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The Most Talked About Blogs in Education for 2006

We bloggers love when our readers leave comments. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a community that embraces discussions. I know that I always look for the blogs with lots of comments not only to read what the blogger has written, but to read what others think. With that said, here is a list of the most talked about blogs in education for 2006. Hot Button Issues Are Teachers Over Paid? The Good, the Bad, and the Inappropriate: Banning Books from Your Child’s Library Would Schools Be Safer with Stricter Gun Control Laws? To Separate or Not to Separate: … Continue reading →

Fifteen Minute Breaks Could Help Kids Stay Focused

When adults take a fifteen minute break at work, they tend to come back a bit less stressed and more able to focus on the tasks at hand. It turns out that kids at school can obtain the same benefits from a fifteen minute break. Schools in Finland have already implemented this strategy. They’ve been doing it since the 1960’s. A typical American public school could include one 30 minute recess per school day. The exact amount of time can vary. Some schools might have recess that lasts for 45 minutes, while others might only allow 20 minutes for recess. … Continue reading →

What Will Happen If The Debt Ceiling is Not Raised?

The arguments that have been taking place in our nation’s capital over whether to raise the debt ceiling have been going on for a while now. While individual consumers have not likely felt much of an impact from all of the debate, there is a date fast approaching where things may begin to happen if the debt ceiling is not raised. August 2, 2011 has been put out there as the date after which the United States will not be able to continue meeting its debt obligations if the debt ceiling is not raised. What does this mean for the … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Month in Review: July 2008

July went by so quickly for us! There were so many fun and frugal activities and events for us to explore, from a science camp to free movies and sand sculpting. I hope your July was equally fun and frugal. Summer is a busy time, I know. Did you miss any frugal articles last month? If so, here is an opportunity to catch up on what you missed. There are new ways to save money on food, clothing, kids, gas and more. Feel free to leave a comment on any frugal post. I read all of the comments myself, no … Continue reading →

Weekly Recap for May 18 to May 24

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With all the news about the poor economy, we all need a few Investment Strategies in a Volatile Economy. Just because things are tougher these days, it doesn’t mean you can’t still get ahead. No matter how old you are or how strapped you are for cash, you should always keep your Retirement and Future Plans in mind. When you are in your prime working years, it is the best time to arrange for the future. If you are nearing retirement years and just realized you may not have enough saved for the day you stop working, then it is … Continue reading →

Homeschool Lessons from Real Life: Elections

In my last article on teaching homeschool lessons from real life, I discussed using our current economic recession to teach children about the Great Depression and subsequent recessions. Another timely lesson for homeschooling would be elections. With American being in the midst of one of the most active election periods in US History, it only makes good sense to talk about the electoral process and history of elections with your children. Here are some resources you can use. Education-world.com has a great series of government-sponsored sites that teach children about voting, democracy, inauguration, and the overall election process. The Federal … Continue reading →

Interplanetary Parenting

My boys sometimes think I am from another planet, hence the title. They do not understand my logic or agree with me on clothing. Both are in agreement that I am unfashionable. I can live with that. It’s not likely you will ever run into me at WalMart wearing a baseball cap with the bill perched over my right ear. If making a fashion statement constitutes the inseam of my pants hanging just above the kneecap, a multitude of size 3X t-shirts layered on my back and adorned with enough oversized chains hanging around my neck to make me look … Continue reading →

The Three Elements of Fitness

Do you know what the elements of fitness are? They include strength, flexibility and endurance. These three elements are combined in almost all fitness programs, especially those that are designed to offer a balanced and healthy active lifestyle. When it comes to the three elements of fitness, you don’t have to design an exercise program for your children to incorporate those as they do in their everyday activities. Check them out on the playground or at the park and pay attention. When they are playing tag, the person who is ‘it’ is often getting quite the endurance workout. When they … Continue reading →

Healthy Website for Kids: Get Animated

Want to get your kids excited about good health? Check out the Cartoon Network’s Get Animated website! At Get Animated, kids are encouraged to get active, get healthy, and get involved with the community. Get Animated is attached to programs like the American Youth Soccer Organization, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for the Cure, Rescuing Recess, and Trick or Treat for UNICEF. These programs encourage kids to get up off the couch and get out and start doing things that are good for themselves and for other kids around the world. The Get Active section of the site encourages … Continue reading →

Exercise Stress

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Children are natural bundles of energy. They require lots of exercise to help develop their growing bodies. Exercise sharpens their minds and burns off the excess energy. When children return from recess they are able to be focused and listen actively in their classroom. Just because we graduate high school and get a job doesn’t mean we out grow the need for recess. We certainly don’t outgrow the need for physical activity, instead just seem to run out of time for it. While it is wise to consult your physician before diving into a tough exercise regiment, exercise is beneficial … Continue reading →