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Screen-Free Week: Getting Old-School at School

May 12, 2016/in Frontpage Article, Middle School, Parent, Professional, Screen Time, Teaching /by Wendy Taylor

What began as a challenge to turn off the television for one week in 1994 is now a somewhat controversial test of willpower that takes place the first week in May. Originally initiated by the Campaign for a Commercial-free Childhood, Screen-Free Week has proven to be a far more difficult challenge for today’s tech savvy […]

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: Tips for Parents

May 10, 2016/in Allergy, Frontpage Article, Middle School, Parent, Professional /by Wendy Taylor

Spring is peak season for those of us who suffer from asthma and allergies. When sneezing, sniffling, and coughing becomes a crescendo of misery in your home, passing the tissue box may be insufficient. Over 6 million children suffer from asthma, and even more have to deal with seasonal allergies, which means that parents must […]

Down Syndrome

May 5, 2016/in Down syndrome, Frontpage Article, Learning Disabilities, Middle School, Parent, Professional, Teaching /by Wendy Taylor

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in 700 people. While many believe that Down syndrome is fairly rare, it is actually the most frequently occurring genetic condition, affecting almost half a million Americans. While this condition may be accompanied by moderate to severe learning disabilities, children with Down syndrome are fully […]

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