March 2, 2015
Fun Activities that Don’t seem like Learning for Kids but are
Some fun activities for children are just that...
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January 29, 2015
Snowy or Rainy-Day Indoor Activities for Kids when it’s just Bad Weather Outside
When the weather outside is just too wet or too cold for extended outdoor play, you might start to run out of ideas to keep your kids entertained. Here are some ideas from a couple of Children’s activities blog that can keep your kids busy...
January 13, 2015
Get your Children Involved in Volunteering During Martin Luther King Day of Service or Any Time of Year
Are you a parent who is still a bit frazzled from having your children home from school over the extended holiday? Why not approach this coming weekend holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a bit differently. Why not get you and your children involved in...
January 7, 2015
Helping your Kids Transition back to School after the Holidays
After a holiday vacation, it can be hard for children, and parents, to get back in the swing of school, both the daily preparations to get to school on time and being prepared once there. A Smoother Transition back to School takes Reestablishing Routines Routines are one...
December 29, 2014
The Pros and Cons of New Year’s Resolutions for Children
New Year’s resolutions for children ages 5 to 12, when done well, can be a positive experience. However, if done poorly, they can set up a child to feel disappointed and inadequate, according to mother of three and family therapist Michele Southworth of the Council...
December 22, 2014
5 Writing prompts to Keep Children Writing over the Holidays
Time away from school doesn’t have to mean your children stop learning. Sure, give them plenty of time to play and explore new holiday toys and games, but build in a few fun writing exercises too. ALOHA’s Reading | Writing program works to get children...
December 19, 2014
A Resource Guide for Parents on the Common Core Standards in Schools
Are your children dealing with the implementation of the Common Core Standards in their schools? If you are unsure exactly what the Common Core Standards are, or how they came about and are looking for resources to help you help your child, then you are...
December 1, 2014
Time Management Tips for Kids
Let’s face it, our children’s lives are busy. Between school, extracurricular activities from ALOHA Math or Reading|Writing sessions to sports or piano lessons, and time to just be a kid...
October 12, 2014
Tips to Help your Kids Handle Exam Stress
Exam time is upon us, and all parents know that it could herald some stress. Here are some easy tips to help kids handle stress of tests and exams, which would help ease our state of mind as well: Effective study and revision: Work out a...
October 5, 2014
How to Ensure Healthy Eating at Exam Time
Exams for kids can turn out to be a time of stress and food might either be exploited or ignored at such a time. While handing out that pack of chips might seem like the easiest solution, it is definitely not the healthy one. Here...