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Does Your Child Need Extra Help?
If you are really concerned about your child in school, it might be time to make a referral to special education. This doesn’t mean that he or she will automatically be in special education, but if a child is having difficulty, a referral begins the process of finding out if special ed is necessary. According to the law, anyone can make a referral for special education services. Before children enter school, pediatricians are often …
H1N1 Injection – To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate
By Guest Blogger Michlyn Metropolit Tis the season. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the crispness of the cool air that has blown in. I love the display of pumpkins and mums at every grocery store or market that I frequent (and I MEAN frequent. I have three small children and a fully stocked fridge is a very, very temporary thing).
Ways to Teach Your Child the Importance of Money
Money doesn’t grow on trees. It’s a cliche, but certainly appropriate when dealing with a child’s demand for money. Children don’t understand many aspects to life. Why would they understand the value of a dollar unless they learn about it. There are things you can do to teach your child about the importance of money.
Social & Emotional Development in Preschoolers
Preschoolers are a whirlwind of energy and imagination. One minute she can impress you with her cooperative behavior only to frustrate you the next by having a meltdown at the mall. The social and emotional development of 3- and 4-year-olds transitioning from toddlers into school-age children is as important as her cognitive and physical development. According to a survey of kindergarten teachers by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the most important factors in school readiness are health, communication skills, enthusiasm/curiosity, turn-taking and attention span. The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child states that the core features of emotional development include the ability to identify and express his own feelings properly as well as empathize with others. The tendency for parents and preschool teachers to push the basics (ABC’s, counting, shapes, colors) can sometimes cause socio-emotional skills to be overlooked.
Expectations for Your In-Home Daycare Provider
Selecting a daycare provider is a difficult process for new parents. In-home daycare providers care for children in a home as opposed to a daycare center. The care may be provided either in your home or in the daycare provider’s home depending on the arrangement. The daycare provider should be held to certain standards. Define your expectations for the in-home daycare provider before hiring her. A contract outlining the expectations will prevent misunderstandings.