Doctor Recommended ADHD Tips for Parents To Support Their Children Many parents are not sure how they can help their ADHD child. Understanding why your child exhibits the behavior he or she does is often the the first hurdle. Once a diagnosis is made, then you need to learn how to alleviate and minimize the symptoms of this disorder. There are various things parents can do to help their child with ADHD. Of course this places additional...more
Finding rugs for kids rooms can be a task in itself because unlike shopping for your living room or even your own bedroom, children's rugs should be exciting, different and fun. In other words it doesn't just need to look nice and match the decor in the room; it needs to be functional, fun and celebratory for your little ones.The good news is that you don't have to spend a lot of time or money coming up with the perfect rugs for kids rooms,...more
Bullies always prey on weak kids who cant seem to stand up for themselves. Bullying is common many schools. Your child actually could be a victim of school bullying. You may not be aware of it, but your child may be suffering in silence because of the constant bullying he gets in school. As a parent, its your role to make sure that your kid hasnt become a victim of bullies. There are telltale signs which would tell you that your kid has been a constant target of bullying in school. If youve noticed that your child who was once calm and cheerful is suddenly become withdrawn and constantly angry, chances are that hes a victim of bullying. When this happens, your child could start bullying younger member of your family as his way of retaliating against the school bullies. With younger siblings, your child could feel powerful, as opposed to how he feels in the presence of the bullies in school. Try to talk to your child, create strong bond with him so that he will learn to open himself up about the bullying. On your side, you can think of ways to rectify the school bullying situation. Another sign that a child is a victim of bullying is soiling and bedwetting of pants. Bear in mind...more
The Pet Care Trust is pleased to announce that they have awarded a grant of $5,000 to Childrens Hospital Boston, in support of the pediatric hospitals dog visitation program. The grant will support the research project entitled, Parent and Child Perspectives on Dog Visitation in a Pediatric Hospital, providing much needed funding for completion of...more
OverviewThe "Centennial Holiday Shopper's Special", a train of R1, R4, R7A, and R9 cars that ran during the Subway Centennial in late 2004 on the Brighton LineA R142A series car on the 4 serviceA Vaktrak track vacuuming trainThe "2007 Holiday Shopper's Special", December Sundays, a train of R1, R4, R7A, and R9 subway cars running in special service...more
Having a sandbox for children in your backyard provides them with quite a bit more than just a fun way to spend the day. Kids are able to learn and develop in a number of ways with sand play. It is true that some nice childhood memories can be created while playing in the sand with friends, but it can also benefit them in other ways.Muscle development is heavily promoted while children play in the sand. The large muscle groups are strengthened as the kids fill buckets of sand using shovels and then carry the pails to other locations within the sandbox. Sand play can also help small muscle groups as well as eye-hand coordination. This can be supported when children attempt to pour sand from one container to the other.There is a host of ways that creativity can be boosted in a sandbox for children. One way that children can play with sand is to pretend they are on vacation at the beach. If the weather is warm enough, you can help them play the part by allowing them to dress in their swimsuits as they play.Another creative method for sand play is by providing children with a number of toys to use in their sandbox. Cars and trucks can be used to create cities within the sand. Roads can...more
Biomedical Autism Treatment – How long does a child need to do therapies and Autism I am commonly asked by parents that I see in my practice "What timeframe should we expect to continue the gluten and casein free diet?" or "Once we start...more
Vital ADHD Suggestions for Parents to Lessen the Indicators in Their Children Parents of ADHD children certainly have their work cut out for them, and there's no question that the additional challenges can be difficult for everyone to cope...more
Children like adults need to take good care of their teeth too. Children may have milk teeth first but practicing the habit of good oral care is best to start while young. Tooth decay is the most prevalent disease among kids today. It happens when...more
With the advancements in technology, video games, and handheld devices, it can be difficult to get children to play outside. Sandboxes for kids offer a unique playing experience, especially when placed in a mundane backyard. Kids' sandboxes can allow...more
Child Safety is Everyone's Responsibility Owning and operating a dollar store includes many varied activities and duties. They range from head cashier to receiving clerk to chief buyer and more. Some of the activities fall clearly within...more
Most of us have at least a few teenagers in our family or circle of friends who we care about and may periodically buy presents for. In fact, between holidays, birthdays, graduations, and other special events, we may need to get presents for...more