Should children read on Kindles and iPads or stick to traditional books? Recent studies reveal a 'screen inferiority effect,' impacting children's comprehension when reading digitally. Despite tech's convenience, tangible books offer irreplaceable educational benefits, fostering in-person discussions and deeper understanding. Reflect on your child's reading habits and consider integrating more physical books into their routine for a balanced learning experience.
Read MoreThis blog post is for both parents and educators who are worried about the mental health of our children and teens. In this blog post, we focus on what our youth need. There is even a list of questions for schools and parents attached.
Read MoreMy mom shared a document with me about raising teens. She wrote this in 1985 and trust me you will want to read this. Her seven imperatives to raising teens haven’t changed. A must read to all parents of teen and tweens.
A side note: Passing a typed paper around the neighborhood was blogging back in the 80s!
Read MoreWhat every and parent and educator should know about squid game now. Allison Ochs, social worker and expert in digital citizenship binged the show to give you guidelines for home and for school. With downloadable tips for teachers.
Read MoreWhenever I meet with parents, they ask how they can control their child’s gaming. To comfort all parents reading this your children ask the same thing about their own habits; teenagers ask me at every session: "How can I control my gaming?"
Read MoreWhy argue? Because I will learn and so will you. Rather than pooh-poohing arguing, embrace it. Teaching your kids to argue respectfully is a skill that will help them get through life.
Read MoreWhen I was a student smokers at Universty and in restaraunts and clubs drove me crazy. Smokers have learned they may love their cigerettes but there is a time and a place ... the same goes for our little handheld devices.
Read MoreLetting your teen go down that road towards the unkown is scary but you need to do it. They've got this and if not ... you are still there to help them out.
Read MoreI like baking and so it was a no-brainer to bake with my kids. I didn't realize what I was doing at the time. Looking back I know it isn't about baking it is something very different.
Read MoreEver felt useless at night with your kids stuck on their phones and computers doing their homework. You're not! They need the pitter patter of your feet and trust me they want it.
Read MoreThat's her the year she arrived. Farmington Elementary changed that year and so did I.
Read MoreDo you trust your teen blindly? Maybe you don't trust at all but many parents think they need to trust their child to have a good relationship. How do you answer the question of when to trust?
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