Interesting fact: I was almost more nervous to tell you that I have a nanny than to tell you I had an affair. It seems ridiculous, I know. But, I feel like when I tell you that I have help at home there's this stigma that comes with it, and then all of a sudden, you guys have this perception of … [Read more...]
The Importance of Celebration
Each month countless opportunities for celebration occur in each of our children's lives, yet as parents sometimes we do not recognize them for what they are ... with December being no exception. This month your child received his/her first term report card which may have contained average or even … [Read more...]
Making Sense of Multiplication
I hated Math in school. It just didn't make sense. The teacher stood at the front of the room, drew numbers and diagrams on the board and told us to memorize the facts and formulas. For the kids who were able to intuitively "break the code" and understand what was going on, Math was great. … [Read more...]
Classroom Secrets: Communicating with your Child’s Teacher
You know there are many things you can do to help your child meet with better success in school: ensure they get enough sleep and exercise, feed them nutritious lunches, and help them with their homework. But did you know there is another strategy that takes only a few minutes a day but almost … [Read more...]