Month: September 2011

  • Stop the Whining! Favorite Phrase

    Long ago I learned this line in a parenting workshop.  I felt a little bit like a drill sergeant when I used it on my kids initially, but now it works like a charm! Parent:  When do we listen?  Child:  The first time. Try it – you’ll love it.  It’s such an easy way to […]

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  • Homework Help for Busy Readers – Sliders

    Deluxe Durable Plastic Eye Lighter Reading Guide Strip (4 pack) Here’s a super helpful tip for your readers!  I’ve always called these “sliders” because they slide through books.  These are usually purchased for one of the following reasons: a.  Child is having trouble “tracking” (losing their place in a long piece of text) b.  They […]

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