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I speak French to my son Gabriel, but he responds in English. Also, my wife speaks English to him. How can I help him improve...
“A child who learns a language learns a culture”
-Dr Naomi Steiner
Naomi Steiner, M.D. is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and clinical researcher at Tufts Medical Center / University where she is also an assistant professor in pediatrics. She is interested in how children develop awareness to cope with their emotions, behavior and learning.
Dr. Steiner has a longstanding interest in bilingualism and multiculturalism, which is a topic that she enjoys teaching and discussing. Read more ...
7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child
People are often amazed when my children switch from speaking English with them to talking to my husband in Italian, and then go off to converse in German with their grandmother. "How can your kids be so comfortable speaking more than one language?" they ask.
"They live in an environment where more than one language is spoken," I answer. "So that is what they've learned to do." This is true enough - but it's only the tip of the iceberg. Read more ...
Computer Attention Training for ADHD
The symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) pose significant challenges for children and families. Although treatment with stimulant medication is effective for many children, parents are often resistant to pharmacological treatment and keeping up with taking the medicine has also been shown to be a significant challenge. Additionally, many children show partial or lack of response to medication. Interest in treatments such as computer-based attention training systems has increased in recent years. The aim of computer attention training is to retrain the brain to focus. Read more ....
An estimated 20 to 25% of school-aged children experience mental health disorders and this number is higher in children from disadvantaged urban communities. Urban schools are struggling to support children who present with behavioral/emotional disabilities, including anxiety, depression, aggression, conduct disorder, hyperactivity and attention difficulties. Yoga is a multimodal form of exercise that includes specialized breathing techniques, postures, relaxation, meditation and visualization. It is receiving increased attention as a therapy to support well-being and specifically to teach stress reduction and coping skills in children. An increased body of research has shown benefits of yoga in children. Read more ...
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