The more children are spanked, the more likely they are to defy their parents and to experience increased anti-social behavior, aggression, mental health problems and cognitive difficulties, according to a new meta-analysis of 50 years of research on spanking. For more information on the research and parenting help visit the website: Action Team to End HittingContinue reading “Hugs will get more cooperation from your child than spanking”
Category Archives: Home Activities for Kids
How to help a friend in need? Be practical.
When tragedy, a major life change, illness or sadness hits someone you know you’ll probably ask “Is there anything I can do for you?” and you’ll usually hear “I’m fine” because suffering from a loss our numb brain and shattered heart draw a blank. Dr. Will Marling gives clear guidance in this short video on howContinue reading “How to help a friend in need? Be practical.”
Watch Me Whip / Nae Nae – Hula-Hoop Style
Collaborative effort with Olde Providence Elementary yesterday choreographing “Whip/Nae Nae” into a hoop dance routine. Lots of smiles, laughs, creativity and “assistants” wanting to stay in the next class instead of going out to play or head to computer lab. Here’s the original “Watch Me Whip” – hopefully I’ll post the hoop version soon 🙂
For Kids: How to be a good sport
from: KidsHealth.org “No fair!” “You cheated!” “It wasn’t my fault we lost!” Have you ever played on a team with somebody who hated to lose? Or maybe you have a tough time if you lose anything — even a game of tic-tac-toe. Some kids find it extra-hardContinue reading “For Kids: How to be a good sport”
Being a good sport
from: KidsHealth.org Emily was crying by the time the softball game ended. It wasn’t because her team had lost. It wasn’t because she was unhappy about her own playing. It wasn’t even because of anything the other team had said or done. Emily’s tears came after her dad yelled at her — in front ofContinue reading “Being a good sport”
Cara Zara 