Parenting Guru

Today the pressure to succeed at school begins even earlier than ever. Children in kindergarten and first grade are held to a standard of success that their parents never had to worry about. While in the past those first few years of schooling were pressure free and simply intended to introduce children to formal education, today children are tested on their knowledge and ability within the first weeks of kindergarten and that testing continues throughout the rest of their public school education. This places an enormous pressure on young children and yet many parents are not doing everything they can to give their child the edge and help them succeed at school. Giving your child the edge does not mean hiring a tutor, buying an expensive educational program, or spending hours every day drilling your child. There are several simple steps every parent can take to give their child the edge at school. Read more…

Young Parents are naturally excited about their first born, and they are usually eager to fix up the Baby’s Room or Baby Nursery, and tend to over spend on Baby Furniture. When you are young and inexperienced you tend not to think of how expensive Baby Furniture can be. As a Mom of six kids I know how exciting a newborn baby can be, however you need to be Frugal as Young Parents if you are on a budget. Read more…

We have heard it said a thousand times before and yet we still struggle with what the best path is. The window of opportunity to introduce a second language to our children is way before our traditional school system even thinks about it. Experts are saying between birth and five years old is when the optimum time exists to bring a new language into our family routine. Read more…

The British have increased their media and news coverage regarding misbehaving children in school in recent days. The topic usually ends with a solution that centers around removing troublemakers from the traditional classroom setting. Read more…

Trampolines can be therapeutic and entertaining and even cost-effective. Both family and friends alike can enjoy the addition of a trampoline. Trampolines also come in a variety of styles and colors to suit every decor. Read more…