Reading to Children: The First 3 Years – Your Voice Has Power
Reading aloud to your children during their first three years is very important. Here are a few things you should know about reading and the power of your voice. You learned when you were carrying your baby that your voice could encourage wonderful responses from your baby. It was then that your unborn child... [Read more]
Summer Reading: Arm Yourself With A Plan Now!
Parents & Grandparents Plan Your Summer Strategy NOW! Summer is almost here. Schools will soon let the kids out for the Summer vacation. There will be kids bouncing around celebrating. Will you be celebrating with them? Many of you are already happy on the outside but cringing on the inside. Don’t... [Read more]
Reading to Children Makes Memories for a Lifetime
Reading Aloud: It’s Never Too Early To Start And Always Too Soon To Quit Mothers know firsthand that babies respond to familiar voices and sounds even before they are born. Many expecting parents talk, sing, and read to their unborn babies. This kind of pre-birth communication is very important. It stimulates... [Read more]
Gardening with Children: Getting Started Tips
One of the earliest memories many grownups have is growing things as a child. Whether it was in a backyard garden or in a pot on a sunny windowsill, the feeling of accomplishment was the same. As a child, I can remember helping my mother in the Spring with her flowerbeds. I had my own rake, hoe, and shovel. Boy,... [Read more]
