by Harvey Kirschner | May 3, 2012 | FYI
Parents of a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Oppositional Defiant Disorder must search out schools and other community resources. Parents find themselves having to supervise, monitor, teach, organize, plan, structure, reward, punish, guide,...
by Harvey Kirschner | Apr 30, 2012 | FYI
Reminder: The new crib standards took effect for manufacturers, retailers, importers and distributors on June 28th, 2011, addressing deadly hazards previously seen with traditional drop-side rails. Effective December 28th, 2012, all child care facilities must have...
by Harvey Kirschner | Apr 29, 2012 | FYI
The following are the 10 components of high quality child care, especially on Long Island, for all children, including infants and toddlers: -Child care programs should follow appropriate health and safety practices. -Staff is well trained in early childhood...
by Harvey Kirschner | Apr 28, 2012 | FYI
The other day as our small group was reading and discussing a curriculum unit on keeping our environment clean the subject of littering came up. After a few minutes we transitioned to snack time and because the weather was so great I decided to snack the children...
by Harvey Kirschner | Apr 26, 2012 | FYI
The National Education Association’s “Read Across America Day” was a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2nd – Dr. Seuss’s birthday! Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries and community centers...
by Harvey Kirschner | Apr 26, 2012 | FYI
Research shows the benefits of reduced screen time. -Reducing screen time can help prevent childhood obesity. -Children who spend less time watching television in early years tend to do better in school, have a healthier diet, be more physically active and are better...
