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      What is Educational? The first five years of a baby’s life are such a whirlwind for the parents: Did she eat enough? When was the last time he pooped? Does my 2-year-old really need a Chinese class? Ack—kindergarten, already? With all this going on, it’s easy to overlook the fact that your …

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When it comes to educating children, a lot of focus is placed on practical skills like reading and math, which are undoubtedly important. But we should raise our children to be well-rounded individuals, and this involves teaching them forms of creative self-expression. While different kids have different talents-some are good at drawing, some can dance …

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Getting kids away from their TVs, computers, and gadgets is one of the greatest challenges today’s parents face, and it is not getting any easier. Many parents understandably want their kids to be up to date with all the modern technology, but for every gadget and game our children gain, something is lost. Today’s kids …

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Does your child erase and redo homework over and over again until it’s just right? Is anything less than 100% not good enough?  Welcome to the world of perfectionism, where unrealistic expectations are daily and unrelenting. Perfectionists engage in frequent hypercritical self-talk, bringing themselves down and creating a whole lot of stress within the family. …

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Any parent knows that getting children to complete even the simplest tasks such as putting pajamas in the clothes hamper or turning a light off when leaving a room is near impossible.  How then are we expected to teach wee-ones the seemingly abject habit of writing thank-you notes?  Don’t despair.  All hope is not lost!  …

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. The parts affected control concentration, attention and impulsivity. A child with ADHD can behave as if ‘up in the clouds’ or seem ‘dreamy’ or is hyperactive ‘always on the go’. They are unable to pay attention. The child finds …

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Please welcome Kelly from the Teaching Resource Center to 3 Boys and a Dog.  She gives us a slightly humorous and very enlightening article on how you can prepare yourself and your children for back to school. ~Kelli Heading back to school is exciting for both kids and parents. However, shifting back into the routines …

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