How To Help ADD Children
Posted on February 23, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Education, parenting, social
Around the globe more and more kids are being diagnosed as ADD, (attention deficit disorder), until it has reached epidemic proportions. These are children who have great difficulty in inhibiting their spontaneous responses, frequently lapse into inattention, hyperactivity and are impulsive. They often appear moody and overreact emotionally. Read more…
Reading The Essential Life Skill
Posted on January 17, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Education, Home Schooling, parenting
One of the most important daily activities it to share stories with your children. In fact is an essential activity after the basics of giving them food, water, clothing, shelter and love, of course! Read why story books are so important to children…
Should Children Be Tattooed
Posted on January 4, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in parenting, Society
We recently reported an incident where a 26 year-old man was merely slapped on the wrist for tattooing his 3 year-old child while he was drunk. The man was fined $300 and placed on 12 months probation. read more…
Children And Fevers
Posted on December 2, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Home Schooling, parenting
Having a greater understanding of the flu can be very helpful to parents of young children. After all, sharing, even if it’s the flu, is an integral part of family life. Read more…
Monkey See Monkey Do
Posted on December 2, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Home Schooling, parenting
A very old saying is ‘monkey see, monkey do’. This is so true in parenting. Yesterday, I returned to my computer to find my youngest son mimicking me at the computer. Scary! Read more about how children watch everything you do as a parent…
Teaching Children Life Skills
Posted on December 2, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Home Schooling, parenting
A major task for any parent is to assist their child to learn skills that will be of necessity for day-to-day living. Skills that cover anything from mathematical to social skills. Read more…
Respecting Each Other’s Time
Posted on November 16, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Home Schooling, parenting
Learning to respect each other’s time is a valuable lesson for young and old. It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book – or done something just for me – apart from my boys. Why? My instant answer has always been – ‘I don’t have time’. This is something I’ve heard a lot [...]
Learning That Is Child-Initiated
Posted on November 16, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Home Schooling, parenting
Emptying the cupboards became a great lesson in team work, cognitive skills, fine motor skills, mathematical skills and writing. It was also great fun. Read more…
Men With A Mission
Posted on November 16, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Home Schooling, parenting
The air was full of laughter as somehow the boys came up the internal staircase, disappeared out the front door and then reappeared up the internal staircase again a short time later. They were men on a mission. The buzz of excitement was led by Dad as they were up to “secret men’s business” ! [...]
Outdoor Target Practise
Posted on November 16, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Home Schooling, parenting
This outdoor lesson came under messy play, while teaching other life skills. The boys, armed with balloons filled with water, made a lovely old tree their target as they exercised their throwing skills. Read more…
