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10 Summer Activities to Supercharge Your College Application Before Sophomore Year!
Congratulations on finishing your freshman year! As you move into your sophomore year of high school, here are 10 important steps you can take during the summer to enhance your college application: 1. Assess Your Interests and Goals: Start by reflecting on your academic interests and career aspirations. Identify areas you are passionate about and…
Learning About Strangers – Educating Our Children Without Scaring Them
What provoked this “talking to strangers” conversation with my children? It was months ago when a high risk pedophile moved about a mile from our family. The man charged had kidnapped a child and harmed him. As a community we were scared and upset. We started petitions to help tighten Vermont laws that allowed these…
The Best Educational Apps for 6-8 Year Olds
All kids love to play on iPads, so we might as well have them learn something along the way. These apps are not only educational, but also super fun. Your kids won't even know they are learning. Shh... Nature If your kids love the ocean and aquariums, this app is the one for them. Ocean…
Scary Cats In Scary Hats: How To Tame Your Toddler’s Fears
Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. – George S. Patton This blog is dedicated to GraceLikeRain, mother of four, who recently wrote in about her childrens fears. I couldnt stop thinking about her courage – while her husband is in Afghanistan, she is raising their family. Four children under six years old! My son was afraid of hats. It had something to do with The Cat in the Hatby Dr. Seuss. (He is a little sinister, come to think of it.) It didnt matter what kind of hat – any time I tried to put one on him, it was as if a monster were about to sit on Alessios head. That mysterious Cat and his striped top-hat had also triggered other anxieties in my toddler: bicycles and umbrellas, to name a few. Yet The Cat in the Hat is still one of Alessios favorite books. Fear. We all have it. It’s a fact of human nature. A survival tool meant for our own good. Fight or flight. Knowing when to stand strong and when to run.
What Are The Best Educational Toys for 1 Year-Olds?
One-year-olds are transitioning from being babies to full-fledged toddlers. This is a time of discovery, independence and play. The best toys for 1-year-olds are ones that can be shared between child and parent—such as books that can be read together or blocks that a parent can stack and the child can knock down. Look for toys that stimulate the imagination. In general, the simpler the toy, the better. One-year-olds like to explore, discover and enjoy life. Your soon-to-be toddler will enjoy and benefit from one of these toys.