Imagine a World Without Hate
In honor of their Centennial Year in 2013, the Anti-Defamation League launched the “Imagine a World Without Hate” video and action campaign, and they invite you to participate. Take just 80 seconds of your time to watch this powerful video, which imagines a world without racism, homophobia or anti-Semitism — a world in which the hate violence read more…
Meet a New Friend Day at The Meeting House
Located on the Upper West Side, The Meeting House is a recreational afterschool organization providing community for children who need help with socialization and communication. Through exciting group classes and integrated afterschool programming we offer fun, friendship and community all under one roof. Join them May 21st thru May 23rd at The Gateway School on read more…
Behavioral Interventions, What You Can Do Right Now To Help Your Child?
Written by, Peregrine Kavros, Clinical Neurophychologist Parent’s Behavioral Interventions have been found to be the most effective way of improving disruptive behavior in children, such as ADD/ADHD. Dr. Alice Charach and colleagues at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto compared treatment methods used with children six years and younger between 1980 and 2011 and read more…
With Practice, Any Child Can Learn to Reduce His or Her Stress
Written by, Eric Sanders, Technology, Organizational Skills Meditation and Yoga All children experience stress, but some are never taught effective methods to reduce it. Unfortunately, these children gradually learn to recognize anxiety as their “normal” state. Fortunately, there are simple and effective methods to reduce anxiety. These work equally well for children and adults, but read more…
Speech and Language at a Glance
Written by, Alona Erbst, Speech Therapist Learning to communicate is a very important aspect of a child’s development. Whether he/she is stating an opinion, answering a question in class, or holding a conversation with a friend, effective communication can help young people succeed in school, and later in life. As a school-based speech-language pathologist in read more…
Developing Fine Motor Skills
Written by Yael Kahn Pinto, Early Childhood and Special Educator My Learning Springboard Writing is an important skill, and one that can be encouraged from an early age. As a teacher of young children, there are several ways that I work to foster a love of writing in my classroom while developing fine motor skills. Here are a few suggestions for setting up a read more…
