Notepad Corner

“This is the start to enable my dreams Mom” – the words my eldest son uttered to me right after his graduation on his BS Information Technology college degree four years ago and just right after graduation he was able to get employment. I can’t help smiling seeing his hard work and determination to pursue his goals and endeavors.

It is a fact of homeschooling that mothers will ultimately suffer from homeschool burnout. This usually occurs when homeschool moms take on too many activities at once or they want their daily schedules to go smoothly. However, nothing is really perfect in real life. Unless a homeschooling Mom learns to pace herself the same way as his/her child when he/she studies, she is highly likely to burn herself out and end up with a  number of emotional disorders including anger management problems and depression.

Nowadays, with the advent of the Internet and other technological innovations, productivity that is not cost-efficient is definitely not efficient. In business, or life in general, the saving game is for keeps. The economy is in a constant boom and bust. The only way to survive is to cut down on costs where possible. Along those same lines, here are three online services that can help you do just that: 

photo from the web One of the reasons why school children hate school days is because of their homeworks. As most often they come home tired for they already spent the whole day studying in school. How to motivate them and bring them on to enjoy studying is not an easy task. My youngest son who is already on grade 7, still has mood swings - tantrums and stubbornness being an ADHD kid yet through proper motivation, attention and perseverance I can handle his different dispositions. It is difficult but having a lot of patience do wonders. These home assignments are tasks given to students/pupils by their teachers outside of class and frequently may include researching, reading, writing or building a school project. I will share you my simple yet effective tips on how to motivate your child/children do their homework without a battle. ·          Let them rest for a while after school, encourage a short talk with them....

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Improper use and carrying heavy backpacks is the leading cause of developing bad posture. Curvature of the spine, muscle spasms, uneven shoulder, shoulder blades and hips, pinched nerves that lead to shoulder, neck and back problems in school children which they may carry into adulthood. Initial signs of carrying a backpack poorly are: Pain when carrying the backpack. Red blotch on the shoulders. Numbness or tingling on shoulders and arms. Here are basic tips on how to select the right backpack Do not choose backpacks which are too big for your kid’s body size.   It should fit between the shoulder blade and top of the waist. To ensure that the weight is distributed to the hips and away from the back, it is important to choose a backpack with a waist and chest belt. Look for ergonomic designs like backpacks with shoulder padding that makes a comfortable and easier wear.   Shoulder paddings will prevent straps from digging in the shoulder. Back...

Are you tired of going off to work commuting daily, fed up with the long wait for a bus to pass before you can get to your destination because the bus bring to halt in every bus stop or dreams to pass up the long lines in light rail transit in the morning?  Buying your own vehicle is a great idea that could ease up your predicaments. It can serve multi-purpose for you and your family as well. If you consider buying a pre-owned vehicle because you are on a tight budget, you can still get your preferred car by shelving out only what you can afford and can choose at  used cars St George .   You can purchase a second hand car for less than or half the price of an average brand new car that is already loaded with more features. According to a consumer report study, choosing a three-year-old car instead of a brand new can save you a lot of money over the first five years.   The money saved could be enough to pay for all of your fuel needs during the time span. ...