Posts Tagged ‘children’

10 More Linux Resources for Kids

Yesterday, I wrote about Linux distributions designed with kids’ needs in mind and some of the software for children that runs on Linux. Today I thought I’d share some of the other resources I came across while researching a likely candidate to install on my nephew’s and niece’s new PC.

Switching Your Kids to Linux by Scott K. This is a great primer for parents getting ready to give

June 30 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: children, computer, education, kid, linux, parenting, pc, student | 4 comments»

Linux for Children

I recently took possession of a pair of older PCs – the natural consequence of nagging one’s older relatives to get something a little more “post-Columbian” – and of course my first instinct is to refurbish one as a Linux PC for my nephew and niece, ages 7 and 5. My nephew, especially, is computer-obsessed, and I figure that giving him a complete child-friendly, education-focused PC might encourage some more… Continue reading

June 29 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: children, computer, education, linux, parenting, pc, school, student | 13 comments»

What I’ve Learned From Working in the Preschool Ministry

My son was born on July 31, 2008. To prepare for the trials and travails of fatherhood, I spent my Sunday mornings working in our church's preschool ministry. It was really, really fun, and I look forward to getting back to it over the next couple of weeks (I've taken a hiatus because of travel and fatherhood). In the process, I learned a lot about productivity, management… Continue reading

March 18 2009 | By Art | Tagged: acceptance, children, family, preschool, responsibility | 2 comments»

We Need to Challenge our Children

A Personal Story I went to a Catholic boys school in Blackpool in the North of England. In my first year in the senior school I was a nerdy kid, with spectacles and short trousers. For one hour a week the class had elocution lessons from an old, portly teacher called Mr Priestley. He had a hard task wrestling with our flat northern vowels and trying to get us… Continue reading

December 11 2008 | By Paul | Tagged: achievement, challenge, children, education, gratitude, learn, lesson | 4 comments»

12 Ways to Get “Back to School” Right

This week or next, your kids will be heading back to school. If your house is anything like mine, that means terror, trauma, and chaos – and that’s the good stuff! The first few weeks of school are probably going to throw you some curve-balls, too: your child gets bullied, the bus schedule is rearranged at the last minute (we lost a 6th grader for two hours the year before last… Continue reading

August 25 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: back-to-school, children, parenting, school, school-supplies | 9 comments»

Father’s Day – 10 Top Tips for Being a Great Dad

It is Father’s Day on Sunday (June 15th, 2008) in the UK, USA and many other countries around the world. This year, the day will be especially poignant for me as for the first time in my life on father's day I will be without my father who passed away last December. So this year is truly a time to remember just what he meant to me and what… Continue reading

June 13 2008 | By Arvind | Tagged: children, fathers_day, parenting | 9 comments»

What Can We Learn From Children?

A lot! Although most of the time they seem like little devils, children are true angels that teach us a lot about how we can better our life. Yes, most of the time they don’t have a clue as to what they are doing, but unknowingly and without a clue they allow us to explore things that we tend to forget as we grow into adulthood.

There is a reason… Continue reading

January 25 2008 | By Ritu | Tagged: children, education, learning, perspective | 11 comments»

Teaching Kids Charity and Clarity with Pre-Christmas Cleaning

Today is "Black Friday", the busiest shopping day of the year in the US and the official start of the Christmas buying season. If you have kids, that most likely means a new crop of the latest toys and video games. The wholesale (maybe I should say "retail") celebration of consumerism makes a lot of people anxious, with good reason. What kind of values are we modeling for… Continue reading

November 23 2007 | By Dustin | Tagged: charity, children, christmas, organization, toys | 31 comments»

7 Ways to Help Your Child be a Homebody

After a 10 hour road trip this past weekend, my family and I spent the balance of the weekend puttering around the house and enjoying some of the simple things in life. We have come to accept that we are content spending time at home just being a family. Here are seven simple tips for helping you and your children enjoy time at home. Establish routine. Whether… Continue reading

November 2 2007 | By Mike | Tagged: children, family, life | 9 comments»

How to Choose a Private High School

7 Key Questions to Answer My brother’s son is in fifth grade and is starting to think about which high school is “right” for their family. In today’s private school market, the process of choosing the school that fits your family’s needs and style is nothing short of an art-form. Fortunately, this medium can be learned by just about anyone. What’s your motivation for a private school education?… Continue reading

August 14 2007 | By Mike | Tagged: children, education, life, school, study | 10 comments»

4 Money Lessons To Teach Your Kids

Children won't understand the value of money until they need to, unless you tell them. This article from BankRate.com outlines four lessons to get your kids money smart and in the know. Today's parents face many challenges, including teaching their children good financial habits. These four fiscal lessons are a good foundation for your kids' sound money management in the future.

Differentiate between needs and wants

Share the secrets of saving

Instill smart

August 8 2007 | By Craig | Tagged: children, Money, saving | 8 comments»

Becoming a Great Step-Dad

The biggest change I made this year, and maybe in my life, is becoming a step-dad. Moving in with my partner meant making a commitment to her three children, a commitment that turned out to mean a heck of a lot more after I made it than I had thought it would. Becoming a step-dad is akin to becoming a father, but there are a few important differences that… Continue reading

July 23 2007 | By Dustin | Tagged: children, family, howto, parenting | 30 comments»

My 7 Year-Old Son’s Life List

About two months ago, on a rainy Saturday, my seven year-old son (who is enjoying his budding ability to write) came to me with a small, yellow pad of paper and said, "Daddy, I want to write a list. What should I make a list of?" Suddenly, I recalled reading about John Goddard and the life list he wrote at age 15. His list consisted of 127 things he… Continue reading

February 6 2007 | By Rob | Tagged: children, goals, habit, parenting | 32 comments»

Parents Guide: How to pick a school for your children

When considering a move to a new community, it is very important to learn as much information about the potential surrounding school districts as possible. The following are three sites aimed at providing information to parents who may be considering a move. Each site allows you to search by school name, district, or state:

Great Schools

School Matters

January 24 2007 | By Kyle | Tagged: children, school, tip | 1 comment»

Defusing Tantrums

Gretchen Rubin brings us a necessary list of tips to help us deal with those moments in life when our children decide they've had all they can stand, and they can't stand any more. The secret is to acknowledge the reality of children’s wishes. This sounds obvious, but think about how easy it is to deny their feelings: “You can’t possibly want another Lego set, you never play with the… Continue reading

September 27 2006 | By Chris | Tagged: children, Lifestyle, living, parenting, tantrums | 4 comments»

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