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Close Your Eyes
The ability to visualize things is a talent that can be improved. Children who can visualize are better able to study for tests, problem-solve social situations and more easily deal with stress. In last week's article we talked about the basics of visualization. This week, let's talk about specific visualization exercises you may want to use with your child.
• visualization
• mental exercise
• child
• children
• intelligence
Physical Activity in Children
Exercise is an important part of overall health. This article offers practical tips that parents can use to increase their children's physical activity.
• physical activity in children
• children's physical activity
• exercise in children
• encourage exercise in children
• physical activity
Connection Time Activities
Author Pam Leo recommends a minimum of ten minutes of one-on-one connection time each day for parents and children. Plan that time each day with a simple activity.
• connection time
• pam leo
• cooking with children
• board and card games
• exercise with children
Oral Motor Exercises for Children 3+: Solving Eating Problems & Speech Production
Sometimes muscles in the lips, face and tongue are not strong enough or do not move the way they should. Exercises can be done to help them move better. Most of what I have written is directed toward children, but there is no reason it can't be used with those of us who are young at heart after a mild stroke, etc. These are easy and fun!
• oral motor strengthening
• oral motor coordination
• speech sound production
• strengthening facial muscles
• strengthening mouth muscles
Teaching Children to Think
Creative thinking techniques can develop a child's mind. Improved thinking abilities will help them to understand more both in an academic sense and in as an individual.
• creative thinking
• child development
• creativity a high form of intellect
• expanding children's thinking
• creative exercises
Five Ideas For TV-Free Family Fun
Want to spend more time away from the television and together as a family? Here are five fun ideas for family activities that don't involve the television.
• family fun
• children television
• family activities
• things to do with kids
• family life
Helping Kids Become More Active
Part one of a two-part series on getting kids to be more active. Offers reasons kids need to be active and suggestions for families with limited time or money.
• active
• exercise
• get moving
• how to get your kids to be more active
• the benefits of exercise
Physical Activity and Kids Health
Children need fun, active adult role models to help them get physically active and stay healthy.
• childhood obesity
• kids health
• increase physical activity
• overweight children
• storytime yoga
Finding Balance With Work and Kids
Many parents nowadays must work full time. Is it possible to balance the needs of your child with the demands of your job? Spend time with your child, not money on him.
• balancing work children
• working full time with children
• spend time with children
• balance child needs job demands
• spoiling your child