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Meet local families who will inspire you!
baby 8 A Labor of Love
Bringing babies into the world with hypnobirthing.
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12 A Place to Belong
All American Gymnastics Academy and Activity Campus to open a new sensory gym.
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R N I N G STA RTS W I T H V I S I O N.
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I S O F T E N TA K E N F O R G R A N T E D. doesn’t just happen. Your child’s brain learns how to use the eyes to see, Easter treats forproblem munching. earns how to use legs to walk. The longer a vision goes ed and untreated, the more the brain learns to accommodate the vision ot correct it.
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P O RTA N C E O F C O M P R E H E N S I V E E Y E C A R E ILDREN. Area events for all ages. ction and treatment provide the best opportunity to correct vision problems ld can see clearly – and have the best chance for success.
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14 Teenagers in Therapy
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26 Swimming and Autism
How to know if your teen could benefit from services.
How water helps calm the nervous system.
16 Parenting a Child with
36 Acupuncture for
23 Tips for Creating
38 Learning Starts
• One in four children struggle with reading and learning because of undiagnosed vision problems • There 80% of classroom learning visual way. is no right or iswrong A more natural approach. • Seeing clearly (20/20 vision) is just one of the 17 visual skills critical to academic success • The majority of the vision problems that interfere with reading and learning are very treatable
Special Needs
Allergies
Independence for your Older Child with Special Needs
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Love what you see.
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KIDS NEED SPECIALIZED CARE. A trip to the eye doctor is important for keeping children’s eyes healthy and Helping ensuring proper development. But like any trip to a doctor, kids might be your a little child succeed. scared. We have specially trained doctors in developmental optometry and staff skilled in working with children.
How to adjust along the way.
WHEN SHOULD A CHILD GET THEIR EYES CHECKED? According to the American Optometric Association, here are the guidelines for when to have your child’s eyes examined: • 6-12 Months (ask about our complimentary InfantSee exams) • 3 Years – Just before pre-school • 5 Years – Just before elementary school • Once In School – Every year to ensure they’re ready for learning
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24 Handling a Life-
40 Repair or Replace?
Old appliances and things to consider when they break down.
Changing, Traumatic Event How to face a new normal head on.
42 How to Clean Your Tires
Preparing your wheels for spring after a long winter.
34 Sensory-Friendly Environments
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