[Source:  Psych Central]

Babies born prematurely who also sustain small brain injuries at the time of birth are more likely to have lower levels of dopamine as adults, according to a new study led by researchers at King's College London.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with motivation, attention, concentration, and finding enjoyment in life. Low levels of this chemical may lead to serious mental health conditions such as depression and substance dependence.

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An increasing number of American children have developmental disabilities, the federal government says, even as autism and intellectual disability rates remain largely steady.

Between 2014 and 2016, the prevalence of developmental disabilities among kids ages 3 to 17 increased from 5.76 percent to 6.99 percent, according to figures released Wednesday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Study: 

Babies That Feed Themselves Have No Increased Choking Risk

[Source: Medical X-Press]

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Gait and Posture published research on postural stability and dyslexia.  The participants included 24 children with dyslexia and 24 children without dyslexia who were evaluated to determine the influence of foot soles and visual information on postural control.

To evaluate postural stability, the surface area, the length and mean velocity of the center of pressure and the Romberg Quotient (a percentage of the measured instability during eyes closed to that during eyes open) was measured in two postural conditions (with and without a 4 mm foam under feet) and in two visual conditions (eyes open or closed).

Bilingual Special Education teacher needed to work part time in a charter school in the city for the remainder of the school year.  This is a great school to work in with a wonderful staff!

*  Part time hours will range from 10-20, but it is still TBD

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Hi everyone! Today we're making this Name Bugs Writing Craft! This is super fun project for kids who have learned to write in cursive, and it's a great way to teach symmetry! Plus, you can decorate your "bug" with a variety of different mediums, from crayons to paint to markers to oil pastels. Here's what you'll need!

[Source:  Childhood 101]

Making your own wrapping paper is an easy way for kids to get involved in gift giving at this time of year.  Children of all ages can easily be involved with creating wrapping paper. From abstract toddler paintings to hand stamped designs by older children, you can use many different artistic ideas and techniques to create one of a kind wrapping paper that will make your gifts look extra special.

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Even as an adult, whenever we read a book about gingerbread, I can smell the amazing spicy mixture that makes gingerbread so wonderfully sweet and irresistible.

[Source:  Hands on As We Grow]

Window clings are a popular choice of decoration for Hanukkah because the menorah is traditionally lit in the window, in an effort to spread the story and joy with passerby.

This activity is a fantastic way to start a dialogue with your child about why your family celebrates Hanukkah.

It's also very fun for toddlers to play with!