To me, it often seems as though we are raising children in individual family bubbles. Many of our communities offer few parenting guidelines. There aren’t a lot of agreed upon cultural norms for parents to follow. Our own parents do not seem to have passed on many great childrearing gems, and are often too distant [Read More]
Archives for October 2012
Professional Profile: Lori Boehm
Lori J. Boehm is a Special Education Consultant who advocates for children with special needs. Lori received her B.S. in Child Development/Special Education from California State University, Fullerton. She received a certificate of completion in the Special Education Advocacy Training (SEAT) Project and has served as a board member of the Ventura County Autism Society. [Read More]
Nutritional and Dietary Approaches to Improve Attention and Focus
According to local Wholefood Nutritionist, Ayurveda Consultant and Herbalist, Khabir Southwick, many nutritional and dietary therapies can be implemented to eliminate or greatly reduce the symptoms of what are often referred to as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders. Khabir states that, in many cases, these symptoms are due to nutritional deficiencies resulting from poor dietary [Read More]
Understanding Your Child’s Reading Challenges by Gloria Ellis, M.A.
A new school year is underway and students may be experiencing a variety of emotions, both positive and negative. For the children who struggle with reading, their concerns, and those of their parents, can be extreme, anxiety provoking, and likely routine. Each year may feel the same, as the child falls further behind his or [Read More]