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Interview with Parenting Coach Dr. Karen Rancourt

lauracorp — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:46:26 +0000

Karen L. Rancourt, Ph.D., is an educator, coach and author, as well as a mother, wife and grandmother. Dr. Rancourt works with parents (www.RancourtParenting.com), helping them understand: their child-rearing preferences and styles, how their preferences and parenting styles are similar to those of their spouse/partner, how they may differ, and how to use these preferences to be a more effective parent. Karen received her Ph.D. in human behavior and education from the University of Maryland; she completed her undergraduate work in education and social sciences at Boston University. She is the author of three books and over a dozen business and education articles.

Dr. Karen Rancourt

www.RancourtParenting.com

Interview with M.S.W and Author of ‘Raising Your Toddler’ Marsha Greenberg

lauracorp — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:45:32 +0000

Marsha Greenberg M.S., M.S. W., is a therapist in New York City. She is the author of the newly released book, Raising Your Toddler by Globe Pequot Press. She has a masters degrees in Child and Family Development and Social Work from the University of Michigan. As the Director of the Health Systems Child Care Program for over 14 years, she was responsible for over 250 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years of age. She wrote the training manual for the program, designed the physical spaces and trained over 200 teachers specializing in infant toddler care including the training of Head Start staff in southeast Michigan.

Marsha Greenberg

Raising Your Toddler

How to Identify and Support Your Child’s Learning Style and Challenges (Elementary and Middle School)

lauracorp — Tue, 04 May 2010 07:40:13 +0000

In this video, Dr. Rebecca Mannis, a Certified Learning Specialist, talks about the what ‘twice exceptional” means. She also discusses ways that parents of elementary and middle school children can better identify and address learning styles and challenges and therefore support reading, writing and comprehension at home. She addresses metacognitive awareness, a neuropsychological approach, and how to use your child’s natural strengths to compensate for his or hear specific learning challenges, ultimately making homework both easier and more enjoyable.

In addition to writing many eduction articles, Dr. Mannis is the executive director of Ivy Prep. She is a certified learning specialist and holds her doctorate in child development. Dr. Mannis consults to schools and corporations about learning disabilities, remediation, individualized instruction and adaptive technology.

Certified Financial Planner Teaches How to Talk to Your 7-10 Year Olds About Money

lauracorp — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:26:46 +0000

In this video, Stacy Francis, owner of Francis Financial Inc., walks us through how to speak to your child about money. She addresses the most commonly asked questions including “What age is appropriate to broach the subject?” and “Should I give my child an allowance?” Stacy emphasizes the importance of speaking to our children about money, and teaches us how to introduce the value of money, in order to provide them with the tools necessary to become financially secure and independent as adults.

For more information and review of the information Stacy addressed in her video, please download the PDF’s below, which both summarize and reinforce her information.

Talking to Your Kids About Money

An Age By Age Guide

Stacy is a certified financial planner, a nationally recognized media expert, speaker and author of the upcoming book Bounce Back–The New Formula for Financial Success in Any Economy. Her firm, Francis Financial, Inc. is an independent, fee-only firm that provides comprehensive financial planning services.

Stacy is also the founder of Savvy Ladies, a 20,000-plus non-profit educational organization established to empower women to take control of their finances and achieve more rich and rewarding lives.

212-374-9008

www.francisfinancial.com

Dr. Outlines the 4 Big Things to Talk to Your Kids About

lauracorp — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:49:39 +0000

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Jones discusses the 4 most important things to talk to your children about WHILE THEY’RE YOUNG (when they’re old enough to understand but not yet old enough to be receiving peer pressure over these issues.) Join Dr. Jones to cover the “big 4″ include owning a cell phone and self control, Internet usage and protecting them from potentially dangerous content, sex, and role models.

Dr. Jennifer Jones, founder of learngarden.com, is considered one of our generation’s leading authorities on children. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked with thousands of families and numerous schools, governments and private institutions worldwide, gathering observations about behavior and parenting practices common to all cultures and classes. Her uniquely universal perspective on childrearing speaks to issues every parent will recognize. In addition to her work with families, Dr. Jones draws from experience as a teacher and university professor. She also brings a wealth of knowledge from having supervised the design of dozens of new public schools, private schools and educational programs in Florida, Latin and South America. In this work, she trained thousands of teachers in strategies for managing child behavior and consulted for institutions and governments in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Jones holds a Masters and Ph.D. from Columbia University Teachers College.

www.learngarden.com

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Orthodontia and other Pediatric Dental Concerns for Kids ages 2 – Adolescence

Heather — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:56:43 +0000

In this video, pediatric dentist Dr. Julie Cernigliaro will touch on common concerns in school aged children through adolescents. It will discuss orthodontic concerns, and what you should do in case your child has trauma to his/her tooth. Join Dr. Julie while she also address various other dental concerns for children in this age group.

Dr. Julie Cernigliaro is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2001 where she received the community service and pediatric dental health award. She continued her studies, completing her Pediatric Dental Residency at Northwestern’s Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago in 2003.Currently she splits her time between her positions of Associate Director of the Pediatric Dental Residency Program at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY and working in private practice. She became a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2006. Dr. Julie is well traveled and has provided dental services and conducted research in various international settings.

www.happypedsdental.com

happypeds@gmail.com

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Raising a Lifelong Reader

Heather — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:03:21 +0000

In this video, author Pam Allyn shares the four key components for raising your children to become lifelong readers. These simple guidelines will help you to foster a joyous and spontaneous love of words, language and stories that will follow your child into adulthood and aid him or her in sharing the unique thoughts, ideas and personal narratives that exist within each of us. Join Pam in this segment to learn ways to teach your children to become confident, joyous and thoughtful lifelong readers.

For more information about the information that Pam went over in the video, you can click below to download the PDF file that outlines her R.E.A.D. model.

Raising a Lifelong Reader

Pam Allyn is Executive Director of LitLife and LitWorld, international organizations specializing in quality education. Pam’s acclaimed book What to Read When: The Books and Stories to Read with Your Child and All the Best Times to Read Them (Avery, a Member of Penguin Group USA, 2009) won the 2009 Gold Award from the National Parenting Publications Association. She has received the James Patterson Page Turner Award, Disney Points of Light Foundation Award and Legacy of Service Award from The Children’s Village for her groundbreaking Books for Boys program. Pam has also written influential books for educators including The Complete 4 for Literacy (Scholastic, 2007).

www.litlife.com

www.litworld.org

Pam welcomes your questions and invites you to weigh in with your own opinions and experiences in the comment section below.

Losing Gracefully – How to Teach 4 – 8 Year Olds to Handle Losing

Heather — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:00:52 +0000

In this video, child Psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Klagsbrun (Dr. K), discusses why children have a hard time losing, how to teach children to make mistakes and still feel good about themselves and helpful verses not helpful responses to your child when they loose. She also talks about how to deal with your child cheating, whether you should you ever let you child win on purpose and how to handle your child wanting to quit in the middle of a game. Join Dr. K in this segment to learn better ways to help your child lose, make mistakes and still feel good about themselves.

For more information about the information that Dr. K went over in the video, you can click below to download the PDF file that outlines her techniques.

How to Teach Your Children to Lose

Sarah Klagsbrun, MD is a Child Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor, and mother of 3 who runs her Parenting With Dr K seminars out of her office in Manhattan on the Upper East Side. Dr K specializes in helping parents better understand their children so that parents can have the best relationship they possibly can with their children. Dr K sees parents and children in her private practice as well as does home visits and school observations. Dr K also uses videotaping to help parents directly observe their interactions with their children and strengthen the interaction between them. Dr K also treats adults in her private practice.

(212) 996-4300

www.parentingwithDrK.com

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Pam Allyn Tells Us What To Read, When (for 0-5 year olds)

Heather — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:00:04 +0000

In this video, Author Pam Allyn talks about the advantages of reading to your child when they’re between the ages of 0 and 5. She shares some simple guidelines that will help you to foster a love of words, language and stories for your child. Join Pam in this segment to learn what the best things to read are, and how reading can benefit your child for years to come.

For more information about the information Pam went over in the video, you can click below to download a PDF file that outlines her R.E.A.D. model.

What to Read and When 0-5

Bio: Pam Allyn is Executive Director of LitLife and LitWorld, international organizations specializing in quality education. Pam’s acclaimed book What to Read When: The Books and Stories to Read with Your Child and All the Best Times to Read Them (Avery, a Member of Penguin Group USA, 2009) won the 2009 Gold Award from the National Parenting Publications Association. She has received the James Patterson Page Turner Award, Disney Points of Light Foundation Award and Legacy of Service Award from The Children’s Village for her groundbreaking Books for Boys program. Pam has also written influential books for educators including The Complete 4 for Literacy (Scholastic, 2007).

914-479-0199

www.litlifeinfo.com

www.litworld.org

Pam welcomes your questions and invites you to weigh in with your own opinions and experiences in the comment section below.

How to Help Your Child Study

Heather — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:42:06 +0000

In this video Dr. Levy teaches parents strategies for building their child’s note taking techniques using three methods: webbing, column-style, and outlining. Parents are reminded how to identify the topic, main idea, and important details when reading and then turn that information into different note taking diagrams for their child’s at-home and in-class use.

Dr. Emily Levy is the founder and director of EBL Coaching, which specializes in one-on-one multi-sensory tutoring in New York City for students in grades preK-12. Dr. Levy received her undergraduate degree from Brown University as well as her Masters Degree in Special Education and Doctorate Degree in Education from Nova University. She is also the author of a 13-part student workbook series called Strategies for Study Success, which teaches students strategies for test taking, note taking, organization, reading comprehension, and writing. Dr. Levy speaks nationally and internationally about these methods.

(212) 249-0147

www.eblcoaching.com

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