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July 2011

Help My Child is Screaming on The Floor, Now What?

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First step in understanding your child is to understand what is going on inside their heads. During development children’s emotional brain areas are more in control then their thinking areas. For helpful insight on tips to help understand what your child is feeling and how to interpret their behaviors and emotions click on the link below for the full article by Creativity Queen. http://braininsights.blogspot.com/2011/07/help-my-child-is-screaming-on-floor-now.html

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Singing to Children May Help Development of Language Skills

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Most parents feel that placing emphasis on reading, writing, and numeracy is the key to education success and well being for their child. However, this article elaborates that children benefit from singing before they develop speech skills. Keep in mind that singing is its own kind of speech. To read further, click here for the full article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/may/08/singing-children-development-language-skills

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Stop Summer Learning Loss

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Parents don’t freak out because school is out, the learning always continues even in the summer! This article focuses on tasks and activities available for parents to do with their child in the summer that incorporates both fun and academics. Keep in mind, fun and learning go hand in hand.  Just because your child is not in school doesn’t mean they cant learn something new. To engage your child further, try to get involved in their academic goals for the up coming school year. As a result they have a greater chance of success and good grades to prove that your time and commitment paid off as a parent. Click here for the full article: http://www.parenting.com/article/stop-summer-learning-loss

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Does Anyone Understand Autism?

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Does Anyone Understand Autism? Brittney Garcia, SLPA There is no clear understanding to the behaviors and actions performed by an autistic child. However, it is clear that although most parents seek answers to certain acts their autistic child engages in, there may not be a source that explains the specific cause to their action.  These actions may include random phrases and tantrums of anguish because something out of their norm occurred. It seems that the easiest way to access helpful information on autistic children is through Internet research; however, not all research engines provide insight and knowledge on the behaviors that persist with an autistic child.  Certain behaviors have a significant meaning to the child’s personality and lifestyle. Parents must keep in mind that an autistic child’s behavior varies. Parents have to learn to accept that although their child is unique in personality and behavior they still love and feel the same as we do and for that we must warm-heartedly love them back. Read the full article by Jené Aviram or browse others at: www.nlconcepts.com

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Healthier Food/Snack Ideas

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Suggestions for Healthier Food Options: 1. Chicken Kitchen (Brown rice, grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes) 2. Evos (Organic Fast Food) 3. Salsa Fiesta (Organic Mexican Fast food) 4. Boxed Lunch for School Ideas visit this link: http://www.parenting.com/gallery/healthy-toddler-lunch-ideas Snacks that Improve Brain Activity in Kids 1. Cereal 2. Cheese (best is cheddar cheese) 3. Minute Maid Fruit Juices (best is pomegranate and blueberry) 4. Gold fish Grahams 5. Fruit and Nut Bars

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