Alpine Village Family January 29th, 2007
Join Linda Hinkle and Aurelia Williams for a free teleseminar for parents of High School students.
Topics will include:
- The importance of parental involvement during the high school years
- How to determine if your teen is keeping up with classwork and doing required homework
- What to do if your teen is falling behind in spite of working hard and completing all assignments
- Time management for your high school student
- The key to effective communication with a teacher
- How to make the most of your parent teacher conferences
- When to consider getting a tutor
- Don’t have a high schooler yet? Learn how to start early to avoid potential problems down the road
The date is Monday, February 5th, 7:00 p.m. CST and you just have to register to receive a free special report and a recording of the call.
Visit: http://www.parentsguidetohighschool.com
[tags]high school students, parenting help[/tags]
Alpine Village Family January 25th, 2007
Contemporary Baby offers a beautiful yet simple line of fabric items for baby. Burb cloths, throw blankets & bibs are crafted from chenille and flannel and have appeared in Oscar Nominee gift bags.
Take a peek at the Contemporary Baby website.
[tags]baby gifts[/tags]
Alpine Village Family January 16th, 2007
Do you have personal quirks such as cracking your knuckles, or picking your teeth at the dinner table? If so, you may likely find your kids mimicking your behavior. Parental quirks are sometimes imprinted on kids. They want to be like you; and tend to follow your lead; sometimes to their detriment. Are you passing on your quirks to your kids?
At a very early age, kids are influenced by your every word and action. There is a wonderful commercial on TV which illustrates this point. A father takes a slice of bread and smears peanut butter on it. His daughter comes to sit beside him, and proceeds to do the same. The father then folds the slice of bread. His daughter asks why he does that, and he says, “Because my dad used to eat it this way.” Looking the other way, the father glances over to his daughter who begins to fold the slice of bread just like her dad.
While this is considered benign behavior, there are cases in which your quirks may encompass more severe consequences. Sometimes, our actions can produce unhealthy results. Perhaps you are a neat-freak. Your kids may adapt to the same method of cleanliness which can add psychological stress. For example: if your child drops a glass of milk on the kitchen floor, the anxiety can become too much to handle. The fear of your reaction triggers the angst.
Everyone has a habit or a particular quirk; the trick is to recognize it and modify your behavior. If you tend to yell at the drop of a hat; your kids will grow up thinking its okay. Remember, not being exposed to any other family’s behavior can make it appear normal. It is important from the outset, to resist the temptation to expose your kids to anything but civil and proper behavior. Passing on your quirks to your kids can cause embarrassing and possibly affect their future behavior as adults.
Alpine Village Family January 13th, 2007
If you think of the vanilla your Grandma used when you think of Watkins products, you’re half right. But Watkins has come of age in this 21st century.
With a reputation for quality at a reasonable price, an emphasis on natural ingredients, and those darn cute apothecary looking bottles, Watkins deserves a serious look.
Browse Watkins products and see what strikes your fancy.
[tags]watkins products[/tags]
Alpine Village Family January 12th, 2007
If you can’t start the day without your grande Frappuccino, then hit the Diet Coke and bagels at lunch, and top it off with fettucine alfredo (extra garlic bread!) at dinner, you need some help with those cravings girl!
The Cravings Coach has what you need to conquer those cravings… not only because it will help you get back into your jeans, but so you’ll have more energy and just plain feel better.
[tags]food cravings[/tags]
Alpine Village Family January 12th, 2007
Creating crafts with your kids can be a fun, yet educational process. There are so many ways that crafting can help your kids to learn things they didn’t know. Here are just a few ways your kids can learn through creating crafts:
Making crafts is a really good way to introduce something new to your child. For example, if you’re crafting with a toddler, you can incorporate a new letter of the alphabet with each craft you make together.
Let your kids experiment in their crafts. Let them try new things, or different ways of doing something they already know how to do. When your kid has that moment of discovery while crafting, it will cause them to want to craft more. What better way for your kid to discover something, than while crafting with you?
For younger children who are still learning to use hand-eye coordination, crafts can be a very useful way to enhance these skills. From holding crayons and paint brushes, to gluing together a popsicle stick house, your child can practice their coordination skills.
If you have an older child, crafts are a good way to help them build on the knowledge they already have. Use more advanced crafts to enhance your kid’s learning ability. For example, if your fifth-grader likes making cute bracelets, incorporate a math lesson into her next beaded bracelet craft session.
Alpine Village Family January 11th, 2007
Tired of looking through recipe sites that call for a cup of white sugar, cup of white flour, a box of processed cheese and a cup of lard? If you’re doing your best to have a whole foods diet, you need healthy recipes.
These feature whole grains, lots of veggies and fruit, and even the occasional sweet - with an emphasis on natural foods.
[tags]whole foods recipes[/tags]
Alpine Village Family January 10th, 2007
Are you and your kids softball enthusiasts? Are you a coach?
Then you need to read these free fastpitch softball tips. Your free membership includes resources and tips to help improve your skills whether you’re a coach, player, or parent.
[tags]free fastpitch tips[/tags]
Alpine Village Family January 9th, 2007
You need a coach when you bring a baby into the world… whether that baby comes through biological means or through adoption. The infant adoption coach helps guide you through this life changing process and take some of the anxiety out of it for you.
If you’re considering embarking on adoption, see what assistance they can offer you.
[tags]infant adoption[/tags]
Alpine Village Family January 8th, 2007
Have you ever wished you could have a professional chef looking over your shoulder in the kitchen? I know I have. I think the only thing I remember from cooking under my Mother’s tutelage is how to make a white sauce… useful, but most certainly incomplete.
Now you can have a chef right there with you. Chef Michele shares cooking tips, cookbook reviews, recipes, and how to eat well on a budget on her blog.
Bon appetit!
[tags]cooking tips, budget meals[/tags]
