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Parenting Pointers: First Steps in Diagnosing Autism

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For many parents who suspect that their child is exhibiting behaviors of autism, the first step toward a diagnosis is booking an appointment with their pediatrician. Some questions parents may want to ask at their child’s appointment include: I think my child may have autism. What signs should I look for?

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Parenting Pointers: Divorce and the Effects on Children - How Parents Can Make the Biggest Difference

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Parents know children are the most important equation in the separation, but somehow they oftentimes get caught in the middle of the “war.” The answer is with love , honest (age appropriate) communication , and successful co-parenting. Let’s review: Love: As parents we know that children need love in their lives more than anything.

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Terrific Tech - Kidas Custom Gaming Recommendations

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million visitors a month, recently announced the launch of the industry’s first personalized, custom gaming recommendations system for kids based on their previous gaming habits, aimed at helping parents to make more informed decisions about the video games that their children play and keep kids safe from online threats.

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Parenting Pointers: Limiting Your Kid's Screen Time

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Model The Desired Behavior Avoid keeping the TV on for background noise and try to stay present while you are spending time with your child. Furthermore, asking them about the most interesting part of their screen time and what made them happy or sad will help you stay connected with your child and their experience.

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Book Nook: Sophia Swan is Afraid of Water

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Through creative storytelling informed by her expertise in clinical child psychology, Doctor Madeleine Vieira teaches children to manage their anxiety symptoms in her anxiety disorder series I’M AFRAID. Parents and mental health professionals will appreciate this series aimed at relieving children’s anxiety symptoms.

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Book Nook: The Zen of Learning to Ride a Motorcycle

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Panic attacks soon followed, and Reyes ultimately realized that her mother’s struggles with mental health had distracted her parents from teaching her the tools she needed to survive. For more information, please visit www. At the tender age of 10, Reyes prevented her mother from committing suicide.

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Book Nook: Memoirs of an Elf on Storyline Online

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But just when the jolly crew returns home and thinks their work is done, they find something left in the bag, which isn't a present at all…it's a dog! With over 900 million views worldwide, Storyline Online has been a trusted educational brand and free literacy resource for teachers and parents since 2001.

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