Sharon Oberne

Harborfest Fireworks Display

There is nothing more spectacular than to see a firework's display, especially in the eyes of a child. Of course, many adults appreciate the beauty of vibrant colors splashed across a dark sky. For those living in...

It's Happening at the Virginia Zoo

In honor of World Oceans Day, the Virginia Zoo will host a special Zoo Tales at its event pavilion at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Even though, the Virginia Zoo does not have fish on...

The Norfolk Harborfest in coming and offers family entertainment part two

This is the mother of all festivals one should not miss! The dates for this event are:June 09, 2011 – June 12, 2011. Its location is the Town Point Park. Here is more of the family...

The Norfolk Harborfest in coming and offers family entertainment part one

This is the mother of all festivals one should not miss! The dates for this event are:June 09, 2011 – June 12, 2011. Its location is the Town Point Park. Here is a list of the...

Parenting issues 101: Poetry and early reading readiness part four

Another important element in using poems as reading readiness material for a young child is the teaching of phonics. When a child notices how the sounds of language are connected to the letters, they are learning letter-sound relationships...

Parenting issues 101: Poetry and early reading readiness part three

There are several important areas of learning which form a foundation for becoming literate and this is where poetry plays a significant part. These areas are phonological awareness, letter learning, phonics, concepts about print and fluency. Phonological awareness...

Parenting issues 101: Poetry and early reading readiness part two

The focus in this article is about rhyme. While not all poems rhyme, many of the simple children’s poems include words that have alliterative beginning parts (onsets) and/or assonant ending parts (rimes). The onset of a...

Parenting issues 101: Poetry and early reading readiness part one

Free expression and creativity fills one’s heart and warms the soul, especially for the Norfolk parent who is interested in using the wonderful resources available in Norfolk, Virginia and the surrounding area. These resources include the Norfolk...

Parenting issues 101: Two effective shampoos for killing head lice

For those parents living in and around the Norfolk, Virginia area, who are experiencing difficulty in getting rid of head lice, one might try Desert Essence Shampoo and Conditioner or Hyland’s Quit Nits Complete Head Lice Kit. ...

Parenting issues 101: Getting rid of head lice part four

For those living in and around the Norfolk, Virginia area, good luck in finding a lice-killing product that works! Of course, the head lice problem I was dealing with was immune to any store-bought products. Those...

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Harborfest Fireworks Display

It's Happening at the Virginia Zoo

The Norfolk Harborfest in coming and offers family entertainment part two

The Norfolk Harborfest in coming and offers family entertainment part one

Parenting issues 101: Poetry and early reading readiness part four

Parenting issues 101: Poetry and early reading readiness part three

Parenting issues 101: Poetry and early reading readiness part two

Parenting issues 101: Poetry and early reading readiness part one

Parenting issues 101: Two effective shampoos for killing head lice

Parenting issues 101: Getting rid of head lice part four

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