Shanna on February 24th, 2010

What if your child could write a positive poem about him/herself easily?  Using the format below, they can! 
My sixth grade daughter shared a poem with me that she had written.  I couldn’t believe how great the poem was!  I asked what gave her the inspiration to write the poem and she told me it was a [...]

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Shanna on December 24th, 2009

Isn’t it amazing how our perspective of life can differ so greatly from our children’s perspective?  I was fortunate enough to have this piece sent to me and I want to share it.
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing [...]

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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 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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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

Imaginative

Intellectual

Intelligent

Knowledgeable

Noteworthy

On the ball

On your toes

Picture Perfect

Quick

Resourceful

Right On

Shining Star

Study Bug

Top [...]

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Shanna on June 29th, 2009

Have you ever taken your children rock hounding?  Most children are fascinated with rocks.
Rock hounding is a great way to spend the day with your family.  What makes it even better is that it is free and entertaining.  If you don’t know where to go in your area, you will probably have some luck [...]

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Shanna on June 16th, 2009

Want a fun learning idea?  Choose table topics that are fun and interesting. 
Here’s a great idea to keep your children learning throughout the year and it’s a fantastic way to keep the knowledge fresh your children’s minds during the summer break.
Pick a meal of the day that you are most likely to sit with your [...]

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Shanna on June 5th, 2009

Since the kids are home for the summer and you have more meals to plan, I thought I would share a website that may make your planning a bit easier.  The website is www.raisingcreativechildren.com and on this website you will find 5 weekly menus.  The menus are healthy and they include snacks.  MENU LINK
You may want to [...]

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Shanna on June 5th, 2009

This is a huge THANK YOU for everyone who reads this blog.  Without people visiting, I would not have any purpose to post.  I really love to write about kids and family as that is what is closest to my heart.
I will be adding some more great posts on the outdoors and summer time for [...]

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Shanna on May 28th, 2009

It’s time for camping fever!  The weather is great and the kids are out of school. 
If camping is on the agenda, then camping safety is a priority.  Here are some camping safety tips that I have put together.

Plan to get to your campsite when it is light.
When picking a site, check around for broken glass [...]

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