Spring Break

I hope everyone is enjoying their vacation away from home or perhaps you are enjoying just staying home and doing spring cleaning. Would you like your child to be more responsible, hardworking, and persistent? Your son or daughter may already have chores to do but if you want to expand that list during the vacation you can motivated them by simply placing want ads on the refrigerator. Choose a challenging job and offer a benefit. Example: Wanted - a hardworking family member to clean out a corner of the basement. Reward- a night over with friends . Just a thought to help everyone enjoy their hard working vacation. Enjoy the week and see you on Monday.

Truth or Consequences

Every child, at one point or another, will try to lie. Discuss with your children that trust is one of the most important characteristics a person can ever have and that it is very hard to re-earn that trust if people think of them as a liar. Ask them how they would feel if they found out someone had lied to them . As a parent, show in your words and deeds that you are a trustworthy and honest person as well.

Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is an epidemic in America today. About 15 per cent of children are obese, and another 30 per cent are overweight. Experts blame the problem on too much television and too little exercise, along with soda and junk food crowding out fruits, vegatables and healthy drinks in youngsters' diets.

Schultz on Health

Last month was a difficult month here at Prairieview. Many of our family members (staff members) seemed to have caught something and became ill. Therefore, this month many of my blogs will be on health related issues. My personal favorite is exercise especially walking. Taking a daily walk with your family is a great way to get you and your children moving. Some families take a walk after dinner, others plan weekend morning walks. For parents who are home after school, that's often another great time to walk. Just figure out the best time for your family and stick to it. Use this time to walk and talk...you'll be helping everyone get healthier and you will be spending time together, something we all need more. Here's to a healthier and happy spring! Who knows you may even lose some weight. Enjoy your walk.

A Good Start

Did you know that breakfast is the most important meal in your child's day? It provides the nutrients and energy he or she needs to concentrate in school. Research even shows that children who eat breakfast get better grades, pay more attention in class, and behave better. Help your child begin his day on the right foot. Our days are long and tonight remember is our skating party so I hope we are all energized.