How important is social-emotional development for children? Utah parents make it clear. stgeorgeutah.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stgeorgeutah.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
One Nevada pediatric ophthalmologist said eye exams should be on everyone s to-do list as kids head back to school. The American Optometric Association said one in four children in the U.S. has a vision disorder which needs to be diagnosed and treated. .
Sunday is National Sisters Day, and a New York family is celebrating the coming together of their two children - soon to be three. Merriah Kenneally was a foster child before being adopted by her mentor, Emilie. Next February, they said, the Keanneallys will be welcoming another child into their lives. .
New Mexico must do more to protect children and other vulnerable residents from extreme heat, according to a new report from the advocacy organization Voices for Children. Children breathe in more air and drink more water for their body weight than adults do, resulting in higher exposure levels, compounded when children spend more time outdoors. And when temperatures soar to 90 degrees and above, children can experience dehydration, exhaustion, cramps and irritability. .
A new survey finds a majority of parents of children younger than six in Utah and across the country rated social emotional development the most important factor when choosing a child-care provider or school. Chairman and CEO of Goddard Systems Dennis Maple said social emotional learning is the development of social interaction, understanding and managing emotions and practicing self-regulation skills. He said as children soon head back to school, it is important for parents and teachers to establish communication to encourage behaviors that lead to positive social interactions. .