Monthly Archives for February 2010

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Is Your Child Struggling with His Homework? Tips on How to Help

Posted by Tina Turbin

If your child is clearly upset or unable to figure things out, or if his teacher isn’t giving him the help he needs during the school day, you should step in and work out the child’s misunderstandings. The idea is to keep your child winning. Academic confusions can build up over time so that kids may eventually take a loss on studies. You will help to create independent learners by making sure they understand the basics of arithmetic, reading, grammar, etc. so that as they progress in school, they’ll be able to grasp new lessons and apply what they learn effectively.

Advice, Children's Author, Education, family, Family Time, Helpful Tips, literacy, moms
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Shriners Hospital of Tampa: My Visit, Visits, Reading and Creative Time With the Kids

Posted by Tina Turbin

Last year I had the pleasure of visiting and sharing my delightful Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy children’s book with the children at Shriners Hospital of Tampa. Keep reading to hear all about this wonderful experience:

Acts of Kindness, Book Tour, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, Events, Friends, Hospital Visits
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Getting the Kids to Listen

Posted by Tina Turbin

First of all, maintain eye contact, looking at your child when you talk to him, Tina says. Talking over his shoulder while he watches TV or calling to him from another room is not conducive to communicating effectively. Turn off the TV for a minute and kneel down to your child’s level so that you’re facing each other, Tina advises, and then go ahead and talk to him.