Category Archives: A must read

Meg Hickling

Body Science for RealKids

  A few years ago I was invited by our school to a parent information night. The topic was teaching children about their body and specifically it was to inform parents about how the subject would be taught at school.  Some parents got pretty upset

Pedestrian safety

Pedestrian safety: The flasher works it’s magic

I have a simple idea that could increase pedestrian safety by reducing accidents in crosswalks.  The idea helps drivers better communicate to pedestrians, as well as other drivers, by giving a visual clue that something is happening ahead. Every year thousands of pedestrians in crosswalks

Bullying

Bullying – RealKid advice for parents

My daughter was the target of a bully in the 3rd Grade. Being the strong, friendly, active, imaginative child she is we didn’t think about bullies when we moved and switched schools.  She didn’t mention the bullying but after a few weeks of having tummy aches and not feeling like going to

mom duck

Top parent sites for RealKids

Reading, creativity, school help, education, food –  as parents we never have all the answers but we do our best and we reach out for info and advice when needed. Throughout the years I’ve come across some top parent blogs and sites that give some great tips

Loose tooth

What’s a tooth worth?

How much is a tooth worth? I think I’ve gotten snookered by my kids.  My daughter has negotiated a minimum $10 tooth fairy exchange for her latest lost tooth.  How did this happen? I’m to blame, of course, a few years ago in a moment of