Mind Matters: How to Solve Elapsed Time Problems
Heroes, if you've ever tried to help your child solve an elapsed time problem for math, you know how difficult that can be. The younger boys and I have tried several different methods with these problems, with varying degrees of success. Watching the video below...
Climate Change: What to Expect When Moving Away From Mild Temperatures
Moving from a mild climate to one with the familiar four defined seasons offers some challenges you probably aren’t aware even exist. A few extra actions to maintain your home and health will ensure you continue to enjoy your new home and climate. Take the Heat Summer...
Five Ways to Teach Kids Good Dental Habits
The habits a person learns as a child are usually remembered and continued in adulthood, so helping your child settle into a good routine of dental hygiene is crucial. In addition to this, taking good care of the teeth in childhood can prevent or minimize dental...
5 Secrets to Throwing an Awesome Kid Birthday Party on a Budget
You can throw an awesome kid birthday party on a budget. All it takes is a little extra time and ingenuity to plan a celebration that your child will be talking about for years. Make Your Own Decorations No matter what theme your child wants for the birthday...
5 Easy and Affordable Ways to Increase Your Home’s Security
In a time when most homeowners are concerned with their family's safety, creating a secure environment is an absolute must. For those people who are keeping an eye on their budget, there are 5 affordable ways to increase any home's security. Lighting While this may...
Six Tips for Parenting Special Needs Children
Every parent works hard to raise healthy, happy and well-rounded children. Parents raising children with special needs face a somewhat more difficult task in achieving this goal. There are a few things you can do that may help. 1. Embrace Resources Thoroughly research...
8 Outdoor Activities Sure to Bring Your Family Closer Together
Say goodbye to the television set and embrace family time outside the house this weekend for a whole new type of bonding. If meals are the only time you really see your other family members, you might be surprised at the engaging personalities that come out to play...
Cheating Their Way Through College: The Numbers
Heroes, it seems like cheating has become an epidemic. Partially, I think it's because there are so many ways we can use technology to bypass the rules. It's not a healthy choice though, and kids who cheat end up losing out on knowledge and possibly opportunities....
Ignite Kids’ Imaginations: Five Tips For Helping Them Learn In New Ways
In so many school districts across the country, state tests and requirements are being pushed on the children. While these guidelines might result in higher test scores, they do not necessarily contribute to higher levels of learning. Whether you are a teacher or...
Avoid Break-ins by Being Cautious on Social Media
It's a naïve tendency, really. People assume that because they're happy and getting ready to experience something wonderful and new that it's always best to tell anyone and everyone who will listen. This includes going on vacation. You post to your Facebook about your...