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Sep 9

It's a New School Year: Tips for Studying Smarter, Not Harder

2010 12:36 AM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda ShiueThe new school year has started. Do you know how your children are studying?Conventional wisdom for effective studying techniques includes a clear desktop in a quiet space, a homework schedule, and a routine.Turns out, these tried and true...

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Mar 23

Teaching Compassion to Kindergartners

2010 12:12 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda Shiue When I was in my first year of medical school, we were enrolled in a weekly seminar and practicum called "Doctoring." We began by learning how to interview patients. After our individual interviews, we would...

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Mar 11

Dave Eggers' 826 Valencia: Hatching Young Writers

2010 11:14 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda Shiue"What about Lady Gaga?" one of the boys offered, when asked for suggestions for the protagonist of the story the class was making."She would be a great character," said the funny and talented teacher, Josh, "But she already...

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Dec 11

When Is A Kid Old Enough to Call Friends on the Phone?

2009 3:21 AM Posted by doctorandmama

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Image via Wikipedia By Linda ShiueA few weeks into the Kindergarten year, my daughter's teacher went over her "assessment" test and pointed out that she had lost points for not knowing her phone number, mailing address, and zip code. (If...

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Nov 6

Stealing Halloween Candy at School

2009 11:49 AM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda ShiueI blame it on the full moon. My husband was traveling. I was rushing to pick up the kids from childcare. My cell phone rang. I picked it up, thinking it was my husband calling to tell...

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Nov 4

Kids and Imaginary Friends

2009 10:03 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda Shiue My daughter's 2nd grade teacher has given a really fun, year-long class assignment. She has a Curious George doll who is sent home with a different student each week, along with a journal. The student is...

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Oct 29

Getting Your Kids to Talk

2009 6:16 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda Shiue"What did you do in school today?" "Nothing." I am sure you have all heard that from your kids. Sometimes it really was a routine day, learning math, learning reading, going to recess, etc... But my...

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Sep 16

Mama, What's For Lunch?

2009 12:37 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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School is back in session, and that means making 5 lunches a week to keep your kids fueled and ready to learn. There is always the option of school lunch, but that may not be the most desirable or nutritious...

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Nov 14

Bake Sales Against the Law

2008 12:53 AM Posted by Jen

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Yes it is true, at least in California, that Bake Sales on school premises are against the law. Being the progressive, cool state that California is, they are going straight at the childhood obesity problem and revamping school menus with...

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Oct 24

Boom Blox

2008 12:48 AM Posted by showtheLOVE

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In this game, gaming giant Electronic Arts and movie giant Steven Spielberg join forces to create what might be one of the most fun games for the Wii. My kids (boys ages 9 and 6) love it (but then again...

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