Rise Above is an organization that tries to make up for what it is most foster children have never had. Children, you see, should be protected and cherished, and most are. But when a child enters the foster care system, it’s usually because of neglect or abuse. And that’s as much an abuse of trust as […]
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Welcome to The Learning Mind: How the Brain Affects Your Classroom
Only in its infant stages, the 21st century has already ushered in an era of promise, excitement, and advances. From paralyzed people walking again to children writing computer programs, the 21st century has opened up many doors that had previously been closed to us. One such door that has been thrown ajar is the one […]
Save Your Baby’s Life With Infant CPR
Maybe you know how to perform CPR, but do you know how to perform infant CPR? Most parents knows that babies, being small, need smaller amounts of nearly everything, ranging from food to shampoo to toothpaste to doses of medicine. With regard to medical care, however, it’s important to understand that infants and children are […]
Sensory Play: It’s Summer!
Sensory play is about playing games that stimulate the senses. Children use their senses to understand the world they live in. Sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste offer different ways for children to experience their surroundings. Sensory play is also important for developing the senses themselves. As children use their senses, they learn how to […]
Purposeful Parenting Month: A Time to Learn and Grow
Purposeful Parenting Month is upon us. That’s because the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services decided that July would be it, the designated month for purposeful parenting. Why July? Because that’s when kids are home for the long summer vacation. That means that parents have a chance to really talk with their children and have productive […]
Talking to Kids About the Orlando Pulse Massacre
Talking to kids about the Orlando Pulse Massacre—and yes, that’s what I call it, a massacre—is one of the most difficult things you’ll ever have to do. And talk about it, you will. You’ll have no choice. Because it’s been plastered all over the news. It’s what people are talking about. Unless you blindfold your […]
This is How Much Sleep Kids Need to Be Healthy
How much sleep do kids need to be at their best? It’s a question parents struggle with when their children beg to sleep just a little longer on school days. Letting them sleep in means letting them be tardy for school. But letting them sleep in means healthier, happier kids, more able to take in […]