Archive for August, 2007
starting in a new school
If you have moved or your child is moving up to a new school, call and find out when you can come in and tour the school. Everyone will breathe easier if they know where they are going the first day.
From: FlyLady.net
Add comment August 31, 2007
Put claim to your toddler stuff
Prepare for back to school by marking all their stuff! Put your child’s name on the back of everything including backpack, books, jackets, and even shoes.
From: Christian-parent.com
Add comment August 30, 2007
Remembering aid for kids
Attachable reminders are fabulous for little kids who forget everything in sight, and older kids can attach them to their backpacks as self-reminders.
From: MomCentral.com
Add comment August 29, 2007
Getting schedules back in order
As summer ends so does your child’s freedom to sleep in and eat erratically. Ease him back into a school schedule by shifting his bedtime back to a school-day bedtime and waking him closer to the hour he’ll need to rise. Also start serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks a few weeks before classes begin on a school schedule to help his appetite adjust.
From: Scholastic Parents
Add comment August 28, 2007
Learning about clothing
Shopping for new school clothes is a great opportunity to review clothing items with preschool age children. Talk about all of the clothing items (“This is a sweater, a jacket, a scarf, etc.”).
From: HelpforKidspeech.org
Add comment August 27, 2007
Shop back to school early
Shop for your back to school items early. Don’t be left to frantically sift through the picked-over rubble in the school supplies section of your local department store to find a pencil case of a particular style and color.
From: Squidoo.com
Add comment August 26, 2007
Choosing Books
Wondering what your children should read? Learn how to choose books for children of all ages with this tipsheet. Plus, browse RIF’s back-to-school booklists for more ideas.
Add comment August 25, 2007
Praising your child
Praise effort, not results.
From: YourParentingsSolutions.com
Add comment August 24, 2007
Nature Walks
Go for a nature walk – Educational yet lots of fun. Your toddler will love exploring and collecting different treasures to bring home.
From: Mommyscape.com
Add comment August 23, 2007
Car Seats
Infant-toddler car seats are used for toddlers, 12-24 months old and up to 40 lbs. Did you know 98% of car seats are installed incorrectly.
From: ezinearticles.com
Add comment August 22, 2007
