Category Archives for "Parenting"
December 10, 2011
- in Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
How to Teach Your Preschooler Manners
Learning manners can be a lifelong venture. But the basics can be taught in preschool. While parents can expect mistakes, learning manners at the preschool level is not out of the question. Here are some ideas on how you can teach your preschooler manners. Read Stories about Manners There are lots of good books about […]
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December 7, 2011
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
Why Simple Is Best – Celebrate This Holiday with Less
Psychologists warn that too many gifts at once can overwhelm and overstimulate children, and cause stress for all ages. These same experts also point out the ingratitude that can result when children are presented with ever-bigger gifts from competing relatives. Adults are faced with finding a place for all the stuff, and the work of […]
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December 4, 2011
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
Craft Ideas to Celebrate Kwanzaa
The colors of Kwanzaa are red, green, and black. Red represents the struggles of the people. Black represents the people themselves. Green represents the future. Using this color scheme and theme, you can create all kinds of interesting Kwanzaa crafts with the whole family. Here are some ideas for celebrating Kwanzaa with crafts.
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December 3, 2011
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
Sled Safety for Children
Remember sledding as a child? Safety was probably the furthest thing from your mind! Over the years, parents have wised up and know that sledding can be dangerous and children can get hurt. But if it’s done with some safety tips in mind, your kids can have a safe sledding experience. Here are some tips […]
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December 2, 2011
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Why Manners Are Important
In just about every culture there is some code of conduct that you could call “manners.” Why is this? What’s the point of manners, and why are they important? Manners are important for a variety of reasons. Parents need to make a point of teaching their children manners, too, to help their children grow into […]
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