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3 Tips to Encourage Your Baby to Sit Independently

May 31, 2013

Sitting independently is a wonderful and fun new milestone for every baby. It is the first time your little one is upright and able to look around.  In the sitting position, babies have both hands free to play with toys.  Although there is a healthy range of ages for a child to achieve the milestone [...]

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Navigating Early Speech & Language Milestones: What to Expect Between Ages 2 and 3

May 29, 2013

Parents often wonder if their child’s skills are developing typically.  Between gross motor skills, fine motor skills, speech-language skills, social-emotional functioning, and overall growth, there is a lot of information to track!  In fact, it might feel overwhelming.  It is important for parents to remember that every child develops at his or her own rate, [...]

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The Impact of Nutrition on ADHD

May 28, 2013

For families dealing with ADHD, nutrition concerns or questions may arise. Although there is not clear evidence for diet modifications that can treat the cause of ADHD, there are nutritional guidelines that can affect symptoms and accompanying behaviors. The Following are Some Nutritional Considerations for Children with ADHD: Meal Patterning: There is a reason why [...]

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Activities to Promote Visual Memory

May 27, 2013

Visual memory, a component of visual processing, can be broken down into two parts: long-term and short-term. Long-term visual memory refers to the ability to remember something seen in the past. Short-term visual memory refers to the ability to recall something that is seen very recently. Visual memory plays a key role in the in [...]

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What is Prader-Willi Syndrome

May 24, 2013

Prader-Willi Syndrome is a congenital disorder that is caused by a missing gene on part of chromosome 15. These children are found to  have cognitive skills in the below average to mild mental retardation range. Physical symptoms associated with Prader-Willi include: Newborns often present with low tone Almond shaped eyes Delayed motor development Short stature [...]

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How To Avoid Anxiety As School Ends

May 22, 2013

The school year is in winding down and classes are becoming less structured on lessons and more focused on summer, end-of-the-year parties, and outdoor days. This time can be very exciting and fun, however it may also feel chaotic, unpredictable, and even sad for some children; children who are uncomfortable with change, children who have [...]

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Help Your Child Learn to Develop Social Skills

May 21, 2013

As children begin to end their school year and begin summer camps, the idea of meeting new friends can be a scary one for them.  Parents can play a key role in preparing their children for a fun and exciting summer camp experience by practicing these social skills with their children. 7 Methods To Prepare [...]

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The Importance of One-On-One Time with Your Child

May 21, 2013

One-on-one time you spend with your child is priceless. It says to your child, “You are special.” It symbolizes your unconditional love for your child. There is nothing that can replace your undivided attention. Special time works best when several guidelines are followed. Guidelines for One-On-One Time with Your Child: Call the reserved time a [...]

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Speech and Language for the Adopted Child

May 21, 2013

The number of foreign adoptions in the US continues to grow every year. Children who are adopted may be at greater risk for speech and/or language difficulties. Occasionally, this is secondary to a congenital disorder and, at times, the difficulties are secondary to the abrupt change in the child’s primary language. It is important to [...]

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Cooking Greens Made Simple

May 20, 2013

Swiss chard, kale, spinach, mustard greens, collard greens, bok choy… the word “superfood” is synonymous with all dark, leafy green vegetables. The reason why is because they pack such a large nutritional punch. In general, dark leafy greens are loaded in vitamin A, folate, fiber, and also provide minerals like calcium and iron. They are [...]

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