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How to teach kids to be Eco Friendly

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

On our #PTChat, Wednesday 4/13 at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST we will talk about eco friendly habits for kids. Good habits begin at an early age.  I know that I want to be as responsible as possible but sometimes it is hard to know what to do and what steps we can take that help us be more eco friendly. I thought it would be great to talk about simple things that can be done to make it easy for kids. For example, switching off the light when leaving a room or turning off the tap when brushing teeth.

Join us for more tips and share what works for you.

Ecomom will join us and share some tips with us. They are also providing 15% off code for all those who RSVP here.

Plus there are gift cards too.

  1. 1 Gift Card for $50 at Ecomom.
  2. 2 Gift Cards for $25 at Ecomom.

It is simple. Everyone that RSVPs gets 15% off. Of those that RSVP, 3 people will have the opportunity to get gift cards.

MANDATORY:

Simply leave a comment and RSVP. Ecomom will send you the 15% off code by email. That is it!

Winners will be chosen randomly by the plugin “And the winner is” and will be emailed the gift cards.

OPTIONAL:

  • 4 points for joining us on Twitter on 4/13/11 at 6 p.m. PST/9 p.m. EST and tweet with #PtChat.
  • 4 points for joining Parentella and for telling us how you can use it at your school.
  • 2 point for liking us on  Facebook.
  • 2 point for following us on Twitter.
  • 2 point for subscribing to our blog on the top right with your email. (we will confirm your subscription).
  • 2 points for liking Ecomom on Facebook. (They have an awesome $75,000 home makeover contest going on–be sure to check it out).

Be sure to leave a comment for each additional action. For example, 4 points for joining Parentella = leaving 4 comments.

Giveaway ends Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at midnight PST. 18+ USA residents only, please. Three winner will be randomly selected and posted here. Everyone who RSVPs will get a 15% off discount code.

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Panelist Discussion: Bullying Among Girls

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Bullying is a widespread problem in schools and online among children. In order to effectively deal with bullying we need to examine all characteristics of it. Dealing with bullying among girls is different than dealing with bullying among boys. Therefore, during this past Wednesday’s #PTCHAT (Parent Teacher Chat) we invited a panel to discuss bullying among girls. The panelists included @Madijack, @musingsfromme, and @DigitalKadi.

Parentella: We’ll be discussing bullying in girls. Were you bullied as a girl? Share your experience and how it changed you.

ryflinn: Check this out! Parent-teacher chat about girls bullying..girls can be so mean and bullying is serious epidemic in US
DigitalKadi: Everyone, join in to talk about bullying in girls and share your experiences with us!
musingsfromme: @parentella thank you for inviting me to be a panelist! Love helping other moms help their girls.
madijack: I spent the better part of 1st to 5th grade being verbally and mentally bullied by another girl, changed who I was
DigitalKadi: @ryflinn Do you see bullying as early as Kindergarten? I see it in my kinder daughter’s class!
musingsfromme: If you see a child being bullied, tell teacher!! Don’t keep it to yourself. Principals, guidance counselors, teachers need to know.
traceesioux: I had a rough 5th grade year and 8th grade year girlwise. Heck, one woman bullied me like 3 years ago.
ryflinn: Last year I had a group if girls in kindergarten that started the “mean girls” during pretend play and had issues with these girls
DigitalKadi: Bullying is an endless cycle. The bullied either become (more…)

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What Are the Lessons Kids Can Learn From Business Experts?

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Leaders in the business field can contribute to our schools in many ways and not only by making monetary investments. Business leaders can mentor and speak to children. These connections help students become motivated about their future. Studies show that if kids plan ahead for success in the future then they are less likely to drop out of schools. For low-income neighborhoods where the children may not be able to afford college, it is important they are motivated about their future. What does this look like in practice? One way is to invite a business leader into your classroom through Skype. This is what teacher, Elle Deyamport (@Elle_Spanish), recently did for her elementary students. Watch the Skype video here.

This past Wednesday #PTCHAT invited a special guest, Sarah L Cook, the founder of Raising CEO Kids, which provides online resources for youth who engage the world as entrepreneurs and the adults who support them. She spoke to educators, parents, principals, and other stakeholders to discuss the best way to help kids learn about business!

Parentella: We’re talking about teaching kids about money and business with @SarahLCook, the founder of @RaisingCEOKids.
RaisingCEOKids: Personally- I am a parent of 3 young entrepreneurs and a 17-year business owner. As a company/organization we are a resource and support for young entrepreneurs & the parents/mentors/educators supporting them.
cybraryman1: The art is not in making money, but in (more…)

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Bullying

Monday, January 24th, 2011

My son (let’s call him Jay) joined a new school in Grade 1. It was not only a new school but also a new neighborhood. Needless to say, there were a lot of changes in his life. It was hard for him to make friends and the first 6 months were tough. The rest of the year was uneventful. In fact, his entire Elementary School was uneventful barring one incident at the after school program.

He was playing Dodgeball with his friends and his team was winning. A kid (Tom) on the other team got so mad that he hit Jay with his shoe. Jay didn’t hit back. One of the other kids reported it. Tom told the teacher that Jay hit him first. The teacher asked all the other kids and they told her that he didn’t. Tom was taken to the principal’s office and suspended. Jay told us what happened and I was so mad. It is tough being a parent. I know he did the right thing and I am proud of him.

He moved on to Middle School and by now I had heard so many stories about Middle School and how bad it can be for kids, that I was p.e.t.r.i.f.i.e.d. My son is a sweet child and sensitive.  6th grade came and left and my son made it to 7th Grade. I think I was the most anxious person while he was in 6th Grade. I digress…I am very grateful that it was uneventful and that no one picked on him. I have 3 boys. I think I am lucky as girls have a harder time in school–or so I am told.

Girls also are “bullied” differently. I read On Girl Bullies and Redeemed Friendships today and it reminded me of a book by Rachel Simmons called Odd Girl Out.

Some questions for you:

  1. Has your child ever been bullied?  How did you handle the situation?
  2. Is there a difference between how girls are bullied vs boys?
  3. How can you tell if your daughter is being bullied? (I recommend reading the book Odd Girl Out by Rachel Simmons)

Anatomy of a Bully Part I, Anatomy of a Bully Part II, and Anatomy of a Bully Part III respond to this post.



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How Should We Set Rules for Kids at Home and in the Classroom?

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Establishing rules and a bit of order for children is important in guiding their development. However, many children will not follow rules they don’t understand or find a reason for following. Therefore, it is important educators and parents find ways to involve children in an open conversation about rules. This can be as simple as having the children sit on the floor with you and help you come up with the rules and discuss why each rule is important. In this way, children agree to follow the rule because they realize the consequences. How about older kids, though? How do we get them to be desensitized about rules? How do we involve them in understanding the importance of following rules?

For this reason, this past Wednesday during the #PTCHAT educators, parents, principals, and other stakeholders shared tips for establishing rules at home and in the classroom.

Parentella: Rule setting is (more…)

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