Tag: children’s development
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The Detrimental Impact of Reduced Free Play and Recess on Children’s Mental Health
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, we’ve witnessed a troubling trend in our education system: the gradual elimination of creative and physical outlets for our children. First, art classes were deemed less essential, pushed aside in favor of more “practical” subjects like math and science. The argument was that we need to cultivate a generation…
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The Digital Dilemma: Why Kids Struggle to Hold a Pencil in Today’s Tech-Driven World
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s screen-centric society, children are increasingly finding it difficult to hold a pencil properly due to excessive use of technology. While our devices provide endless entertainment and educational opportunities, pediatric specialists warn that this reliance on screens may hinder essential fine motor skill development. Sally Johnson, a leading pediatric occupational therapist,…
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Why We’re Choosing to Forego Extracurricular Activities
Get Pregnant Fast As the local youth baseball and softball season kicks off, we had every intention of enrolling our kids. However, before we even had a chance to visit the registration page, the deadline had passed. It hit me hard this past week as I encountered numerous families whose children were actively participating in…
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Why I Allow My Children to Stay Up Past Their Bedtime
Get Pregnant Fast My living room is a whirlwind of energy. My kids are bursting with laughter, jumping and rolling around joyfully, trying to evade their father—who seems to be enjoying himself just as much. When I envisioned my own family, this was the kind of connection I imagined (though perhaps not quite this boisterous,…
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Create Memorable Sleepovers: The Benefits of Grandparent Time for Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Quality time spent with grandparents can have a profound impact on a child’s outlook towards aging. Grandparents are a treasure trove of love and affection for their grandchildren, ready to indulge them in delightful treats and fun activities. Yet, beyond the joy of cake for dinner and the absence of strict rules,…