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Social Distancing at School: Best Practices to Teach Kids
You may be wondering with so many schools doing a hybrid school session for fall 20200 & beyond, how you will possibly get your children to wear masks at school and keep them on in order to prevent the spread of germs. Children are notorious germ spreaders. If you need any convincing, just think of their daily habits. Talking too close to each other, touching unnecessarily, slobbering on toys which they then share because of that is what they were told to do, and other delightful germ infested practices seem to be the standard kid modus operandi, at least for younger children. While it may be more difficult to control…
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Tips for Masks and School-Aged Kids
In many school districts around the country, children will be returning to school sometime this month. This school may take a variety of forms but face-to-face instruction may be a part for many families. This will require the children to wear masks. Training children to wear a face mask during school in order to prevent the spread of germs will no doubt be one of the more harrowing and challenging aspects of being a teacher during the 2020 – 2021 school year. Parents as well will likely face their share of difficulties in enforcing mask wearing protocol in order to protect children and prevent further spreading of Coronavirus. Below find…
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Intro: Back-To-School Tips Series for 2020
2020… Back to school… The thought of going back-to-school for the 2020 – 2021 school year is likely to cause a fair amount of anxiety for even the most chill of moms. How can anyone who has kids and expects to keep working — either from home or in their workspace — handle all of the increased responsibility? Moms (and some dads) will have to participate in homeschooling again. There will need to be a good mix of educational, gross and motor skill development, technological, artistic, and skill-building activities. Parents will also be expected to make sure their kids get enough fresh air and some socialization. And keep the kids…
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Protect Your Eyes and Eyesight
August is Eye Exam Month and Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. This post will focus more on adult eye care. I plan to tweet about children’s eye health. On to the topic! Our eyes may be small, but they are mighty. They have an incredibly important job and we depend on our eyes far more than we probably realize. They don’t just give us the visual picture of what’s in front of us. They help us sense danger, bring vivid colors to our memories and they are instrumental how we respond to any given circumstance or situation. Have you ever cried watching a breathtakingly emotional scene in a movie? …
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Kid-Friendly Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
I can’t believe it is already August! In keeping with all of the ice-cream specific days during the summer, today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. It’s amazing how many wonderful ways there are to enjoy ice cream! Today’s tribute to this day is a Kid-friendly recipe for Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches. This quick and easy “semi-homemade” recipe is perfect for younger children who like to help out in the kitchen. For best results, use square or rectangle waffles* (vs. round) for this recipe (and plenty of sprinkles for decorating!) This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, as needed. You can make your own waffles to use in this…
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Homeschooling: How to Cope with Waning Attention Spans
One of the biggest challenges that parents have been facing during the coronavirus crisis of 2020 is that they are expected to successfully home school their children while balancing their own work from home computers. A quick log onto social media (don’t do it) and you’ll likely see parents proverbially pulling their hair out over the inability to get kids to stop playing with their siblings, fighting, whining, or procrastinating so they can buckle down and get their school work completed in a timely fashion. Help Their Brains: Break It Down It may seem counterproductive, but believe it or not, the best way to get kids to focus on school…
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Homeschooling: Success for Kids With Learning Challenges
Happy Mother’s Day! I have no idea what my family has planned for me today! We will see… On to the topic for today… Children with learning challenges may find the e-learning environment to be especially difficult. With the Coronavirus pandemic raising stress levels on the whole, your best bet if dealing with kids who have a learning challenge is to be patient and try to reflect a calm demeanor. Below find some basic coping skills to help you get through this trying time as a home schooling parent. Keep an Eye on the Ball If your child was previously enrolled in a special program to help facilitate learning and…
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Homeschooling: Combine Learning and Play
Are you one of the many parents who has been homeschooling during this stay-at-home time? You might have hoped things would settle out as you got used to your new routine. But — to your chagrin — are you struggling to keep your kids under control and happy? Your frustration levels may be reaching an all-time high right now, but rest assured. The entire world is with you and feels your struggles. One of the most important components of a well-rounded education and balanced school day is play. Yes – even the most sophisticated educational games in the world won’t replace the cognitive and social skills gained by engaging in…
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Gift Ideas for New Moms
Time to Select Mother’s Day Gifts for the moms in your life. Here are a few suggestions for new or expectant moms. With the stay-at-home order — even as they are slowly being lifted — many new moms are still not going to go out in public very often if they can avoid it. Gift certificates and delivery services for various products are good ideas so they can avoid public places as much as possible! Certificates for Food One good idea for new moms (especially now!) is to give her some certificates for meals that can be picked up and brought home for the nights that she’s too worn out…
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Guide to the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Mother’s Day is the day that’s set aside to honor the women in your life who are mothers. It’s a day intended to show the love in your heart through acts of kindness, expressions of love, and by giving gifts that they’ll treasure. Being a mother is a 24-7 job — with middle of the night shifts caring for sick children or waiting for teen drivers. It’s a job that’s peanut butter and jelly handprints on the table and toys scattered on the floor. But it’s a job that mothers gladly undertake because they love their children. You want to take the time to show your appreciation and gratitude for…
