Dear Joyce, My daughter started school this year for the first time (1st grade). She was previously home schooled. Everything is going well, but she’s emotional, and I’m afraid that the first time that she gets into trouble, she’ll fall apart. For example, she almost got a yellow (everyone starts on green), and she started crying. Is there something I should do to prepare her? Betty Dear Betty, Typically,…
Dear Joyce and Marv, I am so worried about my oldest child who is starting Middle School in September. I hear that there are drugs, bad language, and gangs in schools. Help!!! Dorothy Dear Dorothy, Peer influence is a reality. Be encouraged that your home is still the biggest influence on your child’s life. Prepare your child by talking about issues and what to do when confronted with them. Church…
Another “Mother New Year†– September is when mom’s new calendar starts. Children begin a new school year, some go to preschool, others begin kindergarten, and the big kids venture off into elementary, middle, and high school! I loved my summer on Quadra Island where I had time to rest, reflect, and write about mothering. My favorite times were when our children and grandchildren came to visit. As your teacher,…
Over the years, I have helped a lot of my students prepare their college and scholarship applications.  As I guide and advise them through the process, I wondered, “What is the world looking for?” I went to the Disney website and found a summary of job skills they were looking for in their applicants: Effective communication Works well in a team Analytical ability Computer proficiency Project management Detail oriented Builds relationships…
