We just had the most fantastic teachable moment, or should we say hour, because that's when we shared book club time with 24 students we teach at Health Sciences High and Middle College. A typical conversation that occurred among a group of our students as they discussed their book club selection went like this:Mykia: If I could meet Sharon Draper, I'd hug her. She made me so excited to read a whole book.Doumas: Yeah, it's like she...more
There are so many drawbacks to using just conventional pharmacological preparations for ADHD, that I do not know where to begin! Let me just paint you a few scenarios so that you get the picture and then you can decide if this is really the right treatment for your child. You can then decide to opt for ADHD natural treatment as that is much safer and much less hassle all round. 1st Scenario:- Your ADHD child is not hungry and is...more
We spend our entire adult lives trying to recreate the skin we had as a baby. There are products in every price range to help. For those who can afford it and some others who can't, it isn't an issue to shell out hundreds of dollars in an effort to retain our glamorous skin. Your baby will grow up with the type of skin that others envy and will pick up where you left off because you instilled this habit early in life. We will provide you with the info that you need to start the process.Click here to discover natural baby skin care products that are safe for babies!Obviously you want to make sure that every part of your baby's skin that is not covered with clothing gets sunscreen applied to it--including his face and ears. When you head outdoors give these areas of your baby's face an extra layer of protection by applying some zinc oxide to them. Don't forget that sunny days always require a hat or a bonnet! There isn't any such thing as being too cautious!It is important, when purchasing baby's skin care products, that you read the labels on them carefully. You shouldn't buy products that contain added fragrances, dyes, parabens or phthalates. All of these...more
Do you want to know how to change child behavior? If so, then youre probably a parent, a sibling or some sort of guardian. I understand your situation. Children can be quite a handful; and as much as we want them to grow up to be good and kind, there are times when their behavior shows otherwise. The earlier you deal with bad behavior, the...more
Buying play things for children who have out grown their soft toys can be quite a challenge for parents as most parents get stuck between finding the perfect toys for their kids and still being able to share their play time as they grow older. Construction kits are a great choice for growing kids of all ages and here are just few of the reasons...more
According to recent studies, an alarming number of children in Great Britain have shown poor aptitude when it came to their school work. Some of the reasons cited for this finding include poor memory, the presence of distractions, and an inability to focus or concentrate. These may sound like harmless statistics for most, but for parents, these are good indicators of their childrens success in the future. As we all know, children who tend to not do well in school normally end up working in odd-end jobs without a formal education, thereby limiting their career opportunities in the process.According to experts, one simple and inexpensive solution to address the common causes cited above is to engage young children in cultivating an interest in playing chess games electronic or manual they may be. Chess is essentially a mental game. It requires good memory, an ability to focus and concentrate, and a talent for logic. Generally, it has been shown to improve meantal and social skills among children and young adults. Who knew visiting a chess shop could bring much more? Here are more reasons why you should encourage your children to play chess.Chess facilitates cognitive...more
When people walk into kids toys stores they probably do so with the idea of looking around at what is available and only then making a purchase. However in order to do this, the store must be stocked well with just about all the toys that you can...more
Dental care should be provided for babies, just like everyone else. Giving care early would help you make sure your child's first teeth would grow the right way.This is important because the space in the mouth for permanent teeth is reserved by...more
What makes animal portrait painting different from human portraiture is that animals don't like to pose. An artist has to put in a good deal of work just to keep the animal's attention on her.One female artist from Wilmington specializes in this...more
Introducing your tot to yoga really is a enjoyable, safe, and easy tactic to help him to establish a balanced mind and body. Yoga is made up of a array of body workouts, inhaling and exhaling strategies, and visualization exercises which in turn...more
The only way to understand the significance of a childs 1st birthday party is to be a parent. And if you are blessed enough to be one, you probably already do. The 1st birthday party of your child is going to stay in your memory forever; no wonder...more
It was last December when our granddaughter turned six. We didn't have much idea as what to gift her, although we were pretty close to her! After much research on the net, we finally decided to gift her one of the best battery operated...more