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24 Jan · Lauren Till · No Comments
Developing a Second Language
Photo Credit Learning a second language is something that everyone can benefit from at any age. At birth, a child has no language comprehension, but already has the building blocks with which to learn. Teaching a child early on to speak multiple languages has been proven to help students while learning. It’s a common misconception …
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The Sound of Music
Music education helps children learn on many different levels, and music therapy is an important field that reduces stress for many children. Consider some of the numerous ways music education can help a child:– Learning to use multiple skill sets at the same time (singing, dancing, playing an instrument)– Helping develop part of the brain …
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Starting the New Year Fresh and Clean
As you start off the new year, you may have been thinking about positive changes you can make in your life and your family’s. If you’ve been considering improving cleanliness and hygiene, the following ideas might help! We know convincing a child of the importance of hygiene and instilling healthy habits can be a challenge. …
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Power of Play
Play matters! This month our friends at the Alabama Partnership for Children remind us of the importance of play for young children. Lifelong fitness is something that everyone should aim for, and the best time to learn healthy habits is in early childhood. Most parents put their children in sports to keep them active, but …
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Friendships and Children with Disabilities
Photo Credit For parents of children with disabilities, friendships for the child can sometimes be a source of worry and stress. PBS Parents offers some great ideas and helpful tips for parents to consider. Friendships are important for everyone – teaching children appropriate social skills and creating opportunities to practice them can make a big …
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Reading and Language Milestones
Do you ever wonder when a toddler should be speaking in simple sentences? Or how a preschooler should start reading and writing? Well, these are skills that aren’t mastered all at once. Reading and language milestones start in infancy and progress through early childhood (and hopefully for life!). Check out this page from PBS to …
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7 Ways to Build Your Baby’s Brain at the Grocery Story – Urban Child Institute
The Urban Child Institute recently shared this article… “Certainly, one of any mother’s least favorite errands to ever run with small children is the trip to the grocery store. Changing the focus during a shopping trip can be the ticket to salvaging the task and mom’s sanity. As a bonus, it can be a time …
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Care Coordination for ALL Children
As we know, the earliest identification of developmental delays and concerns can lead to improved outcomes for children. The longer a delay goes unnoticed or untreated, the more deeply embedded it becomes in a child’s makeup. This is true for ALL children. Unfortunately, this CNN article highlights a disturbing trend: Minority children with autism lack …
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