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If your child gets into a fight at recess or says something unkind to another student or the teacher, don’t panic. The first step is to work with school administrators and teachers to determine the underlying cause of your child’s behavior. Then, you’ll be able to involve them in the process of developing a behavior plan that addresses their needs. Establish Regular Communication If your child’s misbehavior is an isolated incident, monitor their progress for a few days to make sure it gets better....

Multiple Disabilities Versus Multiple Diagnoses It’s important to note that there is a difference between “multiple disabilities” and “multiple diagnoses.” That’s because a child may have multiple diagnoses as a result of having been seen by multiple practitioners—but not fall into the “multiple disabilities” category. For example, a child with high functioning autism spectrum disorder might have collected additional diagnoses such as social anxiety, sensory dysfunction, and social communication disorder before finally being diagnosed with autism....

Who said your kids have to go to an expensive camp to have a blast in the summertime? Summer boredom will be a thing of the past with these classic camp-inspired crafts and activities that you and the kids will love to do together at home all summer-long. More: The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids And Families From camping outdoors to an at-home ice cream social, you’ll forget it’s not a real camp!...

Then suddenly, boom! For whatever reason (death in the family, Junior not doing well in school, bioparent flips out, or bioparent moves and kid wants to stay in neighborhood), Junior is moving in! I know, you’re feeling panicked, and guilty for feeling panicked. You should be thrilled, right? Your biggest struggle may be the fight to remain gracious. The child may be very upset, and you won’t help move things into a rosy future if she overhears you yelling at your spouse in the kitchen about how you don’t want to be living with her daughter....

Emotional Disturbance The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that specifies emotional disturbance as one of the 13 categories of eligibility for special education services. Emotional disturbance is also known as serious emotional disturbance (SED) or emotional behavioral disability (EBD). By the IDEA definition, an emotional disturbance is a condition in which a child exhibits one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child’s educational performance....

FOR AGES: Five and up There’s no doubt about it – it feels good to give! A recent landmark psychological study shows that people feel the best about themselves and about life when they’re giving to others. When we encourage kids to volunteer their time and energy, we’re helping them develop feelings of self-worth. This is a critical component of their moral development. The Words: How do you help other people?...

Fifty-five percent of the eighth graders surveyed said they had already had an alcoholic drink at some point in their lives. Of this group, nearly half had had a drink in the 30 days before the survey. One out of every seven eighth graders surveyed had had five or more drinks in a row in the prior two weeks. So despite the fact that the legal drinking age in every state is 21, kids are obviously having their first taste of alcohol long before it’s legal....

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In answering your preschooler’s questions about where babies come from, remember to let your child lead the discussion and determine its direction. Provide the simplest possible answer first. If your child is satisfied with your answer, leave it at that. But if he asks more questions and shows he wants more information, then by all means go into more detail. Try to avoid letting any embarrassment you may feel about the subject color the way you answer your child....

A child who is naturally shy or introverted may benefit from knowing and practicing greetings so they can demonstrate them with confidence. An extroverted child may need structure to be more patient and appropriate rather than abrupt with greetings. Why Greetings Matter How a child presents themselves to others upon meeting them says a lot about how well-mannered they are. Proper hellos also serve as the beginning to basic conversation skills and inform what other people think and remember about your child....

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: Black clothes Big cardboard box Aluminum foil Hot glue gun Scissors Black paint and paintbrush, or black spray paint Hanger Plastic wrap A cute picture for the TV screen Grey construction paper Plastic headband Instructions: Cut out the bottom of the cardboard box. Cut out a hole in front for the “picture.” Cut a hole in the top big enough to get your head through, but small enough to keep the box on your shoulders....

There are a lot of sunblocks and sunscreens for kids out there, so you’ll want to read the ingredients on the label to ensure it’s safe for your kiddo’s skin. “The ingredients recognized and generally recommended as safe and effective include titanium dioxide and zinc oxide,” Dr. Garshick explains. We carefully considered ingredients, application, age recommendations, and value when reviewing products. To save you from having to read through every ingredient list yourself, we’ve rounded up the best sunscreen options available....

Kids of all ages will enjoy counting down the days until Santa arrives with an advent calendar, but some are specifically designed for younger children, such as toddlers or preschoolers, while others are more universal. Consider the different types of advent calendars, themes, price, and age recommendations when deciding which calendar may be best for your family. We carefully considered design, value, themes, types, and material when reviewing products. Here are the best advent calendars for kids....

When shopping for a car seat, you’ll want to decide if it’s rear- or forward-facing. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, rear-facing seats are the safest for all kids under 2 years old and most kids under 4 years old. For forward-facing seats, they recommend following the car seat’s weight and length limits. Other important features to look for include a LATCH system, a five-point harness system, ease of cleaning, and more....

“A nursing tank allows coverage of your belly with easy access to your breasts while feeding. If you find the ease of access and coverage you get from a nursing tank convenient, go for it,” explains Ashley Blankenship, breastfeeding counselor, founder of Supported Season, and creator of Bump Up Birth Method. “You can always just pull your shirt down or up as long as it doesn’t put pressure on your breasts to do so....

Convertible cribs are a great choice because they grow with your baby. What begins as a baby crib converts to a toddler bed and in some cases even a full-size bed. When choosing between bassinets and crib styles, a convertible crib is a smart choice. Going with a convertible crib means you don’t have to buy a new bed every couple of years. With so many convertible cribs on the market, how will you decide which one is best for you?...

There are so many no-tie sneakers on the market, including slip-ons, toggle-laced shoes, elastic-laced shoes, and even dialed laces. While it’s much more convenient to skip tying bows, and no-tie shoes avoid the danger of tripping over untied laces, you do want to make sure their shoes have some way to ensure a proper, adjustable fit. “The no lace shoes should basically be used for casual wear,” podiatrist Mark J....

To be clear, we shouldn’t rely solely on baby monitors to watch our children. “Just as a usual practice, I would advise parents, before they go to sleep, [to] check in on their baby and their child—and even quite frankly older children—that they are in their bed and that they’re safe,” Donna Hallas, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, director of the pediatric nurse practitioner program at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, tells Verywell Family....