June 6, 2022 - Talbert Zoo

How To Help Your Child if They’re Left-Handed

June 6, 2022 Mallory Knee

As babies, children should be regularly reaching for items with both hands as they develop. However, once they become toddlers around the age of 2 or 3, they will start to develop hand preferences. While most of the population will develop to be right-handed, about 1 in 10 children will be lefties. Due to their rarity, some leftie children struggle. Keep reading to learn how to help your child if they’re left-handed. Accept Them While many people understand the importance of accepting their child, accepting left-handedness can be difficult. When…

Managing the Behavior of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

June 6, 2022June 7, 2022 Cascia Talbert

While some of the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are expected as a child grows, the behavior of children with ADHD can be very challenging. They may be easily distracted and notice things other children do not. Their behavior can be a problem, especially when they are trying to learn or make friends. As a child reaches school age, the behaviors of children with ADHD may not be able to keep up with their peers and teachers. As an adult, ADHD can cause problems at work or with supervisors…