Parenting
The Farmers Market
A fun-filled, family field trip for this time of year is the farmers market. A bountiful harvest of tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans, among other homegrown delicacies, is a delight for the senses. Roaming the stalls in the warm autumn sunshine, filling a basket with jars of honey, and munching on just picked apples…
Read MoreAfter School Snacks
Are your kids really hungry after school? Mine are! “What’s for dinner?” is generally the first question posed as they come in the door and descend on the kitchen for a snack. Cheese and crackers, sliced fruit, and veggies with dip are at the top of the snack list. But the all time favorite is…
Read MoreLearning Habits for Little Students
Good learning habits start early. If you have a preschooler or kindergartener, you might have noticed a HUGE desire to be like the big kids and “do” homework. If so, use it to your child’s advantage. Young students can benefit greatly by identifying letters and numbers, sorting objects, and counting. Have “Homework Time” by reinforcing…
Read MoreEffective Studying with Megan Stone
Time and practice is necessary to become a proficient student. My guest, Megan Stone of Stone Foundations of Learning, shares ideas for students to study more effectively. Thank you Megan for your time and insight! Build confidence and a desire to be a knowledge seeker in your child. More about Megan Stone and Stone Foundations…
Read MoreFuel Up with a Healthy Lunch
Keep your kids fuel up with a healthy lunch. Whether purchased at school or prepared at home, help your children make healthy choices. The midday meal provides energy for the second half of the school day. It’s also a nice time to remind kids how much they are loved! If your children are regular hot…
Read MoreBoatloads of Benefits for Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And really the easiest to prepare. The benefits are tremendous for both you and your children! Try these helpful hints for beat the clock for a quick morning meal! • Use brown & serve sausage to save time. (I dice the leftover sausage, bacon or ham…
Read MoreBest Starts: Breakfast and the Bible
“Breakfast is thought to be the most important meal of the day,” states Dr. William Cochran, M.D., FAAP, a past member of the American Academy of Pediatric’s Committee on Nutrition. “As the first meal, it gets the body going for the rest of the day. Approximately 8 to 12 percent of all school-age children skip breakfast.” By…
Read MorePowerful Prayers to Start the Day
Prayer is the most powerful tool we as parents have to both encourage and protect our children. Start the day covering your children with blessings and love as they head out the door, off to school, and into the world. Aaronic Blessing  The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine…
Read MoreSolid Foundations with Megan Stone
Eleven years ago, Megan Stone stopped teaching full-time and started tutoring in math and science. She soon realized students often lacked organizational skills and confidence needed to succeed in school. Megan set out to develop a system that would help children thrive in school, as well as in life. In addition to caring for students’…
Read MoreHomework Habits
Do you find yourself asking the same question of your kids everyday, “Have you finished your homework?” An established homework routine will help your kids get the job done efficiently and effectively. Starting out on the right foot with good homework habits will benefit kids of all ages. How have you helped your kids get…
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