Create a Fun Adventure for your Child!
Life should be full of fun for you and your child. Create ways to have fun together. This does not mean always investing dollars on some costly venture. Make a memory by having fun weeding a garden together, cleaning your child’s bedroom, baking cookies, going for a nature walk, or washing the car. Make life […]
A Bit of Ben Wisdom
An outstanding educator and leader in educating students in San Bernardino, CA, Margaret Hill, posted a quote on her Facebook page a while back from Ben Franklin: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Parents, you need to memorize this one! It is easier to tell than […]
How many ants live in your neighborhood?
Andy told me this morning on the way to school that his dad is starting to build a new underground condo project for senior ants on a big vacant field that’s three blocks from my house. Imagine a retirement community for old ants! His dad has to get up extra early to be at work […]
You are called parent, not be a dictator!
It is tempting at times to “lay the law down” and demand your kids “do what they are told.” To get your child’s ownership on a decision you need to make, you need help them take ownership of the decision. Allow them to feel that the decision is theirs– even though you clearly know what […]
It is test time again!
This week I’m taking a bunch of tests to see if I am learning anything. I wish school never gave kids tests. It seems the tests always test me on what I forgot. Dad says I need to prepare for the tests and not worry so much. Easy for him to say since he’s not […]