I'm too fat. My legs are too short. If only I fit into a size 3; then I'd be happy. Or if my nose was smaller I'd go out more. Does any of this sound familiar to you? In today's society there are so many misconceptions about how a body should be that sometimes you may feel … [Read more...] about Body Image Misconceptions
Need to Know: Teaching Your Children with First Aid Kits
Few of us actually own first aid kits, and those of us who do have probably forgotten what is inside them. Many of us have first aid kits that are so old the bandages inside have turned yellow and are falling apart. The truth is that most of our first aid kits or knowledge about … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Teaching Your Children with First Aid Kits
Six Steps to Clearing Clutter
The following is a look at six ways to clear clutter:1. Define spaces that need to be cleared of clutter: Make a list of every drawer, closet, table top, nook, and cranny that needs to be cleared of clutter. You can go room to room evaluating your need to reclaim your space, and … [Read more...] about Six Steps to Clearing Clutter
Evaluating Your Child’s Preschool for Motor Activities
A favorite time for many young children in preschool is arts and crafts time, the time when they get to cut and color and paste and glue. These activities are crucial for helping children develop their fine motor skills, which they need when they begin to learn to write. … [Read more...] about Evaluating Your Child’s Preschool for Motor Activities
Developing Your Child’s Motor Skills Through Coloring
Fine motor skills can be defined as those small muscle movements that occur in the finger, in coordination with the eyes. Teaching fine motor skills is similar to teaching other skills namely because the instructor must always try to be patient and understanding. It is important … [Read more...] about Developing Your Child’s Motor Skills Through Coloring
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to