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How an Earnings Chart Can Help Children With Special Needs

Do any of you use some sort of “earnings chart” for your child on the autism spectrum? Back when our child received DTT services 14 hours a week in our home, his DTT supervisor encouraged us to begin to use a behavioral earnings chart. During this time, our child was having too many tantrums and/or issues with compliance. Often, he would have these problems in relation to not getting a preferred item.

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Obesity Risk in Babies Linked to Start Date of Solid Foods

A new study supports US guidelines that recommend parents wait to give their babies solid foods until they are at least 4-6 months old. “Adhering to those guidelines could reduce the risk of obesity in childhood,” said Dr. Susanna Huh, one of the studys lead authors from Childrens Hospital Boston For babies who were breastfed for at least four months, the age at which they first received solid food (anywhere from four to six months of age) did not matter — either way, these kids had a one in 14 chance of being obese at age three.

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Bedtime Trouble? How to Keep Your Kid in Bed

Every night it is the same old thing. You put the kids to bed just to have them think of a thousand reasons they need to get up: to talk to you, get something to drink, kiss the dog, or something else. You find yourself doing battle on a nightly basis just trying to get them to stay in their bed. It can be frustrating, but you are not alone. Many parents have the same problem. In fact, a 2004 study released by the National Sleep Foundation reported that 69 percent of children between the ages of 0 and 10 have sleeping problems several nights a week. While it is a common problem, it can be stress producing. There are things you can do to encourage your children to stay in bed once you say goodnight.