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When doing research on early education, you might find information on Waldorf schools in your area. There are currently 900 Waldorf schools in 83 countries, making Waldorf Education the fastest-growing independent educational movement in the world....
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...? (My favorite thing is the little girl’s quote at the end of the article!) http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/01/education/single-sex-education-public-schools-separate-boys-and-girls.html?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad&_r=0...
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...shown that children with books in the home—regardless of the education or socioeconomic status of the parents—tend to achieve 3.2 years more education than children without ready access to books. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this edu...
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...delines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care Education Programs” guide this week. The guide, which is meant for health care professionals, gives suggestions and useful information for the implementation and management of food a...
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...ome fulfilled persons.” Montessori refers to a curriculum and educational philosophy developed by Maria Montessori. As a practicing physician who specialized in pediatrics and psychiatry at the University of Rome, she conducted a side experiment in 1...
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Located in New York, Bank Street is a higher education institution as well as a school for children. In addition to the school for students as young as nursery-aged to as old as eighth graders, Bank Street also operates a graduate school to prepare...
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HighScope is an approach to education used in both public and private childcare centers, preschools, and kindergarten programs, as well as the national Head Start programs in the United States. HighScope refers to the independent organization create...
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...e for you and your child. According to the U.S. Department of Education, most children learn to read by the age of 7. This is accomplished through a complex process of language skills that children begin learning at birth. What must children learn be...
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...first step to reading and is the foundation for your child’s education. According to the U.S. Department of Education, kindergarteners who are already familiar with letter names typically find it easier to learn to read compared to kids who don’t re...
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...utting-edge research in psychology, neuroscience, health, and education that underpins the importance of these years? The SDG Academy invites you to join our newest 8-week course––The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable De...
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A support and suggestion group for those families dealing with an infant who has been diagnosed with milk protein (or soy or both) allergies.
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...tive universal pre-K research shows that children who receive education prior to kindergarten are more likely to develop strong social and academic skills in comparison to those who do not attend preschool. Parents who have participated in the progra...
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The Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education originated in 1945 in Reggio Emilia, located in Romagna, Italy. It is a method of preschool that focuses on respecting children. Children taught in this method range from birth to age 6. Parent...
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...homeschool your child, you must not only uphold your personal educational standards, but also those of the state in which you live. If you have a young child who has not yet gone to school, the age at which formal education should start depends upon...
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...een taught she shouldn’t say the word “vagina.” The solution? Education, education, and normalization. Teach your kids the anatomic names of their bodies, and let them know they are nothing to be ashamed of. Don’t be afraid – this will not make them...
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...lace by age five. Finding great child care with quality early education is thus critical. However, finding care can be a lengthy and frustrating process. I personally called dozens of child care centers and visited 16 before finding the one that was...
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...ep in mind that most physicians receive limited breastfeeding education, so be sure to ask if your provider has had adequate training and experience when it comes to lactation management. If something doesn’t sound right or you want more information,...
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...parties, and special occasions. The Food Allergy Research and Education website has a unique program geared specifically toward children. Their “Be A PAL” program teaches children how to be a good friend to children with food allergies. Talk to your...
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...be other fun stuff to do in the winter, right? Here are a few educational and fun activities to do with your kids during the chilly winter times! 1. Create a scavenger hunt with nature’s offerings. Pick up branches and pinecones and talk to your kids...
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...an we do to turn the tide? For one, I think women need better education about what gestational diabetes really means. In pregnancy, we focus so much on that current pregnancy and why managing blood sugar is so important for the baby. Then the baby ar...
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...students in this school district plan on moving on to higher education, and families enjoy a number of museums, sporting events, camps, restaurants and houses of worship. Colorado Springs, Colorado —In addition to perfect weather, this city of 376,0...
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...ulum. What’s more, the word gap also has long-term effects on education, career, and family. The researchers came to this conclusion through visits with 42 families from varied income groups. They observed conversations between parents and children a...
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If you’ve ever wondered whether your child and your dog were co-conspirators or felt awkward holding someone else’s newborn, you’ve come to the right place. 1. Dog teaches baby how to crawl The phrase “partner in crime” was made for situations...
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...nd massage, position and movement during labor, general labor education, and specific relaxation skills. For those considering Lamaze, it’s a good idea to have a partner or coach learn the techniques as well. Having an informed support system to coac...
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...and adolescents.” The statement goes on to say that parental education is the most important factor in preventing firearm accidents in the home. While it’s never safe for a child to have access to a firearm, even unloaded, there are steps you...
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...important life skills. It was popularized by early childhood education expert Becky Bailey, who authored several books on the subject. After its introduction into the classroom, conscious discipline spread into parenting literature. Today, parents w...
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Starting preschool is a big step—for kids and parents alike—and even adults may need reassuring. It’s easy to imagine your 3-year-old standing uncertainly in a new classroom, clutching your leg, and begging you not to leave. But the day doesn&...
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Parents can take comfort in the fact that violent crime rates across the US have been falling for decades. Nevertheless, because of a combination of circumstances including poverty and gangs, a few cities stand out for their violence. Here are the 1...
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...on’t get me wrong – providing truthful, objective education is important but guilt-tripping, shaming, judging are not. Here’s a great post that talks more about how NOT to go about showing your breastfeeding support: http://bit.ly/1...
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..., password protected, background checks, etc.) STAFF & TEACHERS (education, experience, friendliness, etc.) TEACHING PHILOSOPHIES & CURRICULUM ACCREDITATION EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (additional classes offered) RECOMMENDATION FROM A FRIEND...
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Preschool language disorders occur in children ages 3-5 years old who are having difficulty talking and understanding. Here are some of the characteristics of the various types of language disorders that can affect preschool children. Expressive lan...
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What exciting speech and language accomplishments will your child make in the third year? From 24–36 months, vocabulary explodes from an average of 200 spoken words at 24 months to an average of 900–1,000 spoken words at 36 months. Throughout the t...
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...around the world don’t have access to a safe place for education. It’s unsettling to think that we live in a world where something like this can happen… let alone, go unresolved. Educate yourself on what’s happening in Nigeri...
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You probably hear it all the time that girls develop faster than boys. While this might be commonly accepted parenting wisdom, is it true? Is there really a developmental difference between boys and girls? Gender differences in development have been...
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International adoption is big: according to the US State Department, about 8,600 children were adopted internationally in 2012, down from a high of almost 23,000 in 2004. The largest single country of origin was China, followed by Ethiopia and Russi...
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...MR, varicella or rotavirus vaccines. According to the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the total amount of aluminum given in vaccines in the first six months of life is less than that received through breast milk o...
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...their babies. Lactation consultants can provide breastfeeding education as well as help if problems arise. Lactation consultants are often nurses, but this is not a requirement. Other health professionals such as physicians, nutritionists, and speech...
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Summer is supposed to be a laid back time full of relaxation and play. Kids are home with more time on their hands, you may have travel plans, and the typical schedule is completely out the window. Kids are more relaxed; however, parents tend to be...
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...uage. Again, this allows the child to practice each language. Education Programs. In addition to a foreign language school, schools often offer Saturday language schools or foreign language education programs, even at a young age. Be cautioned: this...
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...rmally, to screen for any concerning symptoms, and to provide education about your pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period. There is a lot to cover during each visit, and it is important to make sure you get your questions answered. Your first...
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...d, and found that the students who had been enrolled in early education (e.g., preschool programs offered through Head Start) did significantly better at every stage of school. According to the study authors, attendance at preschool evened out the pe...
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...hile there is no perfect way to parent, plenty of support and education is available through parenting classes to help answer common parenting questions and let you know that you are not alone in the daily struggles you face. What type of parenting c...
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...more debt than their non-parent contemporaries. Childcare and education costs represent 18 percent of the total cost of raising a child born in 2013 compared to 2 percent of the total cost of raising a child in 1960. Putting the numbers together Acco...
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...the caregiver-to-child ratio, the caregiver’s level of education, and whether the center is accredited by a group such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children or the National Association of Family Child Care. You should...
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...that is simply not true. We like that our families want more education and information and are able to access that from home. We just want you to have safe, reliable information and to realize that Dr. Google is not in your home and often adds to, i...
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When I was pregnant with my first son, I worried about a lot of things. Would he be healthy? Would we ever sleep again? How long would it take to get back to my pre-baby body? I had the nursery ready, the baby clothes washed, and the car seat instal...
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...conception and then to early and continuous prenatal care and education is key. To this end, health insurance is crucial. Encouraging women to get and remain healthy before conception (including smoking, drug, and alcohol cessation and the initiation...
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You worry about every hiccup and sneeze as a new parent, but what should you REALLY worry about (as opposed to those things you don’t really have to worry about)? Below is a list of 10 potentially serious things you don’t want to miss in your...
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...h control (such as IUDs) and are being exposed to factual sex education, and what do we see, but exactly what we’d expect: fewer babies being born to moms who are still kids themselves. First-time moms are aging — is this good or bad? More women are...
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I have come to recognize the “newborn parent” look the second I walk into the exam room for the baby’s first check up. The “deer in the headlights” gaze, eyes puffy from the sudden shock of sleepless nights. Mom in yoga pants, hair in a ponytail, ma...
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As pediatric residents, we would mark off each season of the year for the diseases we encountered. The cooler fall weather and the viruses shared at the beginning of school triggered the asthmatics to begin coughing. Wintertime inevitably brought th...
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“Mommy, what happens in a hurricane? Are there tornadoes during the storm? If our house floods, will we float away? How do people die in hurricanes?” I was bombarded with questions the minute my two little ones heard of the latest hurricane churning...
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A cold is coming through this week where highs are expected to be in the 60s here in sunny South Florida! And while the Florida natives will stay warm in winter sweaters and boots, the beaches will be packed with snowbirds and visitors, craving just...
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One of medicine’s greatest scandals, the debate over the MMR vaccine and autism, almost became prime viewing entertainment at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Known for hosting some of the world’s most talented established and up-and-comi...
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...e staff have received very intensive structured breastfeeding education. The practices that these hospitals have standardized to promote breastfeeding are often referred to as the “10 steps.” You can read them all here, but they include practices lik...
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..., and anyone who interacts with a nursing mom has appropriate education on the topic, so they don’t keep falsely advising moms to pump and dump or wean for ridiculous reasons like getting a CT scan. Counseling on the normal physical recovery of chil...
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I have entered a new stage of parenthood. As much as I hate to admit it, I have left behind the days of sweet-smelling babies, Cheerio-strewn backseats, and endless repeats of “Wheels on the Bus.” The sweet smell of the newborn has been...
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...ating situation and turn it into a chance for explanation and education. She addressed point by point the most common reasons people complain about nursing in public, all of which are ridiculous because it assumes our breasts exist for sexual purpose...
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Ahhh summer: running in the sprinklers, hands sticky from afternoon Popsicles, the smell of sunscreen and chlorine as the little ones scamper in from the pool. Those are the good days of summer, the days I can’t wait for as the school year dra...
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We have gone through a lot of Band-Aids in our house in the past seven years. In fact, for my son’s fourth birthday, his preschool teacher bought him three boxes of Band-Aids. She thought that might last him the rest of the month. It’s not that my...
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An 18-month-old toddler was rushed to the emergency room after her grandfather found her sitting on the floor, blood pressure and anxiety pills scattered beside her. She had a fistful of pills in her hand and white powder at the corner of her mouth....
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...er table food for fear of choking. There’s a lot of nutrition education that still needs to happen for parents of young children, especially in the area of advancing to solid foods. Babies and young toddlers have a fast learning curve when it comes t...
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...ween certain colors, this should not affect him or her in daily living (save for a few mismatched outfits). As your child grows, you will need to be mindful of their color vision deficiency but it should not impact their education....
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...th Organization (WHO) has included a recommendation for early education in its programs and guidelines for early feeding programs across the world. How can you be more responsive? Here are some simple ways to add responsive feeding into your toolbox...
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Your child ate a handful of cashews at the neighbor’s party and now has blotchy cheeks and swollen lips. Another child drinks milk and has a blow-out bowel movement. In situations like this, it’s natural to wonder if your child has a food allergy. S...
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Your special needs child requires a babysitter who not only cares for him or her, but also is familiar with specific medical procedures and/or medication administration. In addition to many online babysitter finder resources, such as Care.com, Urban...
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...y category. These medications have been the focus of a parent-education campaign seeking to reduce their use in young children, which study co-author Henry Spiller, director the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, cred...
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Remus is a boy’s name that has origins in Latin. It can be translated to “swift.” According to Roman legend, Remus and his brother Romulus were the original founders of Rome....
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...-friendly, and written or reviewed by doctors or healthcare experts. Browse Bundoo Work with Bundoo Are you passionate about patient education? Inquire about job openings for physicians and healthcare professionals at Bundoo. Learn More ...
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Each day, hour, minute, and second, your heart is beating to a regular rhythm that provides life-giving oxygen, blood, and nutrients to your body. If something occurs to disrupt the normal heart rhythm, the effects can be fatal. A sudden arrhythmia...
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Whether you sing lullabies to your child, play a classical music CD in the nursery or crank up your own favorite tunes on the radio, research shows that introducing your baby to music has long-term developmental benefits. In a 2013 study in the jour...
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One in every 13 American kids (about 6 million) has a food allergy. Put those kids together in one state, and it would be the 19th largest state in the country. When Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FAL...
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...se prevention, health risk reduction and patient (and parent) education for a number of conditions, lifestyle behaviors, and more. Many of the retail health clinics opening in drugstores across the country are staffed by nurse practitioners. If your...
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MRSA is a serious infection that affects about 90,000 Americans annually, claiming 20,000 lives. In the past, MRSA affected mostly those with weakened immune systems, but there has been a rise in the number of healthy people infected with MRSA, incl...
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...ted 90 percent of pediatricians provide discipline advice and education to their patients, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In addition to your pediatrician as a resource, the AAP itself offers some advice to parents on tested a...
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...or pain or wanting to plan her little one’s arrival, a little education can go a long way in showing why this isn’t the ideal solution. Most women, when given the right information and the time to voice their concerns and have their issues addressed,...
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...nal Coalition Against Domestic Violence. NCADV is a source of education and support for families. NCADV works at the individual, local, state, and even national level to combat the epidemic that is domestic violence. According to the NCADV Fact sheet...
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...ore they give birth. At this visit, a thorough history and exam can be done, and a plan can be made to optimize breastfeeding and carefully follow baby’s growth. Education and adequate support can help a woman be successful....
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...whose parents have divorced are less likely to continue their education into college, which can result in a lower earning potential later in life. Further, children of divorce are more likely to be raised in poverty or in a house with a lower income...