Shanna on December 17th, 2009

Does your child need a boost in being positive?  Here are 10 examples of very simple affirmations your child can read and then repeat daily.  If getting your child to read affirmations isn’t realistic, here are some other ideas you can implement.  Print affirmations out individually and tape them to a mirror that your child [...]

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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 [...]

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Shanna on July 29th, 2009

Looking for some positive words to use on your children when looking over tests and school assignments for the upcoming year?  I put together a list because I think it’s fun to use different expressions when complementing children on a job done well.   Here they are: A+ student                     Brainy Bravo Bright Capable Clever Creative Efficient Glowing with knowledge Honorable [...]

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Shanna on April 13th, 2009

How do you pick out books your children? For me, it is a challenge.  My son is very particular when it comes to books and if he isn’t reading something he is enjoying, it is a challenge to get him to read 30 minutes per day. When he is enjoying a book, he will read for [...]

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Shanna on March 14th, 2009

Reading is something that the average American learns to do as a child. What a privilege it is to be able to read! I realized how privileged I was in a waiting room and a gentleman sitting next to me mentioned he couldn’t read. He couldn’t read any of the signs hanging in that room! I [...]

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Shanna on March 13th, 2009

Here are some very basic ideas that may help improve your child’s study habits. 1. Have a specific place to study, away from distractions such as the television and other family members who are not studying. 2. Study time should be when your child is most conducive to learning, not when they are hurried and [...]

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