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Mark your calendar-- Harlem Mommy & Me 10/12/13

The class will be on Saturday 10/12 10am- 11am and will be held at

Beulah Wesleyan Methodist Church
219 West 136 St (btwn Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd) NY, NY 10030
 
 Cost: $25 per family
 



This class will teach parents how to work with their infants and toddlers to develop the cognitive, social and emotional skills before they start school. We will also give them tips on activities they can do at home with their baby. This will not be your ordinary parenting class. We answer the "why" these activities are being done, which  component  of  the brain is being developed also known as domain

Tune in to Here & Now on WABC Sunday 10/6/13

We will be featured on Here and Now with Sandra Bookman Sunday at noon. We will be discussing the work we've been doing with parents getting their infants/toddlers ready for school. I hope you can tune in.

Thank you for the support

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Mark your calendar for the Health & Wellness Fair 10/5/13

We will be doing a mini Baby & Wee session throughout the day

You are invited!!”

Health & Wellness Expo

• Free Book Bags(while supplies last)

• Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Music

• Free health screenings and information on Blood Pressure, Dental, and Glucose

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013

Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 West 125th Street/7th AvenueNew York, NY 10027Time: 11:30am - 5:00pm

Sponsors: Children’s Defense * Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce * Health First

A few remedies

This is a long overdue post.

Mucus and ear infection: To help minimize mucus build up don't give your baby cow's milk. Use almond, rice or soy. It will also help minimize the possibility of getting an ear infection.

Teething: take the shell (the outer portion) of an onion boil it in water and then give it to your teething baby until they stop teething. This will help to minimize the discomfort they feel. Once you see a little white nub break through the gum begin giving the onion shell tea to your baby. You will blink and all her teeth will be in.

You can also give her scallion tea (I believe it is also called green onion).

Mosquitoes: To keep mosquitoes away you can boil chamomile tea rub the tea on your skin that will keep away the mosquitos. You can also wash your floor with it.

Reminder: Harlem Mommy & Me session 10/12/13

The class on Saturday 10/12 10am- 11am and will be held at
Beulah Wesleyan Methodist Church
 219 West 136 St (btwn Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd)
NY, NY 10030

 Cost: $25 per family


This class will teach parents how to work with their infants and toddlers to develop the cognitive, social and emotional skills before they start school. We will also give them tips on activities they can do at home with their baby. This will not be your ordinary parenting class. We answer the "why" these activities are being done, which  component  of  the brain is being developed also known as domain.

What Is Autism? - The First 2000 Days Campaign

October is Health Literacy Month

  What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome. With the May 2013 publication of the new DSM-5 diagnostic manual, these autism subtypes will be merged into one umbrella diagnosis of ASD.
ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances. Some persons with ASD excel in visual skills, music, math and art.
Autism appears to have its roots in very early brain development. However, the most obvious signs of autism and symptoms of autism tend to emerge between 2 and 3 years of age. Autism Speaks continues to fund research on effective methods for earlier diagnosis, as early intervention with proven behavioral therapies can improve outcomes. Increasing autism awareness is a key aspect of this work and one in which our families and volunteers play an invaluable role. Learn more …