Each year a national initiative aims to make turning off the television a rewarding experience. It's a time to help families reconnect and children rediscover the simple joys of activities other than digital entertainment. Screen-free week varies from April to May.
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Bring Out the Board Games Instead of TV
by Tania Cowling April 29th, 2024 | Elementary, SeasonalProtect Your Child From Zoonotic Diseases
by Tania Cowling April 22nd, 2024 | Preschool, SafetyTeaching Toddlers About Sharing and Caring
by Tania Cowling April 15th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SocialTeen’s Perspective on Family Dinners
by Sam P. April 8th, 2024 | Seasonal, Teens
How to Foster Effective Communication in Children
by Lori Sciame March 25th, 2024| Communication, Elementary
4 Truths to Communicating with Our Children
by Joe Lawrence February 19th, 2024| Communication, ElementaryCommunication is the most important part of any relationship. When we communicate well, things run smoothly. When we do not, there is much frustration. Most people would agree with this; however, most of us (me included) are very intentional with making
How to Schedule; It’s Elementary
by Michele January 15th, 2024| Elementary, SeasonalYour child has entered elementary school, and a good portion of her day is consumed by school. This might make scheduling easier than the preschool days that filled only a few hours a couple days a week, or so you thought.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Work as a Team
by YPI Editors November 20th, 2023| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, TweensIt's the day of parent-teacher conferences. You arrive a few minutes early and are waiting in the hallway for your turn. You enter the room calm and ready to chat. (If you didn't do both of these things, be sure to
I Am Not to Be an Entertainer to My Children
by Joe Lawrence November 6th, 2023| Elementary, Entertainment
Showing Encouragement During the Elementary Years
by YPI Editors October 2nd, 2023| Communication, Elementary
We all know that receiving praise is important. It makes us feel all warm and fuzzy. As parents, it is important that our children know that we are pleased with them when they do well. However, like many other things, we also want to make sure that we don't go
Build Elementary Communication Skills
by Joe Lawrence August 28th, 2023| Communication, Elementary
Communication is the biggest problem in any organization. Elementary-aged children and parents are no exception to this. With some simple guidelines, you can eliminate most communication barriers.
Ask any CEO or General and they will tell the importance of communication and the dangers of barriers to communication. In our workplaces
Ask any CEO or General and they will tell the importance of communication and the dangers of barriers to communication. In our workplaces
How to Prevent Sunburns in Children
by Lori Sciame July 25th, 2023| Elementary, Safety
A day at the beach can be blissful...the crashing waves, the cool water, the endless sunshine...what could go wrong? Â A parent's first thought may be drowning. Â I agree. Â Children should be monitored at all times to prevent this from happening; however, another safety issue should be on one's mind:
