We all want children to behave, but do you know how to get them to do so? We can get them to behave in many ways- yet get them to behave in a positive way, happily. Yup, positive behavior done positively. Sounds easy? It is. If you follow these simple steps. Always remember sometimes some…
Category: Parenting Tips
Parenting does not come with a manual, but it does come with a lot of moments where you wish you had one. This is where you will find practical, honest parenting tips drawn from years of experience both as a mother and as a classroom teacher. From handling big emotions to building strong communication with your kids, these posts are written in plain language for real parents navigating real life.
Late Bedtime for Kids
Does going to sleep late really affect kids? Yes! When I see a teacher having a hard day and some children not behaving accordingly, I usually ask what time did you go to sleep? Lack of sleep can make any sane adult grumpy and moody it does the same to a child. In addition, a…
Is it age appropriate? Let us find out!
Help, is it appropriate for my child to ask for… You want to give your 10 year old a cell phone or your 15 year old asked to learn how to drive. Your 9 year old student is still sucking his/ her thumb. You are unsure how to proceed and you are left with the…
What should you say now?
Children keep us on our toes all the time- you thought it was tough until she just asked… Your day has been going on a roll the moment you woke up and your daughter just walked into the kitchen where you are trying to think about supper when she asked a question which made you…
Hey what is whole child development?
Did you ever hear a teacher or someone refer to the whole child? They are talking about the 5 areas of child development. Teachers work with the “whole child” by making sure they are taking each need and skills into consideration. When lesson planning all areas of child development should be met. What are the…
Make the last few school days count!
The school year is almost over, now what? Hey! You want to leave your students with wonderful memories. How do you do so? It is simple! Make the last few days in school count! Do not overburden your students now. They were busy studying and working an entire school year and they want some relief…
Are you ready to teach?
Your First Day Teaching: Welcome to the classroom, now what? Did you know that your first day of teaching will set the ball rolling for the whole year? Be prepared! The first few weeks of school are vital to ensure your success for the school year. Getting Ready for your first day of school: Much…
Give Yourself a Break! Stop the Burnout!
We all need breaks from time to time. Stop the Burnout! Yup we all need vacations. And yup, many of us look forward to the long and lazy days in the summer. Yet what can you do when you need the break but cannot take vacation? You find yourself knee deep at work, too…
Be the Best You Can Be!
Hey, are you the best you can be? Are you giving your job your all? Do you love going to work? Do you have satisfaction from your job? Why not? Why don’t you feel that you are doing and being the best you can be? I think it is because many of us are stressed…
News for Kids
Want your children to be in the know? Let them know the news! News for kids: Now that can be tricky, you want children to be enlightened about the on goings in the world however too enlightened can be a problem. You do not want children to read or hear about things that their…