;Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects as many as one in five people. It often goes undiagnosed because many teachers haven’t been trained to recognize it. This can often lead to a tragic waste of potential because many dyslexics are very bright, and with early intervention can learn to read more fluently. The usual […]
This blog is calling in to question the effectiveness of standardized testing. It is actually suggesting that these tests may be detrimental to the way that kids tend to develop. It may be important for some educators to think about how they can encourage achievement among kids out there. This will help them formulate the […]
More and more kids are falling out of high chairs every year. One cause is the parents are not fastening their kids securely. Another significant cause is not fastening the tray correctly to the chair. Child-safety professional Tracy Mehan recommends this guide: Ensure the chair is connected with a three or five point harness and […]
Can children inherit traumatic memories from their parents? A recent study at Emory University seems to point to just that very concept. In the study, lab rats were trained to fear a certain smell. Analysis of the rat sperm DNA showed a particular marker for sensitivity to just that scent. While this is a long […]
Inspired by the documentary Living on One Dollar a Day, a film about the effects of poverty on every day life in Guatemala, the author shares resources for designing a global awareness unit to teach children about the issues surrounding poverty and what they can do to help. Divided into eight short episodes, these videos […]
The author shares her experiences and thoughts on how the meaning of being a mother changes gradually as children age and become more independent. These changes, in the author’s home, are reflected in their new bedtime routines. Though part of her wants to keep her children young forever, she can’t help but admire the independent […]
With all the social media websites that there are today, a rising issue is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is simply just bullying over the internet. Studies show the about 43% of kids have been cyberbullied and 1 in every 4 kids have been cyberbullied more than once. Cyberbullying has lead kids to depression and even suicide. Parents […]
The article begins with the author recalling her childhood and her decision to never employ corporal punishment just as her father patiently accommodated symptoms of ADD. Similarly her own son exhibited abnormal behaviors and was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. As an advocate for mental health awareness, she learns a distinction between “controllable and uncontrollable naughtiness”. […]
Helping your child navigate the intricacies of friendship can be tricky, especially when those friendships may not be healthy for your child. Follow these tips for opening dialogues with your child, your child?s friends and his or her parents about potentially unhealthy behaviors, what is expected of them, and how friends should and should not […]
Children need to develop different types of skills throughout their development, but parents can help them along. Some parents may want to check out how they can give their kids support by teaching them a few of these basics. This article will cover how kids can actually learn through some of their different types of […]
