Reports came home today for the last time this year!!! Was it good, bad? Do you feel your child could have done better? AlpharettaMoms.Org sponsor, Learning Rx Alpharetta-Johna Creek, has answers. LearningRx is a cognitive skills training center, focused on strengthening the core cognitive skills (such as memory, focus and reasoning) which allow our students [...]
Make This Your Last Bad Report Card!! Report cards. Seldom have two words caused such anxiety for both students and parents. For some, poor grades can reflect feelings of inadequacy (as a student or a parent), worries about being held back a grade, or fears of not getting into a good college. See below for [...]
It began as a story that many moms know too well: a mother whose heart breaks as she watches her child struggle in school. She has met with the school teachers and administrators so many times that they are on a first-name basis. She has tried every intervention and therapy in the book, from traditional [...]
A friend who works in the school system (in Alpharetta/Johns Creek area) mentioned how concussions are a major concern in schools today. Especially in high school, kids complain of dizziness, inability to focus, memory loss and more from concussions usually caused by a sport injury. WebMD defines a concussion as a form of traumatic brain [...]
What is the best way to find the camp that will be the best fit for your child? One idea is to find out when the Camp Expo is coming to your area. Atlanta Parents hosts several each winter/spring for parents to attend at local malls. Many day camp and overnight camp director or employees [...]
New moms use swaddling, the practice of wrapping a baby in a blanket for warmth and comfort, to curb restlessness, promote longer sleep time and help develop motor-skill growth in their newborn. However, exercising improper swaddling technique can lead to hip dysplasia, according to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. Doctors at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta [...]
One of the most important parts of education is the interaction between a teacher and a student. Traditionally this was limited to the classroom. New technology has changed the way teachers and students interact with each other inside and outside the classroom by eliminating some of the boundaries between teachers and students. Computers can be [...]
How-to Choose a Private School can be a daunting task and requires much research, interviewing and time to make the right decision. A detailed guide has been written by local mom and writer, Nancy Reynolds. You’ve weighed the options and have your reasons. Perhaps you attended a private school and want your child to have [...]
How proud are we as parents when our children stand tall, speak clearly, talk confidently and make eye contact? It gives parents a sense of confidence when our children’s words are interesting and organized, when they listen intently and show interest in conversation. It shows us our child is moving toward responsible independence and that [...]
There are many reasons why you should adopt a child. Though the most basic reason for doing so is to create or build a family, the exact reasons that motivate adoption vary among different people. Infertility, being able to care for a child who would otherwise be neglected and lacking an appropriate partner to have [...]
