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Your preschooler's first teacher

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:41:54 EDT

Want a meaningful job? Be your child’s first teacher! Yes, you are the driver to the doctor, the reader of bedtime stories, the cleaner of the kitchen messes and the gatherer of scattered toys. But as preschool time approaches, you add a new role to the growing list of jobs you do as parent — your child’s first teacher.

Organize a preschooler's area

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:40:45 EDT

When creating a plan to organize your play area, it’s important to keep in mind the following:

∫ Ages of children

∫ Height of children

∫ Functionality, space, & safety

∫ Little hands can access books easier if they’re laying flat in a clear container or basket

∫ Remov...

Book Published

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:05:56 EDT

Two area women will release their children's book March 5.

"Friends With A Difference" written by Ellen Dittman Pope and ilustrated by Carol Dixon, shows friends helping friends. Sally and her unique animal friends work together to make their lives better.

Create an organized, safe space

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:29:39 EDT

Doesn’t it amaze you when kids can find their Gameboys, Nintendo DSs, IPods, Wii controllers and all of their other “cool stuff” even though it’s engulfed under a mountain of laundry (yes, both clean and dirty,) an avalanche of smelly sneakers and a week’s worth of stale chips and salsa?

Then why can’t kids find their “important...

Warming up and staying fit this winter

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:27:55 EDT

Winter definitely has settled in to the Mid-Ohio Valley. The nights have become frigid and unpleasant, and families are staying indoors. Staying fit and healthy can become a challenge during winter months as many families become less active. If you gain weight during the winter months, you are not alone. Winter weight gain is common among most people.