Posts by Jennie Schleiden
How parents can help with speech therapy
Many parents often asked me if their children need speech therapy. My response is that all children learn at their own pace. Here are some ideas that you can use at home to help your child develop their speech. I know with my own children, we used to talk while I was helping them get…
Read MoreIt is always fun to read about how other children are learning
Being from Finnish descent, I’m always interested in their educational articles. Even though this one applies to students who begin the program at 16, we do the same play-based learning in the early childhood program. We are teaching the students the skills that are needed to get along with other people and how to manage…
Read MoreWhy it is always a good idea to try to keep your children on a schedule and have early bedtimes
Often when talking to a parent about their child’s behavioral issues I will ask them what time they put their kids to bed. Getting a good night’s rest is important for your child to have a good day at school. I know that I cannot function throughout the day without becoming crabby if I haven’t…
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