Posted in parenting on Apr 14th, 2012
Many thanks to guest blogger Adam Riemer for this post on helping kids feel less homesick when they are at summer camp. Adam consults to help people plan trips and find Broadway tickets and also has a website that sells kids pajamas Fun Kids Pajamas. Thanks Adam Summer camp is something that most kids look [...]
Posted in parenting on Mar 1st, 2012
From the tender age of just 16, children in Australia can start learning to drive a motor vehicle. It’s frightening – for the parents at least! Year 10 Formal photo: “Sure, we’re all learning to drive!” But What Can You Do? You hope your young teenager wont want to get behind the wheel until they [...]
Posted in parenting on Feb 17th, 2012
Over the years I’ve had the privilege of teaching many young children and teenagers to play piano. Some children are more enthusiastic to practice and learn than others – and there are individuals who have amazing ‘natural talent’. But one thing remains the same. They all develop a tremendous sense of determination, achievement and pride [...]
Posted in parenting on Nov 13th, 2011
It’s fun on Christmas morning watching my boys empty their Christmas Stocking. Of course they know the ‘real’ presents are spread around the Christmas tree, but it’s the stockings that always get emptied first. The Christmas Stocking Story According to Rabbi Brasch in his book “The Book of the Year” the story goes like this: [...]
Posted in parenting on Oct 16th, 2011
Want to tire the kids out, so they’ll sleep well tonight? Well, here’s my Top 10 Outdoor Activities for Kids list, without breaking the bank account! Go Walking If you live near the coast, how about a family walk on the beach If you’re a city dweller, chances are there will be a park near [...]
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