Jewish World Review What do today’s children seriously lack that children in the 1950s and before enjoyed in abundance? ByJohn Rosemond (MCT) To assist the reader in figuring out the answer before it is revealed in the last sentence of this column, here are a set of clues mostly taken from the real-life childhood adventures of yours truly, a representative member of his generation.Clue: My    .. more …

In Inside the Ski Racing Mind. Dr. Jim Taylor will explore topics related to the psychology of ski racing and how to be a great ski-racing parent. His approach is intended to be motivating, informative, and practical. Want to join in the conversation? Feel free to comment or email   him directly with questions, comments, or article ideas. SETTING HEALTHY EXPECTATIONSSetting expectations for your    .. more …

I remember waking up early one morning many years ago and meeting my sister and my little niece so that we could be among the first to walk into a new Target store in Tampa. It was crazy wild — people buzzing to get in, hoping for a freebie and eager to see what the shiny new store had to offer. Nothing beats being first. And now you and your kids have a chance to be among the first to play at    .. more …

There are many so-called experts out there who claim to have to key to how to have high self esteem. But be careful – you will want to check out their claims first before you become an ardent follower. Because the fact is, not everyone who says he knows really does know how to have high self esteem.Do not be confused though – it is possible to develop high self esteem. High self esteem is valuable    .. more …

BC Transit has offered an apology to a Victoria, B.C., mother after a bus driver asked her to cover up while breastfeeding on the bus last month. Olena Russell said the July 14th incident started immediately after she boarded the bus while nursing. “The bus driver stopped my husband and insisted that I should be covered up,” she said. Russell says her husband objected, but the driver argued the    .. more …

Steamboat Ski Resort has been busy this summer working on projects to revitalize the gondola base area and increase snowmaking capacity.Over the past five years, work to improve the resort has been conducted with private development around town. Construction to be completed for the 2010/2011 season includes the Terrace & Umbrella Bar at Bear River, new snowmaking equipment, a hiking and biking    .. more …

The 94 students included 41 seniors, 20 juniors, 29 sophomores and four ninth-graders, he said. Out of those 41 seniors, 19 went on to earn a high school diploma. Those 19 students were the biggest class of teen parent graduates at Senior High.Brennan said the grant will pay for staff development training for Kropp, the new social worker, Student Wellness Center staff members, and at least a    .. more …

Summer is winding down, which has special meaning for parents of school-aged children. After you have stocked up on supplies and gone for that back-to-school haircut, stop by the library, where there is a variety of material to assist as you move through the school year. In addition to general child development information in the parenting section, there are helpful resources in the education    .. more …