FamilyEducation Blogs

November 28, 2008

It's how you play the game

One of K-Man’s friends gave him the classic board game Candyland for his birthday. At one time or another, just like reading Goodnight Moon, every kid will play Candyland. It may very well be the ultimate starter game (no dice, no counting, no complicated rules). Needless to say, with so many colors (not to mention a space on the board with an ice cream cone), K-Man LOVES to play Candyland as much as possible. Or rather, he loves it when I play. [more]

May 2, 2008

Some parents get it right. Others?

Not so much.

There have been two stories dominating the news recently. Well, apart from the other dominating stories, like what Hillary and Barack are saying about each other in their ongoing schoolyard brawl. The two stories – which give completely disparate views on sportsmanship – showcase what “good parenting” (or bad) can do for kids (when they are, in fact, kids and when they are also a bit older). [more]