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by the Editor Beginning first-graders who understand numbers, the quantities those numbers represent, and low-level arithmetic will have better success in learning mathematics through the end of fifth-grade, and potentially throughout the rest of their lives. ...read more »
by Dr. Lucy Blunt Often children do not let their parents know there is a problem. Once the parents find out however, they usually have a very strong protective reaction. This can range from wanting to thump the bully (dads often feel like this) to wanting to confront the bully's parents, ...read more »
by Marina Passalaris “The hardest job kids today face is learning good manners without seeing any.” – Fred Astaire... In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven society where emails and texts have largely replaced face-to-face interactions and rude behavior such as people texting at the dinner table are increasingly ...read more »
by the Editor Parents praise their children in a variety of ways. They might say, "You worked really hard" after completing a challenging task or "You're a very smart girl." Or they might offer general comments such as "Great" or "You got it." While all of these phrases sound positive, research has shown that they have different effects. ...read more »
June 16-22
Drug Action Week (DAW) 2013 is a week of activities held nationally to raise awareness about alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues in Australia. This year's theme: “Drugs, Communities & Families!”. Fact sheets available on: alcohol, binge drinking, and drug use. Check the events calendar for events in your area.