Mealtimes should be happy routines for your kids. Remember that pleasant eating experiences are just as important as nutritious foods. At this age, the kiddos are developing their food habits and attitudes - hopefully good ones, although sometimes the dinner table
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Teething Tips for Parents of Babies
by Tania Cowling March 24th, 2025 | Care, Infants/ToddlersTeen’s Perspective on Reading
by Sam P. March 17th, 2025 | Teen Perspective, TeensIf You Have Nothing Nice to Say
by Michele March 10th, 2025 | Behavior, TweensHow to Make Family Dinners Awesome
by Tania Cowling March 3rd, 2025 | Elementary, Seasonal
Too Much Screen Time?
by Joe Lawrence January 27th, 2025| Elementary, Entertainment"Kids today are on these electronic devices too much," say most parents. However, few parents are doing much to change this.
The average child is behind a screen of some sort for two to three hours per day.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Basic Guidelines
by YPI Editors November 18th, 2024| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, TweensAs November begins, many students are finishing the first quarter of the school year. With this demarcation usually comes parent-teacher conferences. As a parent and a former teacher, I have to admit that these conferences can be stressful for both sides
Elementary Playdates- A Vital Activity
by YPI Editors October 14th, 2024| Elementary, SocialThe term playdate is a modern term. Not that long ago, children just played with the other children in their neighborhood. Walk down the street, knock on the door, go outside and play, repeat. Sure, it still
Building Brighter Futures: Michael Amin’s Vision for the Maximum Difference Foundation
by Editorial Team October 4th, 2024| Elementary“We need our children to do well in life,” remarks Michael Amin, as he sits behind the desk inside his Los Angeles-area office. “Children grow into adults, and that’s who ends up shaping our world, as they take their place
TV as Family Entertainment: Elementary Years
by YPI Editors September 9th, 2024| Elementary, EntertainmentThere's something so delightful about the elementary years, although it isn't obvious while you're in the midst of them. Your children are old enough to have a tiny bit of independence, yet they also welcome time with mom and dad. Since
Dealing with Children’s Emotions
by Joe Lawrence August 12th, 2024| Communication, ElementaryEver since becoming a parent I have learned so much. Some of it was from diligent study; however, most of it was on the fly. Dealing with emotional breakdowns is one those things I learned by winging it.
Beat the Heat With Water
by Tania Cowling July 8th, 2024| Elementary, EntertainmentYour kids can quench the sizzle of summer with water. So, whether you have a swimming pool, wading pool, or just the garden hose, your kids can spend hours of fun and beat the heat this season. These wet and wild
Learning Over the Summer
by Joe Lawrence June 3rd, 2024| Elementary, School"No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks" were the Alice Cooper lyrics I sang as I crossed the threshold from my classroom to the freedom that awaited. Then summer was time for us to dump all that
Bring Out the Board Games Instead of TV
by Tania Cowling April 29th, 2024| Elementary, SeasonalEach 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.
