Parenting With Teacher Nancy

Raising children to become happy adults does not mean that parents must create constant happiness situations for them at all times.  Teaching them contentment, hard-work, and gratitude is more important.  And in order to teach them these things, you must spend time with them, and allow them to struggle.  It's never easy to watch our child struggle, but it's actually what will help them to be a more successful, and happier adult.  Hopefully, understanding this will take some pressure off of being the "perfect parent" at all times. Don't Make Your Children the Exception to Every Rule Your Child Is Not a Genius, Get Over It Raising Successful Children EXTRAS Something to consider (written by a mom in my class)... Understanding the concept of invisible work, is important for employees, employers, partners and both men and women to grasp. How Invisible Work & Sacrifices Affect Working Moms CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS The end of the semester is here.  We will h

This is a season of "buy, buy, buy" in our culture, which often translates to "Gimme, gimme, gimme" from our children.  Research shows that  kids  (and  adults ) who focus on materialism can be anxious and depressed.  Parents can help change this attitude and bring in more happiness in the family by modeling and focusing on more important values this season. 6 Ways to Squash Kids' Materialism This Holiday How about creating a seasonal PLAY ritual? Family Play Plans by Seasons (I love the idea of the Winter Forts!) When you do buy toys, here's a helpful guide for you and those buying gifts for your child. Infant and Toddler Play and Toy Guide Guia TRUCE de Juegos y Juguetes CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS The last day of the semester is December 20 (two more classes left!).  There will be holiday potlucks on December 17, 19 and 20! EXTRAS What timing-- an new paper from the American Academy of Pediatrics...  How to Old School Toys are Better For Toddler