Sep 5, 2017 | After School Fun, Behavioral & Developmental, Education
By Michelle Talsma Everson Music lessons – whether they are instruments or voice – are nearly a childhood rite of passage. “Thousands of scientific and academic studies have shown that music education improves academic achievement, builds communication skills, fosters...
Jun 30, 2017 | Behavioral & Developmental, Education
By Michelle Talsma Everson My 7-year-old son is absolutely in love with all things feline. He eats, breathes and sleeps all things cat related and dotes on our two 10-year-old rescue cats like they’re royalty. As a parent, it’s fascinating to observe the phases our...
Jun 1, 2017 | Behavioral & Developmental
Q: My six-year old son is autistic and I’m having problems with his behavior. What would you recommend I do to help him? A: Behavior is a problem for many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Because children with ASD often cannot effectively communicate...
Jun 1, 2017 | Behavioral & Developmental, Education
By Nora Heston Tarte As parents, we want the best for our kids. So, when Kim—a mom from Goodyear—noticed her daughter struggling in school, she was adamant about finding help. “I had to take her outside of the school for both a diagnosis and tutoring,” Kim explains of...
Mar 5, 2017 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life, Teen Issues
By Christa Melnyk Hines Whether you want to become a stronger, more intuitive communicator or you’re trying to raise one, free time spent unplugged can make a big difference. Here’s why: Increased self-awareness. Time alone or unplugged helps us pursue...
Mar 5, 2017 | Behavioral & Developmental, Health & Fitness, Medical
By Dr. Meehan Healthy eyes are a critical component to a child’s development. The conditions most frequently affecting a child’s vision are uncorrected refractive error, amblyopia and strabismus. Uncorrected refractive error may include near/farsightedness and...
