Posted on: 04 March, 2002
Author: Francoise Rapp
If you are the parent of a teen, you are ... aware of how much your family dynamics have changed in recent years. It doesn't seem all that long ago that you were the center of your ... un If you are the parent of a teen, you are certainly aware of how much your family dynamics have changed in recent years. It doesn't seem all that long ago that you were the center of your children's universe. Remember when you were the one they came to when they had bruised shins and broken hearts? Well your once-little baby is...
Posted on: 04 March, 2002
Author: Janet Bishop
Lisa Beamer: A New Hero Emerges She took to the skies to make a ... against fear, against ... and as an ... of her personal faith in God. Shemet with Todd's ... in the hope Lisa Beamer: A New Hero EmergesShe took to the skies to make a statement against fear, against terrorism, and as an expression of her personal faith in God. Shemet with Todd's associates in the hope of raising funds for the Todd M. Beamer Foundation, dedicated to assisting the 22 children who lost parents aboard Flight 93. Her hope is that those child-ren will grow...
Posted on: 20 January, 2002
Author: Joan Bramsch
Free ... Kids Game RoomThe Games RoomHere are some simple, ... games that your family is sure to ... Early Years: ... - Grade ... ... this activity supports Free Empowered Kids Game RoomThe Games RoomHere are some simple, child-safe games that your family is sure to enjoy.The Early Years: preschool - Grade 3Communicating Characters: this activity supports the early learning goals of communication, language and literacy. It provides opportunities for children to communicate thoughts, ideas and feelings. It also provides opportunities for the development of spoken language through conversation.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Investigating: Tidy The Classroom: this activity can be used to develop...
Posted on: 20 January, 2002
Author: Joan Bramsch
TEACH ME, I'M YOURS: If You Want Your Child To Be Smart, You Be The First Teacher by Joan Bramsch Click on imagefor larger picture TEACH ME, I'M YOURS is an ideal way for parents to help their child g TEACH ME, I'M YOURS: If You Want Your Child To Be Smart, You Be The First Teacher by Joan Bramsch Click on imagefor larger picture TEACH ME, I'M YOURS is an ideal way for parents to help their child grow in many areas ... physical fitness, body awareness, physical perception and mental alertness. It is a well-designed, effective program for...
Posted on: 17 December, 2001
Author: Lisa Simmons
We all know people who can speak volumes without ever opening their mouths. They use their hands, their body ... their facial ... Experts tell us that when we talk with each other, only We all know people who can speak volumes without ever opening their mouths. They use their hands, their body language, their facial expressions. Experts tell us that when we talk with each other, only 7% of our message is communicated by the actual words we speak. Now that we know that communication is not really about words -- it may be a little easier to look...
Posted on: 17 December, 2001
Author: Monica Beyer
My son Corbin is almost 22 months old and has been signing for 11 months. While he is learning to talk, he still signs much of the time and it has really given me insight into his rapidly ... p My son Corbin is almost 22 months old and has been signing for 11 months. While he is learning to talk, he still signs much of the time and it has really given me insight into his rapidly developing personality.I can really see Corbin's sense of humor emerging when he sees something he thinks is funny and he will say...
Posted on: 16 December, 2001
Author: Clairece Feagin
Teachers and ... often spend vast amounts of time ... for special ... ... for holiday ... In fact, ... for some holidays consumes so much teacher time th Teachers and caregivers often spend vast amounts of time preparing for special occasions, particularly for holiday celebrations. In fact, preparation for some holidays consumes so much teacher time that the children and their program are neglected, perhaps for as long as two or three weeks. This is not an acceptable practice.Young children do not need -- or expect -- elaborate celebrations. Two- and even three-year-olds will have very little if any...
Posted on: 14 December, 2001
Author: Sonny Perkowski
Like far too many people I lived in and was raised by a family who believed the bottle and ... was better then dealing with the "real world", real problems and real ... I learned to Like far too many people I lived in and was raised by a family who believed the bottle and co-dependency was better then dealing with the "real world", real problems and real children.So, I learned to be: The Chameleon Girl, ready to change to conform to anyone's mood, to leap to conclusions at a single bound, to become fearful faster then a rational thought....
Posted on: 14 December, 2001
Author: Gail Fonda
Unloved, Unwanted & Disowned Ever since I was a child in ... I knew there was ... strange about my mother. She didn't seem normal, but at that time, how would I know what normal is? My Unloved, Unwanted & Disowned Ever since I was a child in kindergarten I knew there was something strange about my mother. She didn't seem normal, but at that time, how would I know what normal is? My brother, four-years-older, never seemed to be home. I have never had a conversation with him, and I am now in my late forties. He was never...
Posted on: 13 December, 2001
Author: L.A. Nelson
Got ... you didn't want last ... Or the ... before that? Well, you're not the only one. They got stuff they didn't want either. "They" are your ... the ones you gave a Got something you didn't want last Christmas? Or the Christmas before that? Well, you're not the only one. They got stuff they didn't want either. "They" are your gift-recipients, the ones you gave a stale fruitcake or a can-opener or that tacky multi-colored Christmas-themed sweater to. The same fruitcake and sweater thatsomeone, most likely, gave you.You hated it didn't you? So why pass it on? Probably...