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National Autism Awareness Month! Guest Post

April is National Autism Awareness Month, every Friday I will have a Guest Post, by Karla Sava, with wonderful information on Autism.  Please watch the presentation below about an overview of what Autism is and what to do once your child has been diagnosed. Autism View more PowerPoint from Ashley Myers If you have any questions please contact Karla Saval at ksaval@msde.state.md.us (410)767-0827 Please check … Continue reading National Autism Awareness Month! Guest Post

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Parenting

Does your child love to touch? Wiggle? Doodle? They may be kinesthetic!

Does your child love to touch?  Wiggle?  Doodle?  They may be kinesthetic!  I LOVE to touch different textures.  I walk through the fabric store running my hands over all the lovely materials.  Touching is one of our main senses.  Hard, soft, feathery, silky, rough, cool.  Children learn by touching.   Your child may be tactile learner.  Tactile and kinesthetic children learn through the use of their … Continue reading Does your child love to touch? Wiggle? Doodle? They may be kinesthetic!

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Adolescence

Some people have stated that adolescence is like “the two’s” all over again.  Well, just like two years olds, preteens and teenagers are seeking ways to become independent from their parents and through this new emotions and feelings emerge.  The decisions our teens make during these few years have a direct effect on the rest of their life.  So, as parents the best thing we can do … Continue reading Adolescence

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How to Help a Friend who is Grieving

Do’s: Let your genuine concern and caring show.  Express your sorrow about the death and acknowledge your friend’s pain.  Remember: sayings something is better than saying nothing. Be available to listen. The grieving person needs to express their thoughts and feelings about what has happened.  They may long for the opportunity to go over all of the events that have occurred and express their feelings of loss. Offer to help … Continue reading How to Help a Friend who is Grieving

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This Works for Me: Feeding your infant

Pre-package formula into small ziplock bags, so it is ready to go.  Keep a few extra packages in the diaper bag for those just in case times. For babies, pre-package a serving of oatmeal into small ziplock bags.  Keep a few extra packages in the diaper bag for those just in case times, that way you have something to feed your baby besides a bottle. … Continue reading This Works for Me: Feeding your infant

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Fun Halloween Crafts and Games

We’ve found some simple and fun crafts for children as young as 3 or 4.  Older children can cut their own shapes.  Most importantly, remember this is supposed to be fun!  There is no right or wrong way to make a pumpkin!  Creativity is limited only by your child’s imagination.  The colors are suggestions, however, ask your child what color pumpkin they want to make!  … Continue reading Fun Halloween Crafts and Games

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Parenting

This Works for Me!

Place a Flashlight instead of a candle inside of a carved pumpkin for safety. Delegate when there are several jobs to be done.  Enlist the help of children by giving them a choice.  For example: to the first child: Do you want to sweep the floor or would you rather water the plants?  To the next child: Would you rather water the plants or vacuum the rug? … Continue reading This Works for Me!

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This Works for Me!

Shopping with a Toddler: Before you go into the store, tell your child how to act, what behavior is and is not acceptable.  They need lots of reminders and they are still learning what is appropriate in what place.  Do not assume that after running around the playground this afternoon, your child will remember to be calm prepare them, this gives you an opportunity to say, “Remember, … Continue reading This Works for Me!

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This Works for Me!

Sewing lace-up cards: Make your own easily by using the cover of a coloring book, back of a cereal box or a Christmas card that has something interesting to your child.  Cut out the picture, punch holes around sides, add shoelace or yarn.  Good examples would be Barbie coloring book or Batman cereal. Coloring Savvy: It’s so easy to “get involved” with our child as they color or draw … Continue reading This Works for Me!

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