodley Irons01 Jun 2007 08:00 AMOne of the inevitable developmental steps for a child in the early elementary school years is what I used to call "bargaining"-my own children seemed to go from demanding and throwing fits when they wanted something in the toddler and preschool years, to begging, pleading and bargaining when they... The Ghost Robbers-What Should You Do About Childhood Fears?by Catherine Ipcizade10 Feb 2007 06:21 AM"There's a monster in my closet!" Most parents have heard this statement. In fact, most parents have said this statement at one time or another themselves. The fact is, childhood fears existed when you were a kid and they still exist now. What To Do When Your Kid Mimics Inappropriate Behaviorby Catherine Ipcizade06 Feb 2007 07:17 PMAh, the joys of school. Each day you drop your little one off. You know they'll get a good education. You hope they'll have fun. What you might not anticipate is the influx of new behavior you'll be seeing when your child begins school. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "Nobleman, I don't think experts are suggesting you cut them off from candy "cold turkey." Moderation is key." Michele Cheplic says... "A trip to the police station for stealing--now there's a novel approach." |
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