“Periods? That is gross!“ Do not be surprised if you get such a response from your tween when you are finally ready to have that all-important chat about periods with her. It may seem just like yesterday when the girl was busy playing with Lego or had just learned to talk. Now she is probably wearing braces and listening to the latest pop song. Before you start thinking - where did all the time go? - let me tell you that the time has actually arrived to be talking to your tween about periods. I know, I know, it's covered in schools now with their health education. It is still very important for them to hear the information from you, their parent. They need to know you are on board with the challenges they will soon face and you will be able to address any fears or concerns that they weren't comfortable bringing up in front of their peers. The Chat Chatting with your daughter about periods may seem a bit awkward, so you must get comfortable with your own feelings … [Read more...]
Montessori Inspired Dishwashing Sensory Station
This Montessori Inspired Dishwashing Sensory Station is a great way to engage the littles and let them have some fun. Remember, kids learn through play so give them great tings to enrich their experience! Montessori Inspired Dishwashing Sensory Station Supplies needed: - plastic tub (waterproof)- assorted plastic cookware, plates, silverware- kid friendly dish soap- water- placemat or water safe tablecloth For this activity, use a child safe dish soap that is free from strong fragrances or irritants. As far as plastic cookware and dishes, we found all of the ones we used here at our local dollar store. Look for plastic only, not metal, as this will help you avoid rusting or other breakage issues. Directions:1. Begin by filling the tub about ½ way full of warm water. Water should be comfortable to the touch and feel good to the skin.2. Add in a few drops of dish soap. Create a lather by splashing the water or by using a shower poof a few times in the liquid.3. … [Read more...]
Talking to Tweens About Friendship
Talking to Tweens about Friendship? An important part of pre-teen and teen development is the process of finding new friends and relationships which are friendly. As a parent you should talk to your teen about how to become a good friend and the nuances of a healthy relationship. They should be able understand that friendship is a close connection with another person that helps one to feel valued and cared for. We do understand that an outgoing teenager can be friends with everyone and approaches every social situation with reasonable ease. But there are also awkward and insecure teenagers who have to struggle a lot to connect with people and becomes a bit withdrawn when a friendship crashes. Talking to Tweens about Friendship It does seem that children find it easy to make friends when they are young. This is because when kids are little the majority of the friendships are managed by adults. They do learn to play with peers in their childhood but developing independent and … [Read more...]
Talking to Tweens About Social Media Use
Talking to Tweens About Social Media Use? You may not like it, but while you are reading this article, chances are your kid is obsessing over Instagram. If you ever thought that speaking to a child about social media is not required until he/she reach teenage years, then you need to think again. Although kids less than 13 years of age are not technically allowed to use the popular social media sites like Instagram, there are many kids who are working around the system. There are quite a large number of children who are using fake birthdays and email addresses of their parents to open accounts on popular social media sites. There is a very disturbing trend that has come to light in recent years - children nowadays converse more on topics like who posted what and when on Facebook. This is indeed scary! There is no doubt about the good side of social media, as it plays a huge role in inspiring kids to celebrate the achievements of others. But parents should also be aware of the … [Read more...]
Talking to Tweens About Dating
Talking to Tweens About Dating? The age group of 8 to 12 years also known as ‘tween’ is a delicate period for all children and the parents. This is the time when children are introduced to the concept of dating and sex. Nowadays, when children ask permission about dating, parents have a habit of giving a straight ‘YES’. The parents need to understand that they must seek the truth underlying such requests. If you ask 50 tweens the definition of dating, you will get 50 different answers. One needs to ask them what exactly they mean by dating and why they want to go on a date. These initial discussions will ultimately grow into critical discussions as the children grow into fine young adults. The good news is that tweens are also very eager to have a chat with their parents. Believe it or not, kids still value the opinions of their parents and rely on them a great them for advice. So the parents need to come closer to the kids and lay the groundwork for a healthy relationship … [Read more...]
20 Smartphone Apps for Students
Let's face it, technology is here to stay. Finding different ways to incorporate it whiel educating our kids only makes sense. We did a little research and came up with these great apps for students that can make learning a little easier. 20 Smartphone Apps For Students Evernote Available on iOS and Android The app allows you to sync your notes across all devices. Evernote also allows you to take pictures of your written notes and upload them to the app. SoundNote SoundNote is one of the best apps for students. While you're taking notes, SoundNote records what is being said around you and synchronizes both. So, if your lecturer is speaking and you're struggling to keep up, this is your go-to app. Office Lens No matter what you're studying at university, you might find you need to draw a diagram once in a while. Office Lens allows you to take a picture, and the app will crop out everything around it and give you a clear diagram. Easy. Microsoft … [Read more...]
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