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Little League Challenger teams offer children with autism, Asperger's and other disabilities the chance to build confidence, meet new friends and have lots of fun.

Paying attention is hard for kids of all ages. Their minds are racing constantly. Here are activities, broken into age groups, to help your child focus his attention.

Many shelters are offering discounts on adoption fees in October but there are many other benefits of adopting a shelter dog.

Temperament, size, and potential for training are important in selecting a family dog for kids.

It is hard to concentrate when reading textbooks or studying for an exam. However, there are techniques to practice that will help build good concentration habits.

Kids who eat healthy food and feel well are more apt to improve their grades in school.

When budgets are tight, remember that simple, classic toys are often less expensive and better for kids.

Horticultural Therapy is a multidisciplinary program of study involving fields such as horticulture, psychology, landscape architecture, gerontology and sociology.

Four parenting resolutions worth keeping this year include using judgment carefully, sharing activities, reading together more and practicing patience.

Animals as pets are unconditionally loyal and affectionate. Pet therapy has evolved and developed due to this simple fact.

Use magic tricks, art, games, and activities to help students increase their ability to follow directions and carry out given tasks.

To adapt a quote immortalised by Gordon Gekko from the film Wall Street: "The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that gaming - for lack of a better word - is good."

Relaxation techniques have been proven to ease the many symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder. Several of these methods can have a positive effect on ADD sufferers.