The blue light glow from a TV, computer, cell phone, or digital clock may be keeping your child awake. The blue light suppresses the secretion of melatonin (a sleep promoting hormone). If your child has insomnia, have them read a book rather than watch TV or use the computer before bed. Also try covering up digital clocks if their light is blue colored. You may also want to replace the bedtime reading light with an orange light bulb. It’s glow lets you read or relax without actively inhibiting melatonin.
Archives for March 2012
Mason-Rice Elementary School Annual Fools’ Folly Spring Auction Tutoring
Y3K Tutor In Your Home proudly donates tutoring to Newton, MA’s Mason-Rice Elementary School Annual Fools’ Folly Spring Auction again this year. With your bid on our tutoring services, you and Y3K Tutor In Your Home are supporting the well being of over 435 children. The money raised will be crucial funding for these Newton students.
The money raised will allow the Mason-Rice Elementary School’s PTO to continue to run enrichment programs such as special author visits, science programs, supplies for teachers, professional development, provide technology to be used in the classroom, and other worthwhile programs.
Look for our tutoring auction donation on their BiddingForGood page. If we work together, the PTO will be able to offer the support that Newton, MA’s Mason-Rice Elementary School children deserve.
Sleep & Insomnia
Children that get too little sleep from insomnia may suffer from health and academic problems. Over the next several posts, we will give you tips on how to help your child fall asleep.
Coffee and Children
Students should avoid coffee. Studies have shown that young people are more likely to suffer from caffeine’s adverse effects like insomnia, headaches and elevated blood pressure. High doses of caffeine are bad for bone health at a crucial time for building the skeleton.
Asperger’s and Social Skills
Social skills classes are a great way of teaching Asperger’s students social cues and how to interact with other people.
Animal Abuse Linked to Child Abuse
Parents who neglect or abuse animals frequently subject their own children to similar hardships. Sometimes these guardians treat their children with actual abuse and other times they neglect them with poor living conditions. For example, Indiana parents faced felony charges after authorities reportedly discovered their two children as well as three dogs languishing in their filthy home. According to news sources, officials first found a tethered dog that was deprived of food and water outside the home. Upon entering the couple’s residence, investigators reportedly found a 3-month-old boy lying near piles of feces, trash, and rotten food. They also found a half-clothed toddler and two additional dogs. In another case, Illinois authorities found 40 parasite-ridden dogs languishing amid 6 inches of feces on property occupied by an Illinois parent. According to news reports, officials responding to neighbors’ concerns found the sick and emaciated dogs confined to filthy animal carriers before confirming that three children—ages 3, 10, and 15—lived in the horrific conditions as well. If you witness abused or neglected animals in your neighborhood, report it immediately. You may end up saving children along with the animals.
Online Grade Access
Many school systems including Natick, MA make available a software portal that allows middle school and high school parents the opportunity to access their student’s grades online. Be sure to take advantage of this computer program if offered by your school.
Fur Ball 2012 – Animal Rescue League of Boston
Y3K Tutor In Your Home is proud to donate tutoring to be auctioned off at the Fur Ball. Fur Ball 2012 is a dance party to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Boston and its programs. Join Y3K Tutor In Your Home at this event as we raise money for the rock stars of the animal world! The Fur Ball will feature DJ Big Missy playing the hits of the 1970’s and 1980’s, a silent auction of amazing items which includes our tutoring, and a “Best Dressed” competition.
All proceeds from the event will directly help the Animal Rescue League of Boston, a humane organization dedicated to rescuing and caring for animals that are injured, displaced, abandoned or abused. Your participation in the 2012 Fur Ball is greatly appreciated and crucial to helping sustain and grow the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s ability to provide outstanding rescue and care services to needy animals. On behalf of the animals and people aided by your generous auction bids for our tutoring services, we thank you for your support.
Tourette’s, Asperger’s & Autism: Coping with Tics & Impulsive Routines Posted
A great way for a Tourette’s student to cope with tics in school is to give the teacher a secret signal indicating a bathroom break. The student that feels that they cannot suppress the tics anymore or feels them coming on can go to the bathroom and release them in private. Then when the student feels they are more under control, they can return to the class without the other students knowing. This is a way of avoiding embarrassment and humiliation of other kids making fun of the situation. The trick also works for Asperger’s/autistic students that need to get let out an impulsive routine.
A Girl Thing – Broadmeadow PTC Needham, MA
For the second year in a row, Y3K Tutor In Your Home has generously donated to the Broadmeadow Elementary School of Needham, MA’s A Girl Thing event. The public schools in Needham, MA are experiencing budget cuts and are being forced to make more with fewer resources. Our Y3K Tutor In Your Home donation combined with your auction bid will allow the Broadmeadow Elementary PTC to support curriculum enrichment, teacher enrichment grants and other important programs for the Needham children. This programming could not take place without the support of the people of Needham, MA.
Our goal is to give back to the community and the A Girl Thing event is a great way we can raise funds for the school. The fifth annual A Girl Thing is a wonderful evening of shopping and fun. You can find our donation under the section entitled “ALL ABOUT THE KIDS” PACKAGES in the Broadmeadow Elementary School’s A Girl Thing Silent Auction list.