October 2014

Monthly Archives

  • Connecting with Kids!

    Hi-Tech Girls “We think that we have done everything in the women’s movement to get rid of those old prejudices, but….” Joan Dutter, Science Teacher Encouraged by her dad from the time she was a kid, 18-year-old Melissa has always enjoyed science. “He’s always pushed me toward science as far back as I can remember. […]

  • Connecting with Kids!

    Don’t Say No “Well, if someone tells me no … it makes me feel like I can’t do it.” Kyle, age 13 Two-year-old Kensy says the word “no” a lot, but she’s only repeating what she hears over and over around the house. Kensy’s mom, Peggy Carroll, says that she uses the word “no” more […]

  • Connecting with Kids! — Rape Drug – GHB

    Rape Drug – GHB “I don’t know that many 12 to 13 year olds that read the newspaper really have a full awareness that this can kill you, so I think information – I think education is the key.” Ann Burdges,Assault Expert Thirteen-year-old girls are barely old enough to date, much less understand the dangers […]

  • Connecting with Kids!

    Amusement Park Safety “You always have to be precautious about some things that might happen when some people might build stuff that…might be stable…it might not.” Ian, age 8   Kids love amusement parks. There is nothing quite like the thrill of a rollercoaster. But, are there dangers that come along with the ride? “My […]

  • Connecting with Kids! Algebra For Tots

    Algebra For Tots “We’re not talking about teaching algebra, we’re talking about teaching the kind of thinking that helps children think in algebra – and think in other higher mathematics.” Dr. Lynn Hart,Child Math Expert When you think of preschool, you probably think of finger-painting and blocks – not algebra. But, a national group of […]