Teresa McEntire's commentsComments On: EverythingArticles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryoneTeresa Can You Prevent Stretchmarks? - Blog Entry20 Feb 2007 11:58 AM I tried to prevent stretch marks and ended up getting a lot. Mainly because I got so large. With my daughter I measured about 52 cm when she was born. My skin just couldn't handle all of the stretching. Author Thinks All Homework Should Be Abolished - Blog Entry08 Feb 2007 05:05 PM I think reading at home is extremely important. But I know that when I taught 6th grade I tried to limit the homework I sent home. Unless they didn't work while at school my students rarely had homework. I did assign occasional projects that required time spent at home, but that was maybe once a month or so. Other than reading homework is often just busy work. When You Want To Hit A Bully Follow-up - Blog Entry26 Jan 2007 04:33 PM No I haven't heard from the parents. I was a little surprised. Although what could they say, "We're not happy your son hit ours." I could respond "Yah, well how about the 100 times your son has hit ours." When You Want To Hit A Bully Follow-up - Blog Entry26 Jan 2007 02:17 PM I know the bully, he lives next door to us and outside of school is friends with my son. He's the oldest child and is only eight. We also don't live in a gang area. Obviously the area you live in would change the way you deal with bullies. I'd love to hear your approach. Would You Give Your Teenager a Credit Card? - Blog Entry26 Jan 2007 01:03 PM It all depends on the child. My parents gave me a credit card when I went to college. But they knew I would use it responsibily and I did. So many times I think kids think credit cards means free money. But letting your teen have a credit card to use in case of an emergency isn't a bad idea. My brother got his own credit card when he was 16. He began putting small purchases on it every month and then paying it off. This way he built up credit at an early age. So if your child is going to have a credit card teach them to use it responsibly. Birthday Parties- Are Some Parents Going Too Far? - Blog Entry18 Jan 2007 11:34 AM My husband informed me that I go way overboard for my kids birthday parties. And to some extent I probably do. Not that they are expensive. I limit myself to $50 for decorations, the cake, and gift bags. But the thing is I actually enjoy doing the decorations and things. For my sons dinosaur party I drew a giant T-rex, volcano, and Triceratops that I taped to the wall and I made a cave out of our couches. For my daughter's princess birthday party I made a cardboard castle (5x7 feet). I also always make their cakes. The key is to make them a week ahead and then freeze it. Then the day of the party take it out in the morning, take off the plastic wrap, and let it defrost. Parents- Control Your Kids' Behavior In School Or You May Have To Pay A Fine - Blog Entry16 Jan 2007 09:39 AM I forgot to add... Good for you Eliza. If more parents disciplined their children for misbehaving in school everyone would be better off. So much time is wasted in classrooms because kids are goofing or mouthing off. My son knows that if I hear any bad reports he is in big trouble. Parents- Control Your Kids' Behavior In School Or You May Have To Pay A Fine - Blog Entry16 Jan 2007 09:37 AM I agree with the policy. A seven year shouldn't be out on a fishing boat it is too dangerous. Plus if they miss too many days of school they aren't learning the things that they need to and will get too far behind to make it up. When I was teaching I hated it when kids missed school. It ment so much more work for me and catching up for them. I think parents should be held responsible for their children's behavior to a certain extent. If they really can't control their child then the issue needs to be discussed with the school district and other action needs to be taken. Children truly do not respect their elders anymore and this is in large part because of their parents. Report Says Sibling Spats Are Inevitable - Blog Entry16 Jan 2007 09:32 AM There are some of the points that I agree with. My sister and I definately had the most conflict when I turned 13 and she was 11, but know we are best friends. I also don't agree that parental discord brings siblings together. My husband's mom and step-dad were always fighting and he doesn't have a close relationship with any of his siblings. On the other hand my parents got along well and my siblings and I are all close. In fact over Christmas the four of us were playing cards and talking while all of our spouses were doing something else. Babies in the News - Couple Freezes Their Daughter's Growth - Blog Entry11 Jan 2007 09:42 AM I read this article in the new and don't think the parents are monsters. Considering that their child will never progress beyond that of a baby I can understand why they would want to keep her at a managable weight and height. It would also be nice for the girl and her parents if she never has to deal with womanly issues. I don't know if I would have made the same decision but I can understand why they did. |
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