Black Friday 2011
November 23, 2011 Category: Children's Education, Successful Family No Comments »
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and it’s a wonderful holiday. I love spending time with family and focusing on gratitude and good things. If you’re like me, along with that comes thinking about what to get the kids for Christmas since it is only a month away.
There are many sources for finding the Black Friday ads for the big stores so I thought I’d list just a few of the not so “big” stores that you’ll want to check out for your children this year.
Check these out for some great products at some great prices from stores you can trust to deliver!
Take an extra 20% off most things with code ‘Holiday’
$15 off and free shipping on any orders over $149. When you Shop Now at ParadiseGalleries.com (ends 12/2) Promo code: EMBTOP10
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This Black Friday only. 30% off any Complete Edition software. Use BFCOMPLETE at checkout.
20% off any order of Byki Deluxe. Use BFBYKI at checkout. Valid Cyber Monday only
72 Hour Sitewide Sale! Up to 60% Off Plus Free Shipping on Every Order Black Friday Weekend!
Be sure to also check out your local newspaper Thursday morning for a lot of local ads and make sure to get something good for your child’s growth and development.
Have a great Holiday weekend!
Sleeping troubles with TV
August 24, 2011 Category: Childhood Values and Principles, Health, Quality Family Time, Responsible Children, Successful Children No Comments »
There was a study done about kids having a hard time sleeping after watching tv shows, especially those containing violence. Including cartoons.
Check out this news article talking about it…
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=16136998&nid=1010
Fun with Veggies
June 3, 2011 Category: Health, Quality Family Time, Responsible Children, Successful Children, Successful Family No Comments »
How to Really Love a Child
April 5, 2011 Category: Be Positive, Childhood Values and Principles, Quality Family Time, Successful Children, Successful Family No Comments »
From http://www.math.yorku.ca/Who/Faculty/Ng/FromEllen.pdf
Copyright attributed to SARK
15 Places Your Kids Should See Before 15
March 25, 2011 Category: Be Positive, Children's Education, Quality Family Time, Successful Children No Comments »
Budget Travel has a nice article on 15 places to take your kids in the USA. We’re heading to Mount Rushmore this summer and this article has some great ideas that we’ll plan for the future.
” It took us hours of heated debate, weeks of research, and years of experience to whittle down America’s monuments to a definitive list of 15 musts for anyone under 15. Not only are these attractions fun and (shhhh) educational, they’re especially magical through the eyes of a child.
By Nicole Frehsee, Friday, Mar 11, 2011, 9:00 AM
A stunning look over Yellowstone National Park. (Courtesy Mila Zinkova/Wikimedia Commons)
Two years ago, we picked 15 American landmarks every kid should see, from Ellis Island to Redwood National Park. Our new and improved 2011 lineup takes that challenge even further, by highlighting how our country’s top sights cater to kids’ abbreviated attention spans. From roasting marshmallows around a campfire to playing dress-up at Monticello, these cool, interactive activities ensure that the younger set will enjoy these must-see spots as much as their parents do.
Continue reading here
Healthy snack idea
March 9, 2011 Category: ADHD, Health, Learning Disabilities - Children, Successful Children No Comments »
Most kids love to snack. Snacking can be quite good for their (and our) health, but it depends on what is being eaten. Unhealthy eating can not only lead to major health problems but also poor thinking, lower grades, and ADHD symptoms. Whereas, healthy eating can cause the opposite, or positive side of these issues to occur.
PBS.org has a great article that talks a little about snacking and gives a recipe for a healthy crunchy snack. I wouldn’t have thought it would taste good but it looks yummy.
“My kids love snacks just as much as I love my morning coffee. It is a constant struggle in our home to provide snacks I feel good about and the snacks they will actually eat. I’m fortunate that my kids do love to eat fresh fruit such as apple slices with peanut butter. We also often eat trail mix, protein packed smoothies, and steamed soy beans (edamame). However, if my kids had their way they would eat gold fish crackers, potato chips and…
Finish reading at PBS.org.
Helping Children Be Their Own Best Friend, Happiness Within
March 2, 2011 Category: Childhood Values and Principles, Children's Education, Quality Family Time, Responsible Children, Special Needs Children, Successful Children, Successful Family No Comments »
I just read a great article on the Huffington Post website that was written by Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D. who is a child educational psychologist and an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at UCLA.
Here is the beginning of the article. I recommend you read the whole thing for some great quick ideas on assisting your child to recognize and deal with his/her emotions and finding peace within.
“What better way to help a child find happiness than to start within — being her own best friend. When your child has a best friend inside, she can be happy no matter what storms of life are outside. With a strong foundation of self-love and self-acceptance, kids learn to value their own company and integrity over just fitting in. They realize they can nurture and depend on themselves.
Like six-year-old Chloe who ran from the playground because she felt excluded and…”
Continue reading here
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charlotte-reznick-phd/children-happiness_b_825340.html
Tell them they can do it!
February 24, 2011 Category: Childhood Values and Principles, Children's Education, Quality Family Time, Responsible Children, Successful Children, Successful Family No Comments »
While the following quote is somewhat aimed at business or financial success, it actually applies to any area of our lives and the lives of our children.
“Not everyone can be valedictorian of his or her class. All the others still have many years and countless opportunities for achievement. Mothers and fathers who consistently tell their children they can succeed are likely to produce offspring who are productive adults.” -The Millionaire Mind
Make sure your kids are told that they can do it in a loving way and assist them in finding their own answers and solutions. Great things will happen throughout their lives from these lessons.
Are we teaching our children to give up?
February 17, 2011 Category: Be Positive, Childhood Values and Principles, Quality Family Time, Responsible Children, Special Needs Children, Successful Children, Successful Family No Comments »
I just watched this video a few minutes ago and it really touched me. There are many things I gave up on in life. And it’s good to realize what those were and especially WHY it was.
Watch the video and then scroll down to read the rest.
Next I started thinking about how I word things and what my children are exposed to. Are we raising them to be successful, positive, loving and free thinking? Or are we programming them to settle for less, constantly. Are we programming them to give up on their dreams?
What can we do different for our children starting today? Do we really know their dreams and teach them the skills to achieve them?
Are you ready to talk about “The Facts of Life”
April 15, 2009 Category: Children's Education, Health, Responsible Children, Successful Children, Successful Family 1 Comment »
“Where do babies come from?” Why does this simple question turn lawyers, engineers, accountants and even doctors into bumbling dunces in front of their kids? Well, if you are a parent, it’s a foregone conclusion. The time will come when your child will ask you about sex. Here are some tips.
Rather than fear this question, the best way to face this inevitability is to prepare for it. In fact, prepare for it well in advance so that you won’t be as flustered when they ask. Remember, your child will learn from what you say, as much as from how you say it.
Look around you. Sexual influences are everywhere: TV, billboards, magazines. Your child’s friends must be talking about it too. Would you rather have your child learn about sex from those influences or from you?
The first question about where babies come from can turn up in the preschool years. Don’t be alarmed! This isn’t even about intimacy yet. Your child’s curiosity about this is as natural as his curiosity about where the sun goes at night. At this age, you can satisfy the question with a simple explanation. Because daddies and mommies have so much love for each other, they want to share their love with a baby of their own. Then be creative about the biological part . Remember, your child is young and all s/he needs is a story. However simple, keep it as accurate as possible though, because you’ll build on this story as your child gets older. The concept of a seed is a good analogy for kids of this age to understand.
In a couple of years, the question may come up again. Only you as the parent can decide if your child is emotionally ready for more proper terms. (If you are describing anatomical parts be sure to use the real words like penis and vagina otherwise it can create a lot of confusion for the child. ) If he/she is ready for the proper terms, then build on your earlier story and incorporate the concept of sperm from daddy meeting up with the egg in mommy (the “seed” from before) to help it grow into a baby. That straight-forward answer is enough for now. Then, add the story of how the baby grows for nine months in the mommy’s tummy. Your child’s fascination with the different growth stages of the baby in-utero should keep him sated for now.
Soon, your child will be in that interesting stage called the preteen years. From the ages of nine through 12, you’ll notice that your child has some added dimensions to their reasoning and logic skills. With their burgeoning independence, they’ll also be more exposed to the world around them. Whether s/he tells you or not, you can be sure that s/he’s absorbing many of the influences around. Be it in school, through the media or because of technology, they’re learning much more than just what you teach them at home.
This time it may be your turn to initiate the subject of sex. Time may come when they’ll ask you questions again, but your instinct will tell you if you need to wait for that time or not. Your child is entering puberty. If you have a daughter, she could get her first period anytime. You can assume that your child is hearing about sex elsewhere, so take the initiative to provide correct information.
Again it is your discretion as parent as to what to say exactly, and how much to explain. This may be a more serious talk than those in the past. I will not attempt to dictate a spiel, because your family history, your family values and your child’s environment all factor into the content of your talk. In any case, set an open atmosphere where they’ll feel safe to ask you questions. It’s important to find out what s/he knows and how much they know. You need not tell them more than they are asking but it may be time to explain more. Especially important, straighten out any incorrect assumptions s/he may have.
In the end, there will not be just one ‘sex talk’. As your preteen gets older, new questions will crop up. With each new dialog, be sure to underline the values you’d like your child to uphold.
If you prepare well and keep all this in mind, the dreaded ‘sex talk’ won’t be as dreaded anymore. Instead it will be a golden opportunity to build a stronger and healthier relationship with your child and a stronger chance of your child acting within the ethics you teach him or her.
Here are some more pages for you to learn even more.
http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/talking-to-your-kids-about-sex
