Store small books in plastic napkin holders- it makes it easier for young children to get them out. When old parts of toys turn up, put them in a plastic bag- that way when you notice the toy with the missing part, you know where to look. To preserve posters, pictures, and other items cover them with contact paper- this is durable and easier for … Continue reading This Works for Me!
Children are natural creative. They can imagine that there is hot lava on the ground or that all the dolls are really drinking tea. Creativity is not something that we get to once, it is something that we can come back to many times throughout our life. So what happens when a child has a creative block? You can use some of these tips to … Continue reading Promoting Creativity
On the eve of December 6th, children would put their shoes outside their room in hopes that St. Nick would fill them with goodies. St. Nick legend was that he helped a poor man with his three daughters dowry in order for them to get married. Not wanting to embarras the father, St. Nick decided to go in the night and dropped off the three … Continue reading St. Nicholas
Previously we talked about 10 Rules to Live by for Parents, well here we talk about 5 facts to keep in mind as a parent. You are not Super Parent: All parents want to do it all and look good while doing it. Sometimes that is not possible. Just as you expect your children to do the best they can,you need to expect that too. … Continue reading 5 Facts to Keep in Mind as a Parent
Be the best role model as possible: Your children look up to you and they want to be you, so make sure you are acting the way you want your children to. Know when and how your child needs some love: As a parent, you are responsible for loving and caring for your child. Each child is different and needs to be loved in different … Continue reading 10 Rules to Live by for Parents
Reading is very important to a child’s development. From recognition skills as they look at a picture book to learning the words to read, developing imagination, increasing vocabulary, learning better communication skills, doing better academically, the list goes on and on. Infants are just learning about the world. They only know what you teach them. As they become more alert they are learning and absorbing … Continue reading The Importance of Reading to Your Children
My children are blessed to have 5 great- grandparents, 8 grandparents, and Aunt and Uncles, and this doesn’t include the suto-Aunts and Uncles. But sometimes the generation gap can cause families to not spend time with each other out of having nothing in common. Below are some classic activities that know no age and everyone can enjoy. Reading and telling stories: Let your older generation … Continue reading Inter-generational Activities
Positive parenting is the belief that a child can be disciplined in a positive encouraging way without punishments. Punishments, like time-out, spanking, only show children unnatural consequences to their behavior, it does not tell them why it is wrong, nor does it allow them to figure it out themselves. Punishments only stop the immediate behavior, they do not teach what behavior you want. Below are some … Continue reading Punishments: What They Really Teach Children
I can only imagine how many different pieces of artwork each child does in their life time. For me, I think where am I going to store it all? Here are some ideas to repurpose them without throwing them away! Use it for wrapping paper. Frame it- You can even change the picture from time to time. Turn them into greeting cards. Turn them all … Continue reading Repurpose Children’s Artwork
Instead of focusing on what you don’t want your child to do, focus on what you do want them to do.’ Instead of providing a model for an art projects, encourage them to create their own art. Instead of sending children to time out, redirect them with a new activity. Instead of memorization drills, create meaningful learning experiences. Instead of your children competing against each … Continue reading Positive Parenting Tips
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 