Back to School for Good Grades
Back to School for Good Grades Organizing schoolwork would be a breeze for many students if they only follow a few simple tasks on a routine basis. Very often it’s the small details of daily life that slow you down. The following are some suggestions to maintain good school grades and to be a […]
What Motivates Kids?
What Motivates Kids? So there’s a lot to gain from regular physical activity, but how do you encourage kids to do it? The three keys are: Choosing the right activities for a child’s age: If you don’t, the child may be bored or frustrated. Giving kids plenty of opportunity to be active: Kids need parents […]
Tip sheet for bullying
School is starting up again soon. Here is a tip sheet for parents and students alike. The Effects Of Bullying Kids and teens are hesitant to talk about being bullied. Parents should watch for sudden changes in your child’s behavior. Signs of Being Bullied Signs can include: Withdrawal Depression Reluctance to go to school Sudden […]
5 Tips for Doing Hydration The Right Way
Make sure your children get plenty of liquids to stay healthy and active this summer, and help them develop good hydration habits for a lifetime. By Debra Wittrup No Sweat Children are much more prone to dehydration than adults because their bodies don’t cool down as efficiently, and they are never more at risk […]
9 ways parents can help bullied kids learn resilience
By Phyllis L. Fagell June 20 Whenever Jessie hung out with her best friends Chloe and Meg, they gossiped about another seventh-grader named Kate. Jessie didn’t know Kate, but Chloe and Meg said she was clingy, told boring stories and smelled like acne wash. When Jessie asked questions about this mystery girl, her friends giggled […]
7 Skills for Teaching Your Child to Stand-Up to Bullies
Does your child know how to handle a bully? The recent media attention on the epidemic of youth bullying in the United States brings to public awareness what most parents and school professionals know and live on a daily basis: kids can be brutal. Celebrities and professionals have boldly weighed in, in front of the cameras, saying, “This has […]
Its Too Hot Too Play Outside
It’s hot but kids still need to exercise. Dehydration and Heat Illness With the hot days of summer come summer sports — baseball, tennis, football practice — both in the neighborhood and at camp. Before you send the kids out to practice — or just for a long day of play in the sun — […]
5 Hacks To Survive A Knife Attack
5 Hacks To Survive A Knife Attack You’re walking home on an otherwise nice brisk evening with your family or loved one when, out of nowhere, you are surrounded by aggressive and intimidating people that want to harm you. They may just yell and/or push at first. They may grab you, or swing […]
5 Fitness Tips Every Full Time Working Mom Must Try
Fitness tips for working moms that work. Why? Because working moms struggle with a lack of time more than most people do, here are 5 fitness tips for working moms. From getting the kids ready for daycare or school to make sure they are safe and sound, every waking hour seems to be given to your […]
10 benefits for kids involved with Tae Kwon Do
By Leann Webb 1. Improves physical fitness and coordination 2. Teaches concentration, discipline and respect 3. Develops confidence In a self-defence program, children are constantly learning new skills, and each one is a little more challenging than the one before. Not everything is easy and developing these skills can take practice. But developing new skills […]