Author Archives: Steven A. Melnick

Lead paint in the home…got any?

by Steven A. Melnick — While listening to the radio over the past week or so, I’ve noticed quite a few warnings about the dangers of lead paint in the home, particularly those built prior to 1978,  and its effect … Continue reading

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Choosing a good school…

by Steven A. Melnick — For people who already rent or own a home, the choice of which elementary school their child(ren) will attend is determined largely by geography. School districts typically have defined attendance zones for each of their … Continue reading

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Importance of Early Reading

by Steven A. Melnick — Read…read…read! One of the most important gifts we can give our children is an appreciation for books. I sometimes try to imagine how my son’s life would be diminished without Bilbo, Frodo, Prince Caspian, Rat … Continue reading

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Talking with Your Children…an endangered activity

by Steven A. Melnick — I was driving down the highway the other evening and came up behind a van with two children in the back seat.  The two appeared to be absorbed in an animated movie on one of … Continue reading

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Bullying: How to Help Your Child

by Steven A. Melnick –The recent suicide of Tyler Clementi at Rutgers University over cyber-bullying has shined an even brighter sad light on the problem of bullying, particularly cyberbullying. Although we often admonish our children to “stand up for themselves” … Continue reading

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Parents and Teachers Working Together

by Steven A. Melnick —Teachers can’t do it alone.  Although much criticism is leveled at the public schools today, the role that parents play in educating a young child is often ignored by those critics.  The relationship between parents and … Continue reading

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