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   "  Be Consistent" --                                                "Explain Any Change of Routines"--         Children develop best in an environment of order and consistency--even during summer and holiday school breaks.  They are happier when they know what to expect. To a young child, a predictable world is a safe world.      By setting up regular, reliable times and procedures for daily events, parents and guardians or child care provider provide a dependable environment.  Routines also help avoid the power struggles that so often occur between adults and children.      You'll find life with your child goes more smoothly if you set up and consistently carry out regular routines such as bedtime, wake-up time, mealtimes, chore times, play times, and homework times. You will find tha...

Source: Scholastic Instructor Summer 2012. Useful Online Links and Virtual Centers The Portal  www.sherleneonline.com   (Family Fun Sheets) A Time To Learn Academy   www.easysite.com/atimetolearn  (Event Calendar) Reading www.schools.studydog.com www.lexialearning.com www.readingeggs.com www.scholastic.com/summerreading www.littlewritebrain.com www.storyplace.org www.go.grolier.com Global Learning and Pen Pals www.scholastic.com/summer Science www.nationalgeographic.com Mathematics www.scholastic.com/mathadventures

Source: S. Yager, "How Women Change Men." ( The Atlantic,  December 2013) See article for studies analysis. Most interesting points from the article, Did you know that Male CEOs, with firstborn daughters, actually pay their employees more, giving female employees the biggest raises? Male CEOs typically pay their employees less and themselves more after having sons? Men who have daughters also grow less attached to traditional gender roles? Having a sister, makes most men more supportive of traditional gender roles, more conservative politically, and less likely to perform housework? Men with stay-at-home wives tend to disapprove of women in the workplace, judge organizations with more female employees to be operating less smoothly, and show less interest in applying to companies led by female executives. They also, more frequently, deny promotions to qualified women? Working with women, on the other hand, can encourage egalitarianism (belief in human equality in mos...

Source: R. Cutler.  Esquire (2014). "Don't let your hair dry out from things like too much sun and cheap shampoo"- Esquire . One way to tell if you have dry hair, put your hair in a bowl of water. If it's dry and damaged, it'll sink. Hair layers are based on many factors such as smoker, genetics, and age. Ways to Moisturize Your Hair Gel - Great for short hair, for a very tailored, professional look. Cream - Leaves your hair polished but not greasy or wet-looking, great for long or thick hair. Creams are more of a smoother and to keep any strays off your face. Clay Pomade - aka Vaseline for your head, a matte finish. Great for short-to-medium cuts or thick, unruly hair. It can also be used to smooth curls, cowlicks, and any other problem areas. Paste - A between grooming cream and pomade. Great for fine or dry hair in short-to-medium length cuts. Paste provide control without weighing your hair down. Salt Spray - New item, a mussed-up, lived-in look....

Source: The Parent Institute. (n.d.)  Did you know that experts estimate that 70% of all American girls begin dieting between the ages of 14 and 21--regardless of their body image? Do's and Dont's Point out that bodies come in a lot of shapes and sizes. Provide examples of potential role models that your child looks up to. Don't allow your child's concern about body type take over their life. Help your child remember what's really important. Know your own feelings about body type. Be careful what you say and how your body expresses it around your child. Don't judge others on the basis of their unique appearance, body size or shape. Whomever is the cook at your unique household, be the example for your child of healthy eating habits by teaching food planning. Danger Signals Your child will not eat foods that contain fat. Your child is losing a lot of weight. Or, isn't gaining a normal amount of weight for their age and height.  Your chil...

Source: rd.com. Who Knew. M. Crouch. (Feb. 2014). 1. How big is your shopping cart? A big cart means more room for ... 2. 95% of shoppers don't know the average price for an item unless shopping for milk, bread, bananas, and eggs. 3. Be mindful of buying larger sizes. Is the item really needed? How soon will you use? Can you freeze it? Or ... will you eat it all in one consumption?! 4. Grocery stores really do not make a lot of money off your shopping, just 1.5% net profit a year. Restaurant tips are around 15-20%.  5. Most clerks have a fixed time to complete your shopping experience. 6. The average apple in the supermarket is over a year old (14 months or older). 7. Packaged cheese may cost less than in the deli area. 8. If your grocery store is having a sale on a baked item, ask if you can buy it now, during the sale, but not pick it up until your event. Keep your receipt to show when ready to pick-up. 9. If you don't see an item, ask the store manager if...