Help Haiti by Sasha and Amber LomasiThis special page at Parent Successfully was designed by two middle school girls - daughters of
Lyn Lomasi. These homeschooled girls put together a place where parents and kids can learn about Haiti and also gain access to important donation information.
Source: ParentSuccesfully.comParenting Through Tragedy: Why Children Need to Learn About the Haiti Earthquake by Lyn LomasiParenting through tragedy is difficult. However, it also is necessary. Haiti was recently hit with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that caused indescribable destruction. Is it right to teach children about such a horrible event?..
Source: AssociatedContent.comValentine's Day Fun with Kids by Lyn LomasiValentine's Day with kids is all about the crafts and baking. Here are some great ways to have some valentine's day fun with kids. Learn all about which materials make great homemade Valentine's day cards. Then, find resources to teach your kids what this holiday is all about. Also, find some great stories, crafts, and coloring pages, all heart, love, and Valentine's Day themed.
Source: ParentSuccessfully.comFree Lessons and Printables for Black History Month by Lyn LomasiFebruary is Black History Month and learning about African-American history is vital to a child's education. Below are two great resources that include lots of links to the best free printables for Black History Month...
Source: ParentSuccessfully.comMake Rainbows in or Out of the Sun by Jaipi Sixbear
Raise your hand if you remember from grade school how to make rainbows. The rest of you read this and find out how rainbows come to be and learn to make your own rainbows. In order to make rainbows you will first need to understand how they are formed...
Source: AssociatedContent.com Can Anyone be a Parent? by Linda Ann Nickerson I wrote these verses many years ago, when we were trying very hard to adopt a second child. Personally, I worked with more than twenty expectant birthmothers in this process. We supported more than a handful of these young ladies to varying degrees, both emotionally and financially, during their pregnancies...
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On Verbal Abuse by Peter FlomParents hit their children with all sorts of things: Fists, hands, belts....the list goes disgustingly on..... and words. When parents verbally abuse their children, they hit them with words. They can also abuse them with an absence of words...
Source: AssociatedContent.comHaiku Zoo by Langley Cornwell
Whether you are homeschooling or simply want to play a learning game with your kids, have fun guessing the animals in the Haiku Zoo...
Source: AssociatedContent.comPatient's Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Bone Marrow Failure in Children by R. Elizabeth C. KitchenBone marrow failure in children can be devastating if it is not diagnosed and treated properly in a timely manner. Diagnosing this condition is relatively easy. However, there are a number of treatments for bone marrow failure in children available which can sometimes make treating this condition a little complicated...
Source: AssociatedContent.com Causes and Symptoms of Bone Marrow Failure in Children by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen Bone marrow failure in children occurs when their bone marrow is not producing enough blood cells. Bone marrow is a type of tissue inside the bones and it resembles a red sponge. It produces platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells. The red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the tissues and organs. Platelets help to clot the blood and stop bleeding when a cut or injury occurs. White blood cells attack and kill germs to help the body fight infections...
Source: AssociatedContent.com Kids Aluminum Can Recycling Business by Jaipi SixbearKids can help save the environment and earn money with their own aluminum can recycling business. This is a simple business plan for kids to start aluminum cans recycling and collection in their neighborhood. Kids can feel good about this environmental business choice...
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Talking With Child, Tween, or Teen: Parent's Serious Illness by Linda Ann Nickerson
As a parent, what happens if you should receive a scary medical report, indicating that you may have a chronic, potentially debilitating or even terminal illness? How can you discuss your own potentially serious illness with a child, a tween or a teen? How much should a parent disclose?..
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Got Twins, Triplets, or More? Join a Multiples Club! by Joscelyn CampbellHow do you breastfeed multiples? Which formula should I use on my preemie twins? I want my multiples to have play dates, (other than each other), but I don't know where to take them? None of my other mom friends have multiples or understand what I'm going through? All of these questions and much more can be answered by joining a local multiples club...
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