Brenda Hunter
I'm an educator and volunteer at my church. I am a certified teacher with over 10 years experience working with young children, but currently enjoying life outside of a classroom. I have been married for 18 years and have 3 teenagers. I enjoy encouraging parents through writing positive articles about parenting, and I love to research the latest in the field of child development. Really, I do!
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Why I Allow My Teens a Facebook AccountIn this article, I describe why it's been a mostly positive experience for us to have Facebook accounts. I do talk about some negatives, but mostly I talk positively about it.
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Serving Your Family Healthy FoodsThis article gives a few tips on how to feed healthy foods to your family and also three things to avoid while making the switch to healthy eating. -
What is This Tiger Mom Approach to Parenting?This article describes my initial thoughts about the new book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother written by Amy Chua. I've decided to try to learn and hear what her message is underneath what sounds like a harsh approach to parenting. -
What Does Good Discipline Look Like?I enjoy giving help to educators because I have loads of respect for their profession. I have experienced a fraction of what public school teachers deal with on a daily basis as a substitute teacher.
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Life Lessons While Toasting BreadI write articles about parenting and this is a true story that reveals my own vulnerability and mistakes, but also the love for my children which began as a flame and grew to an inferno! -
Why I Really Love PecansI love the taste of pecans, but the reason why goes beyond taste. -
Positive Preschool DisciplineIn this article the author describes an easy to use positive discipline method. -
One Day, They'll Be TeenagersSo I'm observing a mom with her child at the store. The child was attempting to open a boxed toy. When the mother saw, she snatched the toy away. The child called her "mean" and I stood carefully keeping my business to myself. -
Help I Locked the Keys in the Car!Here's a true story written to help encourage parents who have found themselves in a seemingly helpless or embarrassing situation. -
Parenting Tip: Giving Attention to Your ChildIn this article I encourage parents to give their children real attention, the type that can lead to strengthening relationships.
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The Joy of WritingThis is an article I wrote while reflecting on my years of writing.
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Three Enjoyable Ways to Play with Your ChildThis article focuses on three activities that are mutually enjoyable between parents and their young children.
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Ten Discipline Tips for the Substitute TeacherThis is a list of the most basic discipline skills to learn and apply for substitute teacher. I hope this list helps teachers to have a more successful experience. Hang in there!
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More Handy Discipline Tips for a Substitute TeacherHere are more handy discipline tips should you find yourself one day employed as a substitute teacher.
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How to Discipline in the Classroom If You Are a Substitute TeacherHelp! I'm a substitute teacher. How do I get some order in the classroom? This article will detail ways to gain control and confidence in the classroom when you are teaching as a substitute teacher.
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Kindergarten Lesson Plan: the WindThis is a lesson plan which integrates the multiple areas such as math, science, art and language and geared toward younger students. -
Advice for Coping with the Stresses of ParentingIn this article I write about how sad I am to hear about child abuse. I write some tips on how to cope with stressful parenting. -
Substitute TeacherThis is an article that describes a substitute's positive experience in a Kindergarten classroom. -
Helping Your Child with Speech DevelopmentIn this article, I will give several tips to help parents with their child's speech development.
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Lesson Five: Herbs Help Us Feel GoodThis is lesson plan number 5 in my series for teaching about herbs to young children. The lesson will help a child gain understanding about how some herbs can help our bodies feel better. -
Learning How to Grow HerbsThis is the third lesson in my series about Herbs. This lesson is geared towards Kindergartners, but can be adapted for other grades. -
Tips for Helping a Child that May Be a Struggling ReaderThis article was written from an observation of a parent and child interaction. -
Put Order in Your Life with a Sleep Routine for ChildrenThis article will explain the importance of establishing sleep routines so that your child can thrive and so that parents can enjoy parenthood.
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Kindergarden Herb Lesson PlanThis lesson will teach a child how herbs can enhance the taste of foods. The lesson incorporates the sense of taste by providing an opportunity for tasting common foods with and without herbs during snacktime.
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Teach Your Toddler to ShareThis article will help parents understand why sharing is a foreign concept to a toddler and will give tips on how to teach their toddler to share.
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Kids in the Waiting RoomThis article will give a few simple tips to parents about keeping the peace in a waiting room.
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Kindergarten Lesson Plan: Herbs Smell WonderfulThis is the second lesson in a series of eight about herbs and plants. This lesson will incorporate the sense of smell. Herbs make a fantastic way to learn about plants in a fun, hands on way.
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Kindergarten Lesson Plan - Herbs: Observation of Shapes of LeavesThis is a lesson plan which can be used to introduce young children to the study of herbs and how they enhance our food. It includes a fingerplay, an idea for the science center, and a matching activity, story, and a craft. Watch the video for fun!
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Is My Baby Developing in a Healthy Way?This article will help a parent of an infant use their observation skills to assess healthy development.
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Our Family Meeting: How to Get Your Teenager to Talk About Important TopicsThe purpose of this article is to share what can be accomplished by using a family meeting as a tool for both bringing up and discussing the many topics parents wish to communicate with their teenager.
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Teach Your Child at HomeMany parents understand that they are their children's first teachers, but they are often unsure of how to help educate their child at home.
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Toddlers and WhiningThis article will give parents 7 tips to encourage their child to stop whining and use words to ask for what they want.
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How to Cope with your Child's Fears About Sleep-away CampAs parents we are tempted to rescue our children from stressful experiences, but this article will encourage parents to coach their child into having an enjoyable sleep away camp experience.
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How Do Video Games Affect Your Child's Education?This article will give a parent and educators point of view on when a child might be ready for electronic and video games.
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How to Get Your Teen to Listen to YouThis article will explain from a parent's point of view how teaching a young child to listen and heed their "voice", will lead to and become the training ground in their teen listening to their own inner voice.
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Benjamin FranklinIn this article the reader will discover several inventions credited to Benjamin Franklin.
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Teaching a Child to Read for PleasureThis article will help parents discover how to develop the power of reading for pleasure and why this is important.
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The Need for More Hands on Learning in the ClassroomThis article will explain from an educator and parents point of view why their needs to be more hands on learning for children in elementary school and less paper and pencil activities.
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Three Tips for Educating Young ChildrenThese are just a few tips any parent can implement throughout the day. Teaching during routines is one of the most affective methods to teach a young child because of the repetitive nature of routines.
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Help for Hurting MarriagesThis article will encourage hurting couple to seek help for wounds in their marriages.
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Discipline Tips for PreschoolersThis article will explain some basic things to keep in mind when disciplining preschoolers.
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Child's Brain DevelopmentIn this article a parent will learn how to enhance their child's brain development by providing real life experiences that involved the five senses.
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Preschool Separation AnxietyThis article will provide several strategies that a preschool can use to help with the common occurrence of separation anxiety.
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Why Do Children Need to Play?This article will explain the educational value of play in the lives of young children.
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Quiet Time: A Must for Stay-Home ParentsThis article describes how a parent can recharge by creating a quiet time routine during the day.
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Discipline Tips for ToddlersThis article focuses on how an ordered and nurturing environment influences the behavior and emotional well-being of toddlers.
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Preschool Art ActivitiesThis article encourages Pre-school teachers to use paper chains which are child-created art for decorating a classroom.
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Preventing Toddler Tantrums While You're on the TelephoneThis is an article which arms a parent with an easy to apply practical idea which prevent a common tantrum; that which happens when a parent is using the telephone.
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Best Discipline Strategies for a Preschool ClassroomThis article will encourage a preschool teacher to thoughtfully prepare her classroom and rules in order to create a secure learning environment which will encourage positive behavior and joyful learning experiences for a great school year.
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Messages About Father's DayIn this article, you will find some famous quotes and saying which can be included in your Father's day card. The author also writes a touching message to her own father.
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My Mom Calls Him TroubleThis is a story about a lovable dog best read to young child.
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How to Read to a Young ChildThis article is written for parents of young children and focuses on how to develop a joyful reading experience.
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Baby ShadowThis is a short story written for very young children about a puppy and his family.
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Toy Tubs for ToddlersThis article is a step by step guide to organizing the many toys which can accumulate and overtake a parents home given from the perspective of a former Child Development Specialist who is also a parent.
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Mom's CalendarThis article is written to help parents feel confident about meeting their needs and wants without feeling guilty or selfish.
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Relax Parents: Time With Your Children Passes QuicklyThis article is about a mother who decided to enjoy her children before it was too late.
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SnippetsThis article is about what I learned in living in NYC and how it relates to enjoying life.
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Fun with Playdough in Ten MinutesThis article describes a simple ten minute activity between parent and child using playdough.