Science shows NO link between sugar and hyperactivity, despite anecdotal evidence and common assumptions: http://www.statesman.com/news/lifestyles/health/sugar-makes-kids-hyper-not-so-fast/nS2dJ/
Read More »Melatonin to help kids sleep
November 10, 2012 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
A look at the pros and cons: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57547680/parents-use-melatonin-to-get-kids-to-sleep-is-it-safe/
Read More »Kid friendly online site
November 08, 2012 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Hulu has just unveiled Hulu Kids, their new kid-friendly streaming section. It is now available online at hulu.com/kids and on the PS3. At launch, Hulu has included 43 kids shows inside the new section. http://www.webpronews.com/hulu-launches-kid-friendly-ad-free-section-hulu-kids-2012-11
Read More »Letting go of parental expectations
November 08, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
On learning to support your child for who he is, instead of trying to make him into who you want him to be: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/05/embracing-children-for-who-they-are/?src=me&ref=general http://www.huffingtonpost.com/juliette-fay/parental-pressure_b_2258144.html
Read More »Superman fights Wonder Woman
November 05, 2012 | metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
One day I was regressing a little, and watching Justice League (TV Series 2001-2006), a cartoon show about a superhero team including, among others, Superman and Wonder Woman. In that episode Superman and Wonder Woman were fighting a villain that used magic. He created a flash of light as a distraction. When the light faded, […]
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