Archive for: Special Needs

Children’s Ebooks: Learning To Read The Fun, Interactive Way

Mar 14th, 2011

Children’s Ebooks: Learning To Read The Fun, Interactive Way

Children's ebooks are a fun and interactive way to introduce your child to the love of reading. Many of today's most popular authors offer their books to be purchased and downloaded as an ebook. These ebooks often come with special features and built in links to related material.

ESL Students: Tips For Teaching English As The Second Language

Feb 9th, 2011

ESL Students: Tips For Teaching English As The Second Language

In India, English is one of the official languages (besides Hindi), but many students attend regional and vernacular schools where they learn English as a second language (ESL). If you are teaching ESL, then here are some important tips or suggestions that you could use for your next class.

Shame And Anger: The Emotional Handcuffs Of Parenting

Jan 17th, 2011

Shame And Anger: The Emotional Handcuffs Of Parenting

One of the unaddressed elements of children’s behavior is the pain that families go through, knowing that others are judging them. It’s natural for parents to get angry at a child with behavior problems, but often that anger is triggered by the shame parents feel regarding what other people think about how they parent.

ADHD Misdiagnosis: Why It Happens To One In Five Children

Dec 31st, 2010

ADHD Misdiagnosis: Why It Happens To One In Five Children

Many children get labeled as having learning issues when there is absolutely no reason for it. Recent research pointed out that as many as one in five children get misdiagnosed as having ADHD. The reason? They are younger than the other children in class and they have not had chance to learn how to pay attention!

Awaaz Do: Speak Up For Every Child’s Right To Education

Nov 12th, 2010

Awaaz Do: Speak Up For Every Child’s Right To Education

8 million Indian children are not in school! Do you believe in the dream of an India where every child is educated and free to live a happy childhood? It’s possible! Join the Awaaz Do movement from Unicef India and demand that all of India's children have the right to education.

Meditation For Kids: Integrating A Relaxation Practice For Your Children

Oct 31st, 2010

Meditation For Kids: Integrating A Relaxation Practice For Your Children

69% of children under the age of 10 experience sleep problems and 76% of school-aged children worry. As parents, we can teach the practice of meditation to our kids starting at age 4. This encourages children to use the power of their mind and find refuge from their busy world.

Children And Drug Abuse: How To Help Your Child Addict In Recovery

Oct 30th, 2010

Children And Drug Abuse: How To Help Your Child Addict In Recovery

Discovering addiction in your child is a nightmare for a parent. It is very hard for parents to accept the fact that their child is taking drugs. But all children are vulnerable to the temptation of drugs. You are mistaken if you assume that your child will never use drugs.

Education In India: Is Homeschooling Your Child An Option?

Oct 9th, 2010

Education In India: Is Homeschooling Your Child An Option?

In the modern day context, most parents cannot conceive of not sending their children to school for their education. But for some, formal schooling for their children is not an option – for such parents, homeschooling is emerging as a convenient alternative.

ADHD And Young Children: Unlocking The Secrets To Good Behavior

Sep 25th, 2010

ADHD And Young Children: Unlocking The Secrets To Good Behavior

Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist discovered a number of techniques and strategies that can help parents improve the behavior of a child with ADHD. He teaches parents how to understand the unique traits and behaviors of their child and to adapt 'tried and true' approaches that will work for their child.

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