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September 20, 20240Comments

Playing With Purpose

Have you ever taken a moment to truly admire the art and incredible beauty of watching a child at play? Their fully engaged spirit, drive, imagination and passion are all

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September 19, 20240Comments

The Payoff from Age-Specific Classes

The Payoff from Age-Specific Classes. When it comes to the development of children, it can be difficult for parents to know the best way to go about it. With age-specific classes

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September 17, 20240Comments

How Motor Skills Affect Learning

Most are aware of the benefits of physical activity for people of all ages… a stronger cardiovascular system, improved muscle tone, weight management, motor coordination, etc. Additionally, there are brain-boosting

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September 15, 20240Comments

Addressing Social Awareness and Support

“Beep, beep, beep,” the alarm clock rings, summoning the whole family to rise from their night of deep slumber. Time to greet the new day! Winters chill still in the air,

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September 13, 20240Comments

Work First, Then Play

Throughout the past four months schedules have been upended and downtime has taken over. However, as the new school year gets underway, reality is going to show up and we

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September 12, 20240Comments

Reinforcement vs. Punishment

Reinforcement vs. Punishment Understanding Behavior Modification All parents want their children to exhibit positive behaviors that will help them transition smoothly through the different stages of their development. And while parents have

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September 8, 20240Comments

The Developing Mind — Understanding Your Child’s Behavior

One of the biggest struggles in parenting is understanding why perfectly sweet and smart children can, in an instant, turn into the most difficult beings ever faced. It’s often as

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September 8, 20240Comments

The Benefits of Virtual Training

The Benefits of Virtual Training Although not new, virtual learning has increasingly become a more widely used approach, especially in the wake of the current pandemic. Nearly everyone has been directed

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September 6, 20240Comments

The Developing Mind — Understanding Your Child’s Behavior

One of the biggest struggles in parenting is understanding why perfectly sweet and smart children can, in an instant, turn into the most difficult beings ever faced. It’s often as

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September 5, 20240Comments

Attachment-Seeking Reframing How We View Negative Behavior

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it has taught us to slow down and appreciate the moments we have with our loved ones. On the flip side, it has

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