Use bedtime to probe into your child’s mind.
When it is time for bed, try lying down next to your child, holding their hand, and asking them about their day. Listen to what is on their mind. Probe to bring out the good things they have experienced. Listen for what is bothering them or causing them fear. Give your child at least five […]
Runaway Ants
Andy’s best ant friend is a school classmate named Dickter. Dickter is a bit shy and lives in the poorer section of town. Dicker has a disability. You see, when he talks, he stutters. When he gets nervous, his stuttering gets even worse. Too often other ant friends in school laugh at him when he […]
A Stressful week of Tests!
What a stressful week I have had! I am sure glad those tests are over. Whoever came up with an idea like testing us kids all the time? They are inflicting unnecessary punishment on us innocent kids. The math part was really hard. I frankly guessed at some of the questions. My teacher said to […]
Pause, hold a hand—and pray.
After the lights are out and the conversation is over, don’t leave your child for a few minutes. Keep holding your child’s hand. Allow them to fall asleep knowing you are there as their parent and protector. You really don’t have something more important to do. As a parent, your first priority is to ensure […]
Mower on the Loose
Who is your best friend? Andy’s best friend is a boy named Joey. I know, it sounds a bit strange. It’s not too common for a fourth grade ant and a fourth grade boy to be best friends. Andy and his family live in an underground condo that is under the front steps of Joey […]