tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62027587300360865522024-02-20T13:04:10.105-08:00KiddystuffLife isn't about finding YOURSELF. Life is about CREATING Yourself....rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-17182357602645663362012-08-14T01:43:00.000-07:002012-08-14T01:43:10.877-07:00Teaching a Child to Read<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Reading is a gift and literacy is a basic need as well as a right for every
individual. As parents, one of the most precious gifts that we can give to our
children is the ability to read. It is our greatest desire that at an early
stage of their life they can be able to grasp things so quickly. But how? With
the presence of television shows and characters which they idolized. It becomes
a big struggle to divert their concentration. That is why as parent, it is our
responsibility to properly guide them and help them understand the value of
reading. With the right reading skill, your child will find studying much
easier. Below are some of the tips that we can apply to our child.<br />
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</span></span>Limit your child’s time spent in watching television.</div>
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</span></span>Make reading time a bonding time especially with small
children. </div>
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</span></span>Let the small children get involved in the story. Allow
them to turn the pages of the book and let them enjoy observing the various pictures
and figures inside.</div>
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</span></span>Ask your child some questions after <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a reading session. Always remember that
reading is also a skill which will be a good value when she goes to school. Studies
have shown that humorous stories will keep children’s attention longer than
other stories. Try to be appropriate in choosing books for your child.</div>
rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-20518608469838972782012-08-13T20:46:00.001-07:002012-08-13T22:26:49.429-07:00Study Tips for Parents in Motivating their Children to Study<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Parents a very
important role in motivating their children to have a good study habits. Havng a
good parental supervision could lead your child to study effectively. It is
correlated that having a good study skills could result to good academic performance.
That is why parents, should inculcate to the minds of their children the
importance of study habits. Below are few tips for parents which can be use to
improve their children’s study habits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> <i><b> </b></i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><i><b>a. Be a partner to your child.</b></i> It is
oftentimes a mistake for parents to scold their children in order for them to
study. By doing this, the child will associate their parents’ reminders
aversely and would rather bum around. Being a partner, try to assist them in
their academic activities in a very encouraging tone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><i><b>b. Explanation. </b></i>Children must be explained by
their parents why, how and what is the reason for studying. Try to explain to
them the need to study and make them realize the effects of studying their
lessons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> <i><b><span style="font-size: small;"> c. </span> </b></i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><i><b>Set time for studying.</b></i> Parents must set
time for studying and must be consistent and follow that time. Children have
short concentration spans, make sure that you set their study time before
allowing them to play. </span></div>
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time, it involves just studying and not distracting them while studying. Do not
serve them food while studying and most importantly, put away toys and other
distracting objects away from them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> <i><b> </b></i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><i><b>e. Reward their good behavior.</b></i> Children must
understand that studying is a desirable behavior and a reward is given after a
successful study session. Reward must always come in monetary value, it might
be giving them time to play because they have studied well and performed well
in their studies. Children will associate studying and reward as an
encouragement to repeat that behavior.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">f.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> <i><b> </b></i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;"><i><b>f. Always remember that they are still
children.</b></i> Parents should bear in mind that they are still a child and playing
is part of their actitivities as individual. Therefore, allow them to play and
enjoy, parents must not burden their children with so many and high
expectations. These expectations, might be a source of frustrations instead of
helping them succeed in their studies. Children will be successful not in a
high pressure envronment but with a nurturing, encouraging way.</span></div>
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rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-4477361181741150032012-06-22T01:25:00.000-07:002012-06-22T01:29:01.444-07:00Teaching Kids the Right Chores for their Age<br />
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It is really important to teach our children some light household chores. We
may assign them to some specific tasks according to their capacity to handle
it. Like for 5 to 7 years old, they can already sweep the floor, arrange her bed,
clean the room, hang up her towel, feed the pets, set the table and even help
in clearing the dishes after a meal. And as they grow, like age 8 to 10 years
they can be assign to a more bigger task like unloading the groceries from the bag,
do laundry, help prepare foods for a certain meal or snacks, brushing the
bathroom and prepare her own breakfast, lunch and snacks into a container. As a
general rule, these kids must be supervised and be guided so they can perform
it well. Try also to accompany them during shopping for groceries, as this can be
an opportunity to teach them about making healthy food choices and also you can
teach them about budgeting. By training them at an early age, they will grow up
responsible and will be able to value the worth of every task they
accomplished.<br />
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Tips for Parents in assigning task<br />
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help.</b> Sometimes when kids saw you working on something and wanted to help
you, take advantage of her desire and encourage her excitement about doing kid
chores.</div>
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</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">When she says
she’s bored.</b> This happen very often it’s because young kids have a short
attention span, or she could be having problem in doing the task or she doesn’t
like to do the task. You could ask her to do the task with you or let her do
something else.</div>
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fun.</b> It can be done by switching on dance music while sweeping the floor,
dusting the sofa, windows and dividers in order for them to get motivated and
will not feel tired.</div>
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</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Praise her a
lot.</b> At first, she performed with mess but as she go through for a long
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By taking the time to teach you kid gets into the habit of helping around
the house, you’re setting her the pattern that will benefit you as a parent and
your kids as they grow up. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">4. Avoid bribery – most parents certainly do this trick in order for their kids to eat by saying no to TV, computer or whatever he wants to do unless he eats his meal. But this idea can create an uneasy relationship with food in your child. Instead of pressuring him to eat which he doesn’t feel like, give him choices that are more likely to go down easy.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">5. Don’t ban junk food – allowing him to eat such food doesn’t mean good for him but if you try to forbid even a piece of lollipop in your home will more likely to make him feel ignorant. A better way to handle sugary snacks is to let him take a piece of it once a while and if he wants for more, try to steer him toward healthy snacks like nuts.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">6. Set a good example – examine yourself first, if you try to ban your kids from drinking soda and eating sugary foods, be a model to them by setting them good example.</div>rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-66787023802038192102012-02-27T23:29:00.001-08:002012-02-29T00:59:58.483-08:00Say No To Sweety Foods<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO02ZD__vHg4XOv8zFjjjEbqAXSiYmvb-Y03KXx4X_cm-8U1QjddoXu2jFFcHWKfv-9O1Sd1Z9wczHXRLv0WiKVXVWG3AvVqmR2C5qSnAMpDGeKQDCZcLWhD2By-RjIjmye5ZuSwaQQgEi/s1600/candy.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO02ZD__vHg4XOv8zFjjjEbqAXSiYmvb-Y03KXx4X_cm-8U1QjddoXu2jFFcHWKfv-9O1Sd1Z9wczHXRLv0WiKVXVWG3AvVqmR2C5qSnAMpDGeKQDCZcLWhD2By-RjIjmye5ZuSwaQQgEi/s1600/candy.jpeg" /></a></div><br />
Kids really love to eat sweet foods. You cannot say no when they want it, even adults likes to savor processed foods, soda, and other food beverages which found out to contain high fructose corn syrup. A new study from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia health Science University examined the 559 teens between the ages of 14 and 18 and found a link between diets that are high in fructose and increased risk for health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and cardiovascular diseases. The researchers emphasize the importance of a healthy diet and exercise and urge parents to keep an eye on the amount of high fructose corn syrup that is being eaten by kids at home and at school. So the next time your child ask for a soda or junk foods, always consider the effects of the foods that he intake on his body. It’s better to say no them at once than to suffer the effects later.rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-18403863610292788122012-02-21T00:00:00.000-08:002012-02-20T22:58:04.141-08:00Why Play Is Important for Your Child?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdwlATEb_dDCCBaFBIdoLqOXSSONOPvB9KPmmCGGLNPDx58XNG9KE8jtKDdZ_SOP08Jbi_FgUJbdhw2_TP9qpmcE6zZJl-MaWyKQQIFctiU0vCrUrzBUK6oE-y1rw7BlKVnES_qwxb7y9/s1600/play.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdwlATEb_dDCCBaFBIdoLqOXSSONOPvB9KPmmCGGLNPDx58XNG9KE8jtKDdZ_SOP08Jbi_FgUJbdhw2_TP9qpmcE6zZJl-MaWyKQQIFctiU0vCrUrzBUK6oE-y1rw7BlKVnES_qwxb7y9/s1600/play.jpeg" /></a></div><br />
Play is a normal part of a happy childhood development. It is one of the child’s rights. In fact, studies show that play is actually a way for your child to prepare their brains for the challenge of adulthood which is derived whether through games, music or puzzles. Play reinforces the bonding and interaction between the parent and child. Play will give your child the following benefits:<br />
<div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>it lets him to assert his independence</div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>allows him to explore his capabilities at his own pace</div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>develops their imagination</div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>encourages socialization with peers </div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">5.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>promotes good health</div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">6.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>lengthen their attention span</div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">7.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>it makes them relax and release any form of stress or anxiety</div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">8.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>strengthens the bond between parents</div><div style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">9.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>it helps them have fun on their own</div>rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-21340535226283735762012-02-20T00:44:00.000-08:002012-02-20T00:44:42.660-08:00Simple Ways To Prepare Your Child For School<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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Though we are conquered with the latest gadgets and fast evolving technology, it is still good to know that traditional ways of imparting knowledge to your child are still effective. There are several ways that parents should know to unlock the academic potential of their child without spending too much. Below are some of the basic steps to optimize the development of your child in order him to prepare for school.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXi47KmXblnPQn6wG6DGVmQWQxlOSoMBTfvrBIMXxqzJFcUi3JdXGK7JfxIR0Eza1er1znVAASa2Sg1zZp_1bFjTVWD90U-gW-5f17OASbQmdtnXxCxoP2q8apzHoGJp68ymHtdySdadm/s1600/read.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXi47KmXblnPQn6wG6DGVmQWQxlOSoMBTfvrBIMXxqzJFcUi3JdXGK7JfxIR0Eza1er1znVAASa2Sg1zZp_1bFjTVWD90U-gW-5f17OASbQmdtnXxCxoP2q8apzHoGJp68ymHtdySdadm/s1600/read.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><b>Read to your child everyday and expose him to books</b>. Reading a book together with your child not only helps practice reading comprehension, it also helps foster a bond between the parent and the child. It is recommended that you set aside at least 20 minutes a day reading to your child. There are benefits that your child can get from reading: It promotes longer attention span. Develops listening skills. Stimulate the imagination. Build vocabulary. Develops a love for books as well as love for reading.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>2. Talk with your child as much as you can</b>. Talking to your child not only develops open communication between you and your child, but it also help him express his feelings and interests and boost intelligence.</div><br />
<b>3. Increase his playtime</b>. Play reinforces the bonding and interaction between parents and child. It develops his imagination, explore his capabilities, encourages socialization and become independent.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-9803233700141823222012-01-21T14:00:00.001-08:002012-01-21T15:32:35.892-08:00Stay Healthy! Join Walgreens Prescription Savings Club Now<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid=7115069" rel="nofollow">Walgreens</a> for <a href="http://izea.in/r2dl" rel="nofollow">SocialSpark</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.<br />
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal">One of the biggest problems of parents about child discipline is on how to handle with a child who is talking back to them. I think parents experienced this kind of problem. Back talk happens in almost any age at the most when the child started to say a word “No”. Well that’s a normal part of child development. But talking back can be triggered by a variety of causes. It happen when a child is trying to exert control over his own life such as what he wears, eats or does. Or it could be his way of testing his boundaries or simply be resentment from being hungry or tired. This behavior must be address effectively and immediately by parents and take necessary measures to stop it. As parents, it is our job to teach our kids how to express their wishes and opinions in a respectful and constructive manner.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Tips:</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span>1.</span><span> </span>Get calm and stay calm</b><span>. Set a good example of behavior to your child. How you respond to your child’s angry reply can set the tone for your interactions but when you show calmness in yourself and in control of yourself then your child will behave as you are. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span>2.</span><span> </span>Don’t get into a war of words</b><span>. If you want to control talking back in your child, do not feed the back talk beast. Because if you exchange words with your child then they are inadvertently saying that this is an acceptable way to handle conflict. Do not respond until you can speak in a calm and controlled manner.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span>3.</span><span> </span><span> </span>Remind yourself that this is a natural part of development</b><span><b>.</b> Talking back is something all kids do as they grow independently and assertively. It’s frustrating to know as this behavior maybe, but just remind yourself that your child is not talking back because you did something wrong or because they do not respect you.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span>4.</span><span> </span>Keep track when back talk happens</b><span>. Try to keep track or observe the time when your child talks back so that you can take necessary steps to change or eliminate those that triggers his behavior. Like for instance, is he irritable after school or after any activities or does he talks back when he doesn’t get enough sleep?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span>5.</span><span> </span>Give and ask for respect</b><span>. It’s a good thing that children are given the freedom to express their opinions about something and that parents should know how to listen to it. But be sure to emphasize that you will not listen to what they say unless they have to speak to you in a calm and respectful manner. That is why it is important for parents to balance understanding with a requirement for respect.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span>6.</span><span> </span><span> </span>Show your child that you are listening</b><span>. Once both of you have calm down, give your child your full attention. Let him express his opinions in a respectful manner and you will have to listen, it does not mean that you agree all what he said but it will teach him that you respect his opinion.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 45pt; text-indent: -27pt;"><b><span><span>7.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Look at what your child is watching</b><span>. Watch out for TV shows they are watching. Many shows today depict children talking back to adults and often display sarcasm and sassy attitude. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 45pt; text-indent: -27pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 45pt; text-indent: -27pt;"><span><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span>Though it's really a frustrating and upsetting behavior, but you just have to keep in mind that your positive response will keep this behavior in control. The calmer you are, the more your child will learn to use positive ways to express his opinions too.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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Most middle children have the following personality traits: They are fairly flexible. They have grown up needing to be flexible. They tend to be sensitive. Most middle children have a lot of practice at being thoughtful. They are usually in some sort of struggle with their siblings, which helps them learn the skills of diplomacy. They are often rebellious.<br />
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The middle child tends to be overlooked by the parents. No matter how hard parents try, they usually end up giving less attention to the middle child. The middle child usually has to share the attention. This means that they often act out in order to get noticed. They tend to be attention seeking. This goes back to the same reasons as before. They are used to being the one who is overlooked somehow, so they often seek attention, often in negative ways.They are usually competitive. Being a middle child typically requires fighting for the spotlight, etc. They typically have to share things like vehicles, wear handed down clothes, etc. This often results in the fostering of a competitive nature.<br />
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They are also often peacemakers. Middle children are typically peacemakers by nature. They have to be because they have someone on either side of them.Middle children need lots of reassurance that they are important the first and last child. Some ways to avoid the negative aspects of a middle child personality is just insuring they are confident and secure in your love for them.rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-17894288219727324272011-10-06T16:01:00.001-07:002011-10-06T16:51:00.362-07:00Great Savings From Tracfone<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid=6460089" rel="nofollow">TracFone</a> for <a href="http://izea.in/r2dl" rel="nofollow">SocialSpark</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.<br />
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Discipline is not only good for children but it is necessary for their happiness and well-being. It is a vital healthy child development. Without discipline, children lack the tools necessary to navigate relationships and challenges in life such as self-discipline, respect for others, and the ability to cooperate with peers.<br />
There are some parents that they don’t want to discipline or may be hesitant to discipline their children because they want to avoid conflict or they don’t want to have their children got angry with them. Others may be unable or unwilling to devote time to discipline their children because of busy works. And for others may have experience unpleasant memories of being disciplined when they were young and they want to make things easier on their own kids by giving them a relaxing rules and more freedom. <br />
But the fact is discipline is not about creating conflict with children. Discipline when done correctly is not about trying to control your child but it is about showing her how to control her own behavior. It is not about punishing for doing something wrong but about setting clear parameters and consequences for breaking some rules. In that case she will learn how to discipline herself. A child who is taught about right from wrong and has a solid knowledge of what is negative and positive behavior will know when she has done something wrong. She will want to behave correctly out of a desire to be a good member of her family and society not because she fears punishment.rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-49562705759378926172011-09-06T01:20:00.000-07:002011-09-06T18:14:04.297-07:00Why Kids Are Bored At School?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsEQWbbEEYCUfrEe6Hwxs_wYm6svVqYH4fWtyys63S0jOD2HnWP8Qf7KAJJi9pYbUXAFHr7MYwh7PpjborlXN-Ut-5lB8Plwl-WURFsyOnczm-ER-EfX6mlgGQxoRjN8jSta9Jnt4cqNU/s1600/childbored.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsEQWbbEEYCUfrEe6Hwxs_wYm6svVqYH4fWtyys63S0jOD2HnWP8Qf7KAJJi9pYbUXAFHr7MYwh7PpjborlXN-Ut-5lB8Plwl-WURFsyOnczm-ER-EfX6mlgGQxoRjN8jSta9Jnt4cqNU/s1600/childbored.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQZ5UYqQF6t-eSbmHVCOiFjoSYzk2X4luo8nyLxKEGkx7Wi-J03dmU0eUiHpZjHsJgJJbQmrwy81550gLZVjfs3ljK3g555iKr3h_eJWbW0wv0irJOcQiqojGyUUcYhBbRUgfsMAaIBvMo/s1600/childbored.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div>Some children complained that they are bored at school. Usually they are telling that they don’t enjoy the topic or skill that they are learning or less classroom activities. Complaint like these must be taken into actions because it can lead to real distress and can even lead to school avoidance or school refusal behaviors. Some of the reasons why kids are bored at school are:<br />
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1. Under-Challenged</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> - Intelligent students who don’t need a lot of instruction to master a skill or start out ahead of the rest of the class often complain of being bored at school. What they’re really telling is they are not being challenged by the work in the classroom. Under-challenged students are typically very capable and very smart but surprisingly these children don’t always present that way. They become sloppy in their work, don’t even study but still they get good grades.</span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2. Under-Motivated</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> -Under-motivated students also complain of being bored in school, but not because they already know what’s being taught. This complaint is different. Often “school is boring” is paired with “that’s why I don’t do the work” or “that’s why I don’t pay attention.”</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">An under-motivated child is not the same as a lazy child. Cases like the lack of motivation is tied in to a feeling that what he’s learning isn’t personally important, that the learning process has no meaning for him and his life. For other children it could be the sign of an underlying issue, like childhood depression, ADHD, or other learning disability.</span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3. Under-Connected</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> - Children who have trouble connecting with their peers and/or their teacher may be bored in school because they feel lonely. If your child hasn’t built a comfortable relationship with anyone in his classroom, he may feel as he has nowhere to turn to when he needs help. What he needs is the sense of belongingness.</span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4. Under-Skilled</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> - Not all students are gifted with the skills that they need to become successful in the classroom. The bottom line is that if a child is saying he’s bored because he doesn’t know how to study for the tests, create plans or paragraphs but what he really means is “I don’t know how to do this, so I don’t even want to try.”</span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Your children maybe experiencing getting bored at school but before jumping a conclusions you should discover what your child is really telling you. They may have other problems at school. That's why communication is very important between parent and children.</span></h3>rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-11407163206258722362011-08-31T22:23:00.000-07:002011-08-31T22:23:35.290-07:00How To Handle A Hitting Child<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqHr9uceM6s6F_emGJi7nIzHfqTASoDzSJDGdWIK-OvrOu9Zs7wmOxmAyzGZKOOxXJid_-8Sg0FBGpJnz3pwQHARFPKrlp3BNr5rdGcwu8YCgJ4hDTm5-fMEEqTpnsgZuowe9gZLiYkSt/s1600/child.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqHr9uceM6s6F_emGJi7nIzHfqTASoDzSJDGdWIK-OvrOu9Zs7wmOxmAyzGZKOOxXJid_-8Sg0FBGpJnz3pwQHARFPKrlp3BNr5rdGcwu8YCgJ4hDTm5-fMEEqTpnsgZuowe9gZLiYkSt/s1600/child.jpg" /></a></div>Today’s children are so different when it comes to behavior. I can compare my childhood days and how I respect, obey and follow my parents. But today’s children are not afraid of their parents anymore. You need to call their names many times so they can hear you even if they are near. They tend to have tantrums most of the time and even hitting other people too. As far as hitting is concern is not really a good display of behavior. <br />
According to Isaac Romano, author of parentlearningclub.com said that “hitting is stress related and does not mean he is bad, but he needs to have his hitting interrupted”. Being bigger than him extend your “lovingly” support by putting a hand up and interrupt his hitting. Give him support by listening to his crying and tantrums. This will help him unloads the heavy feelings and stress inside of him. The important role is to stay relaxed, attentive and loving while listening to his crying and giving your support. <br />
Once again, there is no need to be angered by these outbursts, but he does need you to set a limit, while staying warm, relaxed and “counselor like,” in your way with him. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Do you want your child to be a on top of other students? Don’t limit their learning walls within his classroom. Although he can develop his intellectual and social growth but then he also needs your help to open up the world of his own ideas. Below are some of the ideas that a parent can do to help his child motivate to learn.</div><ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b>Fill your child's world with reading. E</b>stablish a family reading ti}e '20 when everyone reads her own book. Show-20hov important reading is to you by filling your home with printed materials: novels, newspapers, even posters and place mats with words on them. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b>Encourage him to express his opinion, talk about his feelings, and make choices.</b> Listen to what your child is talking about and I’m sure you can get ideas out of it. Ask for his input on family decisions, and show that you value it. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b>Show enthusiasm for your child's interests and encourage her to explore subjects that fascinate her.</b> Discover what your child is interested to, and that will give you the idea on what reading materials you can offer. Challenge him to explore topics which will encourage him to open and read books.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b>Provide him with play opportunities that support different kinds of learning styles — from listening and visual learning to sorting and sequencing.</b> Supplies that encourage open-ended play, such as blocks, will develop your child’s creative expression and problem-solving skills as he builds. He will need lots of formless play time to explore them. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b>Point out the new things </b><i><b>you</b></i><b> learn with enthusiasm.</b> Discuss the different ways you find like new information, tips or new discovery you found in the internet or in the news.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b> Ask about what he's learning in school, not about his grades or test scores.</b> This is one way of helping him retain and remembering what he learned at school by letting him relay the lessons and discussions into his own words.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b>Help your child organize her school papers and assignments so she feels in control of her work.</b> If her task seems too be intimidating, and spend more time worrying than learning then take your turn to check in with her task regularly to make sure she's not feeling overfull.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b>Celebrate achievements, no matter how small.</b> If he/she achieves something big or small try to recognize it by giving him/her a treat. This will inspire him to keep learning and challenging himself. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b>Focus on strengths, encouraging developing talents.</b> Even if she was not able to at the top but excels in other field continue on developing his talents and give him materials to develop it more.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b> Turn everyday events into learning opportunities.</b> Encourage him to discover the world around him, by asking questions and making connections. </li>
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</div>rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-11090810531208299482011-08-02T22:45:00.000-07:002011-08-02T22:45:14.916-07:00How To Teach Your Child Learn To Write<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQXhkr9FgwgGEifA67duVoUUpPQfwZxakLHoLiETb2yIRTSx9sqwUasffbFv209uLM0TkjqKlk5IPMljdgOXQtl3Ml2ut1BdIjFkWoRvYjxnqZbxCTOBfUTdYdZoPmNwS6MQQqEEJj-ph/s1600/writing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQXhkr9FgwgGEifA67duVoUUpPQfwZxakLHoLiETb2yIRTSx9sqwUasffbFv209uLM0TkjqKlk5IPMljdgOXQtl3Ml2ut1BdIjFkWoRvYjxnqZbxCTOBfUTdYdZoPmNwS6MQQqEEJj-ph/s1600/writing.jpg" /></a></div><div class="intro">Children who are encouraged to draw and scribble stories at an early age will learn to compose more easily, effectively and with greater confidence than children who do not have encouragement, according to the finding of US Department of Education. So if you would like your children to learn to write start and develop their interest at an early age by encouraging their love of creativity and help them learn new words.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>It is a good practice for parents to start reading to your children when they are still babies. You can use board books, coloring books and short story magazine. This will help your child to recognize words at an early stage.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Encourage your child to write and hold a crayon or pencil during their play time. It can help their interest to start writing and reading.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Be a model to your child. If your child watches you writing then they will be interested also in learning to write themselves.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Give your child the freedom to write what they like. Accept your child’s writing mistakes. It is normal that children tend to invent their own words and spelling and even how the letters are written. The important thing for parents to do is to focus on the content more, than on the form or the way it is written. Let them exercise their own creativity.</div>rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-90307079763170419072011-07-08T00:10:00.000-07:002011-07-08T00:10:17.124-07:00Only P37,500 for a roundtrip fare from MNL to NY on #PilipinasBestBuys! Hurry now & book your dream flight at 50% OFF!<a href="http://ph.churpchurp.com/rosey/share/new-york-pilipinasbestbuys?utm_source=social_btn&utm_medium=sharing">Only P37,500 for a roundtrip fare from MNL to NY on #PilipinasBestBuys! Hurry now & book your dream flight at 50% OFF!</a>rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-50968204656012263162011-07-06T22:56:00.000-07:002011-07-06T22:56:21.018-07:00Child Discipline Is About....<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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Child discipline is about how to prevent behavioral problems so that punishment for misbehavior can be avoided. A helpful way about child discipline is to see it as way of teaching your child life lessons rather than as something you do to punish them for misbehaving. Showing your child what is appropriate behavior and providing the security that comes from loving but with firm boundaries and expectations will help them lay down the foundation for which they will grow to make a good choices for their life. So what is child discipline all about?<br />
<b>1. Teaching</b><br />
The important part of child discipline is showing them what good behavior is all about.<br />
<b>2. Setting Boundaries</b><br />
Having house rules will make the child feel his importance to his parents. Lack of boundaries makes the child feel insecure, lost and unable to discipline themselves.<br />
<b>3. Correcting</b><br />
If a child is disciplined in a loving, positive and logical way for doing something wrong, he will learn to take his actions responsively. When the child fails to follow the house rules after being told several times, then a clear consequence must be imposed in a logical and appropriate way. In this way, the child will learn how to discipline himself and regulate his own actions.<br />
<b>4. Showing Respect</b><br />
The way you speak to your child especially during handling matters of discipline will have an impact to how would you like your child to speak to you. Make sure to explain to him that what he did or said is unlikely, that you still love and respect him. Be sure to listen his opinions and give him time to express his feelings and then explain to him what is the correct behavior and why.<br />
<b>5. Consistency</b><br />
Consistency is a cornerstone of discipline for a reason. That is why if you set a rule one day and then change it the next day but suddenly punishes the child for doing so, it will lead to confusion to the child. You should be consistent to the rules being set, so that the child will know what to expect and what's expected to them. <br />
<b>6. Cooperation</b><br />
Child discipline is not only dictating them on what to do but getting their opinion on what he thinks about the certain rules and consequences in the house. That is why it requires cooperation between you and your child. It will teaches the child the importance of having rules and will also help them understand why some rules exist and why they are beneficial for her.rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-65336894245480336462011-07-01T19:18:00.000-07:002011-07-01T19:18:20.626-07:00TV Before Bed Not Good for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCeMo6i-2iGea-sJi3cjJVWh_6_7WvkuRQEqftfOpzT5HEQm_X16AVVHfQSRnyRTj0oZ2MBr6iH7UWht4h0W_hgdwd32wCD4IM7Tur0sQQ2aRVUM9xlu1m2oKuvSKxaCK_chNoiMxuh4k/s1600/kids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCeMo6i-2iGea-sJi3cjJVWh_6_7WvkuRQEqftfOpzT5HEQm_X16AVVHfQSRnyRTj0oZ2MBr6iH7UWht4h0W_hgdwd32wCD4IM7Tur0sQQ2aRVUM9xlu1m2oKuvSKxaCK_chNoiMxuh4k/s320/kids.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><img src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/video_object.png" style="background-color: #b2b2b2; " class="BLOGGER-object-element tr_noresize tr_placeholder" id="ieooui" data-original-id="ieooui" /> <style>
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Do you allow your kids to watch television before going to bed? According to a study published last June 27 stated that letting kids to watch television before bed will interfere their sleep. The Researcher asked the parents of pre-school children ages from 3 to 6 years old. Children who were allowed to watch children’s programming that contained violent scenes during the day increased sleep problems and watching TV after 7 pm was linked to sleep problems regardless of whether if it contained violent scenes. <br />
The researchers remind the parents to be mindful of some children’s programming shows because some demonstrate actions not suitable for their age and contained violent scenes. Kids with TV’s in their owned rooms and kids who watched more programs with violent scenes are more likely to have sleep problems. So it is advisable not to put TV’s inside the room.rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-77653760155453482572011-06-28T05:26:00.000-07:002011-06-28T05:26:30.091-07:00What Child Discipline Is Not About!Child discipline is teaching the child the correct way. Most parents mistakenly consider the following actions as the correct way of teaching discipline to the child. rather it will just make the situations more complicated.<br />
Child discipline is not about:<br />
1. Punishment- Setting boundaries and expectations for good behavior, you are laying down the foundation and giving your child tools to work toward self control and self regulation.. child discipline is not about punishing for bad behavior, rather it is about guiding the child toward a positive behavior. but it doesn't that bad behavior should be ignored. if he breaks the rules, there must be a clear and consistent consequences. The most important of imposing consequences can be a time out or loss of privileges or other repercussions. This can be the tools to correct bad behavior calmly rather than punish the child out of anger.<br />
2. Expressing anger- Only few parents can say that they've never lost their temper in the midst of the situation when a child is being defiant. That is why it is very important to keep in mind to have a cool head when correcting child's bad behavior. being calm can help parents to better explain to a child why disciplinary action is being taken, on what exactly they are disappointed about, and what to do in the future to avoid making the same mistakes. And if parents explain the situations in a loving manner, the child will be able to understand that their behavior may have been wrong but their parents still love them.<br />
3. Controlling- Setting restrictions does not mean not letting your child to make choices or giving him room to make mistakes. A child who is disciplined in a positive manner know that their opinions will be heard and that their parents respect them even when he doesn't agree with them. In this way he will gain self-confidence as he explore and grow, as even identifying the choices that will make him wrong or harmful and choices that are positive and healthy.rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-19055430712254145082011-06-22T19:20:00.000-07:002011-06-22T19:20:40.071-07:00Tips on How to Teach Preschoolers How To Write The Alphabet<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><img src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/video_object.png" style="background-color: #b2b2b2; " class="BLOGGER-object-element tr_noresize tr_placeholder" id="ieooui" data-original-id="ieooui" /> <style>
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</div><div class="intro">Teaching preschoolers how to write the alphabet can be done in a simple and fun ways. They can learn through constant practice in writing. One way to help them learn how to write is by coloring, tracing and playing games together. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Incorporating fun activities will eventually help them know how to write the alphabet on their own. In my experienced, I really have the difficulty teaching my 5 year old son how to write. He seems to be lazy when it comes to writing. He will complain that he doesn’t know how to do it. He even cries because he doesn’t want write. It is a big battle between us every time we set down for some assignments at school. That is why I searched some tips on how to motivate a pre-school child to write. Below are some of the tips which I already applied to my child.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Write the big and small letters of the alphabet. Example “A a”. Let him follow what has been written on the paper.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Show the letters to the child and sound out the letters with them. Learning the sound of the letters will help them commit it to memory before they begin to write.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Associate the alphabet with game, this is to help them memorize. For example, “ A stands for apple”.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Let them trace the letters one by one using a tracing paper. After tracing all the letters take away the tracing paper and allow them to try writing the alphabet on their own. You can use colorful pencils or markers and let them color the letters after writing. In this way they will look forward to do more practicing writing if they think of it as a fun activity or just like playing. Encourage them to practice more and let them know that it takes time to learn writing the entire alphabet. And don’t forget to appreciate their output in order for them to be motivated to work.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Read together often. This will allow them to see the written alphabet and begin to understand how letters are connected to form words. Reading will help the child to learn how to write the alphabet by seeing the letters often.</div><div class="intro" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>You can also use ABC flashcards or posters available at any bookstores. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><br />
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Summer is still a fantastic time for everyone even if you don’t have enough budgets for outdoor activities like a vacation to some other places, going to the beach and others. But it can still be enjoyable and at the same time profitable by playing online casino games. That is why in the coming days where I am scheduled for a leave I will visit again Casino Bonus Rating Guide and by this time I will be playing some of their free casino games. I already played casino when I was invited by my friend outdoor, and by this time I will try playing casino through online and I will compare which is more enjoyable of the two. Good luck to me. Have a great summer everyone!rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-4039663918024754162011-05-06T22:50:00.000-07:002011-05-06T22:55:14.932-07:00You Were There Mom<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/graphics/Mothers_Day/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img10.glitterfy.com/graphics/127/Happy_Mothers_Day.gif" /><br />
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</div><div style="color: red; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">You were there when we took our first steps,<br />
And went unsteadily across the floor.<br />
You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided,<br />
Until our steps took us out the door...<br />
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You worry now "Are they ok?"<br />
Is there more you could have done?<br />
As we walk the paths of our unknown<br />
You wonder "Where have my children gone?"<br />
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Where we are is where you have led us,<br />
With your special love you showed us a way,<br />
To believe in ourselves and the decisions we make.<br />
Taking on the challenge of life day-to-day.<br />
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And where we go you can be sure,<br />
In spirit you shall never be alone.<br />
For where you are is what matters most to us,<br />
Because to us that will always be home...</span></div>rdaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976314159516175460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202758730036086552.post-47066019681217286022011-04-06T20:23:00.000-07:002011-04-06T20:23:55.164-07:00Steps to Do If Your Child is Bullied<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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If your child comes to you and open up his problem, you need to pay close attention to the problem. Remember “do not ignore it”. Too often parents feel that children need to “work things out” on their own or solve the problem on their own, which is not suppose to be that way. While your child does need to develop his social skills by doing things independently, but being victimized by a bully is not a social need one needs to learn. As parents it is our obligation to know what is going about especially when the problems reach to the highest level and it greatly affects the child. Since, if the problem is ignored, your child’s self-esteem will become unhealthy, thus he will be hurt mentally, emotionally and worst thing to happen is he could become a bully himself.<br />
Here are five steps you can take if your child is having problems with a bully: <br />
<ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal">Believe what your child tells you. This is an important first step and will help your child trust that you are able to help him with his problem. Accept what he has to say by using your active listening skills. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Let your child know that he is not alone. Most children have to deal with some type of bullying behavior at one time or another. Reassure your child that he is not the problem. Nothing he did caused the bully to go after him. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">If your child is being threatened in a physical or illegal way at school, report the problem. Your child may not want you to do this, or the school may not take it seriously, but violence cannot be tolerated. If you choose not to do anything, that is what you’re teaching your child. You will need to model assertive behavior by alerting those in charge where the bullying is taking place. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Teach your child assertive behavior and how to ignore routine teasing. Let them know it is okay to say ‘No.’ Sometimes even friends bully, so letting your child know they can be true to their own feelings and say ‘no’ can go a long way. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Encourage your child not to give in to a bully. Giving up possessions or giving into a bully in anyway encourages the bully to continue. Identify ways for your child to respond to a bully - showing assertive but not aggressive behavior - and role-play them. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">If your child is not involved in social groups, help him find some that he will enjoy and encourage him to become involved. The more social skills your child has, the easier it will be for him to stand up for himself. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Children and teens who hang out in groups of 2 or more tend not to be picked on by bullies. Encourage friendships by allowing your teen to invite friends over or out for activities. </li>
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