I came across this note from a Mother to Son at ryanneyes.tumblr about the kids of 1930s,40s,50,60 and 70s. I really loved it ! I think I loved it so much because it reminds me of my childhood in Tanzania,it was funny! just playing outside with friends, just being kids, no computers games, no so much restrictions, no worries! Hope you like it!A big thumbs up for this Mother for telling this so nicely.Enjoy!
This is how it starts:
My mom e-mailed this to me.
No matter what our kids and the new generation think about us, WE ARE AWESOME! OUR LIFE IS LIVING PROOF!TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s!First, we survived being born to mothers who may have smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested for diabetes.Then, after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby crib....more
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My mom ...on having good name eg. smart women!
My Mom used to tell me and siblings that when you say something good about yourself it will eventually happen to you.She also used to say to us that good name makes a good person. She made me believe in these, I can't thank her enough! So when I came across this website called smartwomencompany ,I smiled because I remembered my Sweet Mom's sayings about good name.She is right! see what amazing products these women have (above pics and more on their website) and I realy like their sense of humor on those products.Good job!What good things are you telling your children?!Enjoy!
Cashmere sweaters to soft toys
Do you have cashmere sweater that doesn't fit or is discarded?Do not worry! teddylux has a solution for you!They make these soft toys out of that, brilliant idea ah!Check out more about this at Springwise. What a great way to recycle!EnjoyColoring pages for kids
Image courtesy of fisher-price.com
I came across this nice coloring pages for kids that you can print from fisher-price.com. I was happy because in this cold weather you need varieties of kids indoor activities otherwise they get bored.Enjoy with your kids ,we did!Do you have more ideas of indoor activities for toddlers? Please share with us.
5 Tips for Encouraging Creative Thinking in Children
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Encouraging creative thinking in children is easy to do if you incorporate these 5 simple tips.
Allow Them Free Time
One of the easiest things for promoting creative thinking in children is to allow them to have down time where they have time for thinking and exploring. It is important to allow this by not requiring them to participate in too many structured activities.
Limit Computer and Television Time
Limiting time on the computer and television allows for more time to pursue creative activities, like imaginative play. And when they are on the computer there are several creative games that can be utilized, such as ones where they create art or design things like roller coasters or cities.
Provide Them With Tools For Creativity
Allow Them Free Time
One of the easiest things for promoting creative thinking in children is to allow them to have down time where they have time for thinking and exploring. It is important to allow this by not requiring them to participate in too many structured activities.
Limit Computer and Television Time
Limiting time on the computer and television allows for more time to pursue creative activities, like imaginative play. And when they are on the computer there are several creative games that can be utilized, such as ones where they create art or design things like roller coasters or cities.
Provide Them With Tools For Creativity
Some examples of tools for encouraging creative thinking in children are blank drawing pads with markers and crayons, blocks for building with, or ink pads for making finger print art. For more tips read http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sarah_J_Holt
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