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Sleep by the Numbers

by the editors at onlineschools.org, Posted Sep 27th 2010

To sleep, perchance to dream ... Eh, when you're a parent, it's more about just getting some snooze time (and praying that your little one won't ...To sleep, perchance to dream... Eh, when you're a parent, it's more about just getting some snooze time (and praying that your little one won't give you a 5 a.m. wake-up call!)
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Certain Behaviors (Yawn) Not Contagious for Kids With Autism, Study Says

by Tom Henderson, Posted Sep 16th 2010

"A yawn is quite catching, you see, like a a cough. It just takes one yawn to start other yawns off." -- "Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book" Dr. Seuss was ...A new study, published in the latest issue of the journal Child Development, suggests autistic kids are too busy following the beat of their own drummer to get caught up in other people's yawning.
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SmackDown: Should a Kid Be Allowed to Scream at a Restaurant?

by Jessica Samakow and Tom Henderson, Posted Sep 10th 2010

Do you want to sit near this baby at a restaurant? Credit: jupiterimages
Scream at Home, Kid. by Jessica Samakow There's ...Yes, or no? Our reporters debate the issue. Feel free to scream at them yourself.
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Mother Raising Her Own Voice Over Restaurant's Ban on Screaming Kids

by Tom Henderson, Posted Sep 9th 2010

Many autistic children scream. It's what they do. Forbidding an autistic child to scream can be like requiring a paraplegic person to dance ...Forbidding an autistic child to scream can be like requiring a paraplegic person to dance the Charleston, so Kelly Chambliss, the mother of an autistic son, claims a restaurant's policy against screaming children is blatant discrimination and a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Nearly 5 Million U.S. Children Go Without Health Insurance

by Tom Henderson, Posted Sep 9th 2010

"Katie ... who?" The name Katie Beckett often draws blank stares -- even among adults who work with disabled children. But the Katie Beckett Waiver ...The name Katie Beckett often draws blank stares -- even among adults who work with disabled children. But the Katie Beckett Waiver is a federal program (also known as the Deeming Waiver or the 2176 Model Waiver) that often enables disabled children to be eligible for Medicaid and other services.
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More Girls Entering Puberty Early, Study Finds

by Colleen Egan, Posted Aug 10th 2010

Girls are maturing earlier than ever. Credit: Getty Images Girl, you'll be a woman soon. Sooner than you thought. A new study ...
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Does Obesity Plus Diabetes Equal Learning Disability?

by Tom Henderson, Posted Aug 4th 2010

Ever feel like everyone's picking on the fat kid? Childhood obesity is such a national concern, with seemingly everyone -- including first lady ...
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How to Handle Separation Anxiety as the School Year Begins

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 26th 2010

Some children welcome the adventure of a new school year, eagerly heading off to explore the classroom and make friends, and barely noticing as you ...
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