For many moms, the television is a big help, starting when their kids are very young. The Baby Einstein and similar DVDs keep young children occupied while mom tries to get things done around the house, or just a few moments of peace and quiet. There’s been plenty of...
My daughter’s kindergarten class has “Morning Read” each morning, Monday-Thursday. It’s really a fun time. I very rarely miss a day of it. Here’s what I like about it: It doesn’t take that much time out of my day. Just a half hour or so extra at the school....
That’s what this article on WebMD says a new study shows. Early math skills were a better predictor of academic success than reading, and a much better predictor of academic success than early social skills. Math skills were three times as strong a predictor of future success as ability...
I’ve really been enjoying being able to choose what my daughter has for lunch at school. It’s been a bit of a challenge to my creativity, especially when I didn’t think about it the night before to ensure that basic ingredients would be ready. Those are the days I...
Not all elementary schools have recess anymore. Most schools have come to realize that recess is necessary to children, but a few still don’t. We’re lucky in my area. My daughter’s school not only has recess, but they have the kids go out and run the track once a...