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Window Mosaics

Aug 01, 2020 05:40PM ● By The Hood Magazine

Make these no-mess mosaics with kids of all ages!

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Apps That Are Actually Good for your Kids

Jul 28, 2020 08:43AM ● By LifeScape

As if the parental ‘love-hate’ relationship with electronics wasn’t bad enough, distance learning for many school-aged children led to a greater attachment and several more hours of staring at a screen. Even if your child is taking screen time privileges to the max, using apps and websites that are educational or even help foster age-appropriate developmental skills can put your mind at ease. Here are a few that LifeScape therapists have used and recommend!

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Keeping Your Child’s Brain Engaged

Apr 30, 2020 08:32PM ● By Sylvan Learning Center

While summer is a time to slow down for our kids and families, we do not want our kids to stop learning. Part of keeping your child ready and sharp for the next school year is keeping their brain open and engaged during summer break.

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Your Baby and Water Safety

Feb 02, 2020 08:44PM

New babies mean exciting times. Maybe weary times too, as you strive to make your child’s start in life a safe and happy one. And with bath time splashes and rising mobility, an important question eventually arises – when should my child start developing the skills needed for water safety?

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What is Early Intervention?

Jan 28, 2018 02:09PM ● By The Hood Magazine

Learning begins at the time of birth, and it is important to make sure your child gets off to a good start. If you’re concerned about the development of your own infant or toddler or another little one, South Dakota provides an early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families that can be a wonderful resource.

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Use it or Lose it! Maintaining School Skills Over the Summer

Feb 20, 2017 09:45AM ● By Hood Magazine

With summer around the corner, now is a great time to think about how you can improve or maintain your child’s skill level during summer vacation.

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Five Fun Activities for Summer Learning

Feb 22, 2016 10:16AM ● By Hood Magazine

During the summer months, many students lose the equivalent of two and a half months of learning skills.

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What to Do With Kids to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

Mar 21, 2015 04:26PM ● By Hood Magazine

Tips to keep kids engaged during a long break from school.

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Does My Child Need Tutoring

Jan 22, 2015 01:25PM ● By Hood Magazine

Can you imagine being in a place all day and feeling like you don’t know what you are doing or that you are not successful?

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An Expanded View of “Smart” Ups Kids’ Confidence

Sep 24, 2014 06:32PM ● By Hood Magazine

How to help your children understand their strengths.

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