With the big kids headed off to school for the first time ever this fall, Chris (my 2.5yo “toddler tornado”) is suddenly an only child. It’s a transition that has shocked both of us with its level of intensity and difficulty. Suddenly my ability to work from home has been challenged as my full attention…
Research shows that children who read the most read the best. If you want to help your kids read better, you need to encourage them to read more. It’s not enough to just read “for school,” but it’s vital to create an environment of reading at home. Related: Best Books for Kids Help your child…
Effective communication is the foundation to success. When one can communicate well, they have a greater advantage over those who don’t. Communication starts long before adulthood. In fact, learning to communicate effectively starts even before a child can talk. Let’s look at some ways to help your child learn to communicate effectively. 1. Start early….
Everyone can have a difficult time remembering things sometimes. However, if see this happening with your children frequently, there are some things you can do to help them boost their memory and retain information longer. You can use these strategies and activities to improve children’s memory retention. 1. Rhyme it, sing it, or acronym it….
Wouldn’t it be nice if our kids just listened to everything we told them? We could impart all of our hard-earned wisdom upon them and save them from the agony of the many mistakes we made. They wouldn’t have to learn things the hard way since we already did that for them. Life would be…
Are you ever guilty of yelling at your kids? I am… too often. I’ve attempted to stop yelling (as much), and these six easy strategies to stop yelling at your kids have been helping me to change my yelling habits. For anyone who does yell at their kids, you know it’s a hard habit to break. You may…