Ages & Stages

Ages & Stages

Toddler Talking: Ages & Stages of Speech Development

While all children reach milestones at different rates, there are general guidelines that can be expected as part of normal development. Since speech development is an essential building block in your child's ability to communicate, it's important to monitor. Use this timeline to determine whether your child's speech is developing at the desired rate from birth to age 5. ...
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Join us for Summer Camp Fair This Saturday

With less than 120 days until summer break, it's time to start planning your kids' camp adventures. Come this Saturday to Camp Fair 2018 to meet with Representatives from more than 40 camps, including day and overnight, adventure and sports, academic, arts, music and special needs camps. The free event also includes a special appearance by Jungle Terry Animal Entertainer, activities and crafts, raffle prizes, camp scholarship prizes and much more! ...
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Camp Fairs Can Help Jump Start a Happy Summer for Your Child – And You!

Attending a Camp Fair is an easy way to get motivated for planning a summer of enrichment and adventure for your child. But it’s important that the camp or camps you choose are a good fit for your child and your budget. Learn some tips and considerations for attending a camp fair. ...
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‘Untangled’ Author to Speak on Child Development

Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School will host psychologist, best-selling author, and columnist Lisa Damour, who will address the topic, “Untangling the Developmental Stages of our Children.” The free event on Feb. 5 is part of the Mandel JDS Middle School Reveal. ...
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#CLEMAMA: Lunchbox with Love

The struggle is real when it comes to packing lunches sometimes. What do you pack? What will they eat? Above all else, you can’t forget to pack it. And this

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impulsivity in kids

Help for Parents whose Children Struggle with Impulse Control

Some children grab something they shouldn’t or might yell, scream or jump. While this can be often seen as part of development, sometimes there is more to these impulsive

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Toddler Tantrums: Understand, Manage, Prevent

Ah, yes. Toddler tantrums. Does any parent get through these years entirely without them? If so, I’d like to meet you and shower you with gifts and awe. Already at

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Managing Middle School Stress

Surviving middle school can feel like juggling, and keeping all the balls in the air can be stressful: academic accomplishments, social demands, changing appearances, and more. The best way to avoid a meltdown is to recognize the early warning signs. Here are some tried and true tips to guide your tween through these years. ...
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Diversity books for kids

Read Between the Lines: Diversity Books for Kids

When children see themselves and their experiences reflected in popular culture, particularly in literature, it matters. It promotes a stronger connection to the content and fosters love and appreciation where

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Find a Summer Camp for Your Kids

The ​Summer camp experience spurs creativity and development in the arts, sports, academics and adventures. By attending summer camp, your young camper will have the chance to sharpen skills, discover hidden talents, gain independence, and make new friends. The upcoming Camp Fair 2018 will feature dozens of camps under one roof, so you’ll have the opportunity to discover day and overnight camps, sports and special needs camps, adventure, academic, fine arts camps and more. ...
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