Shanna on October 8th, 2009

For an excellent way to stay connected with your children and teens visit www.conversationjar.com    This is a family friendly game where you get to ask thought provoking questions to each other.    Using the conversation jar makes staying connected with children, family and friends fun and easy.

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Shanna on October 8th, 2009

The first year in junior high or middle school is a big jump from elementary.   Now your child/teenager has to write their last name and be sure they put it on everything they turn in!  Wow seems easy, but for some kids it’s a new habit they must form.
Getting some students to use a planner [...]

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Shanna on October 7th, 2009

We always want to be aware of where our children are to keep them safe.  Sometimes it only takes turning our back for 30 seconds or letting your child go into a restroom alone.   We need to teach our kids what strangers are while teaching them in a manner where they won’t be scared of [...]

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Shanna on October 4th, 2009

Since Halloween is coming soon, I thought I would post some basic safety tips. 
Costume Safety

Choose a costume that is a safe length so tripping will not occur.
 

Be sure to have an adequate size of eye opening if your child is wearing a mask.  Non-toxic and hypoallergenic make up is a better choice than a [...]

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