Facing our fears and following our dreams are the messages in this Hallmark Channel Original movie. When Calls the Heart is the story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Poppy Drayton), a young woman in her early 20s, living a rather elaborate lifestyle with her parents and sisters. The year is 1910 and they are well off, financially. Their house is staffed with servants and the Thatcher girls are lacking nothing. When Elizabeth gets her teaching degree, she is offered a post in a small western frontier town. Elizabeth is fearful. She has a lot of inner fears and isn't sure she can survive in the rough and tumble world of the frontier. Her mother is against her daughter going out west, and her sister Julie (Daisy Head) does everything in her power, including trickery, to make her stay home. The two girls discover their Aunt Elizabeth's (Maggie Grace) diary and finally learn about their aunt – and the woman for whom Elizabeth was named – who has been absent all of their lives. As Elizabeth reads the diary, Aunt Elizabeth's life is played out and Elizabeth learns she and her aunt are two of a kind. They are both teachers and both posted in small frontier towns. And, they both have Royal Canadian Mounties as friends/beaus. This film is the story of two Elizabeth Thatchers. It's the story of how they forged ahead with their dreams and faced their fears to fulfill their destinies. Michael Landon, Jr.,...

Hallmark's 'When Calls the Heart' follows Elizabeth Thatcher, a teacher confronting fears and chasing dreams in a 1910 frontier town.

When Calls the Heart on Hallmark Channel – A Movie for the Whole Family

Facing our fears and following our dreams are the messages in this Hallmark Channel Original movie. When Calls the Heart is the story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Poppy Drayton), a young woman in her early 20s, living a rather elaborate lifestyle with her parents and sisters. The year is 1910 and they are well off, financially. Their house is staffed with servants and the Thatcher girls are lacking nothing.   When Elizabeth gets her teaching degree, she is offered a post in a small western frontier town. Elizabeth is fearful. She has a lot of inner fears and isn't sure she can survive in the rough and tumble world of the frontier. Her mother is against her daughter going out west, and her sister Julie (Daisy Head) does everything in her power, including trickery, to make her stay home.  The two girls discover their Aunt Elizabeth's (Maggie Grace) diary and finally learn about their aunt – and the woman for whom Elizabeth was named – who has been absent all of their lives. As Elizabeth reads the diary, Aunt Elizabeth's life is played out and Elizabeth learns she and her aunt are two of a kind. They are both teachers and both posted in small frontier towns. And, they both have Royal Canadian Mounties as friends/beaus.  This film is the story of two Elizabeth Thatchers. It's the story of how they forged ahead with their dreams and faced their fears to fulfill their destinies.  Michael Landon, Jr.,...

Hallmark's 'When Calls the Heart' follows Elizabeth Thatcher, a teacher confronting fears and chasing dreams in a 1910 frontier town.

When Calls the Heart on Hallmark Channel – A Movie for the Whole Family

The runaway hit original Hallmark Channel series, Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove, is the first original series in the history of the network. When it debuted, it was number one in its time slot. Inspired by the stories and characters created by bestselling author Debbie Macomber, it's no wonder viewers love this show. At the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, Ms. Macomber discussed bringing her popular series of novels to the small screen. The series stars Andie MacDowell as a family court judge in the small, Pacific Northwest town of Cedar Cove. Along with her friends and family, the stories immerse viewers in the ups and downs of their relationships and their lives and careers. "The other day my husband came home, and I was telling him that 75 percent of all books are purchased by women. And he looked at me and snorted, and he said, '75 percent of everything is bought by women,'" Ms. Macomber said. "So yes, these are books written by women for women about women. But they're relationship books, and that's what's important." With a top-notch cast, that includes Bruce Boxleitner, Dylan Neal, Teryl Rothery, and Barbara Niven, along with Ms. MacDowell, there are plenty of great stories going on in every episode, and although the primary viewing target is women, I think men will find some of these stories compelling too. It was a natural for Macomber to be on Hallmark Channel. Many of her other books have been turned into Hallmark Channel original...

Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series, starring Andie MacDowell, became Hallmark Channel's hit show, now renewed for a second season.

Author Debbie Macomber Talks About Cedar Cove

The runaway hit original Hallmark Channel series, Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove, is the first original series in the history of the network. When it debuted, it was number one in its time slot. Inspired by the stories and characters created by bestselling author Debbie Macomber, it's no wonder viewers love this show. At the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, Ms. Macomber discussed bringing her popular series of novels to the small screen. The series stars Andie MacDowell as a family court judge in the small, Pacific Northwest town of Cedar Cove. Along with her friends and family, the stories immerse viewers in the ups and downs of their relationships and their lives and careers. "The other day my husband came home, and I was telling him that 75 percent of all books are purchased by women. And he looked at me and snorted, and he said, '75 percent of everything is bought by women,'" Ms. Macomber said. "So yes, these are books written by women for women about women. But they're relationship books, and that's what's important." With a top-notch cast, that includes Bruce Boxleitner, Dylan Neal, Teryl Rothery, and Barbara Niven, along with Ms. MacDowell, there are plenty of great stories going on in every episode, and although the primary viewing target is women, I think men will find some of these stories compelling too. It was a natural for Macomber to be on Hallmark Channel. Many of her other books have been turned into Hallmark Channel original...

Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series, starring Andie MacDowell, became Hallmark Channel's hit show, now renewed for a second season.

Hallmark Channel's first series looks like a winner. Based on the novels by Debbie Macomber, Cedar Cove stars Andie MacDowell as municipal judge Olivia Lockhart who lives and works in the small lake town of Cedar Cove. Olivia Lockhart is considering leaving the picturesque town to take a federal judgeship in Seattle, which would be a great promotion for her. But can she leave the people she has known, her family, and the new man in town — newspaper reporter Jack Griffith (Dylan Neal)? Jack and Olivia are starting down a path that could lead to romance. In the meantime, Olivia's daughter Justine is starting her business making jewelry. Justine is dating an older man, but she is reluctant to take their relationship further and she reunites with a high school friend. With the townsfolk, the decisions by the judge, the relationships, and the story and characters from bestselling author Debbie Macomber, this looks like it will be a hit series. It is perfectly situated on Hallmark Channel, and has appeal for the network's viewers. It's charming, interesting, and filled with a great cast, which includes Bruce Boxleitner, Teryl Rothery, Barbara Niven, and Sarah Smyth. Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove will premier with a 2-hour episode Saturday, July 20, 2013 then will air Saturdays in one-hour episodes after that.

Hallmark Channel's 'Cedar Cove' stars Andie MacDowell, with romance, drama, and Andie considering a major career move.

Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove on Hallmark Channel

Hallmark Channel's first series looks like a winner. Based on the novels by Debbie Macomber, Cedar Cove stars Andie MacDowell as municipal judge Olivia Lockhart who lives and works in the small lake town of Cedar Cove. Olivia Lockhart is considering leaving the picturesque town to take a federal judgeship in Seattle, which would be a great promotion for her. But can she leave the people she has known, her family, and the new man in town — newspaper reporter Jack Griffith (Dylan Neal)? Jack and Olivia are starting down a path that could lead to romance. In the meantime, Olivia's daughter Justine is starting her business making jewelry. Justine is dating an older man, but she is reluctant to take their relationship further and she reunites with a high school friend. With the townsfolk, the decisions by the judge, the relationships, and the story and characters from bestselling author Debbie Macomber, this looks like it will be a hit series. It is perfectly situated on Hallmark Channel, and has appeal for the network's viewers. It's charming, interesting, and filled with a great cast, which includes Bruce Boxleitner, Teryl Rothery, Barbara Niven, and Sarah Smyth.  Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove will premier with a 2-hour episode Saturday, July 20, 2013 then will air Saturdays in one-hour episodes after that.


Hallmark Channel's 'Cedar Cove' stars Andie MacDowell, with romance, drama, and Andie considering a major career move.

Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove on Hallmark Channel

Every child with autism is unique. Yet they share a common hallmark: the necessity for personalized, meaningful, and effective therapy. In the world of pediatrics, the approach to managing autism is continually evolving, embracing new therapeutic techniques that promise improved outcomes. Emphasis on Early Intervention. One of the critical shifts in managing autism in pediatrics has been the emphasis on early intervention. A myriad of studies recommends initiating therapy as early as possible, even before some children receive an official diagnosis. Thanks to advancements in early detection, therapists can introduce interventions that help to encourage speech, social skills, and positive behaviors during the most significant period of neuroplasticity. Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The recognition of autism's spectrum nature has resulted in the creation of Individualized Education Programs(IEPs). These are custom-tailored to match each child's unique needs, strengths, challenges, and goals. By integrating each child's therapy within their school curriculum, the daily environment becomes an arena for growth and development. The key to success involves an empathetic team of therapists, educators, and parents working together to foster a nurturing, responsive, and inclusive atmosphere. Innovative Therapies Emerging. While the backbone of autism therapy relies on traditional behavioral interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA), newer, more innovative methods are making headway. Social Skills Groups, for example, provide an communally educational and therapeutically enriching context for kids to learn about and practice socialization. These groups use activities and games to teach children crucial skills like making eye contact,...

Autism therapy in pediatrics evolves with personalized plans, emphasizing early intervention, IEPs, innovative approaches, and technology.

Therapeutic Approaches to Autism: Exploring Pediatric Possibilities

Every child with autism is unique. Yet they share a common hallmark: the necessity for personalized, meaningful, and effective therapy. In the world of pediatrics, the approach to managing autism is continually evolving, embracing new therapeutic techniques that promise improved outcomes. Emphasis on Early Intervention. One of the critical shifts in managing autism in pediatrics has been the emphasis on early intervention. A myriad of studies recommends initiating therapy as early as possible, even before some children receive an official diagnosis. Thanks to advancements in early detection, therapists can introduce interventions that help to encourage speech, social skills, and positive behaviors during the most significant period of neuroplasticity. Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The recognition of autism's spectrum nature has resulted in the creation of Individualized Education Programs(IEPs). These are custom-tailored to match each child's unique needs, strengths, challenges, and goals. By integrating each child's therapy within their school curriculum, the daily environment becomes an arena for growth and development. The key to success involves an empathetic team of therapists, educators, and parents working together to foster a nurturing, responsive, and inclusive atmosphere. Innovative Therapies Emerging. While the backbone of autism therapy relies on traditional behavioral interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA), newer, more innovative methods are making headway.  Social Skills Groups, for example, provide an communally educational and therapeutically enriching context for kids to learn about and practice socialization. These groups use activities and games to teach children crucial skills like making eye contact,...

A Parent's Question... How do you know if your child has ADHD, or if they're struggling due to an environmental situation, or when they'll need professional help? There are 5 Hallmark ADHD Symptoms. . Short attention span Distractibility Disorganization Procrastination Poor internal supervision That being said, most parents and teachers focus on the inability to stay focused. While Attention Deficit Disorder sounds like you don't pay attention to anything, the reality is that you pay attention to many things. That is why your attention span is short. Your mind switches to another topic and another topic and another topic instead of sticking with the first topic. Most Critical ADHD Symptom. One of the most important pieces in knowing if your child has ADHD is that the above symptoms occur in all situations. If you have ADHD, you have it in all places...not just in one or two situations. If the ADHD type behaviors are occurring only in certain situations, there is a problem with that particular setting, but it is NOT ADHD. If your child has the behaviors all of the time, you may want to find out more about ADHD. There are a lot of free checklists online that you can tap into. If the checklists confirm, then you will want to seek a diagnosis by a professional. And, know that there are a lot of...

Identify if a child has ADHD by checking if symptoms like short attention span and distractibility occur in all situations, not just some.

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  A Parent's Question... How do you know if your child has ADHD, or if they're struggling due to an environmental situation, or when they'll need professional help?   There are 5 Hallmark ADHD Symptoms. .   Short attention span   Distractibility   Disorganization   Procrastination   Poor internal supervision    That being said, most parents and teachers focus on the inability to stay focused. While Attention Deficit Disorder sounds like you don't pay attention to anything, the reality is that you pay attention to many things. That is why your attention span is short. Your mind switches to another topic and another topic and another topic instead of sticking with the first topic.  Most Critical ADHD Symptom.      One of the most important pieces in knowing if your child has ADHD is that the above symptoms occur in all situations. If you have ADHD, you have it in all places...not just in one or two situations. If the ADHD type behaviors are occurring only in certain situations, there is a problem with that particular setting, but it is NOT ADHD. If your child has the behaviors all of the time, you may want to find out more about ADHD. There are a lot of free checklists online that you can tap into. If the checklists confirm, then you will want to seek a diagnosis by a professional. And, know that there are a lot of...

Oxytocin, known as the "mother-infant bond hormone," has shown in studies to be effective in treating the social deficits associated with autism. Oxytocin is a hormone secreted at birth and after, and it helps with the mother-child bond. It also affects other non-mother/child behaviors, such as feeling more open and trusting towards other people. The study shows that oxytocin targets areas of the "social brain," including the medial prefrontal cortex, the temporal parietal junction, the fusiform gyrus, and the superior temporal sulcus. Theses areas of the brain are responsible for taking in and processing social information, including sights, sounds, and cues from people. The study was a double-blind placebo-controlled study, meaning neither the subjects nor the researchers knew who was getting the treatment and who was getting the placebo (an inactive substance). A group of children age 7 to 18 were given a single dose of a nasal spray; one half of the group received a spray with oxytocin, the other half had no active ingredient. The results of the study show that the children who received oxytocin had more activation in the social areas of their brains. While the treatment will require more rigorous study, it does show promise for future autism treatment. Previous studies have investigated oxytocin, and the results show people with autism generally have less of the hormone than typically-developing individuals. Decreased social skills are hallmark symptoms of autism, which is one reason...

Studies suggest oxytocin nasal spray may improve social brain function in autism, showing potential as a treatment.

Oxytocin Hormone Shows Promise for Treating Autism

 Oxytocin, known as the "mother-infant bond hormone," has shown in studies to be effective in treating the social deficits associated with autism. Oxytocin is a hormone secreted at birth and after, and it helps with the mother-child bond. It also affects other non-mother/child behaviors, such as feeling more open and trusting towards other people.   The study shows that oxytocin targets areas of the "social brain," including the medial prefrontal cortex, the temporal parietal junction, the fusiform gyrus, and the superior temporal sulcus. Theses areas of the brain are responsible for taking in and processing social information, including sights, sounds, and cues from people.    The study was a double-blind placebo-controlled study, meaning neither the subjects nor the researchers knew who was getting the treatment and who was getting the placebo (an inactive substance). A group of children age 7 to 18 were given a single dose of a nasal spray; one half of the group received a spray with oxytocin, the other half had no active ingredient.    The results of the study show that the children who received oxytocin had more activation in the social areas of their brains. While the treatment will require more rigorous study, it does show promise for future autism treatment.     Previous studies have investigated oxytocin, and the results show people with autism generally have less of the hormone than typically-developing individuals. Decreased social skills are hallmark symptoms of autism, which is one reason...

The recent airing of the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie A Smile as Big as the Moon created such a surge of interest in attending Space Camp that the camp's website was unable to handle the flood of traffic. The site crashed last night, but it is now back up and running as a resource for parents and kids with special needs who are looking into the program, many for the first time. What a lot of families did not realize before is that the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL, offers specialty programs for students with special needs, such as visual and hearing impairment. These programs include the same features as the typical Space Camp programs, but participants will also benefit from a presentation from blind and/or deaf NASA professional about working in the space industry and all the latest technology like tactile Braille displays and synthetic speech for computers. Space Camp has worked closely for years with many different organizations such as the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and the Blind to make this an inspirational and significant experience for all students. Two weeks before the students arrive for the Space Camp for Visually Impaired Students (SCI-VIS), the Space and Rocket Center technicians replace consoles in the shuttle simulators with Braille panels. Students will have access to large print text or closed circuit televisions with the text on them if that is what they need. SCI-VIS is a week-long program that includes classes,...

Space Camp's special needs programs gained popularity after a movie, leading to a website crash and increased interest.

Space Camp Special Needs Programs a Big Hit

The recent airing of the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie  A Smile as Big as the Moon  created such a surge of interest in attending Space Camp that the camp's website was unable to handle the flood of traffic. The site crashed last night, but it is now back up and running as a resource for parents and kids with special needs who are looking into the program, many for the first time.  What a lot of families did not realize before is that the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL, offers specialty programs for students with special needs, such as visual and hearing impairment. These programs include the same features as the typical Space Camp programs, but participants will also benefit from a presentation from blind and/or deaf NASA professional about working in the space industry and all the latest technology like tactile Braille displays and synthetic speech for computers. Space Camp has worked closely for years with many different organizations such as the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and the Blind to make this an inspirational and significant experience for all students. Two weeks before the students arrive for the Space Camp for Visually Impaired Students (SCI-VIS), the Space and Rocket Center technicians replace consoles in the shuttle simulators with Braille panels. Students will have access to large print text or closed circuit televisions with the text on them if that is what they need. SCI-VIS is a week-long program that includes classes,...

Space Camp's special needs programs gained popularity after a movie, leading to a website crash and increased interest.

A Smile as Big as the Moon is an inspiring story about a class of special education students who dream of going to Space Camp. What began as a memoir written by real-life special education teacher Mike Kersjes has now been made into a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie of the same title. Kersjes, played by John Corbett (Sex in the City, My Big Fat Greek Wedding), is also a main character in the film. He decides that participating in NASA's Space Camp would do wonders for his class's self esteem. The class itself is made up of young people with learning disabilities, Tourette's syndrome, emotional problems, and one boy with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming an astronaut. What seems an impossible feat–to bring a group of struggling students to a competitive education program designed for gifted science learners–is made possible with the help of a fellow teacher and nine months of rigorous teaching, training, and fundraising. Many of the characters in the class are played by young actors with disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. The story focuses on their ability to work together to overcome numerous obstacles that stand in the way of achieving their dream. The great thing about Kersjes is that he does not talk down to his students. His belief in their ability to achieve great things is a large part of what propels his students toward their goals. A Smile as Big as the Moon debuts this Sunday,...

Special Ed students aim for Space Camp in 'A Smile as Big as the Moon', a film based on a true story, starring John Corbett.

Special Ed Kids Go to Space Camp in New Film

  A Smile as Big as the Moon  is an inspiring story about a class of special education students who dream of going to Space Camp. What began as a memoir written by real-life special education teacher Mike Kersjes has now been made into a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie of the same title. Kersjes, played by John Corbett (Sex in the City, My Big Fat Greek Wedding), is also a main character in the film. He decides that participating in NASA's Space Camp would do wonders for his class's self esteem. The class itself is made up of young people with learning disabilities, Tourette's syndrome, emotional problems, and one boy with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming an astronaut. What seems an impossible feat–to bring a group of struggling students to a competitive education program designed for gifted science learners–is made possible with the help of a fellow teacher and nine months of rigorous teaching, training, and fundraising. Many of the characters in the class are played by young actors with disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. The story focuses on their ability to work together to overcome numerous obstacles that stand in the way of achieving their dream. The great thing about Kersjes is that he does not talk down to his students. His belief in their ability to achieve great things is a large part of what propels his students toward their goals.  A Smile as Big as the Moon debuts this Sunday,...

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