Free Dental Visits Offered by Missouri College
Missouri College recently announced the opening of a new dental hygiene clinic that offers dental services at no charge. Dental hygiene students, supervised by dentists on staff, will provide patients with a range of dental services including X-rays, gum treatments, teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments for adults and children. While the clinic is located in the St. Louis area (1405 S. Hanley Road), appointments are not limited to area residents. There will be 150 appointments available weekly until April 2010, when they will expand to 300 appointments weekly. For more information, please contact Terri Waters at 314.991.4641, x102.
Foster Children and Your Family During the Holidays
Holidays or big family gatherings are a tough situation for introducing your foster children to your extended family. They may be just tough for your kids in general - whether they are new to your home or not. Take a few of these tips and have a smoother holiday.
How to Know when Your Child's Behavior Warrants Professional Help
If you are uncertain about whether to seek professional help, keep a log of situations or behaviors you find challenging. Yes, it's time-consuming and hard to remember to do, but written records like these--and any notes you make during teacher conferences or other notes you receive from school--are useful when you begin the process of getting help...
What Educators Need to Know about Psychotropic Drugs
If you work with kids, it’s likely that you know a student who takes psychotropic medication. Like adults, teens can be diagnosed with a wide array of psychiatric issues such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention deficit disorder (ADD or ADHD). What should you know about medication in order to help teens get the most out of their treatment?
