"The nursery rhyme is essentially poetical because essentially musical." - Belgian poet, biographer and Professor Emile Leon Cammaerts (1878 - 1953). Nursery rhymes, whether spoken or paired with tunes, are indeed musical and rhythmic. They also tend to be short and, thus, easily repeated. And, of course, they lend themselves naturally to accompaniment with playful games. All this, combined with the good feelings adults tend to experience...more
Pretend play is based upon a child's real life experiences and is a bridge to the creative thinking strategies that develop language, sensory, motor and cognitive skills. Children construct their understandings of the world and themselves through play. In pretend play, activities are strategically integrated with the music, vocal development, storytelling, listening, movement and literacy aspects of each lesson plan.The spontaneous play of...more
Make kids understand the significance of Christmas The season for Christmas toys is here once more with the Christmas vacations just across the corner. Agreed, the holidays are more about spreading the message of love. If you have got children at home, they most definitely will not have in mind the importance of this time of the year. But that does not mean that you should not make sure that they're having fun all over the merry season.They could have fun with toys. With children enjoying the toys, you'll be able to imbibe in them the custom of gift giving on Christmas mornings. When they are starting to open up their gifts, simply have a look at their lighted up faces. You will feel so happy to look at the smile to your child's face. Even if the youngsters don't appreciate the custom of gift giving on Christmas, the items make the Christmas one of the best for them.With the Christmas toys, you can additionally slowly however certainly introduce one of the crucial essences of Christmas - the spirit of giving. The presents that we give to our kids and friends are symbolic of the spirit of giving. Kids will be kids and they will be fascinated with the toys they've got. Later,...more
Kids Clothes-Children's Christmas Attire Get ready for this season's festivities with your children and families by getting new Kids clothes . Any child would love to get a new attire for the holidays and even more, the parents would love for their kids to get it as a present . All parents will love the addition of a new pair of jeans...more
Are you the parent of a teenager? If you are, you likely already know that many teens want to look their best, at least fashion wise. For that reason, many teens keep up on the latest fashion tends and use them. While this is okay in some aspects, it can result in your teenager wearing baggy pants showing their boxers or revealing shirts that show...more
So teens who go out into the world either straight into college, or into an apartment will struggle to pay bills and have money left over for what they want. And with all the credit card offers that come in the mail and that are offered in stores, they are set up early for major debt and the problems that come with it.If you start teaching your children how to budget while they are young they will do much better as adults. Teens often want a lot. Teens need to learn to stay within a budget when they just have to have something whether it is a pair of jeans or a prom dress. Teaching your teen to budget before he moves out and starts a family of his own is the best gift you can give him. This might be hard if you've been the kind of parent to just give in and get your teen whatever they want, when they want it. Christmases and birthdays where they are spoiled and get everything they want can also harm what you are trying to do to teach them restraint and money management.You must also be willing to look at your own example you are setting. If you talk about money in front of your kids, they will know more than you think about how you handle you money.To teach teens to budget they...more
Best baby boy gifts When a baby is born in the family, there is much reason to celebrate. Everyone wants to be a part of the happy times. Therefore, it is only natural that people come loaded with gifts when they come to meet the newborn. But,...more
Obesity is one of the most common and damaging health conditions in our society today. Americans are fighting this problem of obesity and although it is a tough battle it is a battle that needs to be fought and won. In particular, child obesity is a...more
Building a Strong Relationship Between Parents and Grown Children Not surprisingly, parents and their adult children often experience some problems in their relationships. For the parents, the change from being the primary influence...more
The very first thing that needs to be said in any article on getting kids to eat vegetables is that children do not naturally dislike vegetables. The idea that vegetables = yuck is one that tends to be picked up from television, books, friends and so...more
Encouraging participation provides a framework of appropriate behavior of the child. A combination of nurturance and control, encouragement, demand, and communication provides the emotional and social context required for the child's optimum...more
Do Not Buy Fish Oil For Kids! Taking fish oil for kids is less problematic than forcing a child to eat fish against its will. In addition, the toxins found in most fish due to mercury, arsenic and lead contamination, is a risk and fear that...more