We have done almost everything in pairs since Noah, except govern. And the world has suffered for it.

-Bella Abzug

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Helping with Homework

S.O.S. for Information Literacy is a dynamic web-based multimedia resource for educators, that promises to make a significant contribution to enhancing the teaching of information literacy skills to children. At no time in history has the ability to locate, organize, evaluate, manage and use information been more critical for today's learners. These skills, collectively referred to as information literacy, lay the groundwork for success in every phase of a student's life both in and out of school.

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Parenting

Checklists for children

Laura Stack, the Productivity Pro has created these checklists

Tick off each activity as it is competed. 

1. Morning Checklist
2. After School Checklist
3.
Bedtime Checklist


How to Teach Integrity to Children

Honesty seems to be a rare find nowadays.

Along the same line, another dwindling commodity is honesty to one’s self, otherwise known as integrity. Restoring integrity and keeping it intact deserves your undivided attention.

 

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Teenagers

Teen weight loss: Safe steps to a healthy weight

Teenage obesity is a dangerous — and growing — problem. But what can you do about it? Plenty. Turn your concern about your teenager's weight into action.

There's no magic bullet for teen weight loss. The key to success is adopting healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

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Nutrition

Lunch Box Basics 

Lunch boxes and lunch menus are a private obsession of mine.  I can spend hours pouring over lunch box descriptions, thermos manuals and sandwich cookbooks.  With so many of my brain cells invested in lunch box knowledge, this article is a personal favorite.  Read on ...

 

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Books and reading

All New Square Foot Gardening (Paperback) by Mel Bartholomew

 

 

...anyone, anywhere can enjoy a Square Foot garden. Children, adults with limited mobility, even complete novices can achieve spectacular results. I've rarely seen a more reader-friendly book! It comes complete with layout pages, very concise planting guides, even planting time tables for your area and the amount of time you can store your seeds! If you have never gardened before or started a garden that eventually left you frustrated, then this is the book for you! I just think that you should check your area for agricultural grade vermiculite before you buy the book. But once that little snafu is over, you are going to be amazed at how brilliant and easy this book makes successful gardening. I highly recommend this method for busy people and parents like myself. It is wonderfully easy to maintain, makes loads of produce, and looks very attractive. Two green thumbs way, way up. More reviews from Amazon where the book is selling for $13.59

Into, Through and Beyond

Tips for progressing through these three stages of reading aloud

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