By Betsy Flagler | Parent to Parent
| May 14, 2012
Little kids rarely tire of hearing about the antics of naughty children – and pigeons. Just saying “no, David!” or the word “pigeon” can elicit laughter and have young readers shouting for more.
My momma would not buy me white go-go boots in the fifth grade. She said they were a fad that would fade. Of course she was right – about that, and so much else.
Do you know preschoolers who crash into furniture, bump into other people and stay constantly on the move? Or who are unable to get from point A to point B without touching something? They’re not necessarily doing it to aggravate their parents, teachers or other folks around them. It might be a type of sensory processing disorder.
Some kids expect kudos every time they turn around. But general praise for their brains, beauty or brawn can backfire. Instead, get specific about your child’s effort.
With Easter on its way, colorful candy aisles are overflowing with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow Peeps, jellybeans and egg-shaped bubble gum. Everyone loves treats, but Easter doesn’t have to be synonymous with candy.
More than ever, schools need volunteers. Whether you pitch in every week, once a month or even help with school projects from home, every hour adds up as education budgets go down.
