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The message board of A PLACE OF OUR OWN is a social space where you can meet other people who take care of children and discuss with professionals in the fields of child development, health and education, and special needs. If you want to meet or learn more about our moderators, click here.
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Everybody in A PLACE OF OUR OWN is excited to be able to build an on-line community that cares and knows about children.
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On Saturday October 24, 2009 President Obama declared H1N1 or the swine flu a national emergency. With the vaccine slow to arrive to cities around the country, what other measures can you take to keep you and your family healthy? Please share your stories and thoughts with us.
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01-27-2010 11:41 PM
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Everyday we hear something negative about the economy, whether the news is from a friend that just lost their job or a national story of another foreclosure, we're all feeling the anxiety of our economy's uncertainty.
Share your story about these tough economical times. Let's find collective relief from the stress, and maybe give our kids some priceless tools.
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Welcome to the boards! Tell us a bit about yourself and what child care issues you'd like to discuss.
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Focus on the development of cognitive skills: the thinking, logic, and language skills we traditionally cover in schools. See more |
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08-14-2010 04:20 PM
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Share thoughts and advice on how to take advantage of children's natural learning methods for teaching. See more |
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08-06-2010 09:40 AM
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Address habits, exercise, eating, environment and other concerns relating to a child's well-being. See more |
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09-05-2010 05:11 PM
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Explore the stages of growth and discuss what are reasonable expectations when tracking children’s progress. See more |
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08-04-2010 12:32 PM
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Help children learn to make friends and build confidence so they can succeed in school and in life. See more |
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08-25-2010 06:02 AM
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Helping children who have special needs. What works and what doesn't? See more |
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08-23-2010 01:19 PM
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Share experience and advice on the little things that make the difference between a day that goes smoothly and one that doesn't. See more |
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08-14-2010 09:32 AM
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How to care for children using the best standards, practices, strategies, ethics, resources, and materials available. See more |
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08-20-2010 11:40 AM
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Moments of extreme distress affect us throughout our lives. How can we help kids process traumatic events?
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10-30-2009 09:58 AM
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As the fall enrollment for kindergarten approaches, the idea of
delaying kindergarten has become a foremost discussion point between
parents and child care providers. What are the benefits of delaying
kindergarten? What are the problems? How do child care professionals
and families assess a child's readiness for kindergarten?
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09-18-2008 05:56 PM
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Think outside of the bag (of candy, that is) this Halloween. For ideas and activities that go beyond loading up little ghouls with sugary sweets, check out these tips on PBS Parents.
Share your Halloween tricks!
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05-10-2010 03:44 PM
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At midnight on June 12, 2009, every full-power television station will switch from an analog (over-the-air) signal to an all-digital format. This change marks the end of traditional analog broadcasting but not the end of free broadcast television.
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A child's first words are seen as a developmental milestone, as a symbol of verbal communication and/or social interaction with others. Yet, within this spectrum, concerns arise because some children may not demonstrate speech acquisition, articulation, and development early on.
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Do you think that more children are encountering speech delays? Are boys more likely to show greater speech delays or development than girls? Come Discuss!
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06-11-2010 02:17 PM
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The signs of the holiday season are all around us. This time of year offers a great opportunity to talk to kids about deeply meaningful values. How do you explain the idea of the holiday season to your children and what reasons do you give for celebrating them? How do you answer questions about the beliefs of other cultures?
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11-23-2009 03:56 PM
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Our relationship to food starts from the moment we take our first bite. We all want our kids to eat well and make nutritious food choices. What messages do we send to kids when it comes to food?
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10-04-2009 08:12 AM
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What are you thinking about when you are with your children?
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