Posts by Rick@Admin
09
Feb
Valentine’s Day Hearts and Cupid’s Arrow
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Rick@Admin
In a conversation with two elementary-aged children, I asked them to share their thoughts with me about Valentine’s Day. Even though I know these young girls to be kind, conscientious, and incredibly respectful, I was surprised by som...
12
Nov
Handling Holidays When Your Child Has Special Needs
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Holiday crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, change in routine, and chaos. When your child has special needs, holidays could be a recipe for stress and sensory overload. As parents, we need to be flexible with our definition of ...
11
Nov
Cooking with Your Children
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In this modern age of social media, video games, TV programs, and movies dominating every waking moment of your kid’s life, it can seem tricky to spend some alone time together without having a screen between you. Cooking with your ch...
22
Oct
My Child Hates School
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Is going to school in the morning accompanied by tantrums and sulking from your kids? Many of us have been there, and if you are like me, it’s tough to know what to do. Realizing that my child hates school wasn’t a shocking revelation...
02
Oct
Support Your Child’s Teacher
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The teacher is one of your most important allies during the school year. They work incredibly hard to make sure all students achieve academic proficiency, gain crucial socio-emotional skills, and are prepared for a successful future b...
20
Aug
Helping Children Socialize at School and Activities
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Socializing and activities outside of school are components needed to help develop your child’s social and emotional skills. Establishing relationships with kids at school and outside of school while participating in extracurricular a...
30
Jul
Preparing for Back-to-School at Home
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Summer break is winding down, families are returning from vacation, school supplies are flying off the shelves, and teachers are back in their classrooms diligently preparing for another academic year. As the first day of school appro...
24
Jun
Help Children Handle Their Feelings
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Early learning centers were established to provide an extra helping hand in young children’s growth and teach them skills that they need to thrive in life. But as their first teacher, it is the parents who should help children handle ...
05
Jun
Dad’s New Role
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A friend of mine was recently out with his two daughters when a stranger approached and kindly complimented him for taking the time to babysit his children. He was frustrated with this well-intentioned comment because as he put it, “I...
13
May
How Screen Time Affects Children’s Sleep
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Screen time is often a part of modern childhood. Kids may enjoy playing games, chatting with friends and family, and using online educational tools. They may even have digital homework assignments. While screen time can be a normal an...
