 Peanuts by Charles Schulz
Learn the character histories of the Peanuts Gang OR read some comic strips OR go to the Charles M. Schulz Museum for a completely different experience. This could be a rainy day site or possibly a research site for older students!  Family Education
"Millions of parents turn to us for trusted advice on everything from preparing for pregnancy (yay!) to raising teens (yikes!), and all the fun and challenging times in between. We're old pros. FamilyEducation.com has been around for two decades as the longest-standing parenting site on the Web. Yet we aim to bring you the latest news and information ranging from children's health to homework help, plus tips on the hottest toys, media, and products for kids and families — all with a strong focus on learning. We strongly believe that children learn through play, and you are your child's first (and forever!) teacher. Our collection of slideshows, printables, crafts, activities, recipes, and videos should make your job as a parent more fun, simple, and enriching than ever. We're honored to help." * The above statement comes directly from the Family Education website. ** The Family Education website is part of FEN Learning  Tim Elmore: 10 Slang Terms Teens Use That Adults Should Know
Last fall, ESPN ran a very funny piece on how NCAA football coaches did not understand the slang terms of their players. From Nick Saban to Tom Allen, coaches admitted that the terminology their youth athletes used to communicate was a little like a foreign language to them. Sometimes they said it felt like they needed a translator to explain what both sides were saying. You may just feel the same way. The rest of the article can be read by clicking here! The above comes directly from the Tim Elmore's August 30, 2018 article.  Tim Elmore: The Important Division Between Fault and Responsibility
"My mom and dad told me over the years that I was a funny little kid, when I was very young. Whenever anything went wrong in our home—a spilled drink at the kitchen table, a lost item from a room, a torn sock, you name it—I apologized for it. Even if it clearly wasn’t my fault, I felt I needed to seek forgiveness. I supposed I’d seen enough examples when I was the culprit that I felt I might as well go ahead and say I’m sorry. Since becoming an adult, my ways have changed." To read the rest of this article click here! The above comes directly from the Tim Elmore's September 27, 2018 article.  Tim Elmore: One Cause of Entitled and Fragile Adults
"A news story broke recently that made its away across the country. At first glance, I couldn’t believe it. My guess is—many of you heard about it. A Florida teacher was fired for refusing to comply with the school’s “No Zero” policy. This means, the school administration has created a rule that even if a student fails to turn any assignment in, he or she still cannot receive a “0” for the assignment. They will get a 50% grade. In short, they should get half credit for doing nothing." The rest of the article can be read by clicking here! * The above comes directly from the Tim Elmore's October 2, 2018 article. |
Bruce KletkeParents have a daunting job of raising their children. Ideas posted here are an effort to provide our parents with resources in support of their responsibilities. Important Resources CPH - Devotionals Tim Elmore - Growing Leaders Jeff Reagan How to Geek FOSI Today's Parent Connect Safely Focus on the Family LHM.org Josh McDowell Healthy Children Power of Positivity Common Sense Make Use Of Allconnect The Simple Dollar BBC Worklife Bankrate Big Deal Media 
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