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Help Your Student Succeed
Many children struggle with remembering assignments and keeping their backpacks tidy. But for children with Attention Deficit Disorder, these struggles,…
Young Yoginis Gain Strength
Relaxation and stretching exercises benefit people, young and old, particularly children who have decreased muscle tone and attention challenges. Brenda…
Rules of Engagement
In the ideal parenting world, you would have two parents — both taking on half the responsibilities and half the…
More Than a Massage
It looks and feels like a relaxing massage. But what’s going on during craniosacral therapy (CST) is much more technical…
Fitness on the Fly
Have just 15 minutes? Can’t go anywhere? Great. Total body fitness is within reach. “It’s amazing what can happen in…
Dine Out Gluten Free
Many children with special needs have one thing in common: Sensitivity to gluten. Kids with Down syndrome or type-1 diabetes…
Delivery, Please!
Ever imagine how much time you’d have in your day if it weren’t for driving back and forth from various…
Too Cool for School: Dog Agility Lessons
Beyond brightening your day with his canine companionship, your pup is likely your kids’ best playmate. Why not let your…
The Silent Syndrome
Fragile X, an inherited genetic disorder that can wreak havoc on families, is hard to detect and more common than you think.
Super Coopers
Fitness runs in the Cooper family tree. With a family patriarch like Dr. Kenneth Cooper — whose research established the…
Just One Bite
In my dreams, my two daughters, ages 2 and 6, are full-blown foodies, pint-sized bon vivants, little gastronomes, happily eating…
Comeback Kicks
It’s that time of year when your son or daughter tries on last year’s shoes and — surprise! — they…
Mini Maestros
Your toddler can really jam on his mini-xylophone. But is he ready for formal lessons? Debbie Rohwer, chair of the…
Master the Teacher Talk
Learning to Communicate With Your Child’s Teacher Is a Test Every Parent Can Ace.
Funding the Future
Looking in the eyes of your young academic prodigy, you see an Ivy League future. Take a peek at your…
Take Charge of Your Family’s Schedule With These Sanity-Saving Strategies
The key behind any multitasking mama is organization — not just of your junk drawer, but of your priorities. Learn how to tame even the busiest schedule with these tips from eight juggle-it-all moms and de-cluttering professionals.
Legislation News
Federal Bill to Enable Special Tax-Free Savings If passed, The ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act will allow individuals…
How Baby Plays Could Offer Early Autism Clue
Parents of autistic children know the disorder is mysterious – and frightening. But researchers hope a recent study at the…
Help for Head Symmetry
You may have been told that your baby will probably outgrow her lopsided head shape, and it’s very likely that…