Today’s kids are easily attracted to screens and get sucked into texting, video games and sometimes just plain old watching cartoons. While, this does keep them out of mischief, they do end up with a sedentary lifestyle. As parents we can encourage kids to get more active by being active ourselves. And for those times when we are busy, here are some simple objects that nudge kids to be more active.
Labelling school supplies is very useful for kids to identify their stuff from among similar ones in school. It is also especially useful when someone in school finds a misplaced, lost or forgotten item and can easily trace it back to the child when there is a name on it!
Certain simple life skills, are quite good to know at a very early age. Although teachers at school will help or guide kids, as a parent I feel safer when I know what my child would do in a certain situation.
Sure, our kids can work amazingly with technology, but do they always smile or say hello when they bump into someone on the street? Technology has helped us connect seamlessly with people across the world. But our upcoming generation might just not be able to have an actual conversation ‘in person’.
Many years ago, kids in school were called ‘bad boy/ girl’ or ‘not a good child’ when they didn’t comply with the teacher’s instructions or showed signs of tantrums or frustration. Now, we’ve come a long way. Children today are taught to manage their emotions by developing social and emotional learning.
The ideology is that if we need to raise children who are self-aware and conscious, we must teach them to be kind to themselves by mastering their own emotions.
Most parents these days are working and when the school holidays hit us, it’s juggle time. Well, as most parents know, planning is key when kids are at home. Creating a routine for the kids and yourself can help to ease the mental pressure, but those two months will sure be busy!
Following specific summer traditions can be a really fun way to build memories about your children’s childhood. Here are some ideas.
With the days getting hotter, its evident that we all should drink more. And since its summer, it’s obvious to be tempted on a hot day to reach out for a sweet, cool bottled drink. Well, we all know that water should be the first beverage to look out for. But pitted against all those super colas and squashes, water is usually left behind.
Sharing your love of gardening, or starting that love to spend time with your kids is a guaranteed great idea!
The innumerable images, videos and news reports are not hidden from children. As parents, our primary thought would be to keep our kids away from the violence that’s posted all over social media and television. But it’s better to speak to your child about it, rather than ignoring the subject altogether.
