Laina Turner's Blog, page 97
January 27, 2014
Teacher Moms Vs. Non-Mother Teachers
There are two types of teachers: teacher moms and non-mother teachers. While both are excellent at their jobs and will guarantee that your child hits all of his age-appropriate milestones, it’s important to know the subtle differences between the two categories so you know what to expect of your child’s classroom experience. Teacher moms: These... READ MORE »
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January 25, 2014
36×48″ original oil painted by Courtney
36×48″ original oil. Painted in 2013, signed. $350 for sale. Will ship.
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Think, Order, Simple, Smooth
Thinking and ordering actions have helped me to do simple things more smoothly. I think out folding laundry, putting dishes away or cleaning anything. It saves time to find the simplest, quickest way to accomplish anything. Doing this has helped me find it easier to manage my time and be more effective. Nothing extravagant, just thinking and... READ MORE »
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January 24, 2014
Discipline vs Independence
Control is an issue that I think every parent has to come to terms with. When our children are young we control what they do, what they eat and to a certain extent even what they think. Then as they grow they begin to develop their own ideas and likes and dislikes and they are... READ MORE »
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A New Kind of Princess
My nieces – ages 5 and 4, respectively – have wholeheartedly embraced the “Princess Stage” of little girlhood. As the mother of two boys, I waited with baited breath from the moment each one was born for frilly dresses, tiaras, and costume jewelry of all kinds to make their appearances. Hard-core fans of Cinderella, the... READ MORE »
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How Organizing Your Home can Organize Your Life
Clutter. I can’t stand clutter. Toys, laundry, work materials, it all snowballs until it’s one big mess. When the house feels out of control, everything feels out of control. I have a found a few things that help me stay on track. Make a list. Having a list of the things that need to be... READ MORE »
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January 23, 2014
I’m Bored!!!
Ok I have a trick question how many times today has your child said “I’m bored”? Too many to count I imagine. I had 2 boys and although they would often keep each other occupied all too often I’d have the two of them standing there looking up at me with the “I’m bored” complaint. ... READ MORE »
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January 22, 2014
Allowances……..To Pay…..or Not To Pay…..
I think one of the rights of passage from child to young adult, is the age old debate of whether or not your parents give you an allowance. Back in “my day” my parents were of the opinion that because they were providing food, shelter, and clothing, we didn’t need an allowance. My brother and... READ MORE »
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