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January 2013 a Fresh New Start!
The month of January is symbolic of new beginnings with its clean, unscarred calendar pages. The word January dates back to Roman mythology. The god Janus was believed to be “the god of gates, doors, doorways, beginnings and endings,” according to Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia. How appropriate then, as we open to the new calendar … Read more
Letter to the Mayans
Dear Mayans, As I write this it is December 22, 2012. I guess all that talk about the world ending yesterday was just a way for you to get some extra attention. Tell me the truth, did you just run out of room or were you tired of continuing on with that calendar? Either way … Read more
Tomorrow I'll Do It
The word procrastinate is defined by Webster as, “to put off doing something usually out of habitual carelessness or laziness or to postpone or delay needlessly.” I am not so sure I agree with that definition. Sometimes we have to procrastinate because there simply is not enough time in the day to do it all. … Read more
The Past Does Not Equal The Future
I am not sure who said “the past does not equal the future” (maybe Tony Robbins) but I think it is an important reminder as we start the new school year. Just because “x, y and z” happened last year, does not mean it will happen again this year. Each new school year is a … Read more
It's About TIME
It is almost time for getting back to school. If last year was a struggle, it was probably about that four letter word…T I M E. Does your child have the same perception/understanding about time that you do? If you feel that you are often encouraging them to “hurry up” or if they sometimes miss … Read more
What Did You Learn Last Year?
Now is the time to review the last school year with your child and use that knowledge for the upcoming year. You’re looking for the “best practices” – those things that worked really well both at home and at school and that you would like to see continue next year. If your child has ADHD … Read more
Easy Steps to Going Green
Making simple changes/choices towards a more “greener” lifestyle is good for your health, your family, your environment and the planet. Today’s article talks about three areas to help you navigate along the green path. First up is food. There is a lot of press about organic vs. conventionally grown produce and the amount of pesticides … Read more
Student Strategy: Five Things Your Child's Desk or Study Area Needs
A child’s study area should be comfortable for them and “fit” them. That means their feet should touch the floor (or a stool) and the chair should be high enough for their elbows to rest on the desk at an almost 90 degree angle.The following five things will also help them be more efficient and … Read more
Papers, Papers, Everywhere – But Not the One I Need!
Families are bombarded with papers and mail every day. It never really stops and at this time of the year, there is also the added burden of finding the papers necessary to prepare the taxes. So, how do you keep up with the papers, handle them and find the important ones when you need them? … Read more