As 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
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After Christmas, What’s Next?
by Margot F. December 16th, 2024 | Preschool, SocialHoliday Survival Guide for Parents of Infants
by Marnie Bii December 9th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalHow to Tell Someone You Want to Exchange a Gift
by Sam P. December 2nd, 2024 | Communication, Teen Perspective, TeensTweens Helping Out With Thanksgiving
by T Akery November 25th, 2024 | Tweens
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Basic Guidelines
by YPI Editors November 18th, 2024| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, Tweens
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.
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.
