Be Your Child's Advocate

Become a part of your child's school solution.
Be Your Child's Advocate Scholastic.com

Parents 25 Best Healthy Snacks for 2011

Snacking isn't considered a "bad" things if were teaching our kids what healthy snacks are.
What are some healthy snacks you serve in your house that your kids LOVE?
Parents 25 Best Healthy Snacks for 2011: Kid-Tested, Mom-Approved Munchies

Kids worry too research is showing that childhood anxiety is on the rise

How to tell if your child's anxiety is temporary or something deeper.
Kids Worry, Too Scholastic.com

Simple Turkey Day Crafts

I love this first turkey center piece. Very easy to make and you probably have all the supplies already. I say leave it up all year as a reminder of what were thankful for!
Simple Turkey Day Crafts: Share

7 Ways to Build a Better Reader for Ages 3-5

Encouraging reading and question asking at home helps our children build literacy and problem solving skills
7 Ways to Build a Better Reader for Ages 3-5 Scholastic.com

FREE Local Fun!!

Zany Fimo Puppets - Tuesday Nov 15th - 3:30pm-4:45pm Grand Rapids Library

Let's check out author Carlo Collodi who wrote Pinocchio! With Creativity Tank artists, you'll learn the features of the face as we sculpt our own puppets with famo clay and create zany people or animal puppet faces.

Open to all ages but children 0-6 must be accompanied by an adult. School bus #41 arrives at the library at 3:30.

Registration is required at www.getlearning.org or the Children's Library at 327-8823

20 Activities to Do in the Snow

Kids of all ages LOVE to play in the snow. These 20 activities will help give kids fresh ideas to try out!
20 Activities to Do in the Snow

Free Webinar - Join a live discussion or watch at your convenience

November 9th from 12:00pm-1:00pm

Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviors in your Young Child
Almost every parent has experienced a time when their child behaves in ways that challenge you. Join us as we examine children's behavior, why this behavior occurs and how positive guidance can prevent these challenging behaviors.

You can join a live discussion during this webinar with a licensed parent educator in room 135 of the ISD 318 Administration building (820 NW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids) or access the recorded version when it is convenient for you.

Register at http://workingfamily.org/events
Call Jessica at Step Ahead with questions 327-5753