Museum expands exhibit and programming offerings
October 31, 2019After opening their new home in April, the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History will open its next major phase of permanent exhibits and programs to the public on Sunday, Nov. 10. The museum will have even more to explore with three new exhibits: an interactive journey through life’s building blocks in Under the
Track children’s development with the free online tool Ages & Stages Questionnaires®
October 31, 2019As parents, we worry about our children hurting themselves, or not eating enough, or being left out of playground games. But most of all, we worry that they are not developing “according to schedule,” whether it is in their speech, language comprehension and/or academic learning. Easterseals offers a comprehensive and confidential online tool, the Ages
Timeouts not associated with long term harmful effects in children
October 31, 2019When children act out, parents may wonder which disciplinary strategy is best. Timeout is a common strategy and, now, a University of Michigan study suggests that despite sometimes getting a bad rap, it isn’t linked to harmful effects in children. Researchers compared emotional and behavioral health among kids whose parents reported using timeouts, and those
R.E.A.D. to library dogs at the Chelsea District Library
October 31, 2019Research has shown that children can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to non-judgmental listeners. Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) has been a Chelsea District Library program for over 10 years. Children read books to friendly therapy dogs who listen carefully to every single word. Participants sign up in advance and can read to
Local charter school takes the top spot
October 1, 2019Every year, Niche releases a comprehensive list of the best schools across the country based on a variety of criteria. South Arbor Charter Academy, in Ypsilanti, takes the No.1 spot on this year’s Detroit area Best Charter Elementary Schools list, and the number two spot for the Best Charter Schools in Michigan. Kim Bondy, South
Ele’s Place Offers Grief Support for Children
October 1, 2019Losing a parent is never easy, but it is particularly devastating to a child to have to deal with that kind of grief. Ele’s Place is a non-profit that helps them process their feelings and deal with the loss in a supportive environment. This month they are open for tours of their new building, an