Based on the U.S. Department of Education’s 2002 report to Congress on IDEA the number of students with autism in U.S. schools has increased by 1354% in an eight-year period from 1991-1992 to 2000-2001 (as cited by the Autism Society of America, 2003). This increase is almost fifty times higher than all disabilities (excluding autism), which has increased in the…
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Extra Cute Baby Outfits
Parents live vicariously through their children and play dress-up. One of the joys of being the parent of an infant comes in the form of choosing cute outfits for the baby to wear. Over the years, parents have narrowed this down to an art, finding and choosing the most adorable outfits that they can imagine and making it seem that…
How To Find A Prom Date
If debut is a girl’s introduction to society, then prom night is definitely a senior student’s introduction to the world of dating. Most high school students usually go on date groups to avoid being scolded by their parents. Others go on dates without their parents’ knowledge. What makes prom night doubly exciting and a memorable event for highs schools seniors…
I Know My Destiny Can I Change It
Destiny, another common word that holds a lot of meaning. How many times have we used this term in vain?? What does it mean? Most commonly it means an event or a course of events that will inevitably happen in the future. In other words, fixed natural order of the universe. How many times has something happened, something we cannot…
The Right Amount Of Computer Time
In a country that settles each night in front of the television, it just seems strange that more and more people are finding the allure of the computer screen sometimes more important. There is no doubt that children do as their parents do. They enjoy exploring the vast world of the Internet. They are excited to get that new computer…
What You Need To Know About Students Travel
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Understanding How The Internet Affects Children
Between surfing the Internet, visiting chat rooms and sending text messages, children spend a great deal of time in cyberspace-and it’s up to parents to make sure their kids spend that time safely. Consider the following statistics: • Approximately 90 percent of children ages 8 to 16 have viewed pornography on the Internet. • Approximately 70 percent of sexual advances…
Home Schooling Is Loaded With Fun Activities
There are many reasons why parents choose homeschooling for their children. A lot of times this choice is made by parents who are dissatisfied with the way formal education is being run. Also by those who are concerned about safety issues. In addition, there are those parents who wish to freely instill some religious values in their children, while some…
Winter No Fun For Those With Weakened Immune Systems
Wintertime is a fun time for many people. Some look forward to participating in fun activities, such as skiing, ice skating and sledding. Some simply enjoy cold, brisk air instead of the hot, muggy days of summer. Although the winter months bring lots of fun for some people, it is also the season when people are more susceptible to illnesses…
Looking Back To Some Classic Arcade Games
A kid asks his dad. “Dad, how did arcade games look like during those times?” The father replied, “Well son, at the moment arcade games are fantastic. But I tell you son, twenty years ago I did play Pac-man and Pong.” Isn’t it great to think that even our parents also played arcade games? Imagine this, parents during their teenage…