Additional Resources
Kid Rex
The Yellin Center for Mind, Brain, and Education Blog
Read articles about education, neuroscience, teaching, legal issues, books, electronic tools, and much, much more written by Dr. Yellin and members of our clinical team.
KidRex
A safe browser for kids, which not only blocks inappropriate content, but also favors student-friendly web pages in its results.
Goldie Blox - ages 6 and up
Tired of all the dolls, mini-make-up sets, and frilly costumes for young girls? This part-game, part-storybook introduces girls to engineering by giving them the tools and instructions to build a simple machine.
ChopChop
Encourage healthy eating and fun with this wonderful magazine and website. You'll find a host of information about food and cooking, and kids will love trying out new recipes and foods.
Read articles about education, neuroscience, teaching, legal issues, books, electronic tools, and much, much more written by Dr. Yellin and members of our clinical team.
KidRex
A safe browser for kids, which not only blocks inappropriate content, but also favors student-friendly web pages in its results.
Goldie Blox - ages 6 and up
Tired of all the dolls, mini-make-up sets, and frilly costumes for young girls? This part-game, part-storybook introduces girls to engineering by giving them the tools and instructions to build a simple machine.
ChopChop
Encourage healthy eating and fun with this wonderful magazine and website. You'll find a host of information about food and cooking, and kids will love trying out new recipes and foods.
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Sitting Still Like a Frog by Eline Snel
Research indicates that mindfulness and meditation can calm anxiety, improve concentration, and help youngsters deal with complicated feelings more easily. If you're eager to test these theories with your child, this book and its accompanying CD of guided exercises are excellent resources. Recommended for kids ages 5 to 12. |
ADDitude Magazine
This magazine is an excellent resource for anyone affected by weak attention. Whether you're looking for tips for yourself, your child, your sibling, your coworker, or your spouse, ADDitude Magazine and its useful website are sure to have some excellent ideas.
Resources for Children with Special Needs
New York-based families will find excellent resources on this website. Learn about summer camps or programs that might be appropriate for your child, access high school matching resources and parent hotlines and service centers, find tips for creating a college plan to fit your child's profile, and more.
This magazine is an excellent resource for anyone affected by weak attention. Whether you're looking for tips for yourself, your child, your sibling, your coworker, or your spouse, ADDitude Magazine and its useful website are sure to have some excellent ideas.
Resources for Children with Special Needs
New York-based families will find excellent resources on this website. Learn about summer camps or programs that might be appropriate for your child, access high school matching resources and parent hotlines and service centers, find tips for creating a college plan to fit your child's profile, and more.
Duolingo
Learn one of nine languages--from Spanish and French to Swedish and Portuguese--for free with this fun site and app! Duolingo gives students an enjoyable platform for building vocabulary and practicing grammar. Exercises feel more like games, so it's easy to get and stay motivated to practice. Duolingo is suitable for students of all ages, even adults, but users must know how to type.
Learn one of nine languages--from Spanish and French to Swedish and Portuguese--for free with this fun site and app! Duolingo gives students an enjoyable platform for building vocabulary and practicing grammar. Exercises feel more like games, so it's easy to get and stay motivated to practice. Duolingo is suitable for students of all ages, even adults, but users must know how to type.
Hickies - No-Tie Shoelace Replacements
For children who struggle with sequencing or fine motor skills, learning to tie shoe laces can be especially tricky. Older kids may be reluctant to wear velcro shoes, and slip-on shoes won't work for sports. Stylish Doohickies, Hickies's line of kids' no-tie lace replacements, can replace laces in athletic shoes, or any shoes. Various lacing techniques ensure that shoes will fit perfectly.
For children who struggle with sequencing or fine motor skills, learning to tie shoe laces can be especially tricky. Older kids may be reluctant to wear velcro shoes, and slip-on shoes won't work for sports. Stylish Doohickies, Hickies's line of kids' no-tie lace replacements, can replace laces in athletic shoes, or any shoes. Various lacing techniques ensure that shoes will fit perfectly.
Links are provided for informational purposes only. Links do not indicate endorsement of any particular products or services. Some resources may not be appropriate for all learners. We urge parents to carefully review any of the products, services, or tools linked to from these pages prior to allowing children to use them without adult supervision.