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| May 01, 2013 |
Symptoms, treatment and hopeAll of us have trouble paying attention, sitting still or being impulsive from time to time. However, for about 5-8% of children, these symptoms can seriously impact their daily lives by interfering with school and relationships with others. ...more» |
| May 01, 2013 |
Come experiment with the science of motionWalking through The Children's Museum, you hear the oft-repeated plea, "Can't we please go back to the Hot Wheels™ exhibit?" It is one of the most popular exhibits with the flashing lights, the roaring sounds of the engines and the variety of tracks that propel the little cars down, up and around. Young children love launching their cars on the Hot Wheels™ Fearless at the 500 jump track as they slide down the slide alongside the track....more» |
| May 01, 2013 |
A Dirty JobAs a stay at home dad, I have many "jobs." My least favorite is laundry. Laundry is a dirty word around our house. (Get it? Dirty word.) Anyway, let's start with my oldest daughter's laundry. She has probably fifty socks. And by fifty socks, I do not mean twenty five pair, I mean maybe five pair and dozens of mismatched socks. Where are the rest of them? Possibly hiding next to the missing winter gloves that vanish some time around Halloween each year....more» |
| May 01, 2013 |
Once a mom, always a mom"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." - Unknown...more» |
| May 01, 2013 |
For the Roush family, "normal" has a different definition than it does for most other families. And that's OK with them.For the Roush family, "normal" has a different definition than it does for most other families. And that's OK with them. According to Webster's Dictionary, "normal" is defined as "occurring to a type, standard, or regular pattern." But for Liz Roush, it means something a bit different....more» |
| May 01, 2013 |
Helping your child through mental health issuesEven as an infant, Nicki wasn't easy. Her mother, Terri, describes her as a demanding, outspoken and whip-smart child. "By the time she was five," says Terri, "I can remember talking to the pediatrician and feeling like she was beyond my being able to deal with her. I love her to death, but I was having a tough time figuring out how to deal with her."...more» |
| May 01, 2013 |
To celebrate this Mother's Day, we asked our readers to reflect on the many joys and challenges of being a mom. With so many inspiring, funny and beautifully written essays submitted, it was difficult to choose just one as our winner. However, one story was particularly moving. In response to our question "How has being a mother changed you?" Ashley Miller wrote the following:...more» |
| April 01, 2013 |
The boss is inI have always been a little bossy by nature. I always thought that was a bad thing. The word "bossy" doesn't sound nice. So instead, I thought of myself as "resourceful" or "organized." My fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Young, put me in charge of passing out papers and leading the pledge of the allegiance one day and I was hooked. I knew that very moment that I liked being "in charge."...more» |
| April 01, 2013 |
Let children see how their good acts help othersTough emotional subjects are hard to explain to little ones, so when they hear the word Holocaust or ask about Anne Frank this month during Holocaust remembrance events, what do you say and do? You can use the opportunity to help them understand age-appropriate concepts such as the importance of having empathy and show them ways in which they can help others....more» |
| April 01, 2013 |
Four simple ways to "go green" as a familyHow do you find ways to go green while managing a busy family? Do it together! Going green as a family is more fun – and more effective! Try these four suggestions to go green this month:...more» |
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