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Calming the Butterflies
Your child may feel “butterflies in their tummy” if they have a big event coming up such as an important test, a piano recital or even the first day of […]
How to Create Lasting Bonds with Grandparents through Books
Finding time to bond with your grandchildren can be challenging, especially if you live far away. That’s why I’ve made it a point to make the most of our special […]
Important Things to Teach Your Child About Money
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “Another day, another dollar.” “You get what you pay for.” “Money makes the world go ‘round.” These common sayings can be confusing for children. It’s […]
Three to Six in Fourteen Weeks
One year ago we were an average family. We had three children ages 8, 6 and 2 and we were busy with the average family things like dance lessons, scouts, […]
How to Foster a Love of Early Literacy in Your Young Child
One of my most treasured photos from my childhood is of me sitting on my father’s lap as he was reading a book on geology. He was not reading to […]
What to say and do (and what NOT to say and do) for someone experiencing grief
According to Jen Nilsson on her blog about grief, “Lens of Jen,” the single best thing you can do when offering comfort is to SHOW UP. “Whatever you do,” Jen says, […]
Taking a Bite out of the Sandwich Generation
You may have heard of the Sandwich Generation, but you may be wondering what it is and if you are a part of it. Simply put, those in the Sandwich […]
Follow the Leader: 9 Ways to Instill Leadership Qualities in Children
Children who have well developed leadership skills are more confident, responsible and push themselves to their full potential. Leadership helps them develop better and more creative coping skills when it […]
Homework Help: 15 Ways to Support Your Child
Let’s be honest – sometimes parents dread homework as much as their kids do. But homework connects parents to what their children are learning in school and research shows that […]
Help Your Child Build a Strong Foundation for Learning
Do you have a school age child who is struggling to learn to read or an older child with learning difficulties? Do you or your child find it difficult to […]
More Than What It Seams: What Your Child Could Gain from Learning to Sew
When I went to middle and high school, (many years ago when dinosaurs roamed the Earth), public schools offered not just home economics classes but actual sewing classes. I even […]
Growing With Art
An art classroom can be a safe place for self-expression as well as a place where layers of learning unfold for children of all ages. North State art instructors Jennifer […]
