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While most parents agree that reading is important, many of us struggle with how to foster a love of reading…
Have you ever encountered a child with obsessive compulsive disorder? Bobby (a fictional character) is typical. His day is governed…
Children need to play—for social, physical and emotional development, and for mental health. As a matter of fact, play is…
With a half-dozen two-by-four Lego bricks, a child literally has millions of different creations at his or her fingertips. A…
Most Central New York parents know about the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester. But the Flower City offers…
Stress is everywhere and affects everyone. Children are no exception. But unlike adults, kids are rarely mature enough to explain…
A number of years ago we had the opportunity to visit an alternative school that individualized curriculum to meet specific…
Hip-hop music doesn’t typically call to mind the description “kid friendly.” But Syracuse musicians Samar Moseley and Tyrone Jackson have…
At the beginning of the 20th century, teachers didn’t assign much homework because parents didn’t want it to interfere with…
Spring finds families considering new graduation options for kids with special needs. It’s scary to be thinking about the future—and…