Volume 6 Issue 2 A monthly newsletter published by MKSA LLC February 2019 Don't Miss Our Upcoming Digital Behavior Conference!  Impact of Parent/Caregiver Digital Behavior on Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers Presented by Vanessa LoBue, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University Tuesday, March 5, 2019 8:30-11:30 AM Four Points Sheraton, 333 S. Service Road, Plainview We are always being asked if children learn from screen time. Dr. LoBue has done research on this exact topic. She will show research studies and discuss at what age and what type of shows children understand what they are watching.This is a very relevant topic for both professionals and parents, from a wonderful speaker. Click here for brochure and registration information

Things to Consider When Choosing a Summer Camp for a Child with Special Needs It's that time of year! It may be snowy and icy, but summer camp time is not that far away! This is a big decision, but for children with special needs, there are additional points to consider such as program philosophy, training and experience of staff members, on site medical facilities, sleeping/bathing/eating arrangements and much more. With the right planning and research, along with open conversations with your child, you'll find the perfect camp! Read more

Sensory-Friendly Movie Offerings AMC Movie Theatres is partnered with Autism Society to bring sensory-friendly films to their theatres. Showings are available on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. Lights get turned up, sound is turned down, and you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Check out the current sensory-friendly film showings

Mattel Adds Two Barbies with Disabilities to New Line of Dolls Mattel has added a new line of Fashionista Barbies to its lineup of Barbie Dolls. These dolls will include different body sizes as well as two dolls with disabilities--a wheelchair user and a Barbie with a removable prosthetic leg. According to Mattel's V.P. of Barbie Design, Kim Culmone, these dolls are another step toward a more inclusive toy, representing the diversity of its customers. Read more Article courtesy of Themighty.com; photo courtesy of Teen Vogue.

Check out our free workshops! Be sure to regularly check our  Event Calendar! MKSA offers free provider workshops and parent workshops. These give our providers opportunities to stay current on issues while maintaining their professional development hours. And we want to connect with families--whether in our program or not--to provide information and strategies on typical childhood topics. We hope to see you soon! Check the calendar

What are YOU reading? Our list of recommended books continues with a theme of summer camp: - The Berenstain Bears Go To Camp by Stan & Jan Berenstain - The Summer Camp Survival Guide by Chris Pallatto and Ron DeFazio - Stories from the Forest by Daniel Roth

February is... Great American Pie Month, National Children's Dental Health Month and National Bird Feeding Month. So...have a slice of your favorite dessert (a la mode is even better!), take your kids for their dental checkup, and give those cardinals some lunch!

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