Your success in working with people, and especially with your challenging loved ones, is tied to how emotionally intelligent you operate. Keep these tips in mind as you interact with others, in particular if there is a diagnosis, such as Asperger Syndrome or ADHD, where behavior change is a primary goal. By first understanding and […]
You don’t just wake up one day and your flabby gut has disappeared and you are suddenly a champion batsman. I wish! I won’t tell you what it takes to become a legendary batsman who can hit a cover-drive, on the up, off a ball traveling at over 150km/h between two agile fielders to the […]
You’ve heard it (and have probably said it) too many times:
“I have too many things to do.”
“I’ll never catch up.”
“I trying to do to much too soon.”
“I can’t handle all of this.”
“I’m going to have a nervous breakdown.”
“Please, don’t ask me to do any more.”
All of these stress-induced comments are more than likely a result […]
Your young child’s playtime is his first real learning experience, and toys can act as catalysts in your child’s growth. The benefits of educational toys are many and varied, and by choosing the right toys, you create an environment that is fun and conducive to learning vital skills.
But currently it is hard to find what […]
One of the basic issues we need to understand is that parents and teens view school very differently. This is important because often we believe that our kids look at school the same way we do.
In many cases, nothing could be further from the truth.
For parents, we work and want to do well in our […]
Bully Victims Need a Healthy Relationship with an Adult!
So Do the Bullies!
By Paula McCoach, School Counselor
“Boys will be boys” and “Girls just do that” is what we hear from so many people. As a kid myself, I remember getting teased and no one came to help or told me what to do. […]
Perhaps the groups that find the need to fundraise the most are school related such as sports teams, marching bands or PTA and PTO groups. With shrinking funds from the various school systems nationwide, such groups find their funds being cut and having to look at various outside fundraising sources.
While watching the 11 o’clock […]
Test anxiety is at an all time high in light of the No Child Left Behind law regarding test scores. Pressure to score well has students and teachers stressed. Hey UGLY Inc., NFP, the 501 (C) 3 nonprofit that helps teens with self-esteem wanted to help students ease their stress over taking tests so they […]
As parents-to-be, we tend to prepare for the arrival of our newborn in the usual ways. We decorate the nursery, attend child birthing classes, buy every baby-related accessory known to man, and even research baby names. However, we often overlook the single most important aspect of preparation. How prepared are you in the […]
A positive pregnancy test result sends a signal to close friends and family that it is all systems go for the holding of a baby shower party for the expectant mother. Baby Showers are parties that are held to celebrate the new edition expected at a later date. Shower parties and the planning of them […]