Thursday, September 9, 2010

American Martial Arts

March 12, 2010 by Jenn McGroary  
Filed under Karate

Brian Walsh’s American Martial Arts
Self Defense Training Academy
156 Rte 171
Woodstock, CT 06281
Ph: 860-928-2828
http://bwama.com

Knowledge Team – In-Home Tutors, LLC

March 4, 2010 by Jenn McGroary  
Filed under Tutors

Study Smart.
Get a Tutor!
One-on-one, in-home tutoring by Knowledge Team
In-Home Tutors, LLC
www.kttutors.com
860-774-0506

Reading Tutor

June 17, 2009 by Jenn McGroary  
Filed under Tutors

Michelle Romanchuk
Wilson Level 1, certified tutor
779-1554 or magr@charter.net

I Can! Learning

June 17, 2009 by Jenn McGroary  
Filed under Tutors

Individualized tutoring and support for elementary and middle school students
Dorinda D. Lundin
Professional Educator K-8
Specializing in Mathematics
15 Smith Rd.
Woodstock, CT
860-974-3460
lundlind@mac.com

Develop Your Child’s Critical Thinking Skills

April 24, 2009 by Jenn McGroary  
Filed under Articles, School Articles

1. Encourage Questions.
Don’t answer every question, instead ask what do they think.
Asking questions stimulates conversation between you and your
child.
2. Don’t Criticize.
Criticism invites low self-esteem. Children feel that they have
failed or disappointed their parents when they are criticized.
Find alternate ways of correcting the problem. A child will
likely shut down communication if they feel that [...]

Teaching Children To Organize

April 24, 2009 by Jenn McGroary  
Filed under Articles, Organization Articles

Organizing is something that many people are born with, yet
those who aren’t need not despair. Organizing is a LEARNED SKILL
and one that kids and adults alike can pick up at any time. Here
are some ways to organize a kid’s room, and teach the principles
of organizing at the same time.
OLD FRIENDS If the child has a [...]

4 Tips For Clearing The Clutter

April 24, 2009 by Jenn McGroary  
Filed under Articles, Organization Articles

Spring.. Fresh breezes through open windows, sleeping trees come
awake with bright new leaves, flowers begin to bloom and the
grass becomes green once more. Now along with the obvious, there
is another sign that the season has arrived, our yearly pledge
to clear the clutter and organize our homes. I’m not sure why
this happens, maybe we humans after [...]

PARENTS – What Kind of Role Model Are You?

April 24, 2009 by Jenn McGroary  
Filed under Articles, Parenting Articles

Are you being the person you want your children to be?
Many parents today really try to be better parents than their
parents were. They attempt to be there for their children – to
listen to them, support them, spend time with them, as well as
hold and nurture them. Their children grow up feeling loved and
valued by these [...]

War Declared On Instant Messenger: How to Stop Your Child from Wasting Their Life Away Online

April 24, 2009 by Jenn McGroary  
Filed under Articles, Parenting Articles

Hey Parents! I hate to tell you, but there is no such thing as
“useful instant messaging”. Your crafty child might try to take
advantage of your lack of “Techie” know how when they say in
that whiny voice… “But Mom I’m IMing my friends about
homework.” Don’t buy it! They are simply playing up the school
is important bit [...]