Posted on October 29, 2009 by wowkits
Parents and teachers often get ruffled when a child tells us “no”. We tend to interpret it as direct disobedience or a challenge to our authority. Over the weekend I attended a conference which gave me a different perspective and changed my opinion.
The keynote speaker was Bill Corbett of Cooperative Kids. He stressed the importance [...]
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Posted on October 28, 2009 by wowkits
Three is always a tricky number when it comes to kids and their friends. Inevitably, someone feels left out or ganged-up on. Despite the pains I take to try to avoid a group of three at the house, it happens…a lot. So I was thrilled to come across the article, Three Friends and a Meltdown, [...]
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Posted on October 21, 2009 by wowkits
We all know that childhood obesity is a big issue these days. But the crazy schedules of today’s working families make it hard to avoid the quick meal solutions offered by fast food restaurants and the freezer section of the grocery store. If you want to do better for your kids, read on…
A recent article [...]
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Posted on September 3, 2009 by wowkits
Whether at home or at school, preschool children benefit from chores or helpful jobs. Of course, the chores need to be age appropriate, and some adult guidance may be necessary in the beginning, but the rewards for creating well thought-out chores for your children are great, including:
increased sense of responsibility
increased self-esteem
enhanced sense of community
skill development [...]
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