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Software Helps Kids Strengthen Social Skills
[May 18, 2009 | Comments Off | 1 views]
Software Helps Kids Strengthen Social Skills

One of the biggest challenges in parenting a child with ADHD or autism is the social aspect. I’ve talked with friends who are in the midst of raising children with ADHD as well as friends raising children with autism many a time. This is a subject we often address.
Some kids have a difficult time understanding social cues. Others don’t quite understand what is appropriate behavior in varied social situations. And still others just have a problem with impulse control. And these difficulties lead to a social awkwardness for the child …

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Masters & Johnson’s Marriage and Local Research Are Subject of New Book
[May 12, 2009 | Comments Off | 1 views]
Masters & Johnson’s Marriage and Local Research Are Subject of New Book

It all started when a gynecologist by the name of William H. Masters hired Virgina E. Johnson as a research assistant in 1957. Little did the world realize — in time, the dynamic duo would become the nation’s top sex-perts, marry and co-author books that explained the secrets of orgasm, sexual dysfunction and the emotional fulfillment. Now there’s a book out about the couple who conducted their studies at Washington University in St. Louis and changed the way generations viewed sex during a time when it was taboo to openly …

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Spotlight Parent: Jaelithe
[May 12, 2009 | Comments Off | 1 views]
Spotlight Parent: Jaelithe

If Jaelithe Judy had a nickle for every time someone told her “you should be a writer” she could have bought a private island by now!

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Lessons Learned
[May 12, 2009 | Comments Off | 1 views]
Lessons Learned

The other night, I slipped out of the house to take a quick walk with our old lady dog. And I learned something… Well. Disturbing.
As I passed my house, I looked up at the window of our master bedroom. And I realized that from the tilt of our cheap blinds, people could still see inside our bedroom. I’d always assumed if the blinds were closed and if I couldn’t see outside, no one could see inside. WRONG!
As in any unsuspecting neighbor passing by our house between certain hours has probably …

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Teachers Rule!
[Apr 24, 2009 | Comments Off | 1 views]
Teachers Rule!

Go ahead. Wax poetic about the awesome teachers your kids encountered this year!

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Kids Eat Free
[Apr 2, 2009 | Comments Off | 1 views]
Kids Eat Free

Many locally owned and brand name restaurants in St. Louis offer kids eat free meal deals with the purchase of a regularly priced adult meal. Please call individual restaurants for more details and to verify promotions.

B. Donovan’s St. Louis Grill Kids eat free Tuesday and Thursday at the Chesterfield location

Captain D’s (All locations) Free Kid’s meals with any adult entree purchase at regular price, dine in only

Chick-fil-A Family night on Tuesdays: buy one combo and receive a free child’s meal

Culpeppers Kids 12 and under eat free on Monday

Culvers Free cup of custard with kids meal

Denny’s Kids …

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Homework Helpers
[Apr 2, 2009 | Comments Off | 1 views]
Homework Helpers

Education Place
Discovery Education
Encarta K-12 Success
Studio 4 Learning
Kids.gov
webelieveweb.com
Spelling City
Please add your faves in the comments

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Fun and Safe Sites For Kids
[Apr 1, 2009 | Comments Off | 1 views]

Kidzui
FunBrain.com
National Geographic Kids
Education Place
Miss O & Friends
Super Kids
MIStupid.com
Please add your faves in the comments.

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