Some people have stated that adolescence is like “the two’s” all over again. Well, just like two years olds, preteens and teenagers are seeking ways to become independent from their parents and through this new emotions and feelings emerge. The decisions our teens make during these few years have a direct effect on the rest of their life. So, as parents the best thing we can do … Continue reading Adolescence
Thanks to Kaboose.com for the fun winter crafts for children! Craft Stick Sled By: Amanda Formaro Difficulty: Average Age: 8 and up Make this fun replica of an old wooden sled. The starburst design and beautiful colors make this little sled an adorable winter activity. What you’ll need: 5 jumbo craft sticks 2 craft sticks 2 miniature craft sticks White craft glue Yarn Light blue and … Continue reading Kids Korner: Winter Crafts
Thanksgiving Crafts: Indian headband: Have children trace their hand five times on different colored construction paper. Staple onto headband strip of paper, overlapping “feathers”. They can use this Indian headband in a Thanksgiving play. Turkey Hand: Have children trace hand on colored construction paper. Cut it out. Color the hand in where the thumb is the head of the turkey and the hand is the … Continue reading Kid’s Korner: Thanksgiving Crafts
If you’ve lost your spouse, try not to make any major decisions for 6 months. Id you decided to chang your living situation, make sure you are acting from thought rather than emotion. Find a support group or seek out a person in your same situation. Family and friends cannot understand your needs as well as someone who has already lived through a similar loss. The … Continue reading For Parents Dealing with Death
Sewing lace-up cards: Make your own easily by using the cover of a coloring book, back of a cereal box or a Christmas card that has something interesting to your child. Cut out the picture, punch holes around sides, add shoelace or yarn. Good examples would be Barbie coloring book or Batman cereal. Coloring Savvy: It’s so easy to “get involved” with our child as they color or draw … Continue reading This Works for Me!
When your child shares about their day, LISTEN. Even if you have to bite your tongue. I’ve learned a lot about my children from listening to them and not reacting. I also listened to their friends, who seemed quite willing to share “funny” stories that my children were involved in. Don’t judge; don’t react. Just listen. If you must put your two cents in, wait … Continue reading Top 10 Parenting Tips Part II
Remember how you felt in September when you were child getting ready for school? The newness, the excitement. Were you eager to see your friends again? Did the excitement wear off by the end of September as you look forward to June again? Recall buying new clothes, new shoes, pencils, erasers, rulers, copybooks with blank pages waiting to be filled. I was always full of … Continue reading See you in September….
Need to BUY SHOES or slippers for children without them? Trace their foot and take it with you. Works with gloves too! NO TIME TO WRITE?- Have stamped postcard ready. Just jotting a quick “thinking of you” note goes a long way to bridge the gap between letters or phone calls. (Angela DiCicco) For the pre-reading group- Using large print, LABEL items in your home such … Continue reading This Works for Me!
Non- Romantic Ideas for Husbands: Cook dinner for your wife and do clean-up! Take care of the children in the morning so mom can sleep in. Take the children out of the house for a few hours so mom can have some peace and quiet. Plan a family activity over the weekend and make it happen. Do the food shopping and put the groceries away. … Continue reading Ways to Keep the Flame Alive
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 