Posts Tagged ‘parents’

Report Bullies? You Bet!

By The Schoolmarm • Nov 16th, 2010 • Category: self esteem

credit:LitandmoreA young mother recently posed the question whether she should pursue her preschool daughter's complaint of being bullied by a boy in her class. Even though the child was deeply troubled by the daily dose of intimidation, she begged her mother not to tell the teacher. The mother fears if she talks to the teacher [...]



Annie's Healthy Tips, November '10

By Annie Buckley • Nov 16th, 2010 • Category: health, tuesday treats

November kicks off a season of holidays, celebrations, and parties. It’s easy to forget about regular exercise and healthy eating during this busy time of year, but we can use this time to practice cultivating balance.



10 Tips for Keeping Cooking Safe and Fun For Kids

By The Schoolmarm • Aug 12th, 2010 • Category: safety

credit:jana christy Stay involved – supervise the kids and cooking at all times. Clean hands – make sure everyone washes their hands before and after touching raw eggs and meat. Watch that sampling – cookie dough may be tempting, but don't sample it until cooked, because of the raw eggs. Hot is hot – teach [...]