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Music And Your Child’s Development

  As the mother of a two year old, I am always looking for activities that encourage learning and development. I find that most of the activities we do together that result in learning are purely by coincidence and luck – not by any skill or training I have. As of late, my son has shown a real passion for music. He has even begun to differentiate between styles of music he likes and dislikes – his preferences are Contemporary Christian and Country, of course those both fall behind any song done by The Wiggles. But I digress. The point is, he is drawn to music and feels the need to express himself in many ways when he hears it. For example, he has learned different dance moves from the television characters on his favorite programs, as well as from good old mom and dad. He recreates those moves into his own little dance routine whenever he hears a song he likes – even in the car. He is using his creativity and memory to express himself, which I believe is helping build his character

Help Protect Your Child's Vision From UV Rays and Eye Injuries

   For children, sunshine and warm weather equal outdoor activity. For parents interested in their children's eye health, it's also the right time to get kids sunglasses and protective eyewear. Many parents don't think about getting sunglasses for their kids, but everyone is at risk for eye damage as a result of exposure to the sun. And children might be at a higher risk because their developing eyes may be less protected from the sun's ultraviolet rays than those of adults. Wearing sunglasses that block UV rays can help prevent eye problems such as cataracts and macular degeneration - two leading causes of blindness. Since UV damage is cumulative over a lifetime, it's important for kids to start wearing sunglasses as early as possible to potentially minimize this damage. Sunglasses must block 99 percent to 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays to be effective. The darkness of the lens is not an effective indicator of how well the glasses protect eyes from UV light.  Cons

Protecting Your Child’s Self Esteem and Identity During a Divorce

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Children experience an array of emotions when they find out their parents are getting a divorce. It is no different from what the adults feel yet they may not have all of the facts. This can result in children blaming themselves for the divorce. They will remember all of the times their parents had a conflict over them.  It is very important to talk openly with your children about the divorce. They need to know that they aren’t the cause of it. This will help them to have a very good sense of self worth. Many children from divorced families end up with low self esteem as they grow up being unsure of their role in all of it.  Each person needs to have their own self identity, and that is even more so when they parents have gotten a divorce. Children need to be able to follow their own dreams and engage in activities that make them happy. Trying new experiences can also help them to cope with what is going on as well.  Every attempt should be made by both parents to keep some common thin

How to Overcome Power Struggles with Your Child

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  Doing what's best for your child when it comes to parenting sometimes leads to a power struggle between the two of you. If you get kids out of something once by arguing and throwing a tantrum, they're probably going to do it again and again. Don't let that happen. In order to prevent power struggles with your children, here are a few tips.   Offer Choice to Them When they feel overpowered or helpless, kids sometimes act out. It is possible that actually asking your children to do something they do not want to do would encourage resistance. So, when it comes to getting stuff done, give them options. For instance, if you're questioning your child about completing homework after school, give two or three different times to actually get the homework done. This does not mean, of course, that you are giving all the control in the situation to them. Make it clear to them that they won't be able to make the option again in the future if they don't hold up th