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Balancing your child’s needs with your family’s needs by using school choice

October 17th 2008 | No Comments

School choice is not just a matter of applying for a lottery ticket and hoping your child gets admitted to the school they want. Thoughtful parents know that school choice decisions involve not just finding a school that seems better than the last one, but one that fits your child’s needs as well as your [...]

Choosing to use the school bus

June 25th 2008 | No Comments

Families living in rural school districts or those on tight schedules may not have a choice about whether their kids ride the bus to school, but others may have some considerations: Is it better to allow your child to ride the bus, even if you are able to drive them? Does riding the [...]

Fun on the 4th

June 20th 2008 | No Comments

They’re popping up everywhere! Red, white and blue flags are appearing on flagpoles, mailboxes, in gardens and on front doors. Patriotic bunting drapes porch railings. One of America’s most meaningful and fun celebrations is just around the corner. Picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings are synonymous with 4th of July celebrations. Enjoying your [...]

A parent’s guide to first-aid for kids

April 14th 2008 | No Comments

For parents, first-aid comes with the territory of having children. Here is a guide to a few of the most common injuries and what you should do. First-aid for scrapes and cuts Minor flesh wounds can bleed a lot, especially on the face. Don’t panic. Rinse the wound under clean water so you can see what you’re [...]

Getting your kids to eat healthy food…without tricking them!

March 10th 2008 | One Comment

The best time to get your children to try new foods is when they are hungry. Let’s face it, everything tastes better when you are hungry. If you want them to try a nutritious snack food that you think they may not like, give it to them right after school. My kids are starving when [...]

Turn off the TV, put away the playstation!

March 1st 2008 | 8 Comments

Society today needs to revolutionize parenting. Turn off the television, put the Playstation away, and let’s reintroduce ourselves to our kids. Here are some fun activities we can do with our children to reinforce family values and create long lasting memories that will last you and your children a lifetime. Activities for young children (aged 2-5) Reading : [...]

Breathing easier: Detecting asthma in children

February 4th 2008 | No Comments

You can hear your daughter coughing in her room. She’s been up all night and neither of you has gotten any sleep. This is the third time she’s had bronchitis this year. And, even after the antibiotics, you know she’ll still cough when she plays at the park. What should you do? Ask her doctor. Nearly [...]

Public, private, or charter: Choosing the right school for your kids

January 17th 2008 | No Comments

One of the most important choices parents make for their children is deciding where they will get an education. For some, this may mean relocating to a town with a highly ranked school system. For others, it could mean making the choice between a charter or privately funded school and a public school. To complicate [...]

Help kids fall asleep: Tips for helping an anxious or alert child become sleepy

January 4th 2008 | No Comments

It’s bedtime, something most kids dread and parents can’t wait for. But how do you get your child to go to sleep when he is wide awake? You need to back up an hour or two into your evening and determine what is making your child so alert that he can’t sleep. Food and sleep Let’s look [...]

Get up off the couch! Fun, TV and computer-free and activities for your kids

December 6th 2007 | One Comment

I grew up in the sixties—before computers, Nintendo, and MTV. Cartoons were aired only on Saturday mornings, not all day. So how did we entertain ourselves in the glaring absence of technology? We played outside, building forts, riding our bikes, tossing around a ball. Usually, we really wanted to be outdoors. If we stayed in [...]

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