If you’ve ever watched kids on a playground, you’ve seen the three elements of fitness in action when they: run away from the kid who’s “it” (endurance) cross the monkey bars (strength) bend down to tie their shoes (flexibility) Parents should encourage their kids to do a variety of activities so that they can work on all three elements. Better …
Why Some Kids Try Harder and Some Kids Give Up
By Tracy Cutchlow My toddler struggled to buckle the straps on her high chair. “Almost,” she muttered as she tried again and again. “Almost,” I agreed, trying not to hover. When she got it, I exclaimed, “You did it! It was hard, but you kept trying, and you did it. I’m so proud of you.” The way I praised her …
Bullying Tips
Bullying Tips One of the biggest concerns from parents during the back-to-school season is bullying. Some 160,000 kids skip school every day because they fear of being attacked or ridiculed by bullies. The good news is that these disturbing statistics can be limited with the proper education. As an educator that has worked with hundreds of children on …
Back to School for Good Grades
Back to School for Good Grades Organizing schoolwork would be a breeze for many students if they only follow a few simple tasks on a routine basis. Very often it’s the small details of daily life that slow you down. The following are some suggestions to maintain good school grades and to be a successful student: First impressions are often …
Combating Child Obesity in Allen McKinney and Plano
Combating Child Obesity in Allen McKinney and Plano How can we combat child obesity? Let’s face it, in today’s society, children are bombarded with sugar drinks and foods, and commercials featuring cartoon characters designed to get them to crave and want these items more and more. To top it all off, they sit for hours on end at school and …