Who barbeques in your family?

Although I do most of the cooking in the house, my husband takes on the traditional role of the grill man when we are hosting a big party.I tend to the salads,cold pasta, and desert. Who does the barbeques in your family?

Searching for the right Summer camp...

We have many summer camps in our town,,but for some reason my 6 year old has a problem with so far 3 of them...so the search continues. When asking Christopher what was wrong with this camp he would list 10 different reason. The first camp the counselor was very over whelming to him she had extremely long curled finger nails and I must admit she baked in the sun.the second camp
was at a Jewish Center and they had many great fun activities..my mistake in sending him with a Bologna sandwich,,they took that away from him (no meat allowed)..He didn't understand why they took away his sandwich..The third camp was town camp,,swimming pool,,treasure hunts,,arts and crafts. He said is was too hot all the time. I think Im going to try a sport fit club next wish me luck!!!!

Dealing With Your Child's Tough Teachers

Chances are, you can recall a particularly harsh teacher you once had in school -- one who was strict about behavior, took no excuses for missed homework assignments, gave detailed and difficult tests, and resisted the charms of even the most charismatic students.

Being in this teacher's class might have created a camaraderie among your classmates, and past students might have even rolled their eyes knowingly when you mentioned this teacher's name. While you may look back with a chuckle, there was probably nothing funny about it at the time. That said, if your child is currently having a rough time with a teacher, there are things you can do to help.

First, make sure you understand the teacher's expectations. Schedule a meeting with the teacher to find out the rules for behavior, how grades are calculated, the pace of the curriculum, what type of tests are given, the type of communication between the teacher and home, and the teacher's suggestions for helping children have a successful year. Once you better understand these things, help your child understand them, too. You can also review your own expectations of your child in school, and let him know you'll support him in reaching those goals.

Second, talk to him about what lessons can be learned from the experience. You might share your own experience with a tough teacher or boss, how you felt about it at the time, and how you handled it. Make sure to give your child validation for handling a tough situation well.

Finally, pay attention to what your child says about the teacher, whether related to himself or to other kids, and be sure to investigate if he reports anything that raises a red flag. There can be a fine line between tough and abusive, and you should approach the school counselor or principal if you think that line might have been crossed.

Monday Motivations....

Here's to a new week! Bring it on Monday! That is my Monday Motivation...

Have you ever Wondered what you would be doing with yourself without your children? I have, and I don't know where I would put all my time and conversations to. I could only say when My husband takes the boys for the weekend I feel misplaced that I almost don't know what to do with myself. Of course I start cleaning out closets out, putting things aside for goodwill, and maybe a phone call or two to my friends. When I lived closer to the City I had things to do, people to see or even able to take a walk on the side walk. I miss that!