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“How was school ?” and other dinnertime conversation
by Steven A. Melnick – When my brother and I were little, you could almost set your watch by when we sat down to eat dinner. Each evening, when Dad returned from working in the steel mill, dinner was on … Continue reading
Posted in Dinnertime, Early Reading, Parent Involvement, Parenting
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Why the Arts Matter…
by Steven A. Melnick — Frank was a student who wasn’t terribly interested in school but seemed to enjoy the social aspects of it and getting into a little mischief now and then. He exuded a kind of macho persona … Continue reading
Fire Safety
by Steven A. Melnick — Since 2007, we change our clocks back to Standard Time from Daylight Savings Time on the first Sunday in November. As the saying goes, spring ahead, fall back. So on November 7 at 2:00am, the … Continue reading
Be a role model…
by Steven A. Melnick — When I taught 4th grade, I used to play the piano in my classroom every day–either in the morning as the students came into the room or, most often, in the late afternoon as they … Continue reading
Lead paint in the home…got any?
by Steven A. Melnick — While listening to the radio over the past week or so, I’ve noticed quite a few warnings about the dangers of lead paint in the home, particularly those built prior to 1978, and its effect … Continue reading
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Importance of Early Reading
by Steven A. Melnick — Read…read…read! One of the most important gifts we can give our children is an appreciation for books. I sometimes try to imagine how my son’s life would be diminished without Bilbo, Frodo, Prince Caspian, Rat … Continue reading
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