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Prozac Aides Stroke PatientsProzac the anti-depressant has been found to improve motor skills in patients who have endured a stroke.- Fine Motor Skills Activities for Preschool ChildrenFine motor skills are crucial for many daily life activities. Here are some ideas for parents of preschool or kindergarten children to improve those skills.
- How to Help Your Homeschooler Develop Fine Motor SkillsPrior to your child starting kindergarten it is important that they learn to build up their motor skills.
- ADHD & Motor Skills Complications: How to Reduce Anxiety in Your ChildIf your child lives with ADHD, there are most likely many functional and physical impairments. Here is what parents need to know about reducing the functional deficits and reducing anxiety risks.
Easy Games to Play with Your Baby: Teach Motor Skills, Mental Development and Cognitive SkillsHere are three easy games to play with your baby that are fun and also teach motor skills, mental development and cognitive skills.
Reading: Building Pre-reading SkillsWant to raise a reader? Check out this overview and tips for building pre-reading skills in young children.- Using Puzzles to Develop Fine Motor SkillsNot only are puzzles a fun activity to do with your child, but they can also aid in developing his basic fine motor skills.
- Developing Fine Motor Skills in PreschoolersReview this article for ways to help a preschooler develop his fine motor skills through play and creative activities.
- Best Toys for Special Needs KidsThis is a guide on some easy to find toys that work well for children with special needs. It is broken down into categories based on the skills the child is working on and the needs they have.
- Oral Motor Skills Exercises for Speech Therapy with ChildrenThere are several easy oral motor skills exercises you can help your child do to improve their speech therapy efforts. Often, a "lazy tongue" or "mushy mouth" sound is the result of oral motor difficulties.
- Do You Need a Gift for an 18-Month-Old Boy?Finding a Christmas gift for an 18-month-old boy can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be impossible.
A Quick Guide to Your Child's Gross Motor Skills DevelopmentDo you know that during the 1st year of your child, he should already be able to walk by himself? As a parent, you should be aware of your child's motor skills development.- The Development of Motor Skills in ToddlersHow to develop motor skills in toddlers.
- Fun Ways to Improve Kid's Fine Motor Skillsactivities that helps improve fine motor skills of children
- Ten Classic Board Games that Help Develop Fine Motor SkillsHelp young children develop and strenghen their fine motor skills with these 10 classic board games.
- How Building Blocks Can Help Develop Your Child's Motor SkillsUsing legos and other building blocks to help your child develop fine motor skils.
- Healthy Life Choices for ChildrenThis article discusses the importance of healthy life choices for children and factors such as the environment that affect these choices.
How Can Adaptive Cup Holders and Dinnerware Help Parkinson's Patients?Parkinson's patients may have any of a host of symptoms--from insomnia and mood changes, to memory loss and sensation loss. But the one symptom that perhaps most clearly defines Parkinson's Disease is an impairment of motor skills.- Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills Are Important Terms For You and Your ChildGross motor and fine motor skills are important terms in a child's development. Understanding what those terms mean are very important and a key to your child's successful progression.
- Strengthening Your Child's Fine and Gross Motor SkillsThere are many ways to incorporate occupational and physical therapy and stregth-building into your child's daily life, without spending a fortune
- Learning Sports Skills and Motor DevelopmentAn education is not something we get; it's an individual pursuit from within. In sports, the great coaches pay attention to learning strategies and the differences inherent in each player to maximize their instruction and aid players' development.
- Sports for Specific Age Groups of ChildrenEnrolling children in different sports at different ages is beneficial to their overall growth but be sure to not over schedule them or discomfort them as this could have a costly effect.
The Emotiv EpocThe Emotiv Epoc is a helpful device that can help many people around the world regain confidence in themselves and their abilities.- Dot to Dot PrintablesDot to dot printables can be found online with many sites offering free printouts . Children enjoy these types of puzzles which provide entertainment and well as educational benefits and help develop motor skills.
God Has a PlanI have a Down Syndrome daughter who wasborn in 1984. This poem is a reflection of her early childhood developement, and the love I have for my daughter. She is my Angel, no doubt. I thank God everyday, for choosing me to be her Dad.
Desert Lesson Plan for Preschool and Homeschool StudentsThe desert is a fascinating topic for preschool students. This lesson is geared for small groups, whole classes, and homeschool settings.- What is Locked-in Syndrome?Cerebromedullospinal Disconnection or Ventral Pontine Syndrome is also known as "Locked-in Syndrome" which is a form of pseudo-coma.
- Traditional and Contemporary Songs About Snow for Toddlers and PreschoolersFive songs, new and old, about the snow that preschoolers and toddlers will love.
Prepare Your Child to Write His NameIn preschool, being able to write one's name is a developmental milestone that boosts his self-esteem. Here are tips to prepare your young one to be able to write his own name.
5-Year-Old MilestonesOh, to be five years old! It's a wonderful time of learning everything, from hopscotch to taking your turn and learning true empathy. Read about these milestones for five-year-olds, with an open mind and a grain of salt.
Save Money with Homemade Teaching ResourcesSave green by recycling common household items to create a student skill station. Ideal for a life skills classroom, but you can create it for any classroom.- How Writing Develops Cognitive SkillsWriting is an art that most individuals are far from mastering. On the other hand, all applications of writing require fairly high levels of thinking.
- Best Childrens Games Ever!Games not only provide our children with fun but aid their visual, motor and cognitive developement.
- Know the Symptoms of a StrokeIt's important to know what symptoms could indicate that you've had stroke to prevent further damage and knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can save a life.
- 4 Easy Games that Will Teach Your BabyIf you are looking for some easy games that will help teach your baby skills, here are four ideas.
- Gift Ideas for a One-Year-OldAre you looking for the perfect give idea for a one-year-old? Here are some ideas that are sure to please.
- Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease or PMDPelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, also known as PMD is a degenerative disease that causes coordination, motor skills, and intellectual functions to progressively deteriorate, basically a central nervous system disorder.
- Cheap Summer Sensory Fun Tip of the Day: SpongesCheap summer sensory fun tip of the day: sponges
- 021685 Pitter PattersVoiceover: 80 words.
- Bringing Closure to a Forever Open Case for a Little Pink Princess Named KatieI always have a soft spot for children; but never thought of or dreamed of becoming a foster Mom. I did. Katie just came into my life with a 13 gallon white trash bag full of her outgrown boy jeans and t-shirts. She left a 13 gallon hole in my heart.
