Supplementing School

Looking for a great book to read with your child? This artice is for you!

Apr 20, 2005 - Irene Taylor

A review of Teacher's Net an online course at Suite University.

Jul 15, 2004 - Irene Taylor

"Blaming the Teachers" is an op/ed piece about the lack of nurturing and attention given to the compassionate teachers. It expresses the view that blame should be placed elsewhere.

May 1, 2004 - Irene Taylor

2004 is just around the bend and I’ve gathered together some ideas for bringing Norwegian culture with you into the new year. If you like to read about Norway or are interested in exploring new ways to get into your Nordic heritage, try some of these recommended books and courses on for size.

Apr 1, 2004 - Irene Taylor

To survive in school and later in the adult world, our children need to write well. One of the most common forms of writing is the written report: book reports ring a bell? Helping your child develop good report-writing abilities is a fabulous skill that will serve him well thorugh all his education and beyond. How? Read on...

Dec 28, 2001 - Irene Taylor

"Where does it hurt?" asks the doctor. Children and adults alike have difficulties identifying and stating clearly their physical status. Lessons on physical awareness, personal space, and other body awareness topics can help you and your child clarify and strengthen physical awareness. This article is only a small start and contains several good ideas for parents.

Dec 21, 2001 - Irene Taylor

What is EQ? We know about IQ, but what about our Emotional Intelligence (EQ)? Are we able to control our emotions? Are we able to postpone gratification for a more worthy goal? Raising a child who is emotionally intelligent, able to recognize his feelings, name them and channel them appropriately is one of the main goals of parenting. How can we help our children exerceise and improve their emotional intelligence? Read on.

Dec 14, 2001 - Irene Taylor

The school often assume that children know how to problem solve. Teachers assume that if your child has a problem during the school day, she can take care of it somehow. Problem solving is a basic, pervasive skill that covers nearly every aspect and every minute of the school day. Here are some ideas for how you can strengthen your child's ability to solve problems in school and at home.

Dec 7, 2001 - Irene Taylor

Ever wonder why some people grow up to be great parents and other people screw up as parents? It's a huge issue. Right now, today, we can begin teaching our children the skills that are needed to be good parents. This article is just a glimpse into the huge issue of raising future parents. Maybe there will be some ideas that you can use with your child today.

Nov 30, 2001 - Irene Taylor

Does your child feel like he has a grasp on how his room is organized (or not organized)? Being able to organize your room is only a small part of learning how to organize your life. Children with good organizational skills will write better stories, do better in math, have better study skills and be more prepared for the difficult work of the upper grades. Organizational skills are important. Let's teach them.

Nov 23, 2001 - Irene Taylor

The ability to visualize things is a talent that can be improved. Children who can visualize are better able to study for tests, problem-solve social situations and more easily deal with stress. In last week's article we talked about the basics of visualization. This week, let's talk about specific visualization exercises you may want to use with your child.

Nov 16, 2001 - Irene Taylor

Visualization is a powerful tool that helps us do better academically, socially, emotionally, etc. Visualization is basically controlling one's own mind. In children, it often needs to be taught through fun, friendly exercises. The rewards are great!

Nov 9, 2001 - Irene Taylor

What do we tell our children when they wonder about angels, stars, heaven and hell? Whether our own ideas are solid or not, it's important to keep the communication open when it comes to spirituality. Here are a few reasons why.

Nov 2, 2001 - Irene Taylor

Do our kids know how to spend their allowance on a toy that will give them a big bang for their buck? Do they know how to handle money without losing it? Can they save their money in anticipation for something that they really want rather than blowing it on little items? Let's help our kids learn these lessons with quarters and dimes now, rather than with checkbooks and credit cards later.

Oct 26, 2001 - Irene Taylor

This article explores ways a parent can idenify problem areas for their child. Several methods are listed, including the CMC (Child-Mom Conference).

Oct 16, 2001 - Irene Taylor