It is 2:00 am when the cell phone vibrates under my pillow reminding me to get up. In a swift motion I swing my legs around and glide out of bed, barely moving the covers. My husband sleeps soundly and so does my one-week-old baby, Nichole, who sleeps propped up in her car seat in our room. I pause at the door and stare at her small shadow. Slowly I turn and exit the room, closing the bedroom door behind me. It is time.
It is a sad fact that students in the United States are falling behind in the study of mathematics. "Everybody Counts: A Report to the Nation on the Future of Mathematics Education" from The National Research Council found that only half of the nation's students take more than two years of high school level mathematics.
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in children. While the cause of ADHD is not known, many people believe it to be due to chemical imbalances in the brain, or genetic or environmental causes. Some of the potential environmental causes can be reduced by a diet for ADHD.
What are the common causes of allergies?
Fifty million Americans suffer from allergies. Itchy, watery eyes affect their ability to enjoy life, work and sleep. Allergies can be triggered by virtually anything around us. Some of the most common causes are pollen, certain odors, pet hair and contact lens solutions.
Everyone’s in the midst of planning summer vacations, signing up for camps and stocking up on popsicles and sunscreen.
May I make a recommendation? Take a break, maybe even a big break, from therapy at some point this summer.
I am a multi-faceted Mommy. If my job were likened to a circus act, I would most certainly be a juggler… who juggles angry rattle snakes… while riding a motorcycle… on a trapeze. Yes -- that would be me up there. You can be my audience. I’ll try not to drop a snake on you.
Cerebral palsy refers to a group of chronic conditions affecting muscles and body movements. It is caused by brain damage during fetal development and pregnancy, and it can also occur during or shortly after birth. Children with cerebral palsy show various symptoms and signs that are variable in their severity, based on the extent of the brain damage.
Hyperactivity is the state of excess activity and might be manifested by fidgeting, jumping, nervousness, or inability to sit still. Hyperactivity is a common symptom of ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Everyone learns at his own pace, but some children require a little extra push or have special needs in education. Special ed, the common lingo for special education, refers to alternative education programs that teach children with academic, behavioral, social, health, or physical needs that extend beyond what can be offered in a typical classroom.
