Blog of Mendistarot » Family http://www.mendistarot.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:31:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 A Show of Hands http://www.mendistarot.com/a-show-of-hands/ http://www.mendistarot.com/a-show-of-hands/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:24:24 +0000 admin http://www.mendistarot.com/?p=5 Let your child decide as to which he is most comfortable with. These days, people recognize that being left-handed is perfectly natural. Left-handers are defined as people who write with their hand. Some may use either hand while others prefer different hands for different tasks. It is not surprising for a child to have no distinct hand preference at age three or four. But if he still shows no strong preference at age five, it’s because he is comfortable using both hands.

Should you change your child’s handedness as soon as he shown a preference? No, handedness is determined by his brain, not his hand. If a lefty is asked to do a task with her right, he’ll be using the weaker and less coordinated hand. In turn, he’ll be clumsy, ineffective and might tire more easily. Not only will the task be les enjoyable and rewarding, it may even affect your child’s emotions making him feel incapable.

]]> http://www.mendistarot.com/a-show-of-hands/feed/ 1 Secrets to Raising Happy, Healthy Kids http://www.mendistarot.com/secrets-to-raising-happy-healthy-kids/ http://www.mendistarot.com/secrets-to-raising-happy-healthy-kids/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:35:55 +0000 admin http://www.mendistarot.com/?p=19 Create a stimulating environment, at home; surround your child with books, educational toys and instructional videos. The more materials at his disposal, the more interest he will be to learn. Foster emotional intelligence, kids learn the basics in preschool: sharing, taking turns, playing fair. Continue to encourage this behavior as he grows, and don’t forget to set the example! Build strong family a tie, a child who is loved by his family grows up happy and loving, too. Have regular bonding activities with the family. Try camping, picnics, or even indoor activities like watching kid friendly videos or playing board games.

Giving ample physical activities helps develop strong bones and muscles and his self confidence as well. As early as possible, encourage your child to get into sports, like soccer, basketball, or badminton. Have regular check-ups; monitor your child’s health with scheduled visits to the doctor. In all cases, an ounce of prevention is still better than a pound of cure.

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