tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29444474529504032942024-02-20T12:22:07.967-08:00Every Child Is Unique"Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, they make this world a beautiful garden."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982074612183156525noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944447452950403294.post-14253917374666080502012-09-03T21:04:00.000-07:002012-09-03T21:04:16.486-07:00Play And Learning<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Penelope Leach</span><span style="background-color: white;"> is </span>a British psychologist who writes extensively on parenting issues from a child development perspective. She once said, "<span style="background-color: white;">For a small child there is no division between playing and learning; between the things he or she does 'just for fun' and things that are 'educational.' The child learns while living and any part of living that is enjoyable is also play."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Learning through play" is a term used in education and psychology. It describes how children use play to learn the world around them. Children through play can cultivate various skills like cognitive, social and behavioral. They can also gain self-confidence needed to engage in new experiences and environments.</span><br />
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<b>Here is a video of my son, Zach playing and enjoying the slide.</b><br />
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What is co-sleeping? Co-sleeping or bed sharing is a common practice
in many non-Western cultures. However, some parents find it impractical
to sleep with their children because of certain factors like night shift
work and insufficient room space. Some even describe this practice
unsafe. On the other hand, medical research shows that co-sleeping is
actually much safer for the little ones than sleeping alone. Following
are some of the advantages of co-sleeping: <br />
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<b>Promotes Independence</b><br />
Some
parents are afraid to co-sleep with their children because they think
that this practice will make their little ones more clingy and reliant.
On the other hand, research reveals that the opposite is true. Those who
sleep with their parents develop independence earlier because they are
not experiencing separation anxiety. Dr. Jay Gordon also explained that
when a child routinely goes to sleep with an adult present, it is very
rare to see thumb sucking or attachment to transitional or security
objects.<br />
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<b>Effortlessness Nursing </b><br />
Certainly, it is easier for a
mother to nurse the baby when the two are sharing bed. According to one
study, mothers who share their bed with their infants are able to
breastfeed twice as much as mothers who do not co-sleep with their
little ones. Breast milk is very beneficial to children because it is
complete nourishment. Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed more
frequently especially if the infants have low weight. Surely, it is
easier to simply roll-over and pop out a breast to feed the baby than to
get out of bed and nurse the baby in another room.<br />
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<b>Encourages Close Family Ties</b><br />
Children
who co-sleep with their parents develop close bonds with the family.
Bed sharing provides more hours for the family members to connect and
share nurturing moments together. Aside from promoting rapport,
co-sleeping babies grow up with higher self-esteem. They also have less
emotional problems and they are more comfortable with affection. Other
studies suggest that children who share bed with their parents are less
prone to developing psychiatric problems.<br />
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Co-sleeping has many
advantages. Some of the benefits of sharing bed with children are
described above. However, it is important to know that co-sleeping is
not for everyone. Families who have other children like toddlers should
not share bed with infants and newborns because toddlers are too young
to be aware of the baby's presence. Furthermore, parents who smoke
should avoid this sleeping practice because of the possibility of SIDS
is higher. Lastly, those who are under the influence of drugs should
never co-sleep with their little ones because they may unintentionally
harm their little children.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have children who are into ballet. I found this website really helpful. <a href="http://www.ballettipsandtricks.com/">http://www.ballettipsandtricks.com/</a>. This site offer practical dancing tips for teachers, parents and ballet students. I found out that stretching is really important before and after dancing ballet because it helps improve flexibility, reduces risk of injury and it reduces soreness of muscless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>1. More flexibility</strong>. A few dancers are “noodles”. They can twist themselves into pretzels. They don’t need more flexibility. Most of us are not like that. Most of us need to stretch to get the freedom of good turnout. We need to stretch to get the soaring arabesques and the effortless extensions that are so beautiful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>2. Fewer injuries.</strong> Have you ever kicked your leg up with too much force and pulled your hamstring muscle? Or maybe you fell and pulled something. Dancers who are flexible are less likely to get these types of injuries because their muscles can handle the unexpected stretch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>3. Less sore</strong>. When you work a muscle hard or in a new way, it will often be sore for a couple of days. For example, it you lift your leg to the front and hold it until it trembles, your thigh muscles (quadraceps) are probably going to be sore. If you stretch them out right away, you increase the flow of blood to the overworked muscle and it will not be as sore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you need more information about ballet, I also recommend reading this book by Sandra Noll Hammond. <i style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0072557141/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chillearandde-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0072557141">Ballet Basics</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=chillearandde-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0072557141" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> is a well-illustrated introduction to the fundamentals of ballet technique. The text also provides an overview of the history of ballet and introduces students to the world of ballet.</span></span><br />
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toddler and a preschooler. At times, putting them to bed to sleep can come as a
challenge. If you want to stay sane and avoid bedtime fights, following are
healthy ways to put your bed to sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Consistent With Bedtime Schedule</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Bedtime should be set the same time each night. According to the National Sleep
Foundation, infants and toddlers should have an average of twelve to fourteen hours
of sleep daily, this includes afternoon naps and night time rests. With regular
bedtime schedule, children can anticipate bedtime and they usually get the
required hours of rest that they need for their age. Furthermore, when children
have consistent bedtime and predictable bedtime routine, they feel safer and
they are likely to be good sleepers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Play Before Bedtime</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
Today, children are living in a high-tech world. Little children as young as three
know how the computer and television work. The problem with computer and
television, they are not appropriate activities before bedtime because it
stimulates the child's brain activity. My
son likes to play with my Ipod and his daddy's Galaxy S2. He can get too
absorbed with his games that he lose track of time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It is easier to put a child to bed if parents have set time boundaries
for play. One or two hours before bed time, limit screen time. This includes
watching television and playing video and computer games. When your child tries
to negotiate for more time, be calm and restate that it is time to put away his
toys and it is almost time to sleep. If he refuses to listen, give the game
console a "time-out." Unplug the game and put it away where you feel
is appropriate.<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> Never place the game console inside your
toddler's room. Children can be tempted to play unsupervised. </span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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Before bedtime, I always give my children a warm shower. I choose clothes
that are comfy and airy. Taking care of the child's physical needs first will make him sleep comfortably
at night. <strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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child to sleep may not be easy. Follow the three ways above and you will
certainly have a restful child. It is not an overnight process. But with consistency
and patience, it can be achieved. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you with this quote from H. Jackson Brown, Jr. 'Always kiss your children
goodnight, even if they're already asleep.'</span><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">This is a follow on Zach's </span><a href="http://childrenlearninganddevelopment.blogspot.com/2012/05/teaching-your-child-to-swim.html" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">learning to swim</a> post<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">. In this video he is actually walking. His grandpa is so proud. I AM SO PROUD!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do not leave your children unattended. Though they have floaties or safety swimming gears, you still need to be with them to supervise. Just like grandpa supervising Zach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">According to happyswimmers.com, " A good instructor will gently bring the child outside his comfort zone each lesson, but not so far as to invoke fear. The gradual path is most often the most successful in this arena. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Also. have fun. Enjoy the moment and your child's achievement. Your child is growing up so fast and without you knowing it, he will be a better swimmer than you.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982074612183156525noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944447452950403294.post-15445050452082093252012-06-04T20:47:00.000-07:002012-06-04T20:48:30.497-07:00Importance Of Reading Aloud<br />
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Infants and toddlers are learning at tremendous speed. Most people do not understand that when a child is born, only 25 percent of the brain in developed, and the rest develop within the first year. The words spoken to children can build a bank of vocabulary which is the core for other learning. On the other hand, it is suggested that parents read aloud to their children. Following are some of the most important benefits of reading aloud to kids.<br />
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<b>It Increases Child's Listening And Attending Abilities</b><br />
Observe your child as you start to express the words from the book. As you catch your child's attention, your child will look at you and observe how your mouth moves as you speak. Although, children have short attention span, they are curious beings. They will observe how you speak each word from the book. To check if your child is listening, you can ask your child to repeat back words. Just be patient especially with small kids. If they are still unable to repeat back words, you can just ask them easy questions about the story and they can reply with a simple Yes or No.<br />
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<b>Reading Aloud Expands The Childs' Vocabulary</b><br />
Read more to your child, if you want to improve your child's vocabulary. Reading can improve your child's terms through exposure to words. When you read, take time to pause and to define strange words. If you are reading a story book about Snow white, you can pause and try to define the words from the book. If you are talking about the word apples, show him or her pictures of the fruit or you can even play up eating an apple. Be careful to define the terms that are easy for your child to understand.<br />
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<b>Reading Aloud Improves Your Child's Creativity And Imagination</b><br />
Be imaginative when reading a book to your child. Do not be afraid to extend your arms and to make the funniest faces. You can even play pretend. Say, you are reading Rapunzel and you are describing how long Rapunzel's hair is, you can make a wig from a comfy blanket nearby and try to comb your long hair using long strokes. You can even ask your children to pull your pretend hair and you can play being hurt.<br />
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Reading is indeed very important. It provides wonderful opportunities for you and your child to bond and to instill in him or her values and life principles. When reading to your child, try to pick out books that are age appropriate for your little one. Pick a book with arts and illustrations to help your little one understand the words better. Be creative and do not be afraid to bring out the actor or actress in you.
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According to research, children who do household chores are given the opportunity to learn about caring and responsibility, organization and consideration for others. Indeed, parents have a major role to play in bringing up a can do child. A positive and responsible child is highly competitive and energetic, positive and secure, where any tasks and responsibilities given to him, he can carry it out with confidence and belief to self. If you're a parent or a guardian and you wish to bring up a child with a can do attitude, following are good tips:<br />
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<b>Encourage Independence</b><br />
Encourage children to be independent by allowing them to accomplish things on their own. This will make kids more positive and assured of themselves. Also, independence will enhance their problem-solving skills and train them to make good choices.<br />
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<b>Give Positive Reaction</b><br />
Offer warm and positive remarks to your kids' questions or tasks. Kids are greatly affected by how their parents approve or disapprove of their actions and speech. Not only will positive responses help you raise a confident and well-mannered but it will make you a better parent and a happy person.<br />
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<b>List Strengths And Weaknesses</b><br />
Psychologists are keen observers of different behaviors. You may want to make a list of the strengths and weaknesses of your kids. The list will serve as a guide to direct your children's focus on improving certain skill or behavior. You may plan to give activities or tasks to drill your children to increase mastery of a certain behavior.<br />
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<b>By No Means Compare</b><br />
Do not commit the SIN of comparing your child to a sibling or to other kids. Your child is Special and acts, talks and thinks in a very special way. Identify where your child is good at and encourage the child to be the BEST at what he's good at.<br />
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<b>Emphasize On RESPONSIBILITY</b><br />
Responsibility makes the child part of how things are done in the household. When a child becomes liable, the child is transformed into a dependable child who boosts self-confidence.<br />
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Raising responsible and dependable kids help parents of big households. It saves a lot of time and resources when children can be relied on to do certain tasks. Not only will this help in the maintenance of the home, but it will develop important life skills for your kids.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My daughter Savine and my son Zach are very emotional. They love to be cuddled and hugged. They want mommy and daddy to kiss them every night. Truly, it is important that parents show the love for their kids at all times. Following are some of the best ways to show a child your love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quality time means finding time to bond with your kid with little or no distractions from work. Most parents today are too busy working and that the only time they have for the family is during weekends. If you are taking your child to the park for the weekend, make sure that you will not be interrupted by calls from work. Let your child enjoy being with his mom and dad. Moreover, spending quality time with your child doesn't have to be expensive, reading a book together or listening to your son's favorite song are excellent ways to show your children that you care and love them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When your child needs someone to talk to, make yourself available. Listen attentively to your child's concerns. Did you know why the ears are shape like two Cs? Ears when put together shaped like a heart. So, it is sometimes better if you talk less and listen more to your child. When you listen to your child, you are already comforting and boosting his confidence. It makes them feel worthy and loved.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be Unpredictable</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nearly all parents are strict when it comes to bedtime hours. Once in a while, it is okay to break your own rule and let your child stay up past his bedtime with you. You can watch cartoon classics together or you can cuddle with your little one while drinking his favorite hot choco drink.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parenting is never easy. On the other hand, do not get too gripped with the normal chores and routine that you forget about your child. Some parents prioritize their daily chores over their kids. If your child is telling you a funny joke, be part of the conversation and laugh with your child. Do not be a machine.</span><br />
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Reading is a great way to bond with kids of all ages. Experts suggest reading a good book to a young child every day. It is frequently done before a child goes to sleep. It is an exemplary way to end the day as it leaves the kid's imagination flowing with wonderful thoughts. Moreover, reading books to kids aloud can help nurture creativity and expand vocabulary and reading skills. Kids are fanciful beings and they love to hear new stories, see beautiful pictures and illustrations. Parents use books as teaching aids for kids. They use books to foster character traits like obedience, kindness and courage.<br />
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<b>Story Telling Books Form Character </b><br />
Stories have been part of man's life. In the past, stories were passed on by word of mouth. Now, there are so many kinds of books obtainable, thanks to the invention of the printing press in 1440. Story telling books these days ranges from fairy tales, princess and prince books, fables, parables, folklores and so on. Millions of parents around the globe still use these story books to teach moral lessons to their little ones. Goldilocks and the three bears and Little Red Riding Hood are two of the most popular books of all time. These books teach kids different principles which are pertinent to all aspects of life. Goldilocks and the three bears talks about respect of others property and solitude. Little Red Riding Hood, on the other hand warns children of the danger of talking to strangers.<br />
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<b>Fables And Parables </b><br />
Parables show life lessons and instructive principles. The Bible's New Testament provides a number of parables that Jesus taught himself while he is still on earth. One of the most significant parables in the bible is the Prodigal Son, which teaches about the love of the Father to his children. Fables, on the other hand, are very much like a parable but the difference is that it uses animals in the story. Aesop is credited for a number of popular fables today. Thus, the name Aesop's Fables become a popular household name. Aesop, according to research was Greek slave and story-teller believed to have lived between 620 and 560 BCE. Some of his famous stories are "The Dog and the Wolf", which teaches the importance of being free, "The Bear and the Two Travelers" which talks about sincerity of friends.<br />
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<b>Evolution Of Books</b><br />
Over the years, books have greatly evolved. Before, books are part of every kid's bedtime routine. Kids anticipate expectantly the first page of the book that their parents will read to them. Each book has a new story to tell. Kids are intrigued to see how each story will end. Will the princess meet his prince charming? Will the frog turn to a handsome prince? Then again, there are households in which kids are no longer familiar to reading books. More parents and educators rely on the power of the internet to teach young minds to explore. Yes, having educational other educational materials and gadgets around the house is good. Then again, it is refreshing to see kids enjoying reading books. Certainly, the experience of feeling the hard covers of the book and the crisp turning of pages is different from just clicking on pages.<br />
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Although, books have evolved in style and form, it is still very relevant these days. Parents and educators alike still use books as part of instruction and grounding materials for development of moral and character to kids.<br />
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Children age 1 to 3 belong to the toddler group. They are usually very talkative and playful. They love to run around the house and discover new things. They are curious beings. If you have toddlers at home, your day will never be boring. Bonding with your kid at this stage is very important. Below are a couple of tips on how to bond with your tot.<br />
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Kids love storytelling. They want to learn new things, see new pictures and they enjoy how each story will end. Reading time is a fantastic way to promote conversation and to ask your children questions. Adapt special voices for each character to make reading time lively and spontaneous. If you are reading a line from the fairy godmother, try to make your voice soft and clear. If you are pretending to be a mouse from the story, make your voice sounds like you are squeaking.<br />
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Every day there is a reason to celebrate, so go out with your little tot. You can take him to a nearby ice cream parlor. Let him pick the flavor of the ice cream. Find a nice place where you can sit and talk. Play with your kid while inside the ice cream parlor. Pretend that you are both detectives and you are out to investigate. You can also play, "I spy with my little eye". Surely, your kid will enjoy the game and the delightful treat with you.<br />
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The problem with many parents is they overlook the importance of touch. Touch your kids. Give those little bunnies some nice hugs and gentle rubs. If you are disciplining your little tot, hold his hand. Try alternate ways to connect, especially for little ones who doesn't like to cuddle. Try dancing together or stroking his hair.<br />
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Toddlers like to color and to paint. Pick a good coloring album from your local book shop. Try to pick a book with larger pictures so that your child can understand the illustration and will not get confused with the detailing. Buy a set of color pens or pencils or if you want to get messy, paint brushes and color paint. Just make sure to pick the appropriate brush for your little one's hands. While, you and your child is having the time of your life, engage in conversation. Do not get annoyed if your little one will not pick the right colors or if there are coloring errors. Remember that bonding with your child is your priority and not the activity.<br />
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It is important to expose your child to music. Based on research, music can help develop children's language skills, boost their self-confidence, develop their listening skills and stimulate brain connections. You can encourage music by teaching your child to play drums or maracas. You can even dance together and create your own song lyrics.<br />
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Many families are accustomed to having tea parties at home. Why not create your toddlers' version of tea party. Instead of tea, you can serve delicious drinks like apple or orange juice. You can invite your toddler's friends too. Serve delicious treats like cookies and cakes. Make the day special by dressing your kid with fancy play clothes.<br />
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There are many ways to bond with your little tot. Some of them are listed above. When bonding with your kid, try to be spontaneous. You can even have quality time together without spending a single dime, just take your child to a park where he can play with you and that's it. It doesn't have to be fancy. Your child will appreciate it and he will certainly end the day with a smile on his face.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Play is children's work. Parents want the best for their children. They primed their offspring to grow and to learn. But how do children learn? Many experts believe that play is important in children development. Lev Vygotsky is a psychologist who came up with the play theory that emphasizes in social development. Jean Piaget another psychologist also born the same year as Vygotsky studied the intellectual development of children through play. Hence, play is indeed very significance in learning and development of kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parents play an important role in children's play. Be supportive and patient if the kids want to play. Remember that parents are the first teachers and they need to create pleasant and positive experience for the kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My little Miss, gave me this wonderful drawing for Mother's day. Today, we honor mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My little boy, on the other hand, still cannot write. But he gave me lots of hugs and kisses before he doze off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also got several greeting cards and letters from my other babies - the kids/teens I am teaching every Saturday. We study the bible together. They are very dear to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so blessed to be a mom. I know I am not the perfect mother, but with God's grace and guidance, I can do everything. To all moms out there, happy mom's day!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982074612183156525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944447452950403294.post-51885644123591874012012-05-10T02:46:00.001-07:002012-05-10T02:56:45.480-07:00Age Appropriate Toys For Kids<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, parents can shop toys for their kids just about anywhere. Parents can buy in department stores and online toy boutiques. The selection is endless. If looking toys for your child, consider the following guidelines on how you can pick age appropriate toys for your kid:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Baby Toys and Infant Toys</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are children age 0 to 1. When choosing toys for your baby or infant consider those that stimulate the senses, particularly the senses of sight, sound and touch. However, avoid toys with small parts because the child may choke.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Toddler Toys</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Toddlers are full of energy. They are curious beings. They learn through exploration. Pick toys where your toddler can do all sorts of physical activities like pulling, pushing, lugging, knocking down, emptying and filling. Again, do not buy toys with small parts to avoid accidental choking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preschoolers love pretend games. They enjoy toys that stimulate their imagination. Find challenging and exciting toys to play with. Encourage your child to explore the wonderful world of geometry, design & construction with puzzles and games.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reading is a fun activity to do with kids. Parents should continue to read books to their kids even if we are on the computer age and children are more interested in smart phones and tablets. Yes, books can be old fashioned. But, it is fun to manually flip the pages of the book and to feel its hard bound texture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following are the benefits of reading to kids and a couple of advice on how you should </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">read to your little ones.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Reading helps build stronger relationship.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Improve vocabulary and communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Enhances concentration and discipline.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Instill a love of books and language. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Stimulate child's imagination.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Choose appropriate books for your child - Storybooks, Fables, Parables etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Create the right atmosphere for reading. Find a quiet comfortable area at home where you can read to your child. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Read aloud to your child. Reading aloud teaches your child to read smoothly and with expression.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Encourage your child to look at pictures and illustrations to figure out the meaning of new words.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> After reading the story, ask your little one, "What did you like most about the story? Tell me your favorite part." </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IO7DWE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chillearandde-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007IO7DWE">The Six Pirates: A Rollicking & Rhyming Picture Book. (Fun Rhyming Children's Books)</a><span style="border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-width: initial !important;"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=chillearandde-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B007IO7DWE" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instill in your kids the habit of reading. As a parent, one of the best ways you can prepare your child is to build a good foundation for academic excellence and your child can achieve that through reading.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982074612183156525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944447452950403294.post-22522452348660713612012-05-07T07:52:00.000-07:002012-05-07T08:10:47.704-07:00Ear Piercing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My daughter is sporting her new earrings. We got her ears pierced earlier today. Actually, we did not plan it today. But, my daughter wants to have it. So, off we went to have her ears pierced. She did not cry at all. She's very brave and I am so proud of her. Actually, the reason we waited for four years to have her ears pierced is because we want her to be ready.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How she wanted to have pink earrings or this cute hello kitty like the one below: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But they are not available. So we settle for red hypoallergenic earrings. She love them even if they are not pink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we got home, my husband was thrilled and he's a proud daddy. I told him how brave our daughter is. I did some research about ear piercing and I came across this interesting site, <a href="http://babycenter.com/">babycenter.com</a>. Everything you need to know about your baby, you can find it here. Meredith Goodwin, a family practitioner said that, there's no medical reason to wait for ear piercing. Some people allow their children even newborns to be pierced. However, the procedure is not without risk. </span><br />
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pretending to be a super hero like Superman or Captain America? Probably you
have a preschooler who still believes she's a princess and her subordinates are her
fairy toys and Barbie dolls? If you find it weird, do not worry. Your child is perfectly
normal and she is just playing pretend. Pretend play is actually very healthy
especially for kids, because this type of play builds the child's vocabulary
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</b>– This is a classic acting party game used mostly in children's masquerade
party.</span><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px;"> It is like a guessing game where one kid can choose a character and then choose the mask from the selection. The other kids would then guess who the
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Puppets can be made from recycled brown paper or even socks. Be creative with
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games are so much fun. Many parents encourage their children to play these
games because it helps children to use their imagination. A pretend game
doesn't have to be costly. You can </span>keep
your child's Halloween costume out year-round. Don't wait until Halloween to
play dress up. Lastly, have fun. Play with your kids and enjoy the moment. Remember
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Look at Zach, my three year old son. He is having a blast with his grandpa. When it is hot outside, swimming is a fun activity to enjoy with kids. I came across this book in Amazon, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0794512836/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chillearandde-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0794512836">Teach Your Child to Swim (Usborne Parents' Guide)</a><img alt="" border="0" heighct="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=chillearandde-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0794512836" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and it offers useful advice for parents on how to teach children aged three months and upwards to swim. The book also covers basic swimming activities like preparing your kids for his first splash, teaching all the major strokes, as well as diving, swimming underwater and floating techniques.<br />
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<b>Teaching your kids to swim has several pros</b>. For one, it is great for their health. Two, it enhances their self esteem. Three, your worry about your child drowning is somehow lessened.<br />
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Are you familiar with Charlie and the numbers? My kids love Charlie! As Charlie visits the Number Kingdom, numbers and counting turn into a fun and magical adventure. My kids enjoy singing, dancing, and counting in this enchanting TV series.<br />
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If you do not have <a href="http://www.babytv.com/" target="_blank">BabyTV</a> at home, you can also download apps on your Iphone or Smartphone. It is certainly a must have. Once you have downloaded the app, you and your kids can watch Charlie go through his wonderful adventure even without WiFi connection. Enjoy!<br />
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believe that this video has 89 million hits and counting. Well, I have to say,
this video has been very useful to me. My son learned the alphabet at age 2.
Now, he can sing and even do the alphabet hand signals, which I learned when I
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watch the videos from <a href="http://www.supersimplesongs.com/" target="_blank">Super Simple Songs</a>. They have their versions of BINGO,
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Little Snow Flakes and Five Little Monkeys. The
videos are very cool and interactive. My kids love them. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Just one piece of advice. When your kids are watching try to join them in singing and counting and you will all have a blast!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982074612183156525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944447452950403294.post-64499206838729491082012-04-30T21:55:00.003-07:002012-04-30T22:39:24.515-07:00Developmental Stages<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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remember when she was little, the only thing that she can do is to stare at me
and to eat and to cry. Now, she can pick flowers and appreciate the beautiful things around her. How time really flies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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our professor would lecture us on the different stages of development. I was
clueless then. Now, I have children of my own, I appreciate more my professor's lecture on child developmental stages.
Children development is actually a process which involves
learning and mastering skills like turning from supine to prone position,
standing without help, walking, climbing up and down the stairs and many more. These
skills are known as developmental milestones. Based on research, children
develop skills in <b>5 areas</b> of development.<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2944447452950403294" name="CD"> <o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
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In science, the term cognitive refers to mental processes. Cognitive
development refers to the ability of the child to learn and solve problems. Example
of this is a five-year-old learning to solve basic math problems.<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2944447452950403294" name="SED"><o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Social and Emotional Development</b><br />
This is the ability of the child to interact with other people. Examples of
this stage include a six week old smiling at the face of her significant other
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This is the ability to understand and to use the language accordingly. </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2944447452950403294" name="FMSD"><o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gross Motor Skill Development</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whenever I see my kids learning new things, I get thrilled and excited.
Who knows, they may develop faster than I could ever imagine.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982074612183156525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944447452950403294.post-38682884426368874272012-04-29T23:37:00.000-07:002012-05-06T05:52:08.913-07:00Brief Background About Me...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I am a wife and a mother of two. I decided to work at home (be a full time mom and at the same time work as SEO specialist) because I want to see my kids grow and also have a career that I can be proud of. I want to see my kids as they utter their first words. When they are experiencing new things, I want to be at that moment. I am not the perfect mom but I am doing my best to experience everything with them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I am also a nurse. However, I am not practicing the profession. I taught ESL (English As A Second Language) in 2008. My primary students were Koreans. I have to say, teaching English was so much fun. Now, I am teaching group of kids in Sunday School Ministry. My students are very dear to me and I love seeing them grow each week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My son's name is Zach. If you are familiar with the Alphabet Pals, you must be familiar with Amy and Zac. Anyway, my son can now sing ABCs with sign language. He can also name words that begin with the alphabet letters like A for Apple, B for Ball. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I have the Lord to thank, for giving me such a wonderful family and amazingly gifted kids. My kids inspire me life and they are very important to me.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982074612183156525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944447452950403294.post-21591125389377212812012-04-29T12:00:00.000-07:002012-04-30T03:14:16.116-07:00Parents And Child's Learning And Development<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
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Every child is unique in his or her own special way. Children differ in color and race. Each child has different set of finger prints. Even if they are twins! They also learn and develop at different speed and pace. It is true that they go through the same order of development. However, each child differs on the length of time they spend on each development stage. </div>
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Parents are very important and they play special roles in child's learning and development. Parents are considered as the child's first teachers. They are the ones who should introduce the child into the world in the most creative and educational way. Since parents are considered as teachers, parents should expose their children to age appropriate challenges to help children experience and to explore the world. Parents can show their children new places through pictures or by exposing them to the environment. There are many ways parents can teach their children by use of visual aids, pretend games and other instructive resources that can be found online.<br />
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<b>Watch The Video Below And Learn The Roles Parents Play In Children's Learning And Development</b>: <br />
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