http://timelymatters.com/blog1 All about Time Management for Kids Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:06:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Right now, there are nine 11-year olds out in our living room yelling over video games.  This is our son's last big blast before school starts tomorrow.  We do this every year the day before school starts.  My son arranges for his best buddies to meet at our house for ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2009/08/19/day-before-back-to-school-last-hurrah/ Now that summer is here, just thought I'd share a parenting that has really helped me:  communicate with your child's friends' parents often and openly.  My son is now 11 years old.  He has a lot of free time on his hands as summer should be.  I like him to be playing ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2009/06/26/summer-parenting-tip/ Mother's Day was this past Sunday.  My youngest had written a beautiful essay and done frameable string art.  My daughter had flown in from Boston the night before and wished me a happy mother's day in person.  Morning was turning to afternoon, afternoon into evening, and I had not heard ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2009/05/13/a-very-special-mothers-day-gift/ I recently got into a fight with my daughter.  She made a mistake in signing up for college classes, and there were going to be some major consequences.  She was given bad advice by a counselor.  Granted, she had reason to be upset with this person, as was I.  I let ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2009/04/14/should-parents-be-their-childs-friend/ A homework tip from the "lazy mom" method: Teachers always say be supportive of your child and the work they bring home from school.  I provide a well-lit, quiet place;  I make sure he has enough pens, pencils, dictionary, etc.  But sometimes,  my son will come to me and  say, "I don't get ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2009/01/15/homework-keeping-the-ball-in-their-court/ My son came up to me with a distraught look in his face;  he couldn't find his new shoes.  "I've looked everywhere and can't find them!" he complained.  Now, the good mom in me, the one that wants to solve all problems, almost stopped the activity I was engaged in ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2008/08/25/bad-parenting-skill-3-keep-the-ball-in-their-court/ Randy Pausch passed away. It has really made me feel sad about the great loss to his family and the worldwide community.  I watched his lecture and read his book.  I did not see the professor in him, but the parent.  He was leading by example; I  admired his ability to set his childhood ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2008/08/05/randy-pausch-the-last-lecture/ I've learned many things from my kids over the years. Here is a lesson I learned from my youngest son. When Kenji was about 3 years old, I read to him every night. Cat In The Hat, Go Dog Go, The Very Hungry Caterpillar..... He would pick the ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2008/06/29/lessons-learned/ I just got scammed this week. I lost one of my On Task On Time for Kids to a woman claiming to be a journalist writing an article about "Back-to-school Products." As soon as I sent my sample, I was alerted on Mompreneursonline.com that this person was a ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2008/06/24/what-do-we-teach-our-children/ Yesterday, I was not looking forward to my plans for the evening. I was going to my son's Beginning Band Performance. I know that is a terrible thing to say. I was having a very stressful time at work; I'd had a couple of ... http://timelymatters.com/blog1/2008/05/31/the-things-we-do-for-love/