Even scientists don't know completely what causes ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There's strong research to support that it is hereditary. But environmental factors can also increase a child's risk for developing ADHD. Toxins can affect brain development and the way the neurotransmitters function. Here are some environmental factors that have been linked to … [Read more...] about ADHD linked to environmental factors
How to help your child improve his memory
Is your child forgetful? Maybe he often misplaces his things, or when you ask him what happened in school or what story the teacher read to him, he simply says, 'I forgot.' Just like you help your child develop his motor skills or his reading skills, you can also improve his abiity to process and store different kinds of information. After all, it's one of the key factors … [Read more...] about How to help your child improve his memory
How to develop your toddler’s dexterity
He's learned to walk and talk, but your toddler's mastering one more very important skill: manual dexterity. While this milestone doesn't get as much attention (even the most doting parents don't record the first time he picked up a cheerio) it's very, very important. Fine motor skills are all about learning how to move hands and fingers in a deliberate manner, Like all … [Read more...] about How to develop your toddler’s dexterity
How to develop your child’s curiosity
Studies show that children who excel in school don't necessarily have higher IQ's. What they do have is curiosity. This fuels their desire to learn more about the world, ask questions, read, and engage in classroom discussions. They don't hate school and they won't just give in minimum work just to pass. Building curiosity starts at home, and the good news is that its' not … [Read more...] about How to develop your child’s curiosity
How to nurture your child’s creative genius
You've heard about child prodigies who play violin concertos or multiply double digit numbers by kindergarten. While musical or mathematical giftedness is (to some extent) something you're born with, their eventual success owed a lot to parents who saw the gift, and nurtured it. Child development experts say that all individuals have some creative genius within them. You … [Read more...] about How to nurture your child’s creative genius