Are Prospects Dim for ADHD Children?
According to a recent study on children diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit, hyperactivity disorder), the prospects for their lives are indeed worse than other children. That's scary. Approximately 3 to 7 percent of school-age children have or are diagnosed ADHD....
Tips for Creating a Successful Life for Children with Learning Disabilities
When dealing with learning disabilities in children it often comes down to the issue of how doing good in life is more important than momentary successes at school. The idea is not to undermine the significance of schooling and education. But education can go beyond...
Giveaway: Win a 3-Month Membership to JumpStart.com
Great news, Heroes! JumpStart.com is letting me give away a 3-month membership to their site. You may recall that I reviewed their game this week. To recap, JumpStart is an educational site that is tremendous fun for kids. My boys have been playing with it...well, a...
How to Help a Baby Turn Over
When the older boys were super tiny, like just a very few months old, turning over suddenly became a huge goal for The Mercenary. No kidding, he struggled and flailed and howled until he did it. I was so surprised! He was way too young at the time. We laid him on his...
Tips for Better Parent-Teacher Communication
I've been a teacher for several years, and I'm also a parent of three, so I can say with some measure of authority what's wrong with parent-teacher communication these days, and how it can be made better. Parents, of course, are very concerned about how their children...
Make the World Better by Joining the Donate Movement
The Donate Movement is an initiative that helps in two ways. It helps you get your house decluttered, and helps people in your local community with jobs. I had a chance to interview Lorie Marrero, the national spokesperson for Goodwill® and ambassador for the Donate...
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Bike For Someone Else’s Child
Whether you’re a grandparent itching to get that first bike for your beloved grandchild or a family friend who wants to provide a needy family with a bicycle they can’t otherwise afford, a bike can be a memorable gift. But these gifts are traditionally given by...
Parents Should Avoid These 8 Mistakes
As parents, you probably already know that you’re not perfect. While you can do everything that you can to make your child happy, you have to realize that mistakes do happen. Instead of avoiding these mistakes and keep on doing them throughout life, it’s important to...
Building a Better Student: The End of the Slinky
A recent episode of Radiolab (presented by WNYC Radio and NPR) explored an intriguing concept in physics that, oddly enough, might help your kids to better understand the consequences of their actions. Scientists call it ‘locality,’ and a fun demonstration of the...
Help Shelter Dogs This Halloween – UPDATED
UPDATE: Due to Hurricane Sandy, the live event has been delayed and will be run in early 2013, hopefully. I'll let you know what I know when I know it. I got a note from Olivia at the ASPCA, and it turns out that October is officially Adopt A Shelter Dog Month....