KidGlue Expert
Joan Davis has worked with children and teens for over 30 years. Initially a school counselor for many years, she currently works as a safety consultant to child care centers across the nation.
Online Degree Programs
Online, or ”distance” degrees are specialized training and higher ed degrees that students can obtain without ever stepping foot inside a traditional classroom. Instruction, coursework and testing are completed entirely online, making online degree programs the perfect choice for stay at home parents. Online programs are also great for moms and dads that work outside the home, because with an online program, you won’t need to sacrifice [...]
GEDs & Diplomas
If you are trying to decide which is best for you, obtaining a GED or obtaining your high school diploma, then one of the best things that you can do is come to understand the differences between GEDs & Diplomas. This is a personal decision that many people find themselves having to make at some [...]
Private and Boarding Schools
Some parents choose to send their children to a private school or a boarding school for their education, particularly in the high school years.
They may do this for a variety of reasons. These are some of the reasons to choose a private school or boarding school.
Your child excels in a particular academic subject, or in [...]
Individualize Your Child’s Room
Kids typically want more input about the type of toys and games they’ll receive than they do about childrens furniture. Most kids just aren’t that interested in whether or not a bed frame is well made or a dresser will last them from grade school until they leave for college. Younger kids probably [...]
Age Appropriate Reading Material for Education and Fun
It seems there are magazines published today for every interest, no matter how obscure. You can find the big glossy general magazines and publications aimed at people who work in the box-making industry, bird breeders and snowshoeing fanatics. There’s no lack of reading material out there for people who love magazines, and that [...]
Nannies
Nannies can be a great option for child care in the safety of your own home. Do plenty of research before deciding on a nanny since this person will end up spending a lot of time around your children. Here are a few things to consider when evaluating prospective nannies for your family.
There [...]
Child Home Safety Basics
While it may seem like the home should be the safest place for your children, there are thousands of child home safety accidents every year. Statistics show that most household accident victims are under four years old, so be sure your child is protected from dangers in the home. Smoke alarms, doorway gates, [...]
Bed Wetting
Unfortunately for some children, bed wetting is a problem that persists well after childhood, sometimes into the teen years. It can be frustrating and embarrassing for both the child and the parents, but many times there is a medical reason that can be corrected. Other times, sudden stress due to family or school [...]
Waldorf Education
The Waldorf Education method is also sometimes called the Steiner method, because it’s based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Steiner was a 20th century Austrian philosopher who believed in anthroposophy, a spiritual science, that contends that a child’s development is the joining of a child’s immortal soul and spirit into one organism. [...]
Concentrated Study Around a Theme
One of the popular methods of home schooling is unit studies. It’s also often called the integrated study method and sometimes is also called the thematic unit method. It’s popular because it’s very flexible. Parents can make this type of study very structured or not structured at all, depending on their preference. [...]
