Restraint and Seclusion Practices in Schools
Earlier in 2009, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) issued reports exposing restraint and seclusion...
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Planning for School
The new school year is just around the corner. Whether you’re heading off to college for the first time or entering your junior year of high school, it’s a...
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Do You See a Rebel in Your Child?
Children are not born rebels, it is we who provoke them. You tell your child that it is not a good thing to shout, and she screams at you. The more you tell your child...
Read MoreSomething to do all Summer
When summer arrives each year, many schools around the country are out for a summer holiday. This means a lot of students are taken out of their regular routine and...
Read MoreSummer Camp
Finding the right summer camp that incorporates your needs as a parent and the desires of your child is important. Most summer camps can accommodate many specific...
Read MoreBest Ways to Beat the Heat
Dangerous Activity Exercising or working outdoors on a sunny summer day is great for your health, but it can also be dangerous if you’re not careful. Heat-related...
Read MoreTriangular Crayons – For Better Writing
One of the first factors an occupational therapist will look at is how does the child hold his or her pencil, pencil crayon or crayon when writing and drawing. The type...
Read MoreWhat do your kids eat at school for lunch?
Although your kids may be eating well if they eat a balanced meal prepared in the school cafeteria or if you pack them a healthy lunch, it is increasingly likely that...
Read MoreAre Carbonated Soft Drinks Harmless Treats or Dietary Disasters?
Soft drinks can be found most anywhere in the world, but nowhere are they as ubiquitous as in the United States, where 450 different types are sold and more than 2.5...
Read MoreBig Test at School
Today’s the day of a big test at school, and you feel awful. Your stomach hurts and you have a headache. Maybe your muscles feel tense and you feel shaky or...
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