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3 Tips for Developing Social Skills

by Ronald A. Rowe March 4th, 2015| Elementary, Social
There is an increasing movement to teach social skills in elementary school.  Teachers have been crying out to anyone who would listen that children coming through the public school system are lacking in the basics of social decorum.  Issues like hygiene, manners, and courtesy are becoming rarer with each
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What’s Appropriate for School?

by Krysten Gouveia February 18th, 2015| Elementary, School
Life at home and life at school for children are two very different things. At home, children are allowed to watch, eat, and say certain things that other children may or may not be able to do depending on their own parent’s rules. However, at school there is one
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Guns in the Classroom

by Ronald A. Rowe February 4th, 2015| Elementary, Safety
There has been a lot of talk recently about allowing - or even encouraging - elementary school teachers to bring guns to the classroom.  As with any charged issues, there are two sides to the argument and both have their merits.  Here are a few of the salient points
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The Importance of Saying Thank You

by Tania Cowling January 28th, 2015| Elementary, Social
There are many reasons and times when giving a formal “thank you” is appropriate, whether it’s the holidays, birthdays, or any other reason where a gift is exchanged. Giving a "thank you" is an important part of etiquette that is sometimes forgotten. From the time I was a child,
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3 Tips for Good Winter Health

by Ronald A. Rowe January 21st, 2015| Elementary, Seasonal
A couple weeks back we touched on the subject of helping your elementary child avoid colds and flu this winter.  As incidents of cold and flu have only escalated since then I think we’d do well to take a more in depth look at some of the things that
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3 Things to Know About Elementary Aged Children

by Lori Sciame January 14th, 2015| Elementary
Some parents worry too much.  They obsess over every detail of their child's life, all the while wondering if they are doing right by their son or daughter.  In a way, it's a good thing to worry. For instance, parents should worry - at least a little bit - when a
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3 Winter Perils to Avoid

by Ronald A. Rowe January 7th, 2015| Elementary, Safety
The turn of the New Year brings with it the coldest weather of the year.  January’s wintery bluster brings a whole new set of challenges for parents of elementary children.  Depending on your local climate, these winter dangers can range from mild inconveniences to potentially severe health and safety
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Tips on Planning a Sleepover Party for the Kids

by Tania Cowling December 31st, 2014| Elementary, Social
Do you remember your first sleepover party? You stayed up all night playing games, making crafts, and eating party food. Here are some tips to make this party memorable for your child.

Here's How It Works

The kids hang out all night with their best friends, crash on the floor for
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Change the Room

by Ronald A. Rowe December 24th, 2014| Behavior, Elementary
For many children, elementary school marks the first real exposure to peers who are very different from themselves.  Sure, they may have been to church or synagogue or even a preschool but the odds are that most of the children with whom they interacted at those institutions were pretty
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How to Determine If They Should Stay Home

by Ronald A. Rowe December 10th, 2014| Elementary, School
“Mom, I don’t feel good!”

Those five words have triggered a maelstrom of activity in virtually every household at one time or another.  Your elementary child wakes up complaining of a stomach ache.  Your mind whirls through a checklist to determine your next step.  Is she really sick?  Is that
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How to Amuse Your Sick Child During Flu Season

by Tania Cowling December 3rd, 2014| Elementary, Social
You know how you feel when ill and how a little pampering makes you feel so much better. Well, this works with kids too. Although reading aloud, playing cards, and serving a bowl of ice cream may not actually speed up the convalescence, it does provide the chance to
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When is it Safe to Move to the Front Seat?

by Ronald A. Rowe November 26th, 2014| Elementary, Safety
Car safety is an important consideration with any child.  Car seats are recommended for children up to age 8.  The biggest problem that we encountered with enforcing this rule was that so many of our children’s friends were allowed to ditch the seat early.  We’ve all had the “All
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