Do you remember as a child opening up that new board game under the tree or at a birthday party? I do – every year at least one of the girls in my family received a game (there are four of us) and as soon as the paper was cleared away we were off to […]
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What to Do When Your Child Tells a Lie
One behavior that parents of young children most fear is lying; what parent hasn’t had the image of their child growing up to be a criminal, living a life full of deception in which they can never be trusted, all because the child didn’t tell the truth in pre-school? Some parents think their child is […]
Eat Together
For over a decade CASA Columbia has been promoting the benefits of frequent dinners by celebrating Family Day on the third Monday of September. The family dinner table (or breakfast or lunch) offers a great opportunity for parental engagement on a daily basis. Research that shows youth who eat regular meals with their families are […]
Make someone happy, Smile
When we think of acts of kindness, they can be very simple things like holding the door for someone or letting them go ahead of you in line at the store. But they can also be things that take time, energy and effort to plan and execute, but ultimately, they make us smile. According to […]
Why Should You Read to Your Young Children?
A recent survey from the non-profit group Reading is Fundamental found that only one-third of parents read at bedtime to their young children. While over 85% of parents report reading some of the time, 50% said that their children spent most of their time watching TV or playing video games. Why should it concern us […]
How to Get Your Children to Eat Healthy Foods
Every day on the news we hear stories about childhood obesity, programs to improve the foods served at schools, or the garden at the White House. But have you learned the steps you can take to encourage your children, grandchildren, or the children in your scout troop or 4-H club to try healthier foods like […]