Good reading skills is needed in just about every subject at school and in every area of life. Your child will be one step ahead if he is a good reader. When I substitute in an elementary school class, I usually see the good readers placed in the “accelerated” group where they can work on […]
Now more than ever before, it is critical to be a good reader. It has been said that the world wide web has leveled the playing field. Just about everything and anything you want to know can be accessed on the internet. So if you can read, you can explore your interests and excel in […]
The typical symbol of a parent is the mom with the pointing finger with one arm outstretched shouting, “Go clean your room!” Some people just have a knack for keeping a clean and neat house. I am not one of those. I don’t blame my children for not cleaning their rooms because I have the […]
“Can I build a tent in the living room?” Sure! “Can I paint Pokemons on the walls of my room? Go for it! “Can I have peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dinner? Why not! When my children asked me for permission to do things that are not dangerous, unethical, or immoral, I try as […]
If you have a child who isn’t experiencing success in school, don’t assume it’s exclusively your child’s fault. After all, who decided that the only way to learn was to sit in straight rows, or listen to a teacher lecture, or concentrate quietly for long periods of time? Isnt’ that comforting to hear those words […]
“Stop fidgeting! Sit nicely to do your homework!” “Don’t stay up so late! Wake up early to finish your work.” “I’ve told you a thousand times! Why aren’t you listening to me?” We tend to expect children to all learn in the same way. We expect them to sit quietly while doing their homework. They […]
I was cleaning out my dresser and found a box of cards that I saved. Each one is priceless to me, handmade and given by my children for all kinds of occasions. Some were just made out of scratch paper with the words :I luv you, momy!” Each one reflected my children’s personality and stage […]
Didn’t you use to play pretend when you were young? My bed used to be a deserted island, and I had to jump on pillow “rocks” to gather “food” without touching the hot lava floor. What was your favorite scenario that stirred your imagination? One of the benefits of having children is to be able […]
