PG Magazine (Parental Guidance)
ADDRESSING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS
September 1, 2008
BY ANNA WRIGHT, OTR/L
I remember when I was a young child there was one time of the day that I dreaded the most: bedtime. I would do anything in my power to fight that long lo » Full Story
I remember when I was a young child there was one time of the day that I dreaded the most: bedtime. I would do anything in my power to fight that long lo » Full Story
Book Reviews
September 1, 2008
By Valle Blair
Pre K-1st
PEST FEST
by JULIA DURANGO (Simon & Schuster, 2007)
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The bugs are having their annual Pest Fest, co » Full Story
Pre K-1st
PEST FEST
by JULIA DURANGO (Simon & Schuster, 2007)
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The bugs are having their annual Pest Fest, co » Full Story
BRAIN TALK “Connecting the Dots”
September 1, 2008
BY Mary Rockey, Ph.D., BCBA, Director of Educational Programs and Staff Training, at The Resource Center
obert Ornstein and Richard Thompson (1984), in their book, The Amazing » Full Story
obert Ornstein and Richard Thompson (1984), in their book, The Amazing » Full Story
CHILDREN AND PETS
September 1, 2008
BY HEIDI WOODWARD, RESOURCE & REFERRAL COUNSELOR, CHAUT. OPPORTUNITIES
nimals can be more than just fun friends for children. Research shows that having pets can benefit child » Full Story
nimals can be more than just fun friends for children. Research shows that having pets can benefit child » Full Story
Choosing Your Battles: “Don’t Make Mountains Out Of Mole Holes”
September 1, 2008
BY MARY ELLEN CARLSON, HERITAGE HOUSE CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER
As a parent of three grown children, I can reflect upon decisions I made while in the thick of parenting. I » Full Story
As a parent of three grown children, I can reflect upon decisions I made while in the thick of parenting. I » Full Story
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
September 1, 2008
BY I.F. EASTMAN, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - HEALTHY YOUTH OF WARREN COUNTY
he 40 Developmental Assets framework, promoted by Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth of Warren County, has » Full Story
he 40 Developmental Assets framework, promoted by Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth of Warren County, has » Full Story
Enjoying Music with Your Child
September 1, 2008
BY LINDA SWANSON, Retired Southwestern Elementary Principal
Music is good in every way for your child’s emotional, social and intellectual development. Research findings show that mu » Full Story
Music is good in every way for your child’s emotional, social and intellectual development. Research findings show that mu » Full Story
From The Editor
September 1, 2008
Most parents don’t start a year as the calendar does in January. For many, September is the true “new year”. A fresh start with the next grade level, different expectations, a new teacher and the cr » Full Story
Helping Your Teen Get the Most Out of High School
September 1, 2008
BY JANET FORBES, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LIASON - CASSADAGA JOB CORPS ACADEMY
Parents want their children to do well in high school but sometimes it is a challenge to figure ou » Full Story
Parents want their children to do well in high school but sometimes it is a challenge to figure ou » Full Story
Life Of A Family Man: Back To School Again
September 1, 2008
By Mike Bird
Every year it happens. It’s that time of the year again when kids and parents prepare to go back to school. I find it rather interesting to listen to all the kid » Full Story
Every year it happens. It’s that time of the year again when kids and parents prepare to go back to school. I find it rather interesting to listen to all the kid » Full Story
observing and defining behavior: Perseverance
September 1, 2008
BY DONNA JEAN SCANIO, RETIRED GUIDANCE COUNSELOR/AUTHOR, Fredonia
Perseverance means you have a task to do and you stay with it until it is completed. Have you ever started a » Full Story
Perseverance means you have a task to do and you stay with it until it is completed. Have you ever started a » Full Story
Parenting Styles and a Child's Wellbeing
September 1, 2008
BY MARTHA ROGUS, RESEARCH/FREELANCE WRITER, WARREN
When children come into our lives, we have different ideas about the instructions that should be included for each child. W » Full Story
When children come into our lives, we have different ideas about the instructions that should be included for each child. W » Full Story
Set the Tone for Your Day
September 1, 2008
BY RACHEL MESMER LUCWIG, CHILDREN’S SPOA COORDINATOR
here are plenty of expressions about starting your day like getting up on “the wrong side of the bed”; "rise and shine"; g » Full Story
here are plenty of expressions about starting your day like getting up on “the wrong side of the bed”; "rise and shine"; g » Full Story
Teacher Feature
September 1, 2008
WRITTEN BY Mr. TOM NELSON, Frewsburg High School - Social Studies
Each year, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November something very special happe » Full Story
Each year, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November something very special happe » Full Story
THE GREAT GRAPE
September 1, 2008
BY DODI KINGSFIELD, TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR, FREELANCE WRITER AND AUTHOR, FORESTVILLE
Pick a sunny September afternoon this fall and leisurely drive along Route 5 from B » Full Story
Pick a sunny September afternoon this fall and leisurely drive along Route 5 from B » Full Story
Working with Your Child’s Teacher
September 1, 2008
BY KIMBERLY SLOCUM, PRESCHOOL TEACHER, WARREN
School is starting and so are a lot of emotions, mostly joy and fear. I feel blessed by falling into teaching after spending so m » Full Story
School is starting and so are a lot of emotions, mostly joy and fear. I feel blessed by falling into teaching after spending so m » Full Story


