Category Archives: Professional Articles

10 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument Parents Won’t Want Their Kids to Miss

From www.aupaircare.net There are many benefits to playing a musical instrument that go beyond improving hand-eye coordination and instilling a sense of responsibility in your child. Some other benefits include doing better in school, increasing attention span and having fun … Continue reading

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15 Ideas for Motivating Your Child to Do Well in School- tips to share with parents

From www.parttimenanny.org It’s no secret that your child’s academic performance can directly affect her future, but it’s difficult to get kids to think about such long-term goals in relation to a task they don’t find particularly enjoyable. Helping your child … Continue reading

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30 Blogs with the Best Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week

From www.findababysitter.org Teachers are unsung heroes. Parents rely on teachers to teach and care for their children five days a week for seven to eight hours a day.  Without teachers, many children would not learn what it takes to graduate … Continue reading

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15 Websites to Help You With Rhyming Words

From www.kenneymyers.com Rhyming words are fun, but some words will leave you tongue-tied trying to find a suitable partner. Anyone who has ever dabbled in poetry will tell you that meter is a refined art that requires the poet to … Continue reading

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Beyond Compliance: Classroom Management that Fosters Responsibility, Nurtures Intrinsic Motivation, and Brings Out the Best in Students-professional development course

National Board Certified elementary teacher Steve Reifman is excited to announce the launch of his first professional development course for educators on Udemy.com, a terrific website that offers resources people can access at their convenience. The course is called “Beyond … Continue reading

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Activities to Encourage Your Young Reader- great to share with parents

From www.4nannies.com By Erin McNeill Reading is a skill that your child will master at some point. Every child learns at a different pace and in different ways, however, so be patient with the process. In the meantime, here are some … Continue reading

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25 Blogs with Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

From www.babysitters.net While everyone knows that St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday, it’s unlikely that many know the story behind St. Patrick’s Day.  In a nutshell, a man named Patrick converted a large group of Irish people from Paganism to … Continue reading

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18 Blogs You Can Use to Determine if Your Child is Gifted

From www.findananny.net Many parents think that their child is gifted, maybe because he walked before the other babies in the playgroup or was an early talker.  However, does this mean that your child is gifted or just really smart?  What … Continue reading

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Why Online Learning Is Vital to Improving Education- infographic

From www.onlinedegreeprograms.com http://www.onlinedegreeprograms.com/blog/2013/why-online-learning-is-vital-to-improving-education/

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Inspiration- inspirational video with quotes and music

The video (“Inspiration:365 Days a Year” by Zig Ziglar) is a series of quotes, set to music, that may mean something different to each of us, but in short the video is meant to inspire.  Inspiration is something that we … Continue reading

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45 Blogs That Outline the Best Bible Study Tips- blogs, apps

From www.parttimenanny.org Studying the Bible can be a daunting task, especially if you begin studying it without a plan of action.  If you just sat down one day with the Bible and started reading, you might find yourself confused by … Continue reading

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40 Blogs Featuring Homeschooling Tips

From www.findananny.net Homeschooling your kids is becoming a more popular option these days, however, before deciding that’s the education route you want to take there are a lot of factors that should be taken into consideration.  What are some reasons … Continue reading

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How to Talk to Kids About Tragedy Without Saying Too Much

From www.aupair.org When tragedies occur, especially those involving children, they garner an immense amount of attention from the media and spark discussions that could easily be overheard by children. As a result, it’s very important that parents have an idea … Continue reading

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10 iPhone Apps that Boost Brain Function

From www.becomeananny.com If you own one of Apple’s popular iPhone devices, you already know that its capabilities extend far beyond those of a mere phone. Thanks to the power of the iPhone and the talent of the many developers that … Continue reading

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