TV or no TV?
TV or no TV? It’s a debate that has been around for decades, and surely we’ve heard it all before? We agree we should be limiting our children’s exposure to television. Yet, it seems that many are ignoring this advice. Studies show that children over 2 years are watching 20% more TV than they were 10 years ago. TV has been linked with increasing obesity, violence and loss of impulse control. But if this is not enough to limit television watching, then what is? Why do we find it so addictive and what is it doing to our children’s brains?
Healthy Vision Advice – Tips for Reading
Reading Tip #1
Research has shown that visualisation increases enjoyment, comprehension & reading scores.
“Those who cannot imagine, cannot read” (Elliot Eisner)
Eye glasses for children
Glasses for Kids
If you have never had glasses yourself, then as a parent, it can be very daunting considering them for your child. Not only is it usually a shock to learn that your child needs glasses, but many people are surprised to learn you don’t simply pull them off the shelf.
Homework made easy
Homework Tip #1
Research shows that physically fit kids identify visual stimuli better, concentrate better and can apply thought to a task for longer. Why? Exercise increases blood flow to a region of the brain involved with memory formation, as well as stimulating brain growth factors, encouraging neural connections and formation of new brain cells!
Kid struggling to read?
Reading difficulties are a slippery slope… is it the child’s age or maturity, is it the teacher? When should you act? How long before frustration and avoidance sets in? Certainly it is easier to manage a reading problem in the early stages, before these emotionald and psychological barriers become an issue. The difficulty is in knowing where to turn.