Sherri Oberg Personal Blog

Have you heard of time management games before?  If you are an avid internet user, you may have.  Unfortunately, many individuals make the mistake of assuming that time management games are just for fun.  Some actually go as far to say that time management games are a waste of time.  Yes, they can be in some instances, but did you also know that time management games may be able help you practice managing your time?

Before focusing on the benefits of time management games, namely why you should play them, it is first important to understand what they are.  If you perform a standard internet search with the phrase “time management games,” you will likely get a number of different results.  This is because time management games are used to describe a wide range of different games.  They often have different themes, including fishing, basketball, shopping, and so much more.  The only difference between traditional computer games and time management games is that you are limited on the amount of time that you have to complete the game. » Read more after the jump →

Would you like to improve your time management?  If you find yourself easily distracted, missing important deadlines, or showing up to important events late, improving your time management may be a good idea.  Unfortunately, many individuals do not realize just how much trouble poor time management can cause them.

When it comes to improving time management, many individuals are surprised with all of the options that they have.  One of those options is using time management tools to your advantage.  If this sounds like an approach that you would like to take, please continue reading on.  A number of helpful and successful time management tools that you can benefit from using are outlined below for your convenience. » Read more after the jump →

Are you an individual who can’t seem to properly manage your time?  If you are having problems at home or at work, there is a good chance that your problems may be caused by your inability to properly manage your time.  The good news, however, is that there are a number of steps that you can take to improve your time management.  In fact, 8 simple steps that you can take are highlighted below. » Read more after the jump →

When my mom finally decided to take that plum posting as a DivisionalHead, I knew I was in trouble. Her office hours stretched way beyond my school hours. And anyway, I was privy to the many discussions my parents had about ‘Honey, what do we do with the kids?’ Well, finally they struck gold - an educational after school program. Won’t that be just grand? Kids are learning new things while parents are happily minting greenbacks!

And so, we went directly to another class after our school. The brochure said that they would be ‘using fun activities and innovative teaching methods to fill the gap in your child’s understanding’. I suppose they meant that the teacher would write down the homework and we were to copy it. At least, this is what happened most of the time. Of course, we didn’t tell our parents. How would that help? They’d simply get smart and shift us to a class that would actually make us solve our homework. » Read more after the jump →

Do you have a problem with time management?  If you do, you have two main options.  One of those options and often the most popular is to continue on with your normal activities.  Unfortunately, doing so may have a negative impact on your personal life, as well as your work life.  The other option is to make a change.  The good news is that there a number of steps that you can take to improve your time management.

As for what you can do to improve your time management, you will see that a number of different approaches can be taken.  Goal setting, to do lists, limiting tasking, prioritizing, and outsourcing are all effective ways to manage your time, but they are also just a few of your options.  As for why you should learn and practice proper time management, there are a number of reasons why, five of which are outlined below. » Read more after the jump →

There is often a trap in the words ‘after school activities’. One may easily believe that since these activities are after school, they are not of much importance. But, one couldn’t be more wrong. Research suggests that children pick up some of their most important skills from after school programs. That is why children who do not participate in any extra curricular activities are generally slow and less vibrant.

The learning environment that one fosters in after school activities must be as disciplined and as functional as that found in the school. This is especially true of educational after school programs. This is the best place to teach the child important skills like time-management and goal setting. Time-management is a vital skill, but it is not achieved easily. Children need to feel the discipline that is needed to finish a task and the happiness of finishing the allotted work in a specific time frame. » Read more after the jump →

What marks a successful after school program? What are the things that youshould look for when enrolling your child into one such program? Other than the obvious advantage of learning something new, successful programs incorporate many things that help the development of the child.

Development of social skills is one of the more important objectives of a good after school program. In a recent survey, parents indicated that while they do want their children to respect others, they also wanted them to imbibe skills like getting along with other children and getting used to children outside the immediate circle of friends. Many children find it difficult to make new friends and get along with people outside their group.

Good after school programs place special emphasis on security and safety. They keep children out of trouble and keep them safe. A good after school program should be fun, especially when the children are young. If the activity is fun, you will not have to worry about keeping him interested or motivated. To be effective, programs should be organized and structured. They must also suit the age of the child. The child must be aware of the purpose of the program, and must be convinced that they are attending the programs to accomplish something.

In an effort to keep children motivated and safe, the U.S. Governmentsets aside a good amount of fund for financing after school programs every year. A report by the U.S. Department of Education and Justice points out that after school programs are very effective and is in the interests of the society as a whole. Interestingly, it was found that Americans liked providing school-based after school-programs in their community. » Read more after the jump →

After school programs can be divided into 3 broad categories: academic,recreational and social. Balanced development takes place when there is compatibility between the physical, mental as well as the educational achievements of the child.As the name suggests recreational after school programs are based on a sport or recreation. Some of the more common physical activities include football, swimming and basketball.Some clubs offer programs like gymnastics, trekking and hiking. In this case, youngsters are often given a short class in first-aid class also.

Recreational after school programs offer children an opportunity to let off some steam and to destress themselves. The closed classroom atmosphere and a day full of textbooks and writing cause the child to repress his natural enthusiasm. He curbs his energy when he is required to sit quietly in class and learn. Physical activity is an all-time low during such times. This physical lethargy and inaction is countermanded by recreational activities. Growing concerns of obesity and child diabetes make it necessary for children to indulge in some strenuous exercises that will allow them to work up some sweat. » Read more after the jump →

In a world that is slowly but surely turning away from books and getting glued to monitors or television screens, the importance of developing a passion for reading cannot be overlooked. Reading is a habit and should be established when the child is relatively young. What can you do to foster this habit?

Enroll your child for reading classes:
There are many well structured after school reading classes that aim to draw the children to books. They help kids with diction, idioms and phrases. For young children, these classes can be fun with animated characters and pictures. Illustrated picture books, rhymes, silly songs and pretend stories all attract the young child. Use creativity to capture the child’s vivid imagination. » Read more after the jump →