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Sep 17 2019

Parents Are Their Children’s First Teachers

Parents Are Their Children’s First Teachers

Parents aresilhouette-1082129__340 their children’s first and primary teacher. As the primary teacher of their children, they are responsible for nurturing their children’s healthy development.

Parents As First Teachers

The following strategies can assist parents in providing their children with loving guidance and support:
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Written by Mary Ann Burke, Digital Education Expert · Categorized: Early Childhood Parenting, Elementary School Parenting, Parenting Adolescents · Tagged: family values, Parenting, parents as teachers, Problem-Solving, teachable moments

Sep 10 2019

Back to School, Already?

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I always loved the beginning of the school year as a student and as a teacher. It was always an opportunity to begin again, to do things better in the new school year.

How can we as parents and guardians be better this year? [Read more…]

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Written by Rosemarie Perez, Parenting · Categorized: Academic Support and Play Activities, Elementary School Parenting, Social-Emotional Health · Tagged: academic success, back to school, parent leadership, parents as teachers

Sep 03 2019

Adjusting to the First Weeks of School

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In California, school now begins in mid-August through the beginning of September catching many of us by surprise. All of a sudden, it is necessary to mobilize our children and get them out the door early with their lunches, homework, backpacks and freshly brushed hair. How can we best smooth this transition?

The prospect of a fresh start to the school year is marketed through back to school shopping for new outfits, school supplies and backpacks. [Read more…]

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Written by Karen Salzer, Special Education · Categorized: Academic Support and Play Activities, Elementary School Parenting, Parenting Adolescents, Special Needs Parenting · Tagged: Educating children, Parent Decisions, Parenting, parents as teachers, Problem-Solving, school preparations, teachable moments

Aug 27 2019

Yikes! Brandon’s Twin Sisters Turn Four

Yikes! Brandon’s Twin Sisters Turn Four

The twins are turning four and their passion for life’s many adventures continue to inspire me and challenge my energy. We just had our twin granddaughters stay with us for four days. I have always dreamed what it would be like to have twins party all night. I finally had the opportunity to watch this lively celebration. Our first night together was spent at a beach motel with the twins sharing a double bed. They loved the adventure so much that they would not relax and just kept playing. After 30 minutes of fun, I finally informed them that I would lay down between them to help them focus on sleep. Thankfully, Anna fell asleep immediately. Maria continued to wiggle another 30 minutes and then dozed off. All was well until 1:30 a.m. when both requested a cup of water. One cup of water was dropped on one side of the bed. I quickly plopped down a towel and reassured the twins the bed would be fine for sleeping. Thankfully, all was dry in the morning [Read more…]

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Written by Mary Ann Burke, Digital Education Expert · Categorized: Early Childhood Parenting, Grandparenting, Special Needs Family Health, Twins · Tagged: #grandparenting, Early Parenting, Grandparents' Influences, teachable moments, Twins, twins and siblings

Aug 20 2019

Welcome to Another New School Year!

Welcome to Another New School Year!

This week, thousands of California students will return to their classrooms. Parents are busily preparing for the final days of summer and getting ready for the new school year by:

  • Completing dental, doctor, and immunizations documentation for school registrations
  • Helping their children transition into a new classroom by organizing clothes, school supplies, and space for homework completion
  • Making final plans for before and after-school childcare and play activities
  • Helping their children prepare for the first day of school by getting an alarm clock, going to bed earlier, and understanding any school transportation and classroom assignments

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Written by Mary Ann Burke, Digital Education Expert · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting, Parenting Adolescents, Special Needs Family Health · Tagged: back to school, Educating children, Parenting, parents as teachers, Problem-Solving, teachable moments

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