Three Keys to Developing Children's Empathy Children are not born with empathy. They are born with the capacity to have empathy but it only develops under certain conditions. Parents play a critical role in developing their children's empathy. In their book, Born for Love: Why Empathy is Essential - and Endangered, Perry and Szalavitz write "The essence of empathy is the ability to stand in another's shoes, to feel what it's like...more
Stability and Routines for Children With Aspergers Syndrome Parents of children with Aspergers want to find the best treatment options for this condition. Aspergers cannot be cured however, because it is not a disease. When doctors treat Aspergers, they are actually helping the child to function better in areas where they are experiencing problems. The following are some Aspergers treatments that can be helpful in many cases.Children with...more
Routines are Vital For Children With Aspergers Syndrome Each child with Aspergers syndrome needs a little different treatment because it presents itself in many different ways. There is no one right treatment because one child may need help with their social skills, while the next needs help with their motor skills. Some Aspergers treatments, however, have proven to be effective for many children with this condition, and we'll be looking at a few of these here.Routine is vital for kids with Aspergers, since they have difficulty adjusting to changes in their routine. Specific times for homework, meals, bed time and free time will give them structure and help them function better. Parents can choose to either parent this way or allow their children more freedom. Too much flexibility however, for a child with Asbergers can be harmful for them and stress them out. A constant routine is key to lessen their stress level.Be sure to discuss your child's Aspergers syndrome with their school psychologist. Children with Aspergers can function at high levels in school, as long as you work with the school and determine what services they have available. The school authorities can help...more
The Importance of Socializing for Children With Aspergers If you have a child that has been diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome, you want to find the best treatments available. Aspergers cannot be cured however, because it is not a disease. When doctors treat Aspergers, they are actually helping the child to function better in areas where they...more
Seeking Support From Other Parents of Children with Aspergers Syndrome When it comes to taking care of children with Aspergers syndrome, it is probable that you will need to be both uncomplaining and resourceful, as every child is unique and it might be necessary to experiment with a plethora of tactics before recognizing the one that works...more
Children Dangerously Breaking Rules We establish rules to help keep our kids safe. We'd all like to believe our children would make the right choice when presented with a situation like whether or not to answer the door to a stranger. But what would they really do? What would your kids do? Recently NBC's Dateline tested a few kids in tough situations in a program called "The Perils of Parenting". Although it wasn't a scientific test, they demonstrated how easy it is to get kids to break rules. They set up various situations where the kids were recorded on hidden cameras. Parents were interviewed ahead of time and asked how they thought their children would respond. Parents expressed how they hoped their children would act but often had nagging doubts as to how their kids would actually behave. In one scenario, 12 and 14-year-old siblings were home alone when a man with a badge knocked on their door. Much to their parents' disappointment, they opened the door and let him in when he explained that he was in the neighborhood inspecting milk. This scenario had been used successfully by a real child predator. Does the way you word a rule matter? Yes! How you state a rule can...more
Bullying Help for Parents and Children Many parents have the wrong attitude towards bullying. Some think that it's mostly harmless teasing that toughens children up and prepares them for the big bad world they will be living in as adults....more
Online Stock Trading For Kids The Penny Stock Prophet——another hand for you to make wealth. Do you have this time when you come across a chance, you fell deeply troubled, because you have no idea that the chance means an opportunity or a...more
Get Well Gifts For Boys Wish to See The kids Up and Running? Get well gifts for boys ought to be motivating and fun. Usually when a child is sick and is in mattress for days, he or she feels left out and they miss playing out with their...more
Children caught in Congo conflict A small village deep in the Congo, in central Africa, with little more than 50 inhabitants is devastated. Homes burnt to the ground. Handmade furniture callously destroyed. Lives ruined. A trail of destruction...more
Nutritionists Can Make Extra Money Consulting with Child Care Centers Experts in nutrition can freelance and make extra money by consulting with child care centers, early education centers, and preschools. More and more parents desire, if not...more
How PH Levels Can Help To Determine If You Have Or Conceive A Boy Or A Girl Baby If you've found this article, you probably already know that a woman's vaginal PH and acidity can greatly influence and potentially determine her baby's sex or...more