Part of the reason two-year-olds have tantrums is because they don’t have the words or other tools they need to express their anger or frustration fully or appropriately. For this, your toddler needs your help. Thus the most important rule in handling tantrums is this: Ignore the behavior, but don’t ignore your child. Q-tip Challenging [...]
Five scholarships will be awarded to area high school seniors this year by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee. The deadline for all applications is March 20. Selections will be made based on community service, academic record, potential to succeed, leadership and school participation. Scholarships will be awarded to students planning on attending four-year schools, community [...]
Parents often ask how they can help their children navigate through high school to be prepared for college. Studies show that students are much more likely to excel when their parents stay involved. Parents should keep track of their student’s progress, encourage goal setting and consult regularly with the student’s academic advisor. High school students [...]
Changing Standards Kindergarten has evolved from a largely social, developmental environment to an academic one governed by state curriculum standards, educators say. To ensure children are ready for kindergarten, preschools have been adjusting their own teaching strategies. Kindergarten teachers now ask children entering their classrooms to have skills such as: Writing their own name Counting [...]
Provided by: Newport Beach Fire Department If a fire occurred in your home, would you and your family know what to do? Once a fire has started, there is no time to plan an escape. The Newport Beach Fire Department would like to encourage you to take a few moments and develop and practice E.D.I.T.H., [...]