‘HOME & FAMILY’
Baby Showers the Second, Third, or Fourth Time Around
One of the biggest dilemmas having to do with baby showers is whether it’s appropriate to arrange one for someone who already has been given a baby shower for her firstborn child.
Recorded Audio and Video
Recorded audio and recorded video is information that has been recorded onto some type of media. Both are frequently used in distance learning. Read the rest of this entry »
Fathers and Children
Few things have changed so radically in the last 100 years as the view of a father’s role in parenting. Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Shower for an Adopted Child
Adopting a child is an exciting time, but it is also a time filled with much anxiety and anticipation. That’s because the adoption process is usually lengthy and often troublesome.
Should a Baby Shower Be a Surprise?
A baby shower is a wonderful way to celebrate an expectant mother and the birth of her child. Showers have been given to expectant mothers for many years and they’re one tradition that’s still very much in vogue.
Where to Hold a Baby Shower
Once the date and time of the baby shower is determined and there’s a fairly approximate guest count, it’s time to select a location.
Instructional Television
If you’ve ever watched an educational program on a public broadcasting channel, local cable channel, satellite TV or other telecommunications channel administered by the FCC such as Instructional TV Fixed Service (ITFS), you have seen instructional television. Read the rest of this entry »
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry – conflict between and among brothers and sisters – can take all the forms that occur among adults: loud arguments, sports competition, physical fights, property destruction, etc. Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing a Baby Shower Theme
Choosing a baby shower theme makes the rest of the planning a (relatively) easy task. A theme gives any party a starting point and provides a way to narrow down the choices of everything from the color scheme to the location.
Satellite e-learning
The ability to transmit an actual classroom lesson to remote locations is what satellite e-learning is all about. The remote classroom can be either an individual’s desktop computer or another (offsite) classroom full of students. Read the rest of this entry »
Divorce and Children
Few things in the life of a family are as traumatic as when it alters through divorce. Each individual involved is often confused, angry, feeling betrayed and uncertain about what comes next. Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Showers and Budgets
Not all baby showers are the potluck gatherings of a few close friends and family members like they were in days gone past. Some are, but many of today’s baby showers are elaborately-detailed special occasions complete with food, entertainment, themes, party favors, professional talent and more.
Audio and Video Conferencing
Audio conferencing is a learning environment in which students and instructor can communicate in real time. Read the rest of this entry »
Grief and Children
All parents wish they could shelter their child from grief. No one wants a child, with limited experience and understanding, to have to suffer through the loss of a beloved dog or the death of a treasured parent or grandparent. Read the rest of this entry »
Who to Invite to the Baby Shower
No doubt friends and family will make it onto the expectant mother’s baby shower guest list. After all, the whole purpose of a baby shower is to give those closest to the mother-to-be an opportunity to share in her upcoming (or recently delivered) joyous occasion!
Audiographics
Audiographics is one of several ways in which instructional media can be delivered to students who participate in distance learning. Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Shower Invitations
A baby shower is a special occasion and as such, it’s proper to formally invite guests. A written invitation is almost always the appropriate method to use.
Correspondence
In the world of distance learning the instructional media labeled ‘correspondence’ refers to any material given to students that is in a printed format. Read the rest of this entry »
Single Parenthood
Since roughly 1970, approximately 20-30% of children live in single parent homes. The number varies from study to study and country to country. Read the rest of this entry »
Decorating Around a Baby Shower Theme
Host and expectant mother have spent time together working out the details of the baby shower, including the theme, and now it’s time to get busy putting all the details together so the end result is a memorable occasion.
The Skills You Need to Succeed
More people than ever before are trying to decide whether to pursue distance learning or a traditional college experience. As attractive and as convenient as it sounds, not everyone is a good candidate for distance learning. Read the rest of this entry »
Distance Learning Support
When you’re involved with distance learning, it’s easy to feel as if you’re all alone. Rather than listening to instructors, you’re often reading course material on your own or watching videotaped instruction. Read the rest of this entry »
Step-Parenting
Being a step-parent is somewhat like being in middle management – you get the complaints from ‘above’ and ‘below’. One way out of this dilemma is to step out from the middle and simply be part of ‘senior management’. Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Shower Food, Drinks and Cake
What’s the most important aspect of any type of party? It’s the food! Food not only fills guests up, it’s a great way to get guests to mingle with one another.
Adoption Challenges
Adopting a child may be both a long train of practical and emotional nightmares and the fulfillment of a dream. Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Shower Favors
Party favors are a great way to show guests that their thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed.
Grandparents
Sometimes being a parent is like being in middle management. You have not only a whole host of issues to deal with in relation to the kids, but grandparents can introduce another set. Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Shower Gifts
Shopping for baby shower gifts is a lot of fun! Everything is so cute and so tiny and so necessary. It’s easy to want to buy everything for the expectant mother, and she probably would graciously accept everything that’s given to her, but there likely are some specific baby items she’d really like to have.
How to Identify a Scam or a Fake Program
When it comes to distance learning, it can be difficult to identify a scam or a fake program. For as much good as the Internet has brought us, it has unfortunately also become a breeding ground for scam artists and fraudulent activity. Read the rest of this entry »
Home vs Public vs Private Schooling
Few issues have such a long-term effect on the welfare of a child as the choice of the type of school to attend. The average child will spend about 13 years in school prior to college, often attending one type the entire time. Read the rest of this entry »
Activities and Games
Baby showers are fun gatherings usually consisting of 4 main activities: socializing, eating, playing games and the best one of all, opening all those baby gifts!
Succeeding as an Online Student
Many of the tips for succeeding as an online student are similar to those required of students attending school on campus. Read the rest of this entry »
Preschool, The Big Day
Well, the big day has arrived. Son or daughter is about to spend his or her first day at preschool. Is your child nervous or fearful? Well, that’s natural. Here are some suggestions about how to make that first time a little less worrisome. Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Shower Photography
A baby shower is definitely a time when it’s important to capture memories of the special occasion. One thing that the guest of honor can count on is that at least one guest will come equipped with a camera.
Hiring Professional Talent for a Baby Shower
The baby showers of today have come a long way from the intimate, home-based gatherings of family members and friends they once were. While getting together with those closest to the mother-to-be or the new mother is still the primary reason for having a baby shower, oftentimes, there’s much more involved.
Beginning School
For children who have attended preschool, beginning school will involve less of a transition than for those who have not. But in either case, school is typically quite different from preschool. Read the rest of this entry »
Making Final Preparations for the Baby Shower
The baby shower date has finally arrived! So much has already been accomplished, yet there is still so much to be done.
Teaching About Strangers
Parents understandably want to do everything possible to protect their children from harm. Today, that often includes – some would say is first and foremost – teaching them to be wary of others. Read the rest of this entry »