Did You Know?

- Contrary to popular belief, dyslexia is not characterized by letter or word reversal. Actually, dyslexia is a language-processing difficulty caused by the inability to break words into phonemes, affecting as many as 15 percent of all Americans

- To avoid toxins contaminating breast milk during breastfeeding, consume as many organically grown sources of animal products and high-fat plant foods as possible, since toxins often concentrate in fatty tissues.

- Today, nearly one-third of all jobs are classified as "technical." In response to the demands of our increasingly competitive technological world, math requirements have been strengthened in most schools.

- According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), there are three patterns of behavior that indicate ADHD: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity (difficulty controlling one's actions).

- Children with graphomotor problems struggle to coordinate the small muscles of the fingers in order to maneuver a pen or pencil, especially during lengthy school assignments.

- During the second year of life, a baby develops a sense of independence and the desire to do things alone, such as walking, talking, and refining motor and social skills.

- A taste for salty foods generally develops from childhood eating patterns. So, modify salt intake when your child begins school, and encourage the use of dried sea salt, replete with vitamins and other nutrients.

- Iodine is necessary for the proper development and function of the thyroid gland, which regulates growth, development, and the metabolic rate.

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