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When your child was a baby, do you remember feeling slightly anxious about whether or not they were meeting developmental milestones on time? As a therapist mom, it was constantly on my mind. Looking back, I can see how ridiculous I was, but at the same time I can't really blame first-time-mom-therapist me.Happily, I can report that I've done a 180 in my view of child development (while I certainly still empathize with first-time parent angst). I no longer worry if my child is behind on a skill or struggling with any particular activity that I know is normal for...

The pandemic has been stressful for everyone, including children. While children are known for their resilience and their ability to adapt—especially in a loving home with thoughtful caregivers—it's totally understandable (and expected) for kids to show some signs of stress. In fact it would almost be weirder if they weren't! If those signs of stress are emerging in a way that feels particularly noticeable or detrimental to your child's day-to-day functioning, however, it might be time to check in with a mental health professional. How do you separate normal kid adjustment behavior from something more significant? The National Institute of...

Big Education ApeTOP POSTS THIS WEEK 7/18/20 ‘Slaying Goliath’: Diane Ravitch argues in new book that public education advocates have beat back efforts to privatize schools - The Washington Post The real story of New Orleans and its charter schools - The Washington Post TOP POSTS THIS WEEK 7/11/20 #REDFORED #tbats #EducationVotes #COVID-19 #REOPENSCHOOLS #edJustice #DEMOCRACY #BIDEN2020 California teachers fight back against pressure to reopen schools Russ on Reading: Independent Reading in a Pandemic Parent Letter Template—We Demand Safe Schools! + SFUSD Fall Learning Plan Presentation - SF PUBLIC SCHOOL MOM Mike Pence: We Don’t Want CDC Guidelines Determining When...

MyABC & 123 7.1 Device: iOS Universal Category: Education Price: $3.99 -> $.99, Version: 7.1 (iTunes) Description: MyABC & 123 is a great learning app for preschoolers and kindergartners to learn about alphabets and numbers. Your child will enjoy learning alphabets (A to Z), letter sounds (phonetic) and easy words from pictures (i.e, animals or food) and sign language (ASL), including learn how to write lowercase and uppercase alphabet letters. **Plus, you can create your own ABC's word sets (up to 20 word lists). You can load images from your photo album or snapshot from your camera, change words and...

Children need to learn, play, and stay active for well-rounded growth. These free websites for activities, crafts, and arts for kids will ensure they stay occupied while growing their skills and knowledge. This article focuses more on non-screen activities, although some of the websites include those. But there’s always a happy go-between. these free interactive art games for kids will develop color and art skills, and are child-appropriate. It’s no substitute for paints and palettes, but it is a launching point for digital design. 1. Origami Way and Proud Paper (YouTube): Learn Origami and Paper Crafts Oh, the creations you...