The greatest way a parent can help reduce the probability of a child being sexually assaulted on a date (you can’t 100% prevent it) is to teach your child about asking first, respecting boundaries, and letting him/her know you will ALWAYS be there if anything happens.
An exciting afternoon of free art-making activities, children’s films and live performances awaits participants of all ages at the Kimbell Art Museum’s Free Family Festival “Ready, Set, Bloom!,” on Saturday, April 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.
There is a lot of discussion out there about ‘mean girls.’ This focus is indeed warranted, as girls tend to be judged, and judge themselves based on their ability to engage in relationships. We use the term ‘relational aggression’ to describe the kind of connection forming that involves coercion or intimidation. Queen Bees are identified as the champions of this sport. Specifically, they are the girls who wield power over others. They are both respected and feared. With a simple comment or direction a queen bee can ensure that one of her disciples is either admired or shunned.
Like everybody else in the world we moms have our ups and downs. Some days we are feeling good….other days—not so much. No explanation, we just can’t seem to get out of our funk. Now before I go any further, I certainly understand that there are medical explanations for some of our mental conditions, chemical imbalances and neurological processes. However, I am talking about those days (or maybe even weeks) where you feel just, BLAH! Before we think the worse or label it depression I suggest that we use this time to run a self audit. Self-audits are a great way to clearly identify the “real” issue you are facing, reclaim your power over it and make a plan to come out of it.
The rate at which children learn and develop is staggering – especially in the first five years of a child’s life. Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain develops during those formative early years? While many skills will come naturally such as eating, sleeping and swallowing – your child has a lifetime of learning ahead of them, and now is the time to establish a solid foundation for them.
For the type of learning that takes intentional teaching, your child will need a structured environment with creative activities to promote critical thinking skills. Whether your child is educated primarily at home or in a preschool or daycare facility, you have an integral part to play in these early years. A formalized education is only as effective as the adults in a child’s life who are willing to also incorporate learning in a more informal, natural way during the course of the day.
