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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School\’s Almost Out! 25 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer
Do you remember long summer days splashing in the pool, playing hide and seek, waiting for the ice cream truck and chasing fireflies? Warm weather, time to do whatever you pleased and the curiosity of childhood were all you needed to have fun. You spent the day playing with neighborhood friends and didn\’t go home [...]
Learning How to Play Badminton for Fitness and Fun
Think of badminton as the little sport that could. It doesn\’t require the muscle of football or the daring of skiing, but it\’s a fast and furious game of wits and agility in the hands of pros. Sure, badminton is easy to pick up – even for the young, the old and the less athletically [...]
Parents\’ Challenge: Gifted Children May Be \”Twice Exceptional\”
He\’s the kid who started college at 14. The girl who played the violin as a toddler. The chess master who was 10 years old. There is no clinical definition of what makes a child gifted, but you usually know it when you see it. Child prodigies are brilliant and talented. They may excel in [...]
The Changing Tides: Staying Safe in the Ocean
Imagine the ideal beach day. The sun is shining, the water is warm and you\’re riding the perfect wave. The dangers of the ocean\’s powerful forces are probably far from your mind. In many cases, you won\’t have to worry about dangerous currents. But when they develop, they can be hazardous. Fortunately, there are measures [...]
Help for Children Who Stutter
You\’ve noticed that your child "gets stuck" when trying to express a thought. Should you worry about this speech problem, or is it something that will pass? Many kids outgrow stuttering in six to 12 months. Others carry it into their teen years and then stop. But depending on family history and other factors, stammering [...]
Fueling School-Age Kids for Sports
Perhaps your daughter plays basketball or soccer. Or your son is an avid swimmer or baseball player. You probably make sure they have the right shin guards, gloves or cleats to help them perform their best. But what about the food that goes into their bodies? Many parents put more time and effort into choosing [...]
Family Fitness Guide Including Ideas for Family Activities
Summer days don\’t have to be lazy. With all the added hours of daylight, it\’s a great time to get outdoors with your kids and boost the whole family\’s fitness level. Check out these great ideas for staying active: How to Increase Your Family\’s Physical Fitness School\’s Almost Out! 25 Ideas to Keep Your Kids [...]
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 [...]