Imagine…. Someone says ‘HI’ and you feel paralyzed by fear and can’t say ‘HI’ back…. The fear of being asked a question at school…. Falling and hurting yourself and not being able to cry or ask for help because of the fear that someone might hear you….. This is the …
If there is one thing that all parents fear, it is facing a lice infestation. Even receiving news of the possibility is enough to make parents fret. I am sure that many parents have minor heart palpitations when they receive a note from the school, warning them to check out …
Chores! It was always the dreaded word on Saturday’s when I was growing up. Raising kids now I am trying to approach it in a different way. I am sure we are all battling children and housework in some way. Housework may seem like a frightening thing, it does not …
Each year at Peanut and Pofaroo’s school they host a Safety Awareness Week to ensure all the children, old and new to the school are (re)acquainted with the safety protocol in and around the school. After a summer away, it’s a great idea to revisit to know what to do …
Encouraging reading in our children starts at a young age. As parents we are the best role models for our children. Reading can begin when our children are babies. Reading to a baby can be fun and funny but to some adults it seems weird to think about. As parents …