Browsing: Child Development
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…
Ahh—sleep. It’s what every parent wants for her child and herself. Helping parents establish a good nighttime routine for their…
Every child deserves a good start in life. For parents and guardians of children with disabilities, it is particularly important…
As the reading aloud portion of instruction begins, David squirms in his seat and talks to his neighbor. When the…
When I was a child, people with special needs were not seen regularly in society. There were institutions, or families…
When 3-year-old Emily sees her older brother has cut his finger, she grabs her own finger and winces. This “mirroring”…
When I was 3 years old, I learned my first lesson in caring for another person. I woke from an…