Ethel Coffey's Blog (12)

It is essential that we encourage our kids to love animals. Besides the fact that pets can provide kids with some of their fondest memories, animals can also teach kids some valuable life skills. In fact, animals actually display strong social behaviors that humans can learn from. http://bit.ly/1LHdq8P

Listening to audio while following along on print – How beneficial is it for kids? http://bit.ly/1Op1DRK

I found without exception, that kids of all ages love a good story.  http://bit.ly/1Le7XGf

Beautiful illustrations bring clarity and depth to words in a story.  The presence of colorful illustrations is crucial in children’s literature. In fact, Illustrations are used as an introduction for children, into the world of books.  The more vibrant and colorful the illustration, the more it can attract the interest of children and help them relate to a story. Illustrations also help identify colors, shapes, animals, and other everyday objects.…

Appreciating Nature and Its Creatures

Beauty in nature is everywhere. We are so fortunate on this continent, to enjoy an amazing spectrum of natural diversity.  Sharing information with children about new places can inspire them and open their awareness.

We have one of the most wildly diverse and beautiful deserts in the world right here in America – the Sonoran Desert. Famously known as the hottest desert in Mexico, the Sonoran Desert is a North…

Over the years, we have seen many of our faithful furry pals star in movies, cartoons, TV shows, and books. Some dogs even get the top billing, and you certainly can’t go wrong with a dog protagonist. So, what makes dogs such likeable characters? Here’s a look at some lovable dogs who managed to capture our hearts. - See more at:…

“Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” Do you know who said this? Take a wild guess. It’s Muhammad Ali. Yes, the boxer who floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee.

Ali is right you know. Friendship is not something you are taught, but somehow it just comes naturally. Friendship is actually a form of love where two people mutually…

Is your child afraid of going to school? Is he unusually clingy and moody? Does he get scared easily? Well, if these sound familiar to you, chances are your child is having problems dealing with anxiety.

Anxiety is something we experience at various times in our lives. You do remember the anxiousness you felt as a child, do you? Well, some children are just born with an anxious temperament and are anxious all the time. I know I was. The problem with anxiety in children is that it can…

“When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” – We have all heard this saying. This saying is a simple reminder that no matter what hardships we face, we are in control of our lives. A change in perspective can positively affect our life in various ways. However, in order to change perspectives, we must first acknowledge the possibility of other perspectives. We need to understand that there is more than one way to look at something. Here are some ways to help we change our perspective…

When a family welcomes a new member, change will occur in the life of the family as a whole. The family has to deal with everyday life in a new way.  It may take some time to make adjustments and work out the growing pains in order to live together successfully.



To help your children accept change in the family structure it is important to allow them to participate in welcoming the new individual.  Keep them involved and allow them to come up with acceptable and creative ways to…

s your glass half-empty or half-full? Are you down in the dumps? Feeling anxious? Why do negative thoughts enter our mind? Negative thinking can have a strong and sometimes devastating impact on all aspects of our lives. Now, how do we change our negative thoughts into positive ones? - See more at:…

Young children are extremely susceptible to the environment in which they live, so it is absolutely essential for them to learn the coping skills needed to successfully handle the challenges they will be facing on a daily basis. These children may face emotional and social problems like bullying, death in the family, prejudice, etc. There are many ways to develop these types of coping skills, however, there is one method that is tried and tested for centuries –…