All posts tagged "child development"
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2.3KBabiesStrangers Bearing Advice: New babies bring out the expert in everyone
The voice had come from behind me as I waited in line at the bank to cash a check. “They say you...
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3.0KChild DevelopmentExploring the Spectrum: A parent takes a deep dive into neurodiversity
The core of neurodiversity is the understanding that, regardless of label or perceptions, each of us is a neurological miracle possessing intrinsic...
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1.5KFirst PersonMentors are key to a satisfying life for a person with a developmental disability
I am that person who starts preparing for what’s ahead way before the rest of the general population. My oldest child, Amanda,...
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4.8KChild DevelopmentHaving Angelman Syndrome: One family struggles with a son’s genetic disorder
Right near the front door of Justin and Kristina Bomgren’s Baldwinsville home hangs a recent photo of their two sons. Dominick, 5,...
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2.2KChild DevelopmentGetting a Break: Parents of kids with significant special needs can receive respite care
Everyone needs a break from the stressors of daily life. Sometimes, however, that time off requires help from someone else. For parents...
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1.4KChild DevelopmentDanger Ahead! What to tell our kids about the hazards of life
My daughter grew up. I try not to blame her, as this apparently just happens. Spoiler alert: If you feed kids enough,...
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1.1KChild DevelopmentGetting Off ‘The Plateau’: What motivates a child’s growth?
The concept of academic plateauing has been discussed for decades. The theory is that at a certain point there is a flattening...
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2.3KEducation NewsThe ABCs of Money: Teaching kids about spending, saving and more
Children who learn about money and financial literacy at an early age tend to be more responsible with their money, and have...
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1.3KBabiesThree Times as Busy: The triplets’ first months at home passed in a blur
“Boy, your hands must be full." For the first few months after the birth of our triplets, that’s how we were greeted...
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2.3KBabiesSweet Dreams: When will a newborn let parents get some sleep?
Getting a full night's sleep with a newborn baby in the house may seem like a faraway dream, but experts suggest ways...
