Our Children
Children is the future of the world. That's why it's so important to take care of them and teach them good manners, so they would be great people for making a great future.
A different way to think about percent
Percents can be one of the most confusing mathematical concepts for children, and even adults, to master. Yet, an understanding of percents is critical in everyday life. The following intuitive approach focuses on the true meaning of percents as opposed to methods that are based on rote memorization...
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All in a Day’s Work
When my daughter was little, I had a small desk in the corner of my office. On her desk she had an old computer keyboard. She had a drawer full of markers, crayons and a notebook very similar to the one I used to keep my notes in.
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Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is a very common medical condition that affects between 20 and 40 million people in the United States. Although allergic rhinitis is not a life–threatening condition, complications can occur and can significantly affect quality of life. In children, allergic rhinitis has a pr...
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Autism
As an infant, Ruben was a smiling baby who responded when his father said his name and babbled as most babies do. At 16 months, though, his parents became dismayed as they realized that Ruben was not speaking words as other children his age did and often did not respond to his own name. He even seem...
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Back to School Health Tips
As children get ready to go back to school, they are mainly concerned with seeing their friends, getting new school supplies and deciding what to wear on the first day. As a parent, you likely have much more important things on your mind...
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Bronchiolitis
The fall and winter seasons bring many changes to our lives. Students return to school, the weather starts getting colder and children start catching colds....
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Catch Your Children Being Good!
Parenting. It is so simple when children behave, yet not so simple when there are tantrums and disobedience. But what is a parent to do when all efforts to rear a well–behaved child have been for naught?...
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Celebrating Π (Pi) Day
On March 14, Mathnasium, as well as many prestigious academic institutions in the world, will be celebrating Π (Pi, the value of which, rounded to two decimal places, is 3.14.). ...
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Children Know How to Enjoy the Little Things
On a flight to Colorado one summer, when our boys were 8 and 10 years old, we were served lunch on the plane. The lunch consisted of a sandwich and a bag of Sun Chips. We were all sitting in the same row, separated by the aisle, when I heard the boys laughing. I glanced over to see what they were up...
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COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AND BONE ANCHORED HEARING AIDS–EARLY DETECTION AND INTERVENTION IS THE KEY TO NORMAL SPEECH AND HEARING
Have you ever had that gut–wrenching sensation of seeing something that is socially reprehensible, such as trash at the beach or a disconcerting social situation? I have that same reaction when I see children in the Valley with untreated hearing loss. Although all of the local hospitals screen...
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Cuban Ballet
As parents, we always want the best for our children and try to make educated decisions regarding their rearing. This applies to all aspects of their lives, including in which dance school to enroll them. ...
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Dentistry for Kids
Because February is Dental Health Month, we decided to kick–off dental health awareness by focusing on dentistry for children. In this article we will be presenting information on oral hygiene, frequently asked questions by parents such as: Why does my child have shark teeth?, Why does my chil...
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ES: El momento correcto para hacerse un chequeo con un ortodoncista: antes de los 7 años
La Asociación Americana de Ortodoncistas recomienda que todos los niños se realicen un chequeo con un ortodoncista profesional antes de los 7 años de edad....
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ES: Odontología infantil
Como febrero es el mes de la salud bucal, hemos decidido comenzar a generar conciencia sobre la misma concentrándonos en la odontología infantil. En este artículo presentaremos información sobre la higiene bucal, las preguntas más frecuentes de los padres como: &iq...
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First Five Count
You can expect to see a child’s skills developing each month—skills doctors refer to as “developmental milestones.” Most parents get excited about major milestones such as when their child first walks or says his first word. These milestones are important because they are goo...
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