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Building Cognitive Skills
Children with fragile medical conditions such as hydrocephalus and cytomeglia virus may not tolerate outside activities in the heat. Here is a way to celebrate indoors.
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How can I make my child smarter?
Parents want their children to be as bright as they can be. We want our children to do better all the time. We can help them become more successful in their thinking and language skills which help them at school.
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Spring Has Sprung
Prevention and detection of Lyme Disease are the keys. Learn how to prevent, what to look for and what to do in the event of. Learn all you can, be supportive, and volunteer.
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A Baby's Development
The article discusses how babies develop over time, and what parents can do to support their growth, encourage skills and lead babies toward independence. It mentions skills in the areas of physical movement, tracking, attention-span, fine motor skills, communication skills, social skills and cognitive skills.
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Puzzles and the Mentally Retarded
Jigsaw puzzles are traditional family fun. They also encourage valuable thinking skills for developmentally delayed children.
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Bloom’s Theory of School Learning
A look at Bloom's (1976) proposed theory of school learning and its impact in the creative arts classroom.
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Halloween Candy Sort
According to a U.S.Census report, 36.1 American children were possible trick-or-treaters last year. Is there any value beyond tradition, fun and too much sugar?
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How Stress Affects Your Memory
Scientists already knew that long-term stress impairs learning and memory. Now, research shows that even short-term stress affects cognitive skills.
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The Skills of a Toddler
The article outlines difficulties toddlers undergo when lacking Fine Motor and Gross Motor skills. Teaching basic skills in the correct sequence can ensure mastery in the higher,more complex skills. The article draws on information from the 'Australian Institute of Learning' as well as 'Maria Montessori'.
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Stress and Your Child
Whether we realize it or not, our children are exposed to stress on a daily basis. What are the signs of excessive stress and what can we do to help our children cope?
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