Archive for June, 2008

Fun Home School Projects

Homeschooling your children means taking responsibility for their education, but with this responsibility comes many benefits. One of the greatest benefits that you get to set your child’s curriculum according to your family’s values and your child’s interests. Projects are important part of any homeschooling curriculum. Once you’ve set your curriculum outlined goals for each unit, include projects at the end of each unit to provide your child with an effective way to review and implement all they have learned.

Social anxiety can take over your life

Going to the shopping mall may seem easy to you and me, but for someone who suffers with a social phobia it can quickly become so overwhelming that the trip ruins their whole week. A person who suffers with social anxiety may find the shopping mall to be no problem but they may struggle to eat in a crowded restaurant, different people find different situations cause anxiety.

High Visual Intelligence Can Make Learning To read Difficult

It is something that every teacher will have seen.

Cinco de Mayo Parties for Kids

Cinco de Mayo is a great time to have a kid’s party — not only is it a lot of fun, but a great way to teach. This holiday isn’t one made up by the greeting card companies, its a celebration of history. On May fifth in 1862, Mexico and the United States worked together to help Mexico get a victory against the French.

No more Panic Attacks During Pregnancy

Many women find themselves dealing with anxiety and panic attacks during their pregnancy. Many of these women had never had an attack before being pregnant. There is a very good reason this happens.

Parenting Help: When Your Child is Afraid to go on Sleep-Overs

By and large, children love to go on sleep-overs, whether to camps or other special events for kids. This gives them the opportunity to be with friends day and night. However, some children develop a fear of sleeping away from home. They refuse to go and they miss out on all the fun. If your child is struggling with such a fear, you may find the following tips useful.

Is Your Child On The Road to Obesity? 4 Mistakes You Can Fix Now

Take a quick look around and you’ll observe the costly obesity crisis that is slowly overtaking our nation. How bad has it become you may say? Consider the idea that we are now seeing individuals parking in handicap parking spots to avoid having to park just a few extra feet away from a building.

Family Fun Time - Nature Walk

It seems sometimes that we can’t see the forest for the trees. Not because we aren’t looking, but because of deforestation. While the debate on environmental issues and global warming continues, you can enjoy family fun time by going on a nature walk.