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Teaching the 3Cs: Creativity, Curiosity & Courtesy
Parents naturally want the best for their child academically. So, when research comes out illustrating how the early years have a tremendous impact on future intelligence, the pressure is on to teach those 3 Rs: Reading, Riting and Rithmatic as early as possible. The unfortunate result of this has been children who are being fed facts and solutions for memorization, without any basis for their own problem solving or sense of exploration of the information they learn. Early childhood programs feel the pressure as well and are getting caught in this same trap: teaching children the preconceived answers without teaching the process that leads to the answers in the first place. It is no surprise then that many children are struggling in schools, and that children in higher grades are found to have little or no problem solving techniques and additional problems with social interactions.
Help, I’m Totally Frazzled!
I would like todays Blog to address a comment a friend of mine made to me the other day. It went something like this: Erica, I have to tell you, Im losing my patience. Im yelling at my kids a lot lately. I cant remember the last time I sat on the floor with them to do a puzzle. Im short tempered with my husband. Im pulled in a million different directions, and Im completely frazzled!
Cherishing the Family Dinner
I have a confession to make. I regularly let my kids watch television while eating meals. Well, lets make that several confessions. I find planning dinner, and meals, in general quite stressful. I am not a natural cook, and get insecure about how my cooked meals turn out. I constantly feel stretched for time, and its easy to revert to pasta, some basic raw vegetables, and an easy boiled chicken hot dog (a healthy organic one) for my kids meals.
How to Make Herbal Baby Gifts
More and more parents are taking a natural approach to parenting and are looking for organic herbal products. If you need to give a baby gift, consider taking the time to make herbal baby gifts, like a gentle massage oil or diaper rash salve. These items can be made with only a few supplies, take very little time, and can be packaged easily and attractively.
How to Reduce Abdominal Fat With Yoga Stretching Exercises
Yoga is known for relaxation and meditation; however, it can also be effective in toning the body. Yoga is a unique form of exercise because it engages the core in each pose whether you are actively using the abdominal muscles or breathing to facilitate an easier flow of movement. There are yoga poses you can do to reduce abdominal fat. Remember that eating a diet low in fat and doing cardiovascular exercise in conjunction with these exercises will aid in the elimination of the fat, as well.