The school year has started for our family and back to school preparations means more than buying new backpacks and school supplies. This month we are devoting Wednesdays to Back to School Preparation! Today we are tackling Study Tips for Children. Your child may seem like a natural smarty-pants, but proper study skills can help them achieve more and get more out of school. Study skills will be essential the harder the classes get, and if your child goes to college these skills will be a Continue Reading
Back to School Prep- HOMEWORK! How to Keep Your Child Focused on Homework When You’ve Lost Control
It can and WILL happen! I’m sure you know how it goes, kid comes home and immediately thinks they are going to go outside to play or they try to hop onto the video games and waste their night away. Homework you ask. What, what is that, no homework tonight! Then Friday comes along and they have a letter in their bag indicating there’s missing work. This is a weekly routine with mom or dad constantly battling the homework fight only to lose. It doesn’t have to be like that. You can gain Continue Reading
Back to School Prep: Teens & Science – Making Science Fun
Science projects are an awesome part of a child’s life. Most kids enjoy science class and need little motivation to engage in scientific study. If it’s in class or at home it rarely matters, kids will go beyond expectations to conduct science experiments and assigned projects. Teenagers though are a different story. As science begins to get more difficult in the teenage years you can expect some resistance and downright refusal to engage in any science fun. If you are experiencing science Continue Reading
5 Study Tips To Help Your Child Succeed In School
Your child may seem like a natural smarty-pants, but proper study skills can help them achieve more and get more out of school. Study skills will be essential the harder the classes get, and if your child goes to college these skills will be a necessity. Get them started the right way with these five study tips. Learn your child's study needs First, learn your child's needs for studying. Every child learns differently, so help them learn their way- the right way! Spend Continue Reading
How to Balance School and Sports #BayouSports
For our family, we are making our way towards the end of the school year. Like many families, our children are active in sports and other extra curricular activities but school and education is always our main focus. With Spring soccer and baseball/softball in full swing many parents are asking themselves the same question: How do you balance school and sports? While I am not an expert, I have asked myself the same question. For many kids’ sports is a way to meet new friends and release some Continue Reading
Helping Your Child Make Education A Priority
In my time as a middle school teacher over the past twelve years I have noticed an unsettling trend of education becoming less of a priority for students. As a parent, you know how important a sound education and the choices it brings are to the future of your child. Like most things that are worthwhile, establishing and engaging with your child in an education centered life style will require hard work. Here are some steps you can take to ensure an emphasis on education is as important to Continue Reading
6 Ways Your College Student Can Save Money
College is not a cheap life experience. There are books, tuition, room and board, and gas to shell out money for. That doesn't include the miscellaneous fees and needs that depend on your student's major. Parents are expected to foot a lot of the bill, especially before the young adult can get out and get a job. Read on to learn how to you can help your college student save money, which can also help your own wallet! 1. Encourage textbook rental over purchasing. Most books are only needed Continue Reading
Back to School, Winter Break is Over
Whether it's winter break, spring break, or summer break- getting kids focused on school after any break can be a hassle for both parents and teachers alike. If you’re looking for ways to get your children ready to go back to school after the fun of the holidays, check out these tips from teachers on how to make it happen. 5 ways to get your kids refocused for school after the winter break Give them fun work and a timer Give your kids a fun craft to do, quietly, at the table and Continue Reading
ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS Toy Giveaway Ends 5/3
The following is a Sponsored Post. Giveaway listed below is provided by Hasbro. All opions and thoughts are as always, my own. As a young child living in Los Angeles, my mother was extremely protective of us. Since she was a single mother for so many years, she was always working to provide for my older brother & I. This meant I spent a lot of time with my older brother and enjoyed playing with him every weekend when we were not in school. By playing, I mean playing with HIS toys. We played Continue Reading
Last Minute Travel Packing Tips Plus Gulf Island Waterpark Giveaway #Nola #GulfCoast
Like many bloggers I occasionally attend a few events throughout the year that requires me to leave for an occasional conference or blogger event. In May I have 2 trips scheduled which requires me to leave for a few days. With blogging, my regular daytime job and the kids/husband responsibilities my time, like many mothers, is stretch to full capacity. Although I am excited for my trips, I also know my time prior to the trips are very slim. One thing on my mind is packing. I wish I could say Continue Reading
Discover The All-New 2013 Nissan Sentra #descubresentra
I remember when I was a senior in high school, the parking lots were full of teen cars. Some were brand new, some belonged to the parents of the students, and some were used vehicles bought specifically for a new driver. One vehicle we saw a lot growing up was a Nissan Sentra. Parents chose Nissan due to it's being economical, dependable, and long-lasting. Since I didn't drive when I was in high school, my 1st (almost) New Car was a Nissan. It was 3 years old and previously a government car Continue Reading
Because I’m Your Dad By Ahmet Zappa
There is nothing more that tugs at a woman's heart than the love between a father & his children. Whether you have a daughter or son, their relationship is equally as important as our own relationship with our children. It's no surprise that a children's book can depict the very emotions we as woman want for our children. Recently released children's book 'Because I'm Your Dad' By Ahmet Zappa recreates that emotion. This whimsical book explains how innocent & silly the love between a father & Continue Reading