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March Break Tips: Portable video games keep everyone entertained
Whether planes, trains or automobiles, travelling with children on a family vacation has often been a smoother and pain-free journey thanks to...
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10 ways to celebrate Family Literacy Day
January 27, 2008 will mark the tenth year of Family Literacy Day®. ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation created this national day with support from founding sponsor Honda Canada to promote the importance of...
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My Child is Odd
The child or teen may act the class clown. The child may prefer to hang out with the adults. The child likely uses phrases, innuendo, jokes or sarcasm heard from others...
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Gratitude is More Than an Attitude
Gratitude is more than an attitude. Recent studies show that grateful people are happier, more resilient, and less depressed. They also have higher self-esteem and better relationships. These results prove that...
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10 Things I Wish I'd Known About Learning Disabilities
Jane Ross, founder and Executive Director of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, shares the lessons that she learned the hard way. Trust...
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Parents Who React RIGHT to Report Cards Guarantee Great Results!
You take one look at those marks and the frustration sets in. How many times do you have to explain that good work habits are a life skill he or she...
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Dealing with poor marks in school
You take one look at those marks and the frustration sets in. How many times do you have to explain that good work habits are a life skill he or she has to learn! And look at that science mark! That project you...
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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Some days it seems the only predictable thing about it is the unpredictability. The only consistent attribute -- the inconsistency There is...
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The Many Faces of Autism
His parents called Nathan their "gentle giant." At age six, he was big for his age but wouldn't hurt a fly. He appeared to be shy and fearful at all social activities—from playing with other...
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Ten Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You Knew
Author's note: When my article Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew was first published in November 2004, I could scarcely have...
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NLD: What is it?
Nonverbal communication: any communication that doesn't express language directly, but often augments it, including facial expressions, gestures, body posture, and speaking distance. MORE THAN 75% OF ALL...
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"Space" Podcasts for Students
Astronauts must train years for any one given spaceflight, but what kind of specific training is required to work in the unique environment of space and why is it so important? Have you ever wondered what...
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Teaching our very youngest at home
Every parent today is aware of the value of reading aloud to their toddler or preschooler. But did you know that there is a lot more you, as a parent, can do to get your young child ready for all the years...
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Backpack Safety
Parents spend an average of $1,098 (1) and countless hours ensuring their children get off to the right start for the school year – from school books to electronic accessories to nutritious snacks – and...
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ADHD Child? A Letter for their Teacher
Do you have an ADD child going to school this year? The following is a standard letter given to many teachers by the parents of ADD children. Although teachers are learning more and more lately about ADD, many...
