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Head Lice Is Everywhere – How To Protect Your Child
Head lice is a common occurrence in children. So, as your children head back to school this year, you will want to be on the lookout for these pesky critters. Head lice is common because you can find head lice anywhere. However, it tends to be passed around when kids are enclosed together in places like classrooms. […]
Continue readingWhy Are More and More People Choosing to Home School Their Children?
Have you ever thought about homeschooling your children? What are the pros and cons? Would it be a good fit for you and your family? If you are interested in finding out more, you might want to start by talking to other parents as to why they made the decision to home school their children. […]
Continue reading8 Tips To Keep Your Child Safe When You Can’t Be There After School
Sometimes its necessary to leave our children at home alone even as much as we’d rather not, it’s sometimes unavoidable. When your child walks home from school, lets himself into the house, and spends time in the house alone, it can result in anxiety for parents. With a few tips and solid rules in place […]
Continue readingSchedule Free Time In Your Family’s Day
Having a busy life is great, but the potential for over-scheduling is a real concern. You probably lead a busy life yourself with family, work, and taking care of your household. Keeping your child busy too may seem like the best thing to do, but there can be too much of a good thing. Kids are busier […]
Continue readingHealthy Eating Habits Will Help Your Children Get Better Grades
We all want our children to be healthy, happy and well-nourished. Studies show that kids who eat healthy do better academically in school. At the opposite end of the spectrum, kids who are malnourished tend to struggle with school in every way, from missing classes to having to take classes or even whole grade levels […]
Continue readingUnderstanding and Dealing with School Issues with Your Child
It’s disturbing when the school calls and asks why your child hasn’t been in school lately when you know she’s heading off to school everyday. It’s also frustrating when your child’s teacher calls to let you know that she is being disruptive in class or isn’t cooperating. As parents, we never want to think that […]
Continue readingTips to Keep Your Child Safe at The Bus Stop & on The Bus
You’ve had an enjoyable summer with your kids but now it’s back to school time. Most parents are buying school supplies, getting school clothes sorted out and thinking about new teachers, classes, friends, grades, peer pressure and all sorts of things relating to your children heading back to school. But, have you thought about their […]
Continue readingHelp Your Child Overcome Peer Pressure
Peer pressure can effect your child’s life in more ways than you may ever realize. Pressure to conform may have a positive effect if your child’s peers encourage healthy behavior. But, negative peer pressure is a big ugly monster and you need to help you child learn positive ways to deal with it. This kind of […]
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