Showing posts with label Child. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Child. Show all posts

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Tips In Finding A Gymnastics School For A Child


By Della Monroe


When the cheer season is right around the corner, it is highly recommended for you to let your child participate in the hype. Not only is this good for the growth and development of a child, it can also become a healthy hobby every kid can immerse himself or herself into. Here are some of the best tips that are worth remembering when you want to enroll your kid in gymnastics in Delaware.

If you plan to bring your child to participate in this, then you must pick the right gym. The first thing to consider when making a choice is the distance of that gym to your place or to the child's school. As much as possible, you have to find a gym that is not too far away. Such a gymnasium can promote better learning and interest for a kid, after all.

You also have to take note of the coaches and the teaching staff. Better visit a gym at least once and observe how the instructors carry out sessions. They should be hands-on and attentive as well as enthusiastic to their work. Safety should also be prioritized. There are other good qualities the coaches as well as the teaching staff should have.

Be sure to observe the equipment inside the place as well. The best places should have the high quality equipment that your aspiring little gymnast can use for his or her practice. Even if the equipment inside the place are not all brand new, they should at least be well-maintained to avoid getting the kids injured.

Not only equipment, also check up on specialized training tools. There are training tools available these days that are good for practicing gymnasts. Better look into them so that you can verify whether or not the gym has the right quality. These specialized tools include the pit, tumble-trak, and trampoline. These are training tools good for these hardworking kids.

The age makeup of the classes should be checked. This is mainly because you need to ensure that the class where your little one will be enrolled into is made up of children who are of the same age. You will need to check on this before you actually enroll the little one. It is a must that you do not overlook this matter.

For most gymnasts, they go to the gym to work hard on their practice. However, the parents might feel a bit apprehensive about leaving them on their own. Some parents are hands-on with their children and will want to wait up. For these parents, there must be a place inside the gym where they can stay without becoming a hindrance to the other kids practicing.

The training schedule for this particular gymnasium should be checked. You will have to make sure you can really bring your child according to that schedule. For the training schedule, you have to consider your own schedule as well your child's. The child should have no school at the time for the said classes.

These are just some of those valuable things to consider when it comes to training your child as a gymnast. Make sure to think things thoroughly before making a decision. Otherwise, you might end up regretting your decision.




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Saturday, October 15, 2016

OCD Workshops for Parents at the Child Mind Institute in New York City



The Child Mind Institute let me know that they are offering a series of workshops for parents of children with OCD, with the last three being in January, February and March, 2012. All of the workshops in the series are free and open to the public. Here's a description of their mission:
Our Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Parent Support and Information Group workshop series covers a range of issues affecting children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and their support networks, from navigating friendships and family gatherings to the ins and outs of treatment and medication. This program is an opportunity to gain invaluable skills and learn how to help your children take control of their condition and thrive. Below you'll find the dates and topics of the 2011-2012 workshops; descriptions to follow.
This series is brought to you by the Child Mind Institute's Intensive Pediatric OCD Program. All workshops are held at the Child Mind Institute headquarters located at 445 Park Avenue (with entrance on 56th Street), New York, NY 10022.
The Nuts and Bolts of Exposure Therapy
Speaker: Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director, Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center; Director, Intensive Pediatric OCD Program
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room at the Child Mind Institute
At first glance, the treatment for a child with OCD can seem illogical and difficult—why would my child want to do exactly what she fears? In this workshop, Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Director of the Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center and Director of the Child Mind Institute's Intensive Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Program explains why exposure therapy is the gold standard in OCD treatment and how it works to alleviate the extreme anxiety a child experiences around his or her symptoms. He explains how to help your child face the "bully in the brain" head-on and regain control over his or her life.
Is Medication Part of the Answer? Medication Approaches to OCD
Speaker: Roy Boorady, MD, Senior Director of the Child Mind Institute's Psychopharmacology Center
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room
When deciding how to best treat a child with OCD, it is important to be aware of all of the options. Treatment for children with OCD will often involve cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. Roy Boorady, MD, Senior Director of the Child Mind Institute's Psychopharmacology Center and one of the nation's foremost experts in the psychopharmacological treatment of children and teens, discusses medication approaches to treating OCD. You'll gain a deeper understanding of when and how medication should be used in the treatment of OCD as well as the benefits and drawbacks of the different classes of medication available.
Real Stories: Parents Speak
Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Fascitelli Board Room at the Child Mind Institute
Join us for a very special Q&A panel of parents who've successfully led their children through the challenges of OCD. They will share personal stories—their struggles as well as the successes—of raising a child with OCD. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into how you can help your child while maintaining balance in your life.