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How Music Benefits Your Child’s Overall Development

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Music ignites all faculty of children’s brain and improves their various skills like reading, writing, emotion, etc. Try to make your children learn singing or playing any instrument and expose them to music as much as possible from the very childhood to enjoy the maximum benefits of music. Research, based on the  Montessori  school-going children show that musical exposure in childhood can accelerate overall brain development, especially that faculty that helps language acquisition and reading skill. Music helps in the coordination of the body and the mind. Music activates every subsystem of the brain, including the structures involved in motivation and emotion.   Teachers of primary schools of  Montessori City of Industry, CA , say that parents, as well as  Montessori  experts, can use techniques of music therapy to enhance the children’s development of cognitive, emotional, and physical abilities. To incorporate music and rhythm into kids’ life bring...

Hyperlexia in Children – Its causes and symptoms

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  Do your child love reading? Does he/she read exceptionally well at an early age without age-appropriate speech and language speech? This could be a sign of an autism-like syndrome, called Hyperlexia, especially when the child has delayed speaking abilities. What is Hyperlexia? According to the special educators of Child care Covina, CA, Hyperlexia is the presence of advanced reading skills in very little children. It is unexpected and precocious reading abilities in little children at a very young age. This is actually a learning disability and children with this syndrome also have a significant difficulty understanding and using normal verbal language like other children. They may also encounter difficulties in socializing with others. Types of Hyperlexia: There are three types of Hyperlexia. Hyperlexia 1: This is a rare type of Hyperlexia and is mostly diagnosed when ordinary children can read at a very early age. In such cases, a kindergarten student may develo...

Hyperlexia in Children – Its causes and symptoms

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Do your child love reading? Does he/she read exceptionally well at an early age without age-appropriate speech and language speech? This could be a sign of an autism-like syndrome, called Hyperlexia, especially when the child has delayed speaking abilities. What is Hyperlexia? According to the special educators of Child Care Covina, CA , Hyperlexia is the presence of advanced reading skills in very little children. It is unexpected and precocious reading abilities in little children at a very young age. This is actually a learning disability and children with this syndrome also have a significant difficulty understanding and using normal verbal language like other children. They may also encounter difficulties in socializing with others. Types of Hyperlexia: There are three types of Hyperlexia. Hyperlexia 1: This is a rare type of Hyperlexia and is mostly diagnosed when ordinary children can read at a very early age. In such cases, a kindergarten student may develop the...

Some Essential Parenting Tips for Raising a Toddler

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If you are a new parent or a parent of a toddler, you must have heard the concept of positive parenting. It is a continual relationship between parents and their children that includes caring, teaching, leading communicating, and proving their needs unconditionally. Parents should inculcate this while raising their kids. According to the caregivers of   Child Care City of Industry, CA , it stresses the fact that while discipline is needed, it must be enforced in a way that does not dampen their spirit or stifle their unique identity. Some mistakes adults make while parenting toddlers: ·        Inconsistency: Whatever rule or routine you have set for your toddler to follow, you need to be consistent with that. Children like order, if you show inconsistency in the house rules, they will get confused and will follow the rules that suit them. ·        Lack of communication: Thinking their children small, many parents d...

Why your children should watch Television (TV)

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  Television plays an important role in every child’s life. Starting from enjoying the magic of superheroes to tunning into comic weekends, children go through various experiences as they watch television and live in the bubble of their own imaginary world. You might be surprised to know that television helps in building character and personality and even has the power to change attitudes and perspectives towards life. According to the teachers of  Child care La Puente, CA , it should be parents’ responsibility to ensure that your kids are enjoying TV shows without being exposed to the ill-effects of watching TV. There are various types of programs on TV that help promote social, emotional, and cognitive development among children. Some other benefits of watching Television are as follows: Entertainment : There are many entertainment shows like Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and Arthur that teach children a plethora of life skills. They understand how to handle emo...

Effects of Cartoons on the behavior of children and their development

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  Children are highly fond of cartoons and animated series. Ever since the emergence of cartoons, generations of children have grown up watching these cartoons and animated films. While have remained fascinated with superheroes and valiant knights like Peter Pan and Aladdin, girls have dreamt of being princesses like Cinderella and Rapunzel. As per the teachers of the Child Care West Covina, CA , the cartoons have both positive as well as negative effects on the development and cognitive effect of the child’s development.   Positive effects of watching cartoons on children 1.       Children can get an early starting on learning Educational cartoons can impart teachings on color, shapes, and numbers. These are basic things that a child must learn and cartoons can be a fun way to do the same. Learning becomes very enjoyable with the help of cartoons. 2.       Children can develop cognitively Cartoons can help chi...

How to calm a kid showing tantrums

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Showing tantrums is a very common sight in the toddlers. They throw tantrums at the drop of a hat. Usually, when they are unable to express themselves they feel frustrated. They scream, cry, stomp their feet, run away, throw things, kick, etc. and show their frustrations.   Try to reward the child when he shows positive behavior and try to inculcate the habit of showing up decency in the child from early childhood. The teachers of the Child care La Puente, CA encourage him by announcing that he will be earning an additional star for his good conduct. Ways To calm down the tantrums of  kids ·          If a child is showing tantrums try to distract him by changing his location. For example, if he throws a tantrum at the playground, take him to the home and give another toy to play with. This will eventually make him forget the cause of throwing tantrums. Let the child make some decisions on his own like if he wants to do coloring or p...

Vegan diet for babies of different ages

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  There must be many vegan parents who are unable to breastfeed their newborns, finding vegan alternatives that equally meet the nutritional requirements for the baby can be tough. Fortunately, there are infant formulas that can be given to vegan babies. Most of the vegan formulas are made from soy. According to the experts of Child Care West Covina, CA , in some vegan baby formula, no soy protein and cow’s milk is present and this is especially for the babies who are lactose intolerant. You can choose the right vegan formula for your child depending on his age. Here is a guide to help you select the right one. Less than 6 months: If your baby is less than 6 months old then you must make sure the formula contains ingredients that will provide the baby with enough energy and nutrients to help him have a healthy growth. Though there is no exclusive vegan formula for kids under 6 months, you can opt for soy-based formula as an alternative to breast milk. More than 6 months: ...

Preschool curriculum: Concepts children learn in preschools

Children’s preschool days are filled with social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. The cognitive skills learned at this stage, for example, basic counting and vocabulary may seem simple but all these new learnings will set the foundation for your child’s future success. Here you can find the important learning milestones children typically active in their  Montessori Walnut, CA .  Letters and sounds in preschool: As part of their preschool curriculum, kids learn to recognize and name all 26 uppercase letters and some lowercase letters. They learn to identify their name and try to write some meaningful words like mom, dad, love, etc. Learning to develop a connection between letters and sounds is a major learning milestone children achieve in their preschools. At home, you can reinforce letter learning by having your child play with magnetic letters. Singing and dancing to the tune of 'ABC song' together and looking at the beginning sounds of words in yo...

How swimming promotes good health in children

Swimming is a great activity with significant health and mental benefits for human beings. On a hot day, swimming is a perfect way to keep cool while promoting a healthy level of physical and social activity. Swimming lessons is one of the most popular extracurricular activities among  Preschool Covina, CA  children. Parents want to enroll their kids in swimming classes for many reasons. A few of them are safety, exercise, and social interaction. Here you can have a closer look at some of the benefits of this water activity. Enhances mental development: Swimming is a great activity that stimulates children’s senses and enhances their brain and emotional development. Swimming helps children to build a connection between their mind and body as it has been observed that during exercise their mind is stimulated, promoting further brain development and intelligence. Build confidence: Preschool Covina, CA  teachers have observed that children often get scared of wate...

Tips for the Working Moms to Manage Their Kids

The working moms return home after a full day of work and a drain out soul. The first site of their kids is definitely refreshing for them. However, after some time, it may feel tiresome when they have to prepare the dinner, manage their homework and the home as well. Parents of many kids of Montessori La Puente CA face the problem. Here are some time tested tips for those mothers who always stay tiered and super busy to ease their hassle. Improve the skill: It is true that no kid comes with an instruction manual and parenting is a trial and error method. Every kid is different so their approach and behavior towards certain things. You may be doing a fantastic job of balancing your personal and professional life but still, there is the place for improvement. Check out your parenting skills and improve them tactically. Home Work: If your child is still in Montessori La Puente CA , then he/she may not have daily homework but for the kids ...

Bullying In Preschool: Effect And How To Deal With It

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Bullying is something that worries parents across the world. No one wants their child to be either a victim or a bully. Though we associate bullying with older kids, studies have shown that bullying is also prevalent in  preschools in La Puente, CA . to some degree. Children in preschool-age often do rough tumble play and fighting; so, it often becomes hard to distinguish between physical bullying and play.  So, the emphasis should be on who is being hurt in the situation. If one child is always being the victim and the other the proprietor, then it is a clear sign of bullying and the teachers need to talk with the children’s parents. If the incident is one time with both getting hurt to some degree, then it was just rough play and nothing more. Apart from physical bullying, preschooler often undergoes social (excluding a particular child from group activity) bullying to mental bullying (name-calling). All these need to be taken seriously and the response should...