Author Archive
Friday, March 6th, 2009
The Meaning of Republic
. . . to the Republic for which is stands . . .
In the Growing Kids God’s Way Epilogue, we put forth a belief that a fundamental relationship exist between parenting and the preservation or destruction of our society. The principles shared in Growing Kids and other places aim first and foremost to help [...]
Comments Off - Posted in Commentary/Analysis, Parenting/Society by Gary Ezzo
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Preparation for the Toddler Years Now Available
You help your son blow out his first birthday candle and Great Aunt Lilly proclaims, “He’s a toddler now!” Not so fast! The period between twelve and eighteen months places a child on a one way bridge to the future. Infancy is a thing of the past and toddlerhood is straight ahead. A baby still? [...]
Comments Off - Posted in Curriculum, Toddlers by Gary Ezzo
Friday, February 8th, 2008
Eight Middle Years Transitions (Part 4 of 4)
This is the final deposit on the Middle Years transition. In this post we will conclude by taking a look at the last three transitions: The growing influence of peer pressure on your middle years child, the process of moral maturation and a child’s inclination toward personal responsibility.
6. Transitioning to the Growing Influence of Peers [...]
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Eight Middle Years Transitions (Part 3 of 4)
In this post we will take up the next two middle years transition, the role of emotions and responses to body changes.
4. Transitioning to New Emotional Patterns and Expressions
Every healthy child comes into this life with the potential for experiencing the full range of human emotions. Obviously, these emotions influence the way we think [...]
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Monday, February 4th, 2008
Eight Middle Years Transitions (Part 2 of 4)
We will continue to take up the subject of Middle Years parenting by looking at the next two transition phases in a child’s growth and development. The role ‘facts’ now play in their life and the increase of reason over childhood imagination.
2. Transitioning to Knowing the Facts
“You’re out! I touched the base.”
“No, I’m not! You [...]
