How to Plan for a Research Paper

How to Plan for a Research Paper

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” Dwight D. Eisenhower Does your child struggle with planning a research paper assignment?  Does he/she underestimate the time needed to complete it?  Do you see any procrastination involved?  Do you think executive...
Why Cursive Writing is Important Even Today

Why Cursive Writing is Important Even Today

“Write it down today.  Put it away.  Make sense of it tomorrow.”  Courtney Summers Is cursive writing being taught in your child’s school?  Have you wondered how your child’s keyboard use will affect them in the future?  How will it impact their penmanship and ability...
July 4th – Making it Real for a New Generation

July 4th – Making it Real for a New Generation

As the sky darkens and the people gather, anticipating that patriotic show of lights, a small child wonders… He/she knows Christmas is about God, Thanksgiving is about the Pilgrims and turkey. But what exactly is the 4th of July all about? They don’t talk much about...
Mindful Parenting Techniques

Mindful Parenting Techniques

Mindful Parenting Techniques Anita Prendergast is the founder of Village Academy for Families and a licensed massage therapist.  After 20 years helping children and adults recover from physical and mental stress, and dealing with her own parental burnout, Anita...