What age should I start signing with my baby?
www.BabySignShine.co and www.SignShine.com “What age should I start signing with my baby?” this is the most common question parents ask me. Watch a short video of my answer on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/signshine#p/a/u/0/3cDTD7zZok4 A quick browse on the Net will result in various answers, no surprise, and the truth is that I do not like to give [...]
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Your Child Should Have an Annual Physical Before School Starts
It\’s time for reading, writing, \’rithmetic … and your child\’s annual physical. Summer is the time to make sure children and teens are up to date on required immunizations before school starts. Some kids may also need a sports physical if they plan to try out for any teams. And it\’s also a good time [...]
Evaluating a Child for Learning Disabilities
Marcella has suspected for a while that her son, Jordie, has trouble reading. In first grade, Jordie stumbles through reciting the alphabet, refuses to read aloud and gets angry when she tries to play rhyming games with him. It was a relief when Jordie\’s principal asked Marcella to come in and discuss his progress. If [...]
When Your Child Has ADHD: Taking a Family Vacation
You\’re looking forward to your family vacation with both excitement and a little apprehension. You all need a getaway, but you wonder how your child with ADHD will handle the change in routine. How can you help your child – and the rest of the family – have a stress-free vacation? Giving directions Your child [...]
Learning Disabilities in Children
Even before a baby is born, parents begin to shape their hopes for the child. But sometimes, as a child grows, parents realize they will have to scale back their dreams. Facing the fact that a child has a learning disability can be especially hard. Learning disabilities can affect how a child learns to read, [...]
Back-to-School Time Can Mean Lost Sleep
Back to school usually means lost sleep for the whole family. After a summer of late nights and sleeping in, your kids may have a hard time making the switch to their new fall schedules. Anxiety over the first day of school may also affect their sleep. Your schedule will probably change, too. You may [...]
What to Do for a Child With an Earache or Ear Infection
Many parents think they need to rush a child to the doctor for antibiotics when they have an ear infection. But most often that is not the case. Studies show that 80 percent of children with ear infections recover without antibiotics. That means eight in every 10 children get over their earaches with just a [...]
Back-to-School Guide
It\’s that time of year again. Summer is winding down and it\’s time to load up on back-to-school supplies. But pencils, notebooks and binders aren\’t the only tools you\’ll need to ensure a promising school year. Finish up your summer reading by checking out some of the informative articles below. Also take a look at [...]
Step-By-Step: Caring for a Child Who Has the Flu
A headache, a wicked cough, a sore throat. High fever and body aches, too. Your child has the flu and feels miserable. How can you help? Follow these steps – and add lots of TLC – to help ease some of your child\’s discomfort. 1. Treat your child\’s symptoms Sore throat, congestion and cough.To soothe [...]