The men and women who worked on “the pile” immediately after 9/11 are falling ill presumably due to exposure to toxic materials. While the workers say they were not aware of the danger, responsible authorities claim to have issued proper warnings.
It has been suggested that leaders should have stopped workers from venturing anywhere near […]
Your child can protect themselves from bullies. Bullying can make your child feel anxious and
fearful about going to school each day. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to warning signs like faking illness, scrapes and bruises or even
depression.
Go over these bullying safety tips with your child to make sure they understand what to […]
The story of the Prodigal Son has always bothered me. It seemed to me that the loyal son, the one who stayed and helped the father, lost status when the Prodigal son returned. That didn’t seem fair. I had been reading the story from the perspective of a son. I think […]
Germs are invisible and they are just about everywhere. When you or your child touch a doorknob, pick up a book or pet a dog, hands pick up germs.
While some germs have little effect, germs like E.Coli and Salmonella, can make people very sick.
Since we can’t tell the good germs from the bad, we […]
Many of us come into the world and see it as an exciting, interesting place. Others see it as frightening, sometimes overwhelming. If the world is infinitely interesting one discovers ways to embrace complexity and to enjoy the constant exposure to opportunity. Those who encounter it as a threat may see the world as a […]
Recently, my son (in fifth grade) needed to discuss the events that lead to the American Revolution. He sat at home and went over all the major points:
- The Stamp Act of 1765
- Taxation without representation.
- The Boston Massacre of 1770.
- etc.
Later, we discussed them and he showed me that he understood.
Yet, when I […]
Fire safety in your home and with your family is paramount in keepingkids safe. Know the baiscs of good fire prevention and tecah you children good fire safety technqiues.
A small fire can grow into a deadly one within minutes. To help prevent a tragedy, closely inspect your home to eliminate potential hazards. Prepare your […]
As a teacher, I stopped saying, “Come on, try harder” to students a while back. Not because I thought they
were actually trying their hardest at the time (many don’t to this day), but because I learned that it isn’t always possible to know who is trying and failing and who isn’t trying at all.
Kids are […]
Does your child struggle to read or try to avoid reading altogether?
If your child makes errors like skipping lines, not seeing punctuation, knowing a word on one page and not another, or has trouble comprehending, here is some information that may turn things around very quickly.
As a reading specialist for over 30 years, I […]
As a parent we are always vigilant in watching and keeping our children safe. There are things as parents that we need to be aware of, that cause potential harm to our children that we never think of as safety issues. Wndo blinds and their cords are one of them. There are […]
