<![CDATA[Jo Brielyn - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:42:40 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Help Your Family Bring Thanks Back to Thanksgiving]]> Try these ideas to help your family remember to be thankful this holiday season and make Thanksgiving about much more than turkey, football, and pumpkin pie.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Nov 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/help-family-bring-thanks-back-10332519.html <![CDATA[Scarecrow Treat Bags for Your Family Harvest Celebration or Halloween Party]]> This adorable paper bag scarecrow is one craft project you won’t want to miss. It's a fun craft for kids that also doubles as a treat bag for party guests at your harvest or Halloween celebration.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Sep 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/scarecrow-treat-bags-family-9750787.html <![CDATA[Mohawks and Extreme Makeup Are Now Punishable Offenses, Say Florida Schools]]> Are schools sending kids mixed signals by teaching about tolerance for others in one breath and then taking away their rights to harmlessly express themselves in the next?

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Aug 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/mohawks-extreme-makeup-now-8867423.html <![CDATA[It's Time for a Parenting Attitude Check]]> Kids are constantly being nagged by their parents, teachers, and other adults to watch their attitudes. Sometimes the attitude adjustments need to come from the parents. It's time for an attitude check... for you not your child!

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Jul 11, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/its-time-parenting-attitude-check-8729589.html <![CDATA[Firework Safety for the Whole Family]]> The 4th of July is an excellent time to gather with friends, family and community to celebrate our nation's independence. Unfortunately, it also lends itself to numerous safety hazards for kids (and adults). Here are some tips to keep safe.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Jun 23, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/firework-safety-whole-family-8688409.html <![CDATA[Six Signs that Your Active Child is Overstressed]]> How do you know when all the activities are simply too much and are taking a toll on your child? Here are six signs that your kid's busy schedule is over-stressing him or her.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Jun 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/six-signs-active-child-8568287.html <![CDATA[Beat Morning Madness and Get Kids Out the Door on Time with Less Stress]]> If your house and family are anything like mine, at least 10 things go awry in the morning and threaten to make you late. Try these tips to curtail some of the morning rush and head out the door on time.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: May 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/beat-morning-madness-kids-out-8385195.html <![CDATA[Party Games for Your Little Girl's Princess Birthday]]> Is the little princess in your life getting ready to celebrate a birthday? Try these unique games to liven up the party.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Apr 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/party-games-little-girls-princess-8193781.html <![CDATA[Team Building Games for Preteens and Teenagers]]> Here are four of my favorite team building games for groups of tweens and teens.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Apr 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/team-building-games-preteens-8192967.html <![CDATA[Four Fun Projects Kids Can Make with Corn Starch]]> Kids love to create weird concoctions. What better way to spend a rainy day with your children or teach them a science or math lesson than to get messy in the kitchen? Here are four fun things we've created using cornstarch.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Apr 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/four-fun-projects-kids-8194447.html <![CDATA[10 Discipline Tips to Foster Maturity in Your Tween]]> Discipline takes on new meaning when kids reach their tween years. It becomes less about controlling behavior and more about guiding development. Here are 10 discipline tips I use to foster maturity in my tween.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Mar 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-discipline-tips-foster-maturity-8189311.html <![CDATA[When Family Members Live Far Away]]> Helping children build relationships and stay connected with loved ones who are far away is a challenge, but with a little creativity and a conscious effort, it possible and very worthwhile.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Mar 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/when-family-members-live-far-away-8086166.html <![CDATA[Five Fun Icebreaker Games for Tweens and Teens]]> Icebreaker games work well for parties, youth activities, and classroom settings to help kids loosen up and get to know each other. Here are five of my favorites.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Mar 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-fun-icebreaker-games-tweens-7962238.html <![CDATA[Earth Day Recycling Crafts for Kids]]> My children and I love to make projects from recycled items and materials found in nature. Here's how to make two of our Earth Day recycling crafts for kids: a We All Have a Hand in Being Green Tree and a Litter Bug.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Feb 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/earth-day-recycling-crafts-kids-7935974.html <![CDATA[Her First Period: How to Talk with Your Preteen Girl About Menstruation]]> When should you talk to your daughter about what to expect with her first period? How do you do it without scaring or embarrassing her? How do you approach the awkward subject of your preteen girl's first period and help her to be prepared?

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Feb 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/her-first-period-talk-7925122.html <![CDATA[Tips for Disciplining 4- and 5-Year-Olds]]> Since kids change as they mature, discipline strategies used to teach them must also change with them. Here a few practical tips for disciplining 4- and 5-year-olds.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Feb 20, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/tips-disciplining-4-5yearolds-7884036.html <![CDATA[Social Behavior Milestones for 2- to 5-Year-Olds]]> Is my 5-year-old's behavior normal? Do other 3-year-olds act this way? Parents of young children ask themselves these questions all the time. I know I did. These social behavior milestones for kids ages 2 to 5 will give a basic rundown of what to expect.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Feb 20, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/social-behavior-milestones-2-7884030.html <![CDATA[Interactive Games to Teach Kids Social Skills]]> Development of social skills is important to the growth of children. Parents, teachers and youth workers can help kids learn and develop social skills by using interactive games like these.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Feb 20, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/interactive-games-teach-kids-social-7883714.html <![CDATA[Five Tips to Get Kids to Eat Healthy Foods]]> Is mealtime often a struggle for you and your children? Do you have a difficult time getting them to eat healthy foods? Here are a five tips to help get kids to eat healthy foods and enjoy it, too.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Feb 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-tips-kids-eat-healthy-7881032.html <![CDATA[How to Help Your Toddler Get a Restful Sleep]]> Kids need their sleep. So do their parents. Here are some tips to help your toddler get a restful sleep and sleep through the night.

Contributor: Jo Brielyn
Published: Feb 15, 2011

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