Back to School: Going Beyond the Books to Set Your Child Up for Success
Back to school season is a time for new beginnings. After a few months of fun and sun, most children are excited to catch up with old friends and meet new teachers. The new school year is a time of hope and optimism, complete with a renewed dedication to schoolwork and the notion that things will be even better this year. And then the second week of school starts and old routines set in. But what if the excitement of a fresh start and the commitment to a great year could extend beyond the first few weeks of the school? Good habits are the key to prolonged success. Here are a few suggestions to make sure that "first day of school" enthusiasm lasts all year long:
Miami Bombshells
Six women meeting monthly to "whine and wine" was the genesis for Miami Bombshells. Over time they realized their deep kinship while discussing life, loss, careers, and the constant struggle to balance family and corporate life. By their definition, "being a Bombshell is more about being COURAGEOUS than CURVACEOUS. It's about tackling your fears, and sharing them so that you can deal, release and move forward.
What Your Child Needs To Survive This School Year
Link: http://www.creativetutors.com/southtexas/blog1.php/2009/07/29/what-they-need-to-survive
This blog article discusses the importance of parents and their role in the education of their student. The writer is easy to follow and is brief, using simple thoughts and illustrations to keep the reader informed and motivated towards action.
Watermelon and Cucumber Gazpacho
This fresh, colorful soup makes a great summer starter. Quick, easy, and cool for hot summer days.
Pets and Children | A Lifelong Friendship
Is your voice beginning to sound like a broken record? Are you always nagging your kids to do their homework? Are you having trouble motivating your child to stop watching TV or playing video games and to play outside instead? Then consider making a pet part of your family.
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Amanda Hunt
Amanda Hunt is the owner and director of Amanda's Dance Express in Grand Prairie, TX. In addition to her administrative responsibilities she teaches classes in all disciplines and levels. Amanda began her dance training at the age of five and went on to major in Ballet and Modern Dance at Texas Christian University, where she traveled the Southwest Conference performing as a TCU Show Girl.
