Recent years have seen a massive increase in the amount of knowledge we possess about the human brain and learning. We now know that the gray matter making up the most visible portions of the brain controls many of the thinking processes used in school activities. However, several smaller structures found at a deeper level […]
Musical children learn best through rhythm and melody. These kids respond naturally to music at home and at school. They may be excellent singers or play a musical instrument competently. They usually know many tunes from memory and can be heard whistling or humming them as they carry on with their daily routine. They are
One important key to helping your child succeed in school is to become a “strength detective” at home! Make a list of all the wonderful things about your child. Include information about special talents your child may possess, such as musical or artistic abilities, positive qualities your child demonstrates, including attributes such as creativity, courage
If you have decided against breast feeding, don’t worry. Don’t feel guilty. As long as you have discussed bottle feeding with your pediatrician and follow his/her instructions, your baby should do well. There are some advantages to formula feeding: • Breast feeding can be tiring. With bottles, anyone can feed your baby while you rest,
Labor is an exciting, rewarding experience for both the mother and father. There is, without doubt, pain and stress on the mom. The fetus, in most instances, will tolerate labor well. However, there is an element of risk that cannot be overlooked. That is why all babies should be monitored while in labor. The fetal
False labor, or prodromal labor, is one of the most frustrating times in your pregnancy. You have been pregnant for nine months now, and you are ready for this baby. False labor may last for a few hours to several days. You probably have not begun labor if: • Your contractions are not regular and
It is important that a woman and her partner take an active role in her pregnancy. Your pregnancy should be a positive and fulfilling experience. There are wide varieties of childbirth methods that a woman can choose from. These techniques are taught in courses given by hospitals, doctors, nurses, or midwives. When making a decision
Your blood pressure varies depending on the circumstances. It will be high if you’ve just had an argument at work prior to coming for your visit. At each prenatal visit, you should have your blood pressure checked, preferably while lying on your left side. If you already have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension,
There are many dinosaur books for the elementary school child. For somewhat older youngsters, two recent books are Dinosaurs And Their World by Steven Parker and My Life With The Dinosaurs by Steven and Sylvia Czerkas. Dinosaurs And Their World is lavishly illustrated, describing the anatomy and mode of life of a variety of prehistoric
God must have loved children, for he made the dinosaurs. And publishers know it, because there are lots and lots of books about dinosaurs. Among the newest ones are Dinosaur Discoveries by Robin West and Bob and Diane Wolf, an ingenious book with step-by-step instructions for actually making your own dinosaurs out of construction paper,
