by Harvey Kirschner | Sep 8, 2012 | FYI
The following information appeared in Time Magazine, September 10th, 2012. Much drama surrounds the act of raising children. Tiger moms square off against free-range parents and one of the lodestars that they have followed is educational achievement. Children who get...
by Harvey Kirschner | Aug 10, 2012 | FYI
One of the missions of The Tender Nest is to provide information that is practical, applicable and encouraging. Topics of interest will always be stimulating as well as imaginative and will enable you to develop skills that can make your parenting experience more...
by Harvey Kirschner | Jul 9, 2012 | FYI
Everyone wants their children to be happy and successful. Today however, “success” is often defined by test scores. While important, there are more essential skills we can teach a child to help them be successful in the future. The teaching of...
by Harvey Kirschner | Jun 30, 2012 | FYI
Summer is filled with outdoor fun. But your little ones skin can pay a price if you are not careful. Just one blistering sunburn from unprotected sun exposure as a child may double the risk of melanoma. This according to The Skin Cancer Foundation. You can protect...
by Harvey Kirschner | Jun 23, 2012 | FYI
Early childhood education builds a foundation for learning and socialization. Choosing the “right” preschool program for your child usually requires a “gut” instinct from the parent. However, there are certain areas to assess when evaluating a...
by Harvey Kirschner | Jun 18, 2012 | FYI
Here are some tips for keeping your children engaged in books all summer long: Be a model. Children who observe their parents reading become eager readers themselves. Discuss the stories you like and why like them. Use the library. Make sure your children have a...
