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Music Activities for Young Children
They say that one man’s music is another man’s noise, and there is nothing that young children like better than making noise. According to Doug Hewitt, author of “The Practical Guide to Weekend Parenting,” music activities for kids is a great time to talk to them about noise, music, their favorite instruments and what they hear each day. Construct some instruments today, and watch your children have a blast.
Single Parent Dating Advice
Dating as a single parent is very different from dating as a teenager. Once you’ve decided to date again, it is important to reenter the dating scene slowly and carefully. You need to remember that rejection is part of the process, but that sharing an evening with another mature, interesting adult can greatly enhance your life.
Mental Development in Infants
An infant goes through astounding changes during the first 12 months of life. From basic reflexes at birth to spontaneous smiling to calling for Mama and Dada, a baby learns to identify, remember and assign meaning to the objects and people in her world. As she learns meaning and gains memory ability, she learns to communicate and interact with her world.
Painting Ideas for Children
Painting is one of those childhood activities that allows children to be creative and messy without worry. Beyond just colors and shapes, painting encourages children to use the right sides of their brains. The left side of the brain controls logic, linear thought and analysis and the right side of the brain is where spatial relations, creativity and a focus on the bigger picture take place. Encouraging children to paint not only increases their creative abilities, it also sets them up for a future where, according to some thinkers and writers, including Daniel Pink, the right side of the brain is becoming increasingly important in the workplace and in the world.
What Abdominal Exercises are Good After a C-Section
During a c-section, multiple layers of tissue and muscle are cut in the abdominal region. The intense trauma to the abdomen requires exercises to rebuild basic function and core strength. Engaging in exercises too quickly may hinder the process of healing. However, it is good to do small movements and easy exercises daily to start building your core strength and ease your body back into a general routine.