School
OT: How To Motivate Students To Learn
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 00:16
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This might seem off topic, but I don't know if it really is. I think having motivated students is something all parents work for. The question was posed to me: Nicholeen, what do you do to prepare your teenage youth for academic success?
On a recent conference call I went into great detail on the subject. As a special treat I have the recording of that call to share with you today.
Teenagers And Cell Phone Use: Warning!
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 00:40
A few years ago I noticed a new sign posted at our local swimming pool. The sign read, “Absolutely no cell phone use in the locker rooms!”
At first, when I saw the sign I felt like some of my rights had been taken away or something. It felt like I was being controlled.
Preparing For School With An Ex-Super Mom & My Homeschool Schedule
Submitted by Nicholeen on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 19:34
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(This article contains Nicholeen's daily home and school schedule for this coming year & a video of how she makes a yearly plan for the family.)
We have all heard the term “super mom” before. Some people have a positive association with the term. They think, “Wow, that lady is amazing. I want to be a super mom like her.” And, some have a negative association with the term.
Social Success: Too Little Friend Time Part 2
Submitted by Nicholeen on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 01:22
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Last week I talked about how there are certain skills which are important to posess for social success. These skills are different from the self-government skills I teach in my Parenting A House United
Importance of Child Development: Are Friends Essential? Part 1
Submitted by Nicholeen on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 22:32
Can You Have Too Little Friend Time?
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Classroom Behavior Problems
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 03/03/2011 - 19:16
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A parent's work isn't limited to working with our own children. Sometimes we are in situations when we are in charge of other people's children. Occasions where this most likely happens are at church, when friends come over, at clubs, in school settings, and on outings. These times are enjoyable, but can also be complete disasters.
My Child Hates Homework!
Submitted by Nicholeen on Tue, 09/28/2010 - 00:40
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My daughter has a hard time to stay on task with homework. Yet when she reads a book, she can not get away from the book. We are trying to praise her more often. What other suggestion(s) do you have to help her with staying on task to do homework?
