Posts

However, despite an ADHD diagnosis, through the help of calming techniques, sensory toys, medication, and therapy, many children with ADHD learn the necessary self-regulation skills needed to prevent most meltdowns and allow a child to focus their attention on necessary tasks How Does ADHD Affect Self and Emotional Regulation? ADHD and ADD impair executive function, which children naturally lack developmentally, making managing time, attention, and emotions challenging. This lack of control makes a child with ADHD’s outbursts seem even more intense than a sibling’s or classmate’s....

EC (early childhood; three and older) K—A (kids six and older to adults) T (teenagers, 13 and older) M (mature, 17 and older) AO (adults only) These ratings are accompanied by descriptions such as “realistic blood and gore” and “use of drugs.” Video games do have their benefits, though. Not all games involve graphically killing an opponent. A slew of puzzle games that make you think (such as Tetris and Zoop) are still popular with teens....

Also, understand that genetics play a key role in determining your body makeup, so don’t dream about that “Barbie-doll body”; it’s not gonna happen. Take a look at your mom, dad, and other relatives. Biology isn’t destiny, but heredity does play an integral part in shaping your shape. The most important thing is to learn to love the body you have and keep your focus on ways to make it healthy....

Pointer for Effective ParentingKnowing your child for who he is, not who he ought to be or who you thought he was, enables you to better recognize progress when it occurs. Pitfall 2: Relying on Punishment Alone to Change BehaviorSharon: The children who most challenge us are usually those who have been punished the most. Although this approach comes naturally to parents, it does not result in effective behavioral change....

The company’s hero product is their diaper. It’s the first on the market certified by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and meets strict ingredient safety requirements. The diapers are free of BPA, phthalates, parabens, chlorine, fragrance, and an additional 2,000+ potentially harmful ingredients. “The reason why I care about diapers is that we all focus on everything that goes into our babies’ bodies—and we should—but we don’t necessarily think about what’s on them,” Visram says....

Most experts agree that while parents can and should be friendly toward their kids as well as fun to hang out with, at the end of the day they still need to accept the role as parent and not as friend. Kids need boundaries, rules, and guidance. A best friend is not going to tell them when they should go to bed, make sure they get their immunizations, or advise them on drinking, consent, and sex—those are roles of a parent and they need you in that role....

Here is a look at some of the major categories of knowing if your class will meet your breastfeeding needs. 1. Your Instructor Has the Right Qualifications Those who teach breastfeeding classes have a variety of backgrounds. While there is not one perfect background to have, there are those who have the perfect mix of the needed qualifications. The first is typically a breastfeeding background. Is your teacher an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) or a certified lactation counselor (CLC)?...

When you cook a meal in a muffin tin, you can plan for individual tastes and leftovers, too. They’re even good for take-along treats when life intervenes and you need to serve a meal or snack on-the-go. Hollis Wilder, two-time Cupcake Wars winner, is a big advocate of muffin-tin meals. “Why not re-create the yummy flavors we remember from our childhoods—classic comfort foods like pot pie, lasagna, meatloaf, and French toast—by reimagining them in a new format?...

Small baby food jar with lid Glue gun Small toys or ornaments that fit into the jar Water Gold or silver glitter 1/4-inch ribbon Directions

5 to 10 minutes Materials Pieces of cooked spaghetti (for babies who are able to eat finger foods) Directions Extensions Cover the spaghetti with an inverted plastic bowl and let the child discover it.Pull your baby’s two hands gently together and place a fistful of the spaghetti in them.Cut one piece of spaghetti into smaller pieces.Say, “Give me one,” and slurp it up when it is put into your mouth.

Before the school does so, and before providing or changing special education services, it must notify you in writing. For the first evaluation and placement, schools must also obtain parental consent. IDEA’s requirements for parental consent vary depending on whether the LEA is seeking an initial evaluation or a reevaluation and on whether the parents affirmatively respond to a request for consent, simply do not respond, or cannot be located....

First, compliment your teen on her successes so it’s clear she’s always “number one” in your book. But even if your teen saved the day for the team, don’t cast her as the game hero. Repeated often enough, this kind of praise may turn her into an insufferable teammate. Instead, focus on a specific moment that was particularly terrific. Teach your teen that she has something wonderful to share, and that only through cooperation can a dynamite player end up on a dynamite team....

You might like to print out this list as a guide when you’re shopping for storm supplies. The items on this list are pretty basic, and don’t necessarily include everything your family will need to ride out a severe storm. Be prepared, and assume you’ll lose all power, lights, heat, telephone, and water service for at least a week. Don’t panic – buy and plan accordingly. General Items: Flashlights (one for every member of the family and one or two spares) Extra batteries Electric lantern for area lighting (fluorescent lights will last the longest on a single set of batteries) Sterno and a small grill or cook stove Fire extinguisher(s) Extra medications (prescription and non-prescription) Tarps or large, heavy-gage plastic sheets (to protect the inside of your home from water damage from the windows or the roof) Garbage bags – lots of them!...

Despite the notoriously short attention span of the typical one-year-old, your toddler will probably settle down for more than two minutes if you sit with him to read. (He probably won’t sit still for very long if you just give him a book to “read” by himself.) Quiet quality time spent reading with you also offers your toddler a break from always being on the go. If you really want to encourage your child to enjoy reading, schedule special times to read every day (naptime or bedtime are good times)....

Beware of chest pain, shortness of breath, or abdominal symptoms, which can be both signs of stress or signs of illness. If any of these interfere with activities or sleep, or are accompanied by chest pressure or heaviness, see a doctor immediately. Talk about unusual body symptoms with your doctor or health-care provider, or if you can identify stress as the cause, schedule healing sessions into your day—massage, yoga, deep breathing, stretching, or a warm bath....