LD and ADHD Newsletter

Dear Parents,

Dyslexia, the most prevalent type of learning disability, affects a child's ability to acquire critical reading skills. Dyslexia can be difficult to recognize before your child enters school, but some early clues may indicate a problem. Learn more about the common signs of dyslexia and find out what you should know about evaluations.

Now that summer's in full swing, try to spend more quality time as a family. What better way to celebrate the lazy days of summer than by having a cookout! It's the perfect time to let the kids help out with easy and delicious summer recipes. Need to get out of the house? Plan a fun summer vacation or a close-to-home getaway before the summer passes you by.

Wherever your summer vacation takes you, there are endless outdoor activities that are sure to keep your kids entertained. On rainy days, there are plenty of indoor games that will keep summer boredom at bay. As summer winds down, spark your child's creativity with a summer scrapbook project that will preserve your memories of fun in the sun.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Dyslexia
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of dyslexia.

What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia and Your Child Dealing with Reading Trouble Summer Reading Nine Good Reading Habits Dyslexia and the Grade-Schooler

LD Reading Strategies Screening Tool Q&A: Reading Disabilities Q&A: Dyslexia and Math What You Should Know About Evaluations More on Dyslexia

Family Fun
Day trips, summer cookouts, outdoor games, and trips to the shore -- fill your summer days with these fun family activities.

Summer Fun for the Whole Family Family Cookout Summer Recipes Family Entertainment Center Family Fun

Family Vacations Top Ten Travel Games Day Trips Games for the Whole Family More Family Activities

Summer Activities
From backyard water games to outdoor crafts, here are a summer's worth of ideas your kids will love!

Outdoor Party Games Squash Summer Boredom Summer Scrapbook Activity Backyard Water Games Activities for Children with ADHD Sand Sculptures

Sunny Day Activities Shell Paintings Rainy Day Games Sea Shell Symphony Backyard Camping More Summer Activities

ADHD and Your Child
Is your child showing signs of ADHD? From diagnosis to treatment, find out everything you need to know about life with ADHD.

		Join in this discussion on our Message Boards about speech issues: "I have a four year old who will be starting kindergarten in August. He has not been formally diagnosed...but sometimes his speech and quirky behavior make it hard for him to make friends...I know he is going to be successful and I just want to help him along. What things can I do to help him with kindergarten?" — nboydkearsey

Hot Products for Back to School
Check out these must-have school supplies, and make sure your children are prepared for back to school. With the right tools, homework might even be fun!

Summer Recipes

		Try some of these summer recipes for easy backyard entertaining: Cheeseburger Deluxe Classic Picnic Potato Salad Confetti Corn Festive Fruit Salad Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Lemonade Slush Punch

Time for a Break
Take a well-deserved break from your busy day at Mom's Coffee Break?. This is the place to unwind with games, puzzles, and comics.

Visit Our New Printables Center
You may want to bookmark our new Printables Center, where you can access thousands of printable activities for your kids. Search by age group and/or category, turn on the printer, and with just a few clicks, the kids can be entertained for hours!