Expert to Parents: What's Under Your Sink
Earlier this year, research from the enters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that cases of deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are on the rise, with one out of every five high school-aged boys diagnosed with hyperactivity, as reported in New York Times. Currently, it is estimated that 1 in 10 children between the ages of 4 and 17 are being diagnosed with ADHD. Additionally, one out of every 13 school-aged children has asthma. The numbers of children with allergies are also on the rise. Could there be a common denominator for all three conditions?
Speech and Language Milestones - What Parents Need to Know
The first years of a child’s life are all part and parcel to an emotional roller coaster. Parenting is, for the most part, a collection of trial and error scenarios and troubleshooting your way through tantrums, behaviors and illnesses. Occasionally parents need to be reminded to pay close attention to their children’s development. Speech and language development, especially within the first three years is no different.
Early Speech and Nutrition- Eating Smart Speaks Volumes Says Expert
Many studies support the notion that nutrition, genes, and environment are three major factors impacting cognitive development in children. Because there are many factors that impact learning, scientists cannot say, “If you eat this, you will be smarter.” However, the role of good nutrition in child development including speech and learning is important. Nutrition during the early years of a child’s life is linked to performance in later years. Many research studies focus on the relationships between breakfast and learning in school-age children; other researchers identified the importance of nutrition at earlier ages.