60 Second Parent

I was recently asked to guest blog about Autism at 60 Second Parent.  A group of parents and experts in education and child development blog, discuss, and post on issues relevant to parents.  I would encourage you to check out this community for resources and support.

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It's Not Just Play... It's Developmentally Appropriate Instruction

By Developmentally Appropriate, we simply mean that toys, educational products, and instruction are designed to directly correlate with the child's current physical, social, and cognitive developmental abilities.  CLICK TO READ MORE

Enhancing Memory and Recall in Kindergarten

The learning that occurs in early childhood is tremendous. Our work as parents and teachers is to stimulate and feed that growing brain. Understanding how we learn will empower us to pass on our wealth of knowledge to the little ones. CLICK TO READ MORE

ADHD and Your Child

Most all children squirm, get irritable, don’t pay attention and easily forget things. When such behaviors become a pattern however, it may be that ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may be the culprit. Essentially, ADHD is a condition of the brain that creates problems so that a child cannot control his or her behavior. CLICK TO READ MORE

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Nikki Schwartz is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Oaktree Counselor and focuses on using neurofeedback, play, and talk therapies to provide practical, effective counseling to families and clients.

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