Even when it's not extremely bright or hot outside, our kids can be exposed to harmful UVA and UVB rays, which can cause skin cancer. The deadliest kind of skin cancer, melanoma, can quickly spread from the skin to the body's other organs. Once considered something that only affected older adults, this deadly disease is on the rise even among teens and young adults in their 20s. The good news is that melanoma is preventable and often treatable, when it's caught early enough. Recognizing S …
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As the days grow longer, we all look forward to sunny days ahead. While we often think of protecting our kids against sunburns on hot summer days, even cloudy days can put them at risk. Let's take a few minutes to consider a few commonly held misconceptions about the dangers of exposure to the sun's rays as well as some kid-friendly resources to help keep them protected. Cloudy Days While the effects of a sunburn are certainly obvious and unpleasant, harmful exposure to UVA and UVB rays d …
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Despite how crucial seeing is, observational skills go well beyond the use of just our eyes. By encouraging strong observational abilities, children can learn to characterize tastes and textures, identify visual and auditory patterns, and name specific aromas or odors. Being thoroughly immersed in an experience that engages all five of our basic senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell - is just one of the numerous advantages of being in a natural setting. Going on a nature wal …
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Today, more and more of us are coming to understand the value of fostering STEM abilities. But can you identify what ability serves as a solid foundation for study and careers in the STEM fields? No, it isn't always exposure to technology or early scientific investigations. It is not always related to early success with math facts or having completed an impressive pile of math workbooks. Instead, it's the capacity for meticulous observation. The best thing about this truth is that we c …
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Even though our contemporary conveniences allow us to function without paying much attention to natural cycles like day and night or seasonal changes, we still do thrive when we intentionally pay attention to those rhythms around us. We do well to pay attention to nature and include seasonal celebrations - rituals, even - into our children's lives, even though in our modern lifestyles, we can easily obtain any type of food at any time of year and there is no law requiring us to prepare …
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We understand that had to keep things simple during the preschool and toddler years. But after that's over, you can finally design the child's bedroom you've always wanted for them - one that's cozy and inviting and has all the amenities which we associate with home sweet home. The Danish use the term "hygge" to describe the coziness which we frequently associate with the winter. Whatever you choose to call it, we'll show you how to give your child's bedroom a little more of it. …
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For a child's brain to grow and evolve, not just the length, but the quality of their sleep is crucially important. The prevalence of electronic devices and gadgets in our daily lives is, however, a significant obstacle to achieving this. Downsides of Screen Time Screens contribute to sleep deprivation in children considerably by suppressing the production of melatonin, our body's sleep hormone. This light-induced hormone suppression happens irrespective of the content chil …
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As caregivers, the significance of forming enduring memories with our children and grandchildren often becomes evident. The main question is, how can we transform a fleeting beautiful instance into a lifelong cherished recollection? Even though we lack a comprehensive understanding of the underlying science that permanently imprints certain moments into our brain's gray matter, we understand that active involvement in the moment and engaging multiple senses can "bottle up" these brief …
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You teach your children about potential hazards outside the home, such as traffic, strangers, and deep or swift-moving water. While they are in your house, you make an effort to keep them secure. You're aware of everything, from electrical risks and internet predators to mold and allergens. What about your furniture, though? The furniture that your child will be utilizing while you are asleep and largely alone is obviously the most important thing to consider from a safety perspective …
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It is certainly much easier to urge our children to simply play a game on a mobile device in contrast with helping them be creative "in the real world." They desire to be imaginative? There are hundreds of apps available for that. Additionally, there will be less trash to clean up and less resources that we need to gather. Well, just as writing things out by hand rather than typing them out is better for our heads, kids gain more from physical media creation in terms of their cognitive …
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