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3 REASONS
WHY STORIES ARE SO IMPORTANT FOR KIDS
Parents are
increasingly busy, and often struggle to find enough time to read a story to
the children. But knowing the benefits of this simple activity can encourage
them to find time in their busy schedules. Reading stories to children is more
important than it seems. I
1.
Helping to address reading,
2.
Allows them to structure their thinking,
3.
Enjoying it as they do, and not as a
school exercise.
Only human beings are capable of telling stories. Our lives are woven stories. It is important to tell stories to children, even short stories, because these micro histories make every day shared fun, and trivia.
Also
allow children to develop their thoughts. Do you know why it is so important to
read stories to young children?
Here are the three
reasons why stories are so important for kids:
· Stimulate
the imagination and language
The stories read to
children helps them develop different skills or realize activities that they
like to perform. Kids learn a lot with children’s stories through magic and fantasy
that awakened in them.
Homework stories aid to
develop a kid’s imagination by presenting new ideas into their world – ideas
about fantastical worlds, other planets, different facts in time and invented
characters. It adds new words to a child’s vocabulary and learns different
expressions.
Kids develop passion
for reading. Reading is very significant to learning and training; as each day they
learn something new. What better way to acquire this habit is engaging in story
telling in childhood reading! With constant reading children's talents will be
developed, while ethical acquire knowledge provided by the narrated stories.
· Children
and parents bonds will become stronger and will be better prepared for the
difficulties of life
The connection that
links parents and kids will be much stronger thanks to reading children's books
together, - have laughed at the same jokes and amazed with the same events. Children’s
stories show the smooth side and hard side that life is not as simple as we
would like; and there will always be contemporary events that are not to our taste.
These children’s stories of full fictional characters and animals show us that are
in our hands to help kids learn different events do occur and how we can Learn and Grow from it.
·
Learning
the value of being good and different morals.
In fairy tales there
are always good and bad, and the good guys always win while the bad guys always
lose. Stories arrive at this conclusion. In addition, not to talk to strangers
or eat food from others, for example. Children will be aware of the different
morals that such stories can teach. It is always helpful for parents to ask
their children what they learned with each story. It opens up a dialog that can be extremely beneficial
to all days, weeks, even in years from now.
These
are some of the reasons that exist in terms of the dynamics of being with
children and tell those stories that are: fascinating, educational or different
in which they are entertained, both have a good time, to acquire different
important, and knowledge.
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Home Eye Safety Month
Bullying Prevention Month
When can I stop worrying
about SIDS?
Babies between 1 and 4 months
old are most at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and 90 percent of
cases occur in babies under the age of 6 months. By definition, SIDS doesn't
happen after a child's first birthday.
The number of infant deaths
from SIDS has declined by more than half since 1992 – that's when the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended putting babies to sleep on their back –
but SIDS is still the leading cause of death for babies between the ages of 1
and 12 months. Even though there's no sure way to prevent SIDS, you can take
steps to reduce
your baby's risk.
Researchers don't know what
causes SIDS or why the risk drops when it does, but a baby's brain development
and maturing physical ability probably play a role. During the first six months
of life, explains Michael Goodstein, neonatologist and director of the York
County Cribs for Kids Program at York Hospital in York, PA, a baby experiences
rapid brain growth and developmental changes that affect sleep patterns,
cardiorespiratory control, metabolism, and physical ability.
So when a more mature baby is
placed in a sleep environment with pillows or loose bedding, for example, she
may be able to lift her head, shift away, or roll over. An older baby can also
overcome the risk by waking up and complaining more readily, or by better
regulating her breathing.
Another cause of sleep-related
deaths in babies is accidental suffocation. These preventable deaths have been
on the rise, claiming the lives of almost 1,000 babies a year in the United
States.
"Keep in mind that while
the rates of SIDS drop off significantly after six months, there are still some
babies who die suddenly and unexpectedly up to one year," cautions
Goodstein. "Safe sleep recommendations should always be followed up to a
baby's first birthday."
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October
is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness. During
the month of October, we celebrate people with Down syndrome and make people
aware of their abilities and
accomplishments. It’s not about celebrating disabilities,
it’s about celebrating abilities.
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October
is Home Eye Safety Awareness Month
During Home Eye Safety Month Friends for
Sight hopes you will start taking necessary safety measures to reduce your risk
of eye injury.
The most common place for eye injury to occur is in the yard
or garden. One in four eye injuries happen during home repair. However, there
are things you can do, both indoors and outdoors, to help protect your eyes and
body from unnecessary injury. Here are a few tips for keeping your eyes healthy
and safe:
- Wear eye protection, we cannot stress this enough. Eye
protection, such as safety goggles, protects your eyes against particles
and dust, flying debris and chemicals splashes. Also note that regular
corrective lenses do not protect your eyes against injury; you can easily
find safety goggles that are worn over your glasses.
- When using hazardous products (e.g., bleach,
detergents, cleansers) never mix chemical agents or other caustic substances,
always read and follow the manufacturer warnings and guidelines, and
always use in well-ventilated areas.
- To improve safety on stairs and walkways remove
tripping hazards, secure rugs, install gates on stairs, and provide
sufficient lighting and effective handrails. This is especially important
in homes and locations where toddlers and senior citizens reside.
- Remove debris and inspect yard and garden before
beginning yard work, such as mowing or using a weed trimmer. This measure
will not only protect you, but it will prevent potential injury to
bystanders.
- Remember to wash your hands after completing a task and
before touching your eyes or face.
- Be sure tools and cleaners are out of the reach of
children.
- When cooking use shields, as this will prevent hot oils
from splashing on your body, face, and especially your into your eyes.
Understandably, we cannot prevent all injuries from
occurring. If you should experience an eye injury DO NOT rub or touch the eye,
DO NOT apply medication to the eye, and DO NOT attempt to remove any debris
from the eye. If the eye injury is caused by a chemical in the eye, thoroughly
flush the eye with water. For all eye injuries seek medical attention
immediately.
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