by jaylene on February 10, 2010
When it comes to bedtime, the most important thing that you can do is to establish a routine. Follow these tips to make going to bed less stressful for you and your child.
Set aside 10 to 30 minutes to get your child ready to go to sleep each night.
Establish a relaxed setting at bedtime that [click to continue reading...]
by jaylene on February 10, 2010
You can improve your child’s mental abilities by taking simple steps and encouraging fun games.
Word searches and crossword puzzles are great for boosting mental abilities and they also help kids with their spelling skills.
Have your child play card games such as Old Maid and Concentration. These two games boost memory. In Concentration, you place all [click to continue reading...]
by jaylene on February 7, 2010
Sure, the words “good” and “nice” are great, but why not try some other words when praising your child. Not only will this approach make things a little more interesting, but it will also increase your child’s vocabulary. Remember to use these words in complete sentences that give specific praise. For example, I am so [click to continue reading...]
by jaylene on January 13, 2010
Let’s face it every kid will test his or her parents. It’s almost like a rite of passage. Tantrums are a way that kids test you and boy can they test you! Think of it as a power struggle. While your child is having a meltdown, the most important thing that you can do [click to continue reading...]
by jaylene on December 31, 2009
Children are usually excited for the start of a new school year. Unfortunately, that same enthusiasm doesn’t always carry into the rest of the school year. It’s important that you remain positive about school. Remember that your attitude about school and assignments plays a major role in your child’s attitude toward school. Second, it’s important [click to continue reading...]
by jaylene on December 16, 2009
1. Turn off the TV for 20 minutes or a half hour and use the time for family reading. Set a good example for your child and use this time to read too.
2. Read together! Take turns reading with your child. You read a page and then your child reads the next page. When you [click to continue reading...]
by jaylene on December 16, 2009
1. Establish a designated time and place for homework.
2. Determine an amount of time for homework to be completed.
3. Use a timer to keep your child on track if necessary.
4. Any work not complete, must be completed during child’s leisure time or at recess the next day. (Check with teacher).
5. Be very enthusiastic and proud [click to continue reading...]