Counting Sheep

Kids!  They are all so different, aren't they?  My older child, a boy, slept at least 10 hours a night, and took at least one nap a day...even in high school! I could never understand how parents could possibly have trouble getting their child to sleep at night.   But then my little girl came along...hmmm!  Well, she loved life so much, she never wanted to miss a thing, and sleep, well, that was certainly an activity that she was dead set against participating in.   Oh, how I dreaded night time!

Well the good news is, she got tired, and slept, eventually.   Somehow, the baby grew up and made it to college AND she sleeps...a lot!

Are you looking for a bit of advice about sleep?  The following article, while written for parents of toddlers, also contains lots of info for parents of primary age students.  Take a peek, and let me know what you think!

Eight Sleeping Solutions to Help Tired Tots and Their Parents Get Some Rest

Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT

www.TheGoToMom.TV

If you have a young child at home, chances are good that you aren’t getting quite as much sleep as you used to. But what if your little one is missing out on much needed Z’s? Lack of sleep can lead to bad behavior and what you can do to help create better nights for the both of you!
As most parents of small children know, it’s the Holy Grail. Having a child who sleep well means having a child who is more likely to be even-tempered, easier to please, and more compliant. And a mom and dad who are rested, refreshed, and ready to face the day with their energetic bundle of joy. But let her skip naptime one time and your typically happy-go-lucky toddler can quickly turn into a tantrum-throwing, argumentative, meltdown prone monster. There’s a good reason and there are solutions out there to help lull your little one into better naps and nighttimes.

see the full article by clicking on:


http://www.more4kids.info/3370/getting-back-to-good-nights-and-days/

Kids eat free!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello folks!


Check out the link below:

http://www.kidseatfor.com/metro/ny/syracuse/
This will connect you to a calendar which Syracuse area restaurants and days that kids can eat free!

Got the Homework Blues????

Every child is different.  Some children seem to have absolutely no problem cracking open their books after school, completing their assignments, and getting prepared to take on another day of school.  Of course, there are the other kiddos who find any excuse to avoid getting homework done.  I remember all too well the challenge that homework at times brought to my own family's nightly routine, and over the years, I have heard from many parents about this issue as well.

Below is a podcast that you might be interested in listening to!  It provides a bit of guidance to parents for consideration regarding homework.  So, click below and invest 10 minutes time that could alleviate the impact of the dreaded "homework blues" this year.
 
http://www.cubicledivas.com/podcasts/up/ultimateparent-episode006.m