As a speech-language pathologist, I individualize my treatment plan for each child. For example, some children are more motivated by outdoor play whereas others might be more interested in books or structured games. One tool that I have added to my bag of tricks over the last few years is an iPad. With iPads and […]
Books are to the brain like food is to the body. The food choices available today include “fake” food such as Skittles, fast food, and processed box foods as well as God-made food such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. When a child is accustomed to “fake” food, he or she will likely become addicted and […]
Every child is often asked “what do you do?”…what sports do you play?, what instruments do you play?, what is your “thing”? I know of several PRECIOUS children that don’t really have a “thing”. BUT, they are tender, meek, gentle, kind, humble and truly understand “love”. It is so important that we point out a child’s spiritual gifts […]
Marian Hope Academy’s scripture focus this year has been Mark 12:30-31: Love the Lord your God with all our heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these. Of all the commands God gives […]
Have you ever wondered if your child is perhaps not tolerating foods well? Could food sensitivities be contributing to the behavior or developmental issues your child is dealing with? Do you wish there was a more definitive way to determine foods your child isn’t digesting properly than an elimination diet? Well, you are not alone. […]
Last year, Marian Hope added a small Christian School to our programs in order to truly fulfill our mission of inclusion. The Marian Hope Academy Christian School for Creative Learning (MHA) is unique and is different from the traditional model of education. The school is for children of all abilities and skills. MHA desires to immerse students in their […]
As a speech-language pathologist, I individualize my treatment plan for each child. For example, some children are more motivated by outdoor play whereas others might be more interested in books or structured games. One tool that I have added to my bag of tricks over the last few years is an iPad. With iPads and […]
In working with children with special needs, there are some specific diet and supplement interventions specific to certain issues. However, there are some nutrition recommendations from which all kids would benefit despite a diagnosis or developmental delay. The first nutrition essential for all kids is REAL FOOD. It may seem basic, but it is the […]
Reading plays such an important part in character formation. It’s the heart of education, says William J. Bennett in “The Educated Child.” “One of the most important goals in the preschool years — from an academic standpoint, your most important goal bar none– is to get your child excited about reading,” he writes. Begin reading […]
Marian Hope believes in treating the WHOLE CHILD. We believe that what a child eats affects how that child thinks, feels, functions, and behaves. Over the years, we have recommended special diets to many of the families we work with. The majority of these families are reluctant to take on such a monumental change, and […]
