Making Sure My Kids Are On Track

Making Sure My Kids Are On Track

  • Starting A Family? The Financial Cost Of Different Child Care Options

    Starting a family can be a very exciting time for many families. It can also be incredibly stressful. Before bringing a new life into the world there are a lot of details that need to be sorted through. Things like medical costs, day to day expenses, and even living arrangements are likely to undergo some major changes. There's also the issue of finding child care, which can take up a large portion of a family's budget.

  • Fun Suggestions To Encourage Your Child To Be More Active

    Are you the parent of a child in elementary school? Do you live in an apartment that lacks a large yard and so you worry about your child getting out of shape? Your child's pediatrician has probably already told you that if your child eats right and plays a lot, you have little to worry about. But if you're eating healthy and struggling with ways to keep your kid active, here are some ideas that you might want to consider:

  • The High-Quality Child Care Squeeze: Voters And Politicians Respond Concerning Parents Under Pressure

    According to recent polls, people in the U.S. take child care very seriously. One of the biggest beefs that Americans have concerning childcare is the high cost. Parents who must work have a difficult time finding affordable, quality preschool care that they can trust. Here's what recent polls say as well as one solution that is being proposed: Iowa caucus goers affirm importance of childcare Presidential election caucus goers in Iowa were recently asked to take a poll concerning their attitudes about early childhood daycare and pre-K programs.

  • How To Stimulate Learning In Your Preschool Aged Child

    Does it seem like just yesterday that you were waking up in the middle of the night to quiet a fussy infant? Now the years have gone by and your little one is probably challenging you in many different ways. One of the things you are more than likely thinking about is your child's learning. Here are some ideas that might inspire you to make that part of his or her life fun and stimulating.

  • How To Minimize Meltdowns In Children With Sensory Processing Disorders

    Sensory processing disorder can be a frustrating condition for children and their families. There is no cure for this condition, so families and those with sensory processing disorder learn the triggers and work hard to avoid sensory meltdowns. Children with sensory processing disorders can do well in daycare services as long as the daycare provider and the parents work together and recognize the unique situation they are facing. What Is Sensory Processing Disorder?

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    Making Sure My Kids Are On Track

    When was the last time you really thought about your kid's education? If you are like I was a few years ago, you might assume that your tots will learn everything they need to know once they start elementary school. However, this is a common misconception. When my wife started working as a school teacher, it became immediately clear to me that kids weren't as educated as their parents thought. We started thinking about it, and we decided to start taking our kid's education head on. We focused on math and science, and soon our child started to pick up the material. My blog is about incorporating education into your daily life, so that you can keep your kids on track.