When my children were young we used to spend a great deal of time having discussions before bed. I’m sure in part because my children knew I’d let them stay up just a tiny bit later :)
Two activities we used to play come to mind that improved their creativity.
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Feb 19, 2012
Jan 30, 2012
Encouraging Kindness in Children
By: Cindy Jett
Practicing kindness generates good feeling, a broader understanding of the world, and fosters happiness in both the giver and receiver. Most people would agree that it is an important virtue to teach our children. Here are some strategies to encourage kindness in children.
Jan 17, 2012
Recent discussions among my parenting friends is the increased level of disrespect held by children these days. This recent article on parenting through leadership with rules, manners and chores is a must read for anyone trying to create structure and discipline in their home.
Nov 18, 2011
Children, when it comes to computers, are not little adults. There are some striking differences in how they explore websites.
Nov 12, 2011
Looking for a way to get rid of complaining in your home? “But everyone else has one!” “You never let me go anywhere!” “I’m bored!” “There’s nothing to do!” Try encouraging helping others, volunteering and a few “Acts of Kindness!” It’s helped with the complaining in the home I grew up in… and now I’m trying it in my own family!
Nov 10, 2011
Michigan State University has released a study showing a definite link between playing video games and developing creativity.
Oct 14, 2011
It is recommended by experts that children between the ages of five and twelve need nearly eleven hours of sleep to be at their best. This fact is quite startling but what might be even more startling is that most children in that age group get only nine hours or less. So, what time is a good kid’s bedtime for your situation? That depends.
Oct 02, 2011
Since the introduction of television, there has been increasing concern about the potentially negative influence programming presents to children. In today’s world, violence has become a common feature in the media and this needs to change.