PG Magazine (Parental Guidance)
From The Editor
June 3, 2008
Since becoming a mom, I find that I am very interested in observing other people’s parenting techniques. On a regular basis I catch myself watching how parents interact with their children. It d » Full Story
Book Reviews
June 3, 2008
By Valle Blair
Pre K-1st
WHAT HAPPENS ON WEDNESDAYS
by EMILY JENKINS (Frances Foster Books, 2007)
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Wednesdays may be a little differe » Full Story
Pre K-1st
WHAT HAPPENS ON WEDNESDAYS
by EMILY JENKINS (Frances Foster Books, 2007)
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Wednesdays may be a little differe » Full Story
Communication and Consequences Closely Related
June 3, 2008
BY I.F. EASTMAN, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - HEALTHY YOUTH OF WARREN COUNTY
orty-five percent of Warren County youth reported in the Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behavior » Full Story
orty-five percent of Warren County youth reported in the Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behavior » Full Story
Computer Learning Throughout The Summer
June 3, 2008
BY CHAD “ THE COMPUTER GUY” ECKLOF, COMUPUTER EXPERT, JAMESTOWNI can remember when I was ten or eleven and my Dad enrolled me in “Computer College” at Jamestown Co » Full Story
Family & Music
June 3, 2008
By DODI KINGSFIELDKids love music and express their musical interests freely by singing in the shower, playing drums with the wooden spoons and upside down pots, or dancing to their iPod. » Full Story
Happiness
June 3, 2008
As parents, our job is to provide for our children. We provide shelter, food, heat, clothes and so much more. Unfortunately some of us, and maybe more than some think it is our job to make sure our ch » Full Story
Life Of A Family Man
June 3, 2008Every week for the last several months, my wife has taken Raena to a story hour at our local library. I have not been able to be there often because it is in the morning during my work ho » Full Story
New Beginnings
June 3, 2008
BY JULIE DUDGEON, MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR, CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS, INC.I f you have ever moved from one city to another or even across town from one house to another as a child, you most l » Full Story
Observing And Defining Behavior: How Dependable Is Your Child?
June 3, 2008
BY DONNA JEAN SCANIO, RETIRED GUIDANCE COUNSELOR/AUTHOR, FredoniaIs your child dependable? Can you depend on him/her to do what they say they will do? If your son tells you that he comple » Full Story
Reading With Your Children
June 3, 2008
BY CARRIE BLITZ, MELANIE DOLCE, SUE EKLUM, PATRICK KUTSCHKE, RING SCHOOL READING TEACHERS, JAMESTOWN
Parents are often asked to read at home with their children, but they aren’t alwa » Full Story
Parents are often asked to read at home with their children, but they aren’t alwa » Full Story
Talking To Children About Violence: Tips For Parents And Teachers
June 3, 2008
BY HEIDI WOODWARD, RESOURCE & REFERRAL COUNSELOR, CHAUT. OPPORTUNITIES
High profile acts of violence, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their frien » Full Story
High profile acts of violence, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their frien » Full Story
Teacher Feature
June 3, 2008
BY MRS. BOBBI HESSLEY, WARREN BEATY MIDDLE SCHOOLhen told I had the honor of being chosen for the June Issue, my daughter Lynn surprised me with the following essay. The “light bulb » Full Story
Teens In The Workforce
June 3, 2008
BY JASON WILLIAMS, ENGLISH TEACHER, WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLIf you have not noticed by now, people’s wallets are hurting with all of the economic problems facing our country. The in » Full Story
The Importance of Sleep for Teens
June 3, 2008
BY JANET FORBES, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LIAISON - CASSADAGA JOB CORPS ACADEMY
acts about sleep and teens
• Sleep is vital to a teen’s well being – as important as » Full Story
acts about sleep and teens
• Sleep is vital to a teen’s well being – as important as » Full Story
The New Mom's (and Dad's) Syndrome!: A.K.A. deQuervan's Tenosynovitis
June 3, 2008
BY AMY LIVENGOOD, Director of Occupational Therapy at Chautauqua PT, OT & SLP Professionalsongratulations! After a long nine month wait, your bundle of joy is finally in your hands. Y » Full Story
There's No Mistaking Every Dad Can Be A Hero
June 3, 2008
BY LINDA SWANSON, RETIRED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Father's Day is a time when many of us are fortunate enough to focus on some good memories about our dads. After all, our fathers did » Full Story
Father's Day is a time when many of us are fortunate enough to focus on some good memories about our dads. After all, our fathers did » Full Story
Vacation Time
June 3, 2008
BY JANN BALL, DIRECTOR OF THE COMPEER PROGRAM, CHAUTAUQUA COUNTYGoing away on a vacation was not a done thing in my growing up years. We did not have the finances, but my mother sure knew » Full Story