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PUBLIC MARKS from vacelts with tag development

September 2008

Is it Really ADHD or Just Too Much Pressure?

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I’ve always contented that we, as a society, are too quick to label our kids with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, pump them full of meds and forget about the issue. I’ve read two articles recently that support my theory.

April 2007

How to Use Television as a Tool for Your Toddler's Development

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As a mom of two-year-old twins, I believe that television can be a great tool for a toddler's development. Now before experts everywhere trip over themselves trying to tell me I'm wrong, let me explain.

National TV Turn-Off Week

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Today marks the start of National TV Turn-Off Week. According to the Center for Screen-Time Awareness, turning off the TV allows your family to spend quality time together reading, thinking, creating and doing. Personally, I think that denying my children television will actually make them want it more. In fact, I actually use television as a development tool for my twin two-year-olds.

Fisher-Price IncrediBlock: Wonderful for Toddler Development

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The Fisher-Price IncrediBlock is an excellent toy for taking your child from infancy to toddler-hood. With four sides and a top full of engaging activities, the IncrediBlock can entertain your child for hours and build skills.