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Children's Museums: A Hands on Learning Adventure- Once you've plucked an apple
from its tree, there's no putting it
back on. Or is there? Like
hundreds of other youngsters that
will pass through children's
museums daily, 2-year-old
Dominic discovered that almost
anything is possible. From Velcro
trees, to make shift recycling
centers, complete with magnetic
cranes for separating aluminum
from tin, there are learning
opportunities around every corner.
Making a Family Museum Visit Fun for Toddlers, Teens, and In-Betweens- Today, many museums are interactive learning centers that give families an opportunity to explore, learn, create their own art, and, yes, even touch some exhibits. With all of this variety and activity, how can parents ensure that their children won't become overwhelmed, tired, or too distracted to enjoy the experience? The key is in the planning.
Pets in The Classroom- Educators have used animals in the classroom for decades. From a goldfish filled aquarium to the hamster who roams the classroom floor in his roller ball, there is no doubt that critters are a great educational tool. However, keeping a classroom pet takes a lot of time and effort.
The Summer Learning Slide- How to Prevent Your Child From Going Down the Slippery Slope Every June parents rejoice: "No more paper, no more books, no more painful long division!" Fast forward to September. Teachers lament: "What have these kids been doing for the past three months?"
Father's Day!
Father's Day is coming soon. Celebrate dad this year with crafts, recipes and plenty of other ideas. Here are a few examples to get you started...
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Secrets of Happily Married Women Do you feel like you are constantly on overdrive? Juggling career and family, attending to everyone's needs but your own, and all the while struggling to maintain a sense of balance and harmony in your marriage? You can actually start getting more out of your relationship by doing less and we'll tell you how with Dr. Scott Haltzman, author of Secrets of Happily Married Women. Hear part 2
When Mars and Venus Collide It's a common scenario: a husband returns home from work stressed out and eager to kick back on the couch and watch TV. A wife returns home from work stressed out and wants to talk about it with her husband. What happens? Neither is on the same page, anger and resentment set in. We're going to find out how stress is impacting marriages today and what you can do about it when we talk with bestselling author John Gray Hear part 2