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Fun Family Site. Lesson Plans. Homeschooling. Kids Crafts, Recipes, Games, Video Streams, and Activities.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger995125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-44796658633835416622022-10-30T13:55:00.001-04:002022-10-30T13:55:29.567-04:00Color Wheel Ideas Creative Intro 2D Art Rainbows<h1 style="text-align: left;">Creative Color Wheel Project Ideas</h1><div><br /></div><div>Let's face it, kids don't want to paint a boring <b>color wheel</b>. Change up your <b>color wheel lesson </b>for your <b>intro or homeschool art class</b> with these <b>creative ideas for a color wheel</b>! It's still a basic rainbow color wheel, but when you let students add their own flair, it becomes an <b>art project </b>that they are happy to display.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wv4ojH1CrwfQFMMMxSuqUMElmc7JOUCqrV0ehCNk-7wni47IcHt4lpu-5olnVbUVKyFvBy0udpnCbyIZ2WGncy4z4S1_cC6gvVrqvw_h91XMdF1BB57wrxYFnwEzPq6fyYC8KgU5wQPjcUD3E8_-DVImfb4BHRsXPObmjvbXcpNhStAoXRU-BMUX/s1500/creative%20color%20wheels%20ideas%20for%20art%20class.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Creative Color Wheel Ideas Intro 2D ART Class High School" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wv4ojH1CrwfQFMMMxSuqUMElmc7JOUCqrV0ehCNk-7wni47IcHt4lpu-5olnVbUVKyFvBy0udpnCbyIZ2WGncy4z4S1_cC6gvVrqvw_h91XMdF1BB57wrxYFnwEzPq6fyYC8KgU5wQPjcUD3E8_-DVImfb4BHRsXPObmjvbXcpNhStAoXRU-BMUX/w426-h640/creative%20color%20wheels%20ideas%20for%20art%20class.png" title="Color Wheels Creative Art Rainbows" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Simply show the students<b> a basic color wheel </b>or <a href="https://amzn.to/3Dtsdbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">grab some prisms</a> to teach the color order of the<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/06/homemade-rainbow-slushy.html"> rainbow</a> and let their imaginations run wild! You can use markers, tempera paint, or water colors. Water colors tend to blend easier for a gradual, visual color change. Use tempera for an exact mixing of <b>primary, secondary, and tertiary colors</b>. There's more to color than ROY G. BIV.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIuX0YLyIiA4NIC3SY5uidYj-Q45NWu5X7wyMYaPelhxhUBqGK0FQaTB_R5lCuU6mAaiLNA0322odp8Ye4F5ofvlwg2uBjjDDeWs6mZIg46nrlT8kAKHZvu0wSr534TTbm_KDhak_mkPG4euSU0Ga_rZd3J82JM8TDG99ffXAwJYAgR-QRkmLinceX/s316/oygbivcolorwheel.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Color Wheel Ideas Creative" border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIuX0YLyIiA4NIC3SY5uidYj-Q45NWu5X7wyMYaPelhxhUBqGK0FQaTB_R5lCuU6mAaiLNA0322odp8Ye4F5ofvlwg2uBjjDDeWs6mZIg46nrlT8kAKHZvu0wSr534TTbm_KDhak_mkPG4euSU0Ga_rZd3J82JM8TDG99ffXAwJYAgR-QRkmLinceX/w380-h400/oygbivcolorwheel.gif" title="Creative Color Wheel Ideas" width="380" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>What order do the colors go on the wheel? It depends where you start. Think about <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/article/patterns-nature-rainbows" target="_blank">a rainbow </a>or use a prism to display the colors in their natural light spectrum order. Allow students to paint anything they want as long as they demonstrate an understanding of the rainbow color wheel order.<div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=rainbow">Rainbow Activities</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Dtsdbs" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5qx8ainRIZ5ZbYIuRnu2YD9dgvEX0844J5-f2zQZyW1TCD7iJD_4P4VFucFhB8xR8csTKFZJnldaeLmgoTwQzIpG27IIUMOq-obYvFBNsPGiONk29GdXluFiKNsBkcPLIHtGJFzhumOxgc20bbrO4gKYrIS5FQ5juvNVf_z95QwVhZ_H3nGsMec-/s320/prisms%20for%20art%20class%20rainbow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span>Use Prisms to show the rainbow of light spectrum colors.</span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">How to Make a Creative Color Wheel</h2><div><br /></div><div><b>Color Wheel Project Supplies Needed:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3UbPllu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mixed Media Paper</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3sOlPWY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Water Color Paint Kit</a></div><div>Brushes</div><div>Egg Carton for Mixing and Rinsing</div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3TOH4nr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Table Cloth</a> - Use kraft paper rolls like the ones pictured below.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT_EAQvHp6547TNReXGqgSBfOMq4yNW8G2CBLun1pnW74_f_Y9X2kkYzWOEk6zjQfWS1hyb_Ok_Y5p7s7bUyqDJMP-IG7tkSiFy-6YfXfqdIWqXK8wGSf4A7BnQiNRTbmLQTrHVSZmBaz3mCxRy-CpEuMb1zH0uuGoiI7Del88e7UNnD4v7cuX_Pj/s550/white%20paper%20rolls%20for%20drawing%20or%20wrapping%20boxes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="294" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT_EAQvHp6547TNReXGqgSBfOMq4yNW8G2CBLun1pnW74_f_Y9X2kkYzWOEk6zjQfWS1hyb_Ok_Y5p7s7bUyqDJMP-IG7tkSiFy-6YfXfqdIWqXK8wGSf4A7BnQiNRTbmLQTrHVSZmBaz3mCxRy-CpEuMb1zH0uuGoiI7Del88e7UNnD4v7cuX_Pj/w228-h426/white%20paper%20rolls%20for%20drawing%20or%20wrapping%20boxes.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You can find more ideas for a preschool or <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/10/jakes-journey-in-art-basics-color.html">early elementary basic color wheels</a> on our site. We also have a cool, color theory paper project with detailed information on<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2022/09/cobra-kai-legend-tee-inspired-letter.html"> the various color schemes</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/01/saint-patricks-day-play-for-elementary.html">Classroom Skit about a Rainbow</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8eGx1qJTWPrY7kdI_FUCKtXkt6kEYcymlzkMlac7huj3mEx81B3o0RSObvlc0bmd9VNQiFLn9XILF3aHREZ4sdEWb55x-G11kMe4dPtsNngmidlBgeUcImn3wjADDelJBKemBin7yVNlvaG3EGtJdjgYzxRKRx1MTPPh1_AmlH1GsUqzo1vzAINA/s1500/Creative%20Color%20Wheel%20Ideas%20for%20High%20School%20Intro%20to%202D.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8eGx1qJTWPrY7kdI_FUCKtXkt6kEYcymlzkMlac7huj3mEx81B3o0RSObvlc0bmd9VNQiFLn9XILF3aHREZ4sdEWb55x-G11kMe4dPtsNngmidlBgeUcImn3wjADDelJBKemBin7yVNlvaG3EGtJdjgYzxRKRx1MTPPh1_AmlH1GsUqzo1vzAINA/w426-h640/Creative%20Color%20Wheel%20Ideas%20for%20High%20School%20Intro%20to%202D.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Recommended:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2018/06/3-fun-rainbow-cake-recipes-for-girl.html">3 Rainbow Cake Decorating Ideas</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2014/04/girl-scout-activity-pony-bead-rainbow.html">How to Make Rainbow Drink Coasters with Pony Beads</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/04/recycled-scrap-paper-rainbow-fish.html">Rainbow Fish Construction Paper Art Project for Kids</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Recipe: <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/11/kitchen-kids-rainbow-graham-cracker.html">How to Make Rainbow Graham Cracker Sandwiches</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div></div></div></div>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-14629593817380007502022-10-13T11:24:00.006-04:002022-10-13T11:27:40.138-04:00Painting with Scissors Simple Cut Outs Matisse Abstract Art Project<h2 style="text-align: left;"> How to Paint Like Henri Matisse</h2><div><br /></div><div>Henri Matisse was best known as an abstract artist. He aligned himself with a small group of artists known as Fauvists or Wild Beasts. Unlike other painters during this era, he painted with bold colors and took risks with his art. Matisse called his cut paper art posters, painting and drawing with scissors So, <i><b>how do you paint like Henri Matisse?</b></i> With paper cut-outs, of course.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links for your convenience.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdKD4v1Pr5TxoBASt1j9PavrPZf-OiVw6C8rcDzcP_6CMFas4WSs0fvVF4a1ik2VWaQQiZdNe-a5dXozVecq8m1-OZunwpqkBb83v3VuwLdFJcg215X-L8wXYMAp3wNnYF1wsiaCdWwpdZNZhn4UX0nD5gy5J8bry1FkFcYceVEdKYS67i-Dl3ZWW/s900/intro%20to%202D%20art%20project%20abstract%20matisse%20paper%20cut%20outs%20paintings.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Paint Like Henri Matisse with Paper Cut Outs" border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="900" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdKD4v1Pr5TxoBASt1j9PavrPZf-OiVw6C8rcDzcP_6CMFas4WSs0fvVF4a1ik2VWaQQiZdNe-a5dXozVecq8m1-OZunwpqkBb83v3VuwLdFJcg215X-L8wXYMAp3wNnYF1wsiaCdWwpdZNZhn4UX0nD5gy5J8bry1FkFcYceVEdKYS67i-Dl3ZWW/w640-h412/intro%20to%202D%20art%20project%20abstract%20matisse%20paper%20cut%20outs%20paintings.jpg" title="How to Paint Like Henri Matisse with Paper Cut Outs" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;">The Cut Outs or Painting with Paper are part of the </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span face="MetSans, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Noto Sans SC, Noto Sans TC, Noto Sans JP, Noto Sans KR, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 18.954px;"><a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/353770#:~:text=Jazz%201947&text=to%20illustrate%20his%20groundbreaking%20book,are%20the%20circus%20and%20theater." target="_blank">Matisse Jazz Series</a>. Matisse created a few artists’ books, many were made in 1941 after he suffered with intestinal cancer. With this technique, he was able to stay in bed and still create art.</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rLgSd8ka0Gs?start=64" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: start;">Henri Matisse Paper Cut Outs Video for Students.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="MetSans, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, "Noto Sans SC", "Noto Sans TC", "Noto Sans JP", "Noto Sans KR", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="MetSans, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, "Noto Sans SC", "Noto Sans TC", "Noto Sans JP", "Noto Sans KR", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;">The painting of the figure with stars around it is one of the most well-known in his Jazz series. The book is made up of circus and theater theme posters made with cut and pasted brightly colored papers that are printed using a stencil technique known as pochoir. Most of the images in the Jazz series are done in primary colors. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="MetSans, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, "Noto Sans SC", "Noto Sans TC", "Noto Sans JP", "Noto Sans KR", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="MetSans, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, "Noto Sans SC", "Noto Sans TC", "Noto Sans JP", "Noto Sans KR", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;">You may have seen a similar cut paper technique in a series of children's books painted and illustrated by <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/12/eric-carle-surrealist-lesson-activities.html" target="_blank">Eric Carle</a>. Carle was influenced by the works of Matisse and other abstract artists. Here's an <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/12/eric-carle-surrealist-lesson-activities.html">art lesson on Eric Carle</a>. You can also experiment with Eric Carle's technique of wet paper illustration with this lesson, <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/02/how-to-paint-like-eric-carle-homeschool.html">how to paint like Eric Carle</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="MetSans, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, "Noto Sans SC", "Noto Sans TC", "Noto Sans JP", "Noto Sans KR", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18.954px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr style="text-align: center;"><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEXR240dj5wC6NSusXWuE60unBa9DUuKZwK0EG3_3cLPTQ0Qk7Ysi7eSm85E0eXrh6c7GCBdol0z9f189WrJZuYMJJydQDoAlX4ysDLH-aWNq0eakuKIoGbwPUWc72hKOHmnVLv2I_ONMVmXawNlczbFcCs1-OialZIVoBub5hCLNUCo2W0lvqsKI/s820/matisse%20paper%20cut%20outs%20abstract%20posters%20art%20class.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Loyalist - Painting with Scissors Simple Matisse Abstract Art Project" border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="609" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEXR240dj5wC6NSusXWuE60unBa9DUuKZwK0EG3_3cLPTQ0Qk7Ysi7eSm85E0eXrh6c7GCBdol0z9f189WrJZuYMJJydQDoAlX4ysDLH-aWNq0eakuKIoGbwPUWc72hKOHmnVLv2I_ONMVmXawNlczbFcCs1-OialZIVoBub5hCLNUCo2W0lvqsKI/w298-h400/matisse%20paper%20cut%20outs%20abstract%20posters%20art%20class.jpg" title="The Loyalist - Painting with Scissors Simple Matisse Abstract Art Project" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span face="MetSans, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Noto Sans SC, Noto Sans TC, Noto Sans JP, Noto Sans KR, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""MoMA Sans", "MoMA Sans", Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""MoMA Sans", "MoMA Sans", Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;">With his cut paper art, Matisse invented a new form of art, the cut-out. He called this new art form drawing with scissors. He cut out various </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;">geometric and organic</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;"> shapes and arranged them on his gouache painted canvas to illustrate his books. He also hand wrote about each image in cursive rather than using a type setting. This style is similar to today's scrap booking. You can create your own book that has meaning to your life with this simple, inspired by Matisse, technique.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""MoMA Sans", "MoMA Sans", Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;"><b>Paint Like Matisse</b></span></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;"><b>Supplies Needed:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;">Mixed Media Paper,18 x 24"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;">Tempera or Acrylic Paint in primary colors</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;">Wide Paint Brush</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;">Brightly Colored Copy Paper</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;">Glue Stick</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px;">Subject Matter that is Meaningful </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JIYO1YQxVhSzn0tOjzUtOZslAVdRQhmgNveOqBFeZ8ZtGXD9JPTX5Rlw7B3a3JpUboiSOELwwoOU4MX5Z1i3S14qgyAhGo_kH6uw6QZG4TbVCV1vnRu6-qvnTh08P_3UpHsaBzHk49udfHhRnOTiTw8xZ25KRs1feznRCqu0lsJOV4ikC2kqjb0x/s1181/matisse%20jazz%20poster%20painting%20with%20paper%20art.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JIYO1YQxVhSzn0tOjzUtOZslAVdRQhmgNveOqBFeZ8ZtGXD9JPTX5Rlw7B3a3JpUboiSOELwwoOU4MX5Z1i3S14qgyAhGo_kH6uw6QZG4TbVCV1vnRu6-qvnTh08P_3UpHsaBzHk49udfHhRnOTiTw8xZ25KRs1feznRCqu0lsJOV4ikC2kqjb0x/s320/matisse%20jazz%20poster%20painting%20with%20paper%20art.jpg" width="244" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskcER1iW6UGXeTdGe_JNH3uL9GHEhn5fvUkSlobOsjFz2HnYwebz7kZX81AcIsb5_VE1DTOrbNCq6DnJZgbxDdcWfiYA1-Dcb5odEoXL3dJnawOijxSY9jZ6jX268XIQMXvP0BIXRT0weaekVAujCkCKuRX9H7t4d6tPSbqdwEQ2gdZ2Z5YevhdId/s900/painting%20with%20paper%20matisse%20inspired%20kcc%20%20nevu%202022.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="623" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskcER1iW6UGXeTdGe_JNH3uL9GHEhn5fvUkSlobOsjFz2HnYwebz7kZX81AcIsb5_VE1DTOrbNCq6DnJZgbxDdcWfiYA1-Dcb5odEoXL3dJnawOijxSY9jZ6jX268XIQMXvP0BIXRT0weaekVAujCkCKuRX9H7t4d6tPSbqdwEQ2gdZ2Z5YevhdId/s320/painting%20with%20paper%20matisse%20inspired%20kcc%20%20nevu%202022.png" width="222" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We decided to take inspiration from the Jazz poster's cover painting. Using the same primary color scheme, we added secondary colors in orange and violet. There are not lines or any drawing on the art work; everything is done in paper cut outs. Remember, it is abstract art! Use shapes and meaningful colors to represent your subject matter. Our paper painting represents a family pet. Our Cockatiel, Nebu, died at the age of twenty-three. Squinting your eyes while<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/04/rehoming-pets-after-life-change.html"> looking at a cockatiel </a>will allow you to see his basic features, yellow spiked crest and orange cheek. The heart represents how close he was to our hearts, and the violet squiggles represent his wings in motion. They can also represent a flutter or the beating of his heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjXLtgSW-fikvN1vI_vGAZr5Bt6kvZMEKT1viNtot3K_3MRvwL_hA9In6SBTAVjGRv37OurYQxo-OyUTUGB6Wr_YFjllo43nxeN4o33LkJ54W0u1-H26tmbc8iUPQS3PH-eFgBm2yc9a9_POXSbmbKyj0lhJUOEXtGT6ys-AIXUC_L-bqbhay-JlJ/s399/pictureofacockatielmalenebuatthelake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pictureofamalecockatielpetpaintlikeHenriMatisse" border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="326" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjXLtgSW-fikvN1vI_vGAZr5Bt6kvZMEKT1viNtot3K_3MRvwL_hA9In6SBTAVjGRv37OurYQxo-OyUTUGB6Wr_YFjllo43nxeN4o33LkJ54W0u1-H26tmbc8iUPQS3PH-eFgBm2yc9a9_POXSbmbKyj0lhJUOEXtGT6ys-AIXUC_L-bqbhay-JlJ/w326-h400/pictureofacockatielmalenebuatthelake.jpg" title="pictureofamalecockatielpetpaintlikeHenriMatisse" width="326" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While you're planning your design think about the<a href="https://www.nga.gov/learn/teachers/lessons-activities/elements-of-art.html" target="_blank"> Elements of Art </a>and the <a href="https://indiana.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/459077ac-6d7d-4eef-bd7e-e38d12e7ce97/principals-of-design/" target="_blank">Principles of Design</a>. How many can you use? Ours has color, line, shape, space, balance, movement, contrast, emphasis, and harmony. Do you see more? In the comments below, tell us what you see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">MATISSE ABSTRACT ART LESSON PLAN</h3><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Painting with Scissors and Paper Cut Outs: How to Paint Like Henri Matisse</b></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Step one:</b> Come up with a subject matter that means something to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Step two: </b>Sketch it out in your sketch book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Step three:</b> Think about it in an abstract way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Step four:</b> Do a thumbnail sketch changing your drawing into basic shapes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Step five: </b>Paint your paper background in a primary color or black.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Step six:</b> Cut out your shapes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Step seven:</b> Arrange your shapes on the paper. Think about the Principles of Design, especially balance and unity. Shapes should be abstract, and it shouldn't be immediately obvious what the picture represents (not realistic.) See our student examples below. No drawing! Remember, you are painting with paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Step eight:</b> Paste them into position. <i>Tip:</i> Do not use school glue, it bubbles up. Glue sticks work best.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Step nine: </b>That's it! It's that simple to paint like Henri Matisse!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are student examples from the NCHS Intro to 2D Art class. You may not use these images or reproduce them anywhere else. They are for educational purposes only.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj303y0-xWH3jLiMOHt98-HQo_evce8RB-gavWwz94EWE0zkytvM6PN3NtjsIR_EoWdDjarQe8u-bODlqRCwJUe7HSyVEy-PqLUZIgWaV77eDlbqhtYkMGI-XQgkr602I2IImXDwgo4ffKZTk8kYWWR3rAkKFd-tgtii5Ct1UVg88zhXIwu2b-5d2jB/s2000/HighSchoolArtProject%20Intro2DMatisseJazzPosterSeries.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj303y0-xWH3jLiMOHt98-HQo_evce8RB-gavWwz94EWE0zkytvM6PN3NtjsIR_EoWdDjarQe8u-bODlqRCwJUe7HSyVEy-PqLUZIgWaV77eDlbqhtYkMGI-XQgkr602I2IImXDwgo4ffKZTk8kYWWR3rAkKFd-tgtii5Ct1UVg88zhXIwu2b-5d2jB/w640-h640/HighSchoolArtProject%20Intro2DMatisseJazzPosterSeries.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsukhog1MaXiV7HxIjsokvxo9Zz0hYI134GGMZEFKtxpK_vYrdmdt5hVYFkW1T_ay1i5rNozsbo4UDGMFbs350PPamOUJ6jMfgY0ITipwW9YKyVfnXEkerxl_UDrxwj9ebhKwzc3fG-H3Yuw50pqeP1PzDbyBXmuDyRVaVtfxaeuCMbySWb5KX7zoz/s2000/HighSchoolArtProject%20Intro2DMatisseJazzPosterSerieshorizontal.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsukhog1MaXiV7HxIjsokvxo9Zz0hYI134GGMZEFKtxpK_vYrdmdt5hVYFkW1T_ay1i5rNozsbo4UDGMFbs350PPamOUJ6jMfgY0ITipwW9YKyVfnXEkerxl_UDrxwj9ebhKwzc3fG-H3Yuw50pqeP1PzDbyBXmuDyRVaVtfxaeuCMbySWb5KX7zoz/w640-h640/HighSchoolArtProject%20Intro2DMatisseJazzPosterSerieshorizontal.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you want to try this project with preschoolers or elementary students, you may also like to add some books to your Matisse art lesson plans. The books below make excellent companion books for<b> a lesson on Henri Matisse's painting with scissors abstract poster series</b>. Don't forget to read your students <a href="https://amzn.to/3rTOWYM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">some Eric Carle books </a>and remind them that he was influenced by Matisse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qekBo2vuLKk?start=64" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3fZ5pbo" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="500" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqnYgn81M4N6jEt3cmtrCPecmFuqN_lgMCCpYNjG2qScI6CZy_mvXK19Ds5HpigzzPEJyPvRizLRngp8VTgEHpMHrNvlnhlc5tVWRS0Vs9Y2I_2aSYl38lI19JuQgIlCQrG9-sRkVznzAPKu40JPveVUiKP4mVLS7exeaPs1eik9jOjjeRYTh64r2q/s320/henri%20mastisse%20childrens%20book.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3fZ5pbo" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="389" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZzpLAiEcXvFCHLTQmFJEa20ne_LI0Y9TMpZGfsAcVucOK0Q2MT8dkEKwkteVT47Gr-rRqNHerL4WqKOsdGhY6ltIpWQBKtpVCIXb7E2bzGhVVDYBkECq4xijofHo5dppNyyxnq9_g1CmqtF3hTCnUt_X8dOws7SAqTAtJGcq2JReEADW6Yw-ln3s/s320/paintingwithscissorsmatissedrawing.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Recommended Reading:</b></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ey2YGX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henri's Scissors Children's Book </a><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3fZ5pbo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drawing With Scissors</a></div><div><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/04/rehoming-pets-after-life-change.html">Rehoming Pets After a move</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p></p></div>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-86764071053891210002022-09-20T21:09:00.005-04:002022-09-26T17:35:00.579-04:00COBRA KAI LEGEND TEE INSPIRED LETTER COLOR SCHEME ART PROJECT<h1 style="text-align: left;">COLOR THEORY COLOR SCHEME CUT PAPER LETTERS ART PROJECT</h1><div><br /></div><div>If you watch the popular NETFLIX series, Cobra Kai, you've probably noticed the t-shirts worn by the Anthony LaRusso character, played by Griffin Santopietro. In the series, Anthony is the son of Daniel and Amanda LaRusso, and the younger brother of Samantha LaRusso. He often wears cool printed tees, below the word LEGEND is printed in two tone letters across his shirt. The colorful block print letters inspired this <b>letter color scheme art project</b> perfect for <b>a quick lesson on color theory</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links for your convenience.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIL_qi7QpG1b8QUuxaO2-3q2YwAGgSbBP5lAM7MOV-kNlAFxR17wIDNHti-JowCqXBDxcxE4svWOPFyYSoRIfjb4yIqsiAhUb_lSjcK11zONSM0U2MAZbipIi__2LFkS5h6s4EZw9XBmnkbDLoLoT1Hht5PoiNrhb12SlwMOodkiHXwqahHd4_jN6D/s450/AnthonlyLarussoLEGENDLETTERSARTPROJECT.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anthony LaRusso LEGEND T-shirt Tee Cobra Kai Color Theory Art Project" border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="450" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIL_qi7QpG1b8QUuxaO2-3q2YwAGgSbBP5lAM7MOV-kNlAFxR17wIDNHti-JowCqXBDxcxE4svWOPFyYSoRIfjb4yIqsiAhUb_lSjcK11zONSM0U2MAZbipIi__2LFkS5h6s4EZw9XBmnkbDLoLoT1Hht5PoiNrhb12SlwMOodkiHXwqahHd4_jN6D/w400-h331/AnthonlyLarussoLEGENDLETTERSARTPROJECT.png" title="Anthony LaRusso LEGEND T-shirt Tee Cobra Kai Color Theory Art Project" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Letter Art Project: Anthony LaRusso Legend <a href="https://amzn.to/3dpj9v1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tee in<i> Cobra Kai</i></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In my high school art class, we've been working on several <a href="https://capitaloneshopping.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-modern-cal/QRMK9RXFC5" target="_blank">hand lettering</a> projects with a letter theme. We started creating <a href="https://theartofeducation.edu/2017/08/18/implement-graffiti-inspired-unit-week-one/" target="_blank">tag letters for a graffiti art project </a>and then we moved on to<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WhngRSGz18" target="_blank"> a lesson color theory and how to blend with colored pencils</a> from <i>That Art Teacher</i>. To review the basics of color theory or to achieve a better understanding of the color wheel, watch this video, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeI6Wqn4I78" target="_blank">Color Theory Basics</a> or scroll down to read our simple definitions.</div><div><br /></div><div>The video below is an awesome companion video to use when teaching the history of graffiti art.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9UGzjovT0Bo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">LEGEND Color Theory Letter Project</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This letter color scheme project can be be simple or more complicated and adapted for all grade levels. For a simple project for elementary students, simply cut and paste the letters onto a 6" x 12" white, gray, or black poster board using <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/10/jakes-journey-in-art-basics-color.html">contrasting colors from the basic color wheel</a>. For our homeschool friends that means: Red/Green, Blue/Orange, and Purple/Yellow. Remind your students to eyeball the letters and center the word on the page before the final glue down.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You might also like: <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/02/how-to-paint-like-eric-carle-homeschool.html">How to Paint like Eric Carle</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For high school students in a basic art class, remind the students that contrasting colors are simply colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. This will give more color options. For more advanced classes, have art students design their letters based on a color scheme: monochromatic, complementary, double complementary, split complementary, triadic, tetradic, analagous, intermediate primary, secondary, or tertiary. We used cut, brightly colored paper in anticipation of a color paper unit on Matisse, but you can also use acrylic paints.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_ytQy9YG6UKHbkSknR16zS3hegIB77oqqOh1pTutauAJ6s1A6JL_1xrxWUsLT3gv6URCRpsx2XTzBwAeuuJyYp8sf4o6C6UvU10tKQEE0KwC4WAPMrKK4-uevN2mw7fq6TYyqZyPlNoAM5Lzjzo4wFyRMUUB3aqADTqWTDetJcjHBNu6jAxX7kUA/s900/artblockletterprojectgridsign.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="COBRA KAI LEGEND TEE INSPIRED LETTER COLOR SCHEME ART PROJECT" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_ytQy9YG6UKHbkSknR16zS3hegIB77oqqOh1pTutauAJ6s1A6JL_1xrxWUsLT3gv6URCRpsx2XTzBwAeuuJyYp8sf4o6C6UvU10tKQEE0KwC4WAPMrKK4-uevN2mw7fq6TYyqZyPlNoAM5Lzjzo4wFyRMUUB3aqADTqWTDetJcjHBNu6jAxX7kUA/w640-h426/artblockletterprojectgridsign.jpg" title="COBRA KAI LEGEND TEE INSPIRED LETTER COLOR SCHEME ART PROJECT" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">What are the Color Schemes?</h2><div><b>Monochromatic </b> - One color. A monochromatic color scheme ranges between lighter (tints) and darker (shades) versions of the base color or hue.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Primary</b> - The basic colors. Red, Yellow, and Blue. With crayons, pencils, and paint, these colors can be combined to create the secondary colors. (Don't let Google and Digital Art confuse you.)</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Secondary </b>- Green, Orange, and Purple. </div><div>(Red + Blue) = Purple, (Red + Yellow) = Orange, (Yellow + Blue) = Green.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Triadic</b> - Primary and secondary color schemes are also triadic colors schemes. A triadic color scheme is made up of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. These colors form a triangle across the color wheel.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tertiary </b>- A primary color + a secondary color. Tertiary colors combine primary and secondary colors to create compound colors: blue-green, blue-violet, red-orange, red-violet, yellow-orange, and yellow-green. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Complementary</b> - Two colors that are on opposite sides of the color wheel. The basics are Red/Green, Blue/Orange, and Purple/Yellow. However, you can pull-out a color wheel to find more variations such as, Yellow-Orange/Blue Violet.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Double Complementary or Tetradic</b> - Using two sets of Complementary colors together. For example, red/green paired with yellow/purple. A double complementary color scheme forms a rectangle across the color wheel.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXxkt2gyR0IkNGdAPtvBP0ZFSAqJdVmQ9IzxM2ZVcYPl00Z5fBlkyuOcw4_4en8-i13rURYmgs4kFRDg1Q1yfgK4Vv_98c7nktM2ciKz19BU6cAJl0IevZa4c1QPufkgABZJZbQwZ7zmdnXMtX2H3Bb0a8u03ry60Sm3x3hI2nQiCVliMc9gectnu/s553/colorwheel%20tetradic%20color%20scheme.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Color Wheel Color Schemes Tetradic" border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="553" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXxkt2gyR0IkNGdAPtvBP0ZFSAqJdVmQ9IzxM2ZVcYPl00Z5fBlkyuOcw4_4en8-i13rURYmgs4kFRDg1Q1yfgK4Vv_98c7nktM2ciKz19BU6cAJl0IevZa4c1QPufkgABZJZbQwZ7zmdnXMtX2H3Bb0a8u03ry60Sm3x3hI2nQiCVliMc9gectnu/w400-h398/colorwheel%20tetradic%20color%20scheme.png" title="Color Wheel Color Schemes Tetradic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Split Complementary</b> - A split complementary scheme uses three colors. Start with one color, find its complement and then use the two colors on either side of it. If you look at the color wheel above, blue, violet (purple,) and yellow-orange form a split complementary triangle. Yellow-Orange/Blue-Violet being the contrasting colors and blue and violet are the splits. If using Blue-Violet, the split complementary colors are Orange and Yellow. Get it? Got it. Good!</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Analogous </b>- Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel. Only use three to five colors for this color scheme. Analogous schemes can use warm colors, cool colors, or a combination of both depending on where you start. For art that pops stick to three analogous colors.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Intermediate</b> - The tertiary colors are every other color on the color wheel. Tertiary colors combine primary and secondary colors to create compound colors: blue-green, blue-violet, red-orange, red-violet, yellow-orange, and yellow-green. This is also known as an intermediate color scheme.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Adventures-Of-Kids-Creative-Chaos" target="_blank">For printable lessons, visit me on TeachersPayTeachers</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Make Block Color Scheme LEGEND Letters with Bright Colored Paper</h3><div><br /></div><div>Supplies:</div><div><br /></div><div>Black, White, or Gray Poster Board (6" x 12")</div><div>Ruler</div><div>Pencil </div><div>Scissors or <a href="https://amzn.to/3QQXFVA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xacto Knife</a></div><div>Brightly Colored Copy Paper or Construction Paper</div><div><br /></div><div>Beginners will want to measure to choose letter size and then eyeball the position on the poster board before gluing it down. Divide 12" by the number of letters you choose to use. The answer will provide enough space for your letter and the space between each letter. For example, 12/6 = 2". Allow 1 1/2" for each letter and use the extra space to form a border and proper letter spacing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>More advanced students should use the ruler to lay out a grid on the poster board. Draw separate grid lines for the block letter, space between the letters, and a border around them. Showing the students <a href="https://www.ehow.com/how_6496797_space-letters-sign.html" target="_blank">how to layout and plan for the block letter spacing </a>will prepare them for future work in <a href="https://www.lettering-daily.com/learning-sign-painting/" target="_blank">sign painting</a>, drafting, technical theatre, and architecture.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Draw a horizon line halfway down the middle of the paper at 3". This line serves as the dividing line for the color of the letters. Each letter will be two colors based on one of the color schemes listed above. for younger students, choose contrasting colors. Measure for at least a 1/4" border from the edges of the paper. The width of letters is determined by the number of letters used as mentioned above. If you cut the letters out from a block of paper, with an Xacto knife, you can use the paper as a template to paint letters for a future project.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Recommended:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/10/jakes-journey-in-art-basics-color.html">Primary Color Lesson for Preschool or Early Elementary</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3qLrPir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cobra Kai Tees</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=jake%27s+journey">Homeschool Art and Craft Projects</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-38468469168490907692022-09-13T21:50:00.000-04:002022-09-13T21:50:44.976-04:00How to get Baby to Sleep for a Nap<h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Foolproof ways to tire your toddlers out for nap time</span></h1><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you struggling to get your little toddler to take a breather and rest? Nap time can be heaven for both you and your toddler. They get some much-needed rest before carrying on with their day, giving you a chance to get a few things done, or simply take a minute for yourself. You've probably wondered, </span>how to get your baby to sleep for a nap<span style="font-weight: 400;">, here are some tips to earn that well deserved quiet time.</span></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOgKJ-A_ZD3LJZGteGpZQEtlsHyiKwf-55MVb1J6mLhRzBoaiETlRT2mJIQ7CrQW8ax3Q4fRVNmrVMI7gBNfEbrM70nhwdp6YiZN__QFDU_9u_J8RYofaQiVYkvDj3NQhm7Wn7TfF1s4zGs-RPKRw9SkfyoXnP4l2OGvZ0AFsOZv_SQWaQjvAPq3C/s900/howtogetyourbabytonaptips.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to get Baby to Sleep for a Nap" border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="900" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOgKJ-A_ZD3LJZGteGpZQEtlsHyiKwf-55MVb1J6mLhRzBoaiETlRT2mJIQ7CrQW8ax3Q4fRVNmrVMI7gBNfEbrM70nhwdp6YiZN__QFDU_9u_J8RYofaQiVYkvDj3NQhm7Wn7TfF1s4zGs-RPKRw9SkfyoXnP4l2OGvZ0AFsOZv_SQWaQjvAPq3C/w400-h356/howtogetyourbabytonaptips.png" title="How to get Baby to Sleep for a Nap" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">While nap time sounds like a dream, getting your toddler down and asleep is much easier said than done. Although some days may not run to plan, there are some great ways to encourage a toddler to take his nap, so you can have a moment to get through your <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=to+do+list">to-do list</a>. Here are some <i>infant nap time parenting tips </i>so you can get some things done around the house.</span></p></h1><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encourage or play active games with them</span></h2><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Active games are a great way to burn off all that extra energy before a nap. It can be as simple as a game of </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Simon Says </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">or </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not only are these <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2014/05/12-circle-time-activities-and-ideas-for.html">games fun and easy</a>, but they also require minimal set-up and clean up. </span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Simon Says </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">can help kids learn about body awareness and movement, as well as how to pay attention, follow instructions and be a leader. Whereas </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">can help kids with their balance, coordination and learning about their bodies.</span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Other games like </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Duck Duck Goose</span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ring Around the Rosie </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">lets kids literally run around, but can also help them develop strategic thinking skills and spatial awareness – although you’ll need more than one child (or adult!) to be able to play them.</span></p></h1><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get some fresh air and/or exercise</span></h2><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This goes without saying – exercise is a great way to tire your little ones. Ideally, any exercise you choose to do should burn through their excess energy without giving them a second wind and keeping them wide awake. The key is to stay active and keep babies moving, but not to have too much fun so they won't fight sleep when it comes.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The old stand by activities are great for tiring out your baby for outside play: </span></p><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bouncing or kicking a ball.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riding a bike or scooter.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Playing chase.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blowing <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/02/fish-theme-sensory-activitiy-and-craft.html">bubbles</a>.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can even go for a light walk around the block or to their favorite playground. Let them loose on the play equipment and they’ll be ready to nap when they get home.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If the weather isn’t the best, you can still get your toddler moving at home. Encourage them to have a dance along to a music video or get them running and climbing with a make-shift obstacle course. </span></p></h1><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Put them to work with some household chores</span></h2><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’ve got a few jobs to get done around the house, why not get your toddler involved? This will take a little patience, the job will likely take a little longer, but every little chore will get your toddler closer to sleep.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The easiest way to make this nap time trick work is by <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/09/5-printable-duty-calendar-charts-for.html" target="_blank">giving your kids chores that are appropriate for their age</a>, which also keep them active. Start with simple things like picking up their toys or tidying up their room. You can add a touch of fun to the household chores by having clean-up races, enjoying a toy scavenger hunt to be found in the bottom of the laundry pile, or making a game of loading the dishwasher.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not only will doing household chores wear your kids out, it also teaches them responsibility about how a household functions. These are valuable life skills your children will carry with them throughout their lives. It’ll also help you get through the household chores on your to-do list, even if they’re not perfectly done!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></h1><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encourage winding down activities</span></h2><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even with all their energy burnt off, your little one might not just drop straight off to bed. Sometimes they need a little quiet time to help them settle and wind down.</span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Relaxing activities that will keep their attention are key to quiet time. These activities can be as easy as giving them an </span><a href="http://www.myer.com.au/c/all-toys/board-games-puzzles" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">age-appropriate puzzle</span></a>, <span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">a simple coloring activity, or engaging them in quiet building activities, like a</span><a href="https://www.myer.com.au/c/all-toys/brand-lego/lego-duplo" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego set.</span></a></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When all else fails, a good-old </span><a href="https://www.myer.com.au/c/all-toys/kids-books" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">children’s book</span></a><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a sure-fire way to help them unwind. You can encourage them to curl up on the couch and read to themselves or mimic bedtime and read to them as they fall asleep. </span></p></h1><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Create a nap time ritual</span></h2><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Complement winding down activities by creating a nap time ritual to follow. This should be similar to creating a bedtime ritual. It should be consistent, such as setting aside a specific period of time everyday for the nap, dimming the lights, reading a story to them, and playing some white noise (like rain or wind) to block out outside noises.</span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This nap time ritual gives <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=baby">your baby</a>'s body a cue to fall asleep, rest, and recharge.</span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once you start giving these nap time sleep methods a try, you’ll soon be watching your little one drift off to sleep with ease, allowing you some much needed me time.</span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recommended:</span></p><p style="font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/05/how-to-get-babies-to-sleep-through.html" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">How to get Baby to Sleep through the Night Tips</a></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face="Helvetica Neue, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.parents.com/baby/sleep/naps/get-your-baby-to-nap/" target="_blank">Nap time Tips for New Parents</a> </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face="Helvetica Neue, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2014/02/title-breast-milk-or-formula-what.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">Breast Milk of </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">Formula</span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">?</span></a></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><br /></p></h1>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-36038484688012813262022-06-17T22:18:00.004-04:002022-06-17T22:23:56.191-04:003 Ways to Inspire Children<p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children are the most precious and innocent members of our society. When they are young, they tend to have the drive, motivation, and energy to do whatever they put their minds to. That is why it is important to nurture that side of them and keep it alive for as long as possible. If you have children yourself or perhaps you are a sibling to a young person or know a friend with a child, then this article could be of great use to you. So, continue to read on in order to learn about the three ways that you can inspire children.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Be a good role model </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is likely that the majority of the people reading this article have heard that it is important to be a good role model to younger people. So, it will come as no surprise to you that if you want to inspire children, you need to be a good role model to them. Be the person that they look up to and aspire to be, as this is a great way to motivate them to grow to be someone who is great. How does one become a good role model? Well, some </span><a href="https://www.franksonnenbergonline.com/blog/13-ways-to-be-a-good-role-model/#:~:text=13%20Ways%20To%20Be%20a%20Good%20Role%20Model,show%20you%20mean%20it%20by%20taking%20corrective%20action." style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">helpful tips on how to become a good role model</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> are listed below:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Believe in yourself – if you want to be a good role model to younger children, then you need to show them the importance of believing in yourself. If you want anyone to believe in you, you need to be able to believe in yourself first. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hold people and yourself accountable – if you notice that the behavior of you or another needs improving, then be sure to hold yourself and others accountable. Children should be taught how to challenge bad behavior in themselves and others. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Be honest – one of the best things that you can do to become a good role model is to instill values of honesty in the younger generation. </span></p></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh08wz_AoIwpEnUDh0ImuTdlt3gJYxPf9_cKNJiynrJo4P3b0ufEgfpH9ZBwCVNsyW4XYS-2B_D2NbbDC2ZKo21xg13rEl9khv2cpS6p3Pdy1MBgZ0TE4BJCmC9cJMSMrPoWRddH5A9JpmjCS3JfiByosPNihVoWMlPqW3pj3xRYDSBUeuG1vscOxD_/s3588/ways%20to%20inspire%20children.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="3 Ways to Inspire Children" border="0" data-original-height="3588" data-original-width="3160" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh08wz_AoIwpEnUDh0ImuTdlt3gJYxPf9_cKNJiynrJo4P3b0ufEgfpH9ZBwCVNsyW4XYS-2B_D2NbbDC2ZKo21xg13rEl9khv2cpS6p3Pdy1MBgZ0TE4BJCmC9cJMSMrPoWRddH5A9JpmjCS3JfiByosPNihVoWMlPqW3pj3xRYDSBUeuG1vscOxD_/w353-h400/ways%20to%20inspire%20children.png" title="3 Ways to Inspire Children" width="353" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Let them express their own sense of style </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you want to make children feel more inspired and empowered, it is important that you let them freely express themselves through clothing. So, next time that you go clothes shopping be sure to let them roam around and find clothes that they like. If they have a favorite color, then why not buy them a piece of clothing that is in that color. Or, if they like to cook and spend time in the kitchen, then why not check out Chef Works for some kids’ chef coats and aprons. There are many options of chefs’ apparel and you can </span><a href="https://www.chefworks.com/chef-pants" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">choose from their full range</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Show affection </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Humans are social beings that need to be shown love and affection. So, one great way to inspire positive and </span><a href="https://www.baby-chick.com/why-its-important-to-show-affection-to-our-children/#:~:text=%20Why%20Affection%20is%20Important%20for%20Our%20Kids,of%20positive%20parenting.%20I%20think%20it...%20More%20" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">loving emotions within children</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is by showering them with affection. A great way to show children that you love them is through touch, be sure to give lots of hugs, high fives, and pats on the back. A</span><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">cts such as hugging, rubbing their backs, and holding their hand while walking are amazing ways to make them feel comforted, calm, and relaxed. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-88282410239200323072022-03-28T10:38:00.002-04:002022-03-28T10:41:26.578-04:00What are the Best Ideas to get Kids to Exercise<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Get Your Kids Interested in Exercise</span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-86d0194c-7fff-4cd5-9366-ad9101b09825"><br /><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nowadays, with all of the<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/04/does-gaming-increase-kids-intelligence.html"> video games</a> and gadgets available, it’s difficult to <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=screens">get kids to put away their screens</a> and try something active. This has led to a huge rise in childhood obesity and health problems related to sedentary behavior. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">As a parent, you want your child to be as happy and healthy as possible, so how can you encourage them to become more interested in exercise rather than playing video games or watching TV? Here are some of the <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2016/11/fun-pe-games-for-kids-pe-activities-gym.html">best ideas to get kids to exercise </a>to give you inspiration.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This post contains Amazon affiliate links.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUTIZ5zxtHnWJd6Nbd36T96IhPc22GPL_TifA-DPvJ-KbSk6cnvcKTxW-vn0bny9jQpFe5JUvhl1MqbZARK7nEwUf4qp3gEx26-2BtVyPmFUb4n4KRtPnHQQBuY8s6hm0tjQa9ftNTKy7VSZDrbXggJzOfpXJuTj2ff8MI4qdO4q0q4CFRo8norSh/s1920/how%20to%20get%20your%20child%20to%20exercise.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to get your child to exercise" border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="1920" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUTIZ5zxtHnWJd6Nbd36T96IhPc22GPL_TifA-DPvJ-KbSk6cnvcKTxW-vn0bny9jQpFe5JUvhl1MqbZARK7nEwUf4qp3gEx26-2BtVyPmFUb4n4KRtPnHQQBuY8s6hm0tjQa9ftNTKy7VSZDrbXggJzOfpXJuTj2ff8MI4qdO4q0q4CFRo8norSh/w400-h265/how%20to%20get%20your%20child%20to%20exercise.jpg" title="how to get your child to exercise" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@0xhjohnson?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" target="_blank">Hunter Johnson</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/childhood-obesity?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" target="_blank">Unsplash</a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Ways to get Children to Exercise:</h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try out a sport</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child finds exercise ‘boring,’ then maybe they just haven’t found a sport they like yet. Sports are both lots of fun and a great way to burn extra calories, and team sports can also teach your child vital life skills like teamwork and cooperation. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Volleyball is a fantastic, fast-paced sport that your kids will love. If you buy volleyball equipment to play this sport at home, then you’ll need to make sure you look after it so it doesn’t get damaged. In particular, </span><a href="https://acevolleyball.org/the-best-volleyball-pumps/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">volleyball ball pumps are essential</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for keeping the ball in perfect condition.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Go to after-school clubs</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you don’t have the space or equipment for your kids to play sports at home, then you can sign them up for<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=after+school"> after-school sports</a> clubs instead. These clubs will have much better facilities and will be able to teach your child more about the sport, helping them reach their full potential. Additionally, your child will participate with other children at these clubs, which will help them make new friends and </span><a href="https://www.teachingchannel.com/blog/teaching-collaboration-skills" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">learn how to collaborate</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Walk to school</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">A small change you could make to your child’s routine is walking them to school instead of driving them there (or letting them walk alone if they’re old enough). This will get them used to moving more and will reduce their total amount of sedentary behavior. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try sports and dance games</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=fun+family+activity"> fun family activity</a> that’ll get you all moving is sports or dance games. Although video games often reduce your child’s activity levels, these games actually make them get up and move around in order to win. Games like </span><a href="https://justdancenow.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just Dance</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> are also extremely fun and competitive - you’ll be having as much fun and getting as much exercise as the kids!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3wKZBIO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Dance Nintendo Switch</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ask them what activities they like</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most importantly, you can’t <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/02/home-school-ideas-to-play-and-get-your.html">get your kids interested in exercise </a>if you don’t listen to what they’d like to do. Forcing them to <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2014/08/kids-games-that-get-you-moving-how-to.html">take part in sports and activities</a> they hate will only make them resent exercise. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">For example, you may find out that your child prefers competitive team sports, solitary sports like running, or simply going for long walks. You may also find that your child isn’t very interested in sports but loves <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/07/circle-activities-for-teens-middle.html">creative activities like dance</a>. Try out a variety of activities to see what works for them.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once you’ve found a form of exercise that your child enjoys, it’ll be so much easier to establish healthy habits and avoid harmful sedentary behaviors. Whatever you choose, make sure you enjoy the ride!</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Recommended:</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=field+trip">Family Field Trip Ideas Indiana</a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=summer+camp">Try Doing Summer Camp at Home</a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-4048271790225355702022-03-26T10:43:00.014-04:002022-03-31T10:02:44.673-04:00How to Help Children Achieve Dreams and Goals<span id="docs-internal-guid-aa4bfa81-7fff-2b81-4be9-873cdb22b010"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Can I Help My Child Achieve Their Dreams?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the main parts of being a parent is nurturing your child’s<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=hobbies"> hobbies</a> and aspirations. This way, they can make their dreams a reality. However, for this to happen, a lot of work needs to be done behind the scenes. You can put things in place that can help to support your child as they work toward their goals, both in the present and the future. As a result, you can feel proud knowing you did all you could to be there for them when they were young and fledgling.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbZe6Qs7mOLnD6_ZpIVm4RF4jROsv5iDE95YHC4knikG3Pl1PNMDYfYONRYnaeJXuRx97trm_qGo6Uki5JlwhKsrtDR4pXnl8GSBb7c1vaW9CacOYz5mAbJp4BbKn2UiXV3t26A7AI8TKEdrqbj3MDJzzI78249b_zztLoJHTipKu5kMm0d69J3-I/s1920/help%20child%20achieve%20dreams%20financially.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How Can I Help My Child Achieve Their Dreams" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbZe6Qs7mOLnD6_ZpIVm4RF4jROsv5iDE95YHC4knikG3Pl1PNMDYfYONRYnaeJXuRx97trm_qGo6Uki5JlwhKsrtDR4pXnl8GSBb7c1vaW9CacOYz5mAbJp4BbKn2UiXV3t26A7AI8TKEdrqbj3MDJzzI78249b_zztLoJHTipKu5kMm0d69J3-I/w640-h426/help%20child%20achieve%20dreams%20financially.jpg" title="How Can I Help My Child Achieve Their Dreams" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Financial Goals</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many goals and dreams that a child might have may also require some form of financial backing, whether this be gaining a qualification, starting a business, getting married, or even going on a nice holiday vacation. Rather than them needing to find the money in a short space of time, you may be able to use the entirety of their childhood to start putting money aside for their future. You can achieve this in the form of a</span><a href="https://www.wealthify.com/junior-isa" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">junior stocks and shares ISA</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in your child’s name. A parent can open an account when their child is born and continue depositing into it until that child is an adult (in the eyes of the law.) At this point, they may be able to withdraw the money to use as they see fit. Hopefully, "as they see fit" will mean it will be spent on helping them achieve the important goals you both had dreamed up when they were merely small children.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=money">Money Lessons for Kids</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Extra Curricular Goals</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting your child involved in</span><a href="https://www.crimsoneducation.org/uk/blog/extracurriculars/benefits-of-extracurricular-activities/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">extracurricular activities</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> while they are young can also aid them with their future endeavors. This may especially be the case if some of those<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=extra+curricular" target="_blank"> extra curricular activities </a>match what your child would like to do in the future. If not, there might be some skills or tools that your child could take from these activities that could allow them to get ahead. For example, a child who is on the debate team now might have some of the skills required for job interviews, or even being able to make a convincing argument without the need for dramatics or raising their voice when the two of you have a disagreement. <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2016/07/how-to-enter-indiana-state-fair-county.html">A child who explores 4H</a> or the <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2017/09/what-is-ffa-future-farmers-of-america.html">Future Farmers of America</a>, might learn skills to help them have a future career in Agriculture.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Self-Esteem Goals</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Above all, give children positive reinforcement. This can include the</span><a href="https://beenke.com/parenting/build-confidence-55-positive-things-to-say-to-your-child/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">use of positive phrases</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that boost their confidence. While you may not want your child to be cocky, improving their self-esteem helps them to speak up for others, have the courage to pursue their dreams, and it gives them the drive to not give in when things get difficult. With a good measure of self-confidence, no matter how many setbacks they face, they will continue to look for different ways to achieve their goal, simply because they have a good foundation of perseverance and know that someone out there has their back. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2017/03/5-facebook-quotes-about-life.html" target="_blank">Self-Motivating Quotes</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While some (many) of your child's dreams might be unrealistic, realistic dreams can be achieved with hard work and dedication. As a parent, think about the many ways you can support your child to have the money and skills they will need to make those dreams come true. Whether you </span><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/09/how-to-save-for-rainy-day-fund.html">start a rainy day fund with your kids</a> or just go play in the rain, it's<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> never too late to be present in your child's life; and that is the best way to help your child achieve anything.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></span><p><b> Recommended:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/06/ways-to-make-extra-money-at-home.html">Ways to Make Extra Money at Home</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=things+to+do+with+kids">Be Present: Things to do with Kids</a></p><p><br /></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-70791087789872186912022-03-25T09:47:00.005-04:002022-03-27T21:19:26.910-04:00Crafting Builds Confidence and Self Esteem in Children<p> <b style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">Essential Crafting Skills That Every Child Should Learn</b></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Art and crafting activities have<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/the_art_of_creating_why_art_is_important_for_early_childhood_development&source=gmail&ust=1648245662139000&usg=AOvVaw0CwaFiH_b6M7Bm6tfiWJaU" href="https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/the_art_of_creating_why_art_is_important_for_early_childhood_development" style="color: #0000ee;" target="_blank"> positive mental and physical benefits</a>. Studies show that when children work together on craft projects, they build language skills as they create together, and more easily understand the perspective of others. Crafting also helps cultivate a child’s sense of achievement, <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2021/05/inspiring-kids-to-be-more-creative-can.html" target="">building confidence and self-esteem through creation </a>and experimentation.</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwko9cHtBrMIX1kpYqNAzTOMg2Av8h0NnkAtCCv9Ssjx0wMA5xVg74Sczi84WaGI41YuWR4pUb-DrhswgvHK1s7EVEFr5WnkYC1HpxrfLQNRPbUZfK-aLworkJtZdQQCp93_ROq2D8KeyU6b5KBhH1Ox568tukt8M3f1EeRqAumNKmwexyA6JECahu/s1880/craftingwithkidsconstructionpaper.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1880" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwko9cHtBrMIX1kpYqNAzTOMg2Av8h0NnkAtCCv9Ssjx0wMA5xVg74Sczi84WaGI41YuWR4pUb-DrhswgvHK1s7EVEFr5WnkYC1HpxrfLQNRPbUZfK-aLworkJtZdQQCp93_ROq2D8KeyU6b5KBhH1Ox568tukt8M3f1EeRqAumNKmwexyA6JECahu/w538-h303/craftingwithkidsconstructionpaper.jpeg" width="538" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">In addition to learning important skills, <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/08/what-not-to-wear-whats-she-wearing.html">supporting your child with creative outlets for free expression </a>is good for their overall well being and health. Crafting is a wonderful way to relieve stress and offer space to learn to experiment and create. With a few simple supplies and an open mind, children will have a lot of fun while learning to enjoy crafting, all while developing a wide range of important skills. Here are some recommendations for teaching essential crafting skills to your children.</span></span><br /></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Junk Modeling</b><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Open-ended art projects <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/08/art-develops-critical-thinking.html">encourage the development of critical thinking skills</a>. As a child makes a mental plan for what they want to make, they are building visual-spatial skills and exercising both right and left brain function. Designing models and sculpture helps children learn to evaluate shapes. An assortment of containers, wires, plastic, and random bits of household junk can be transformed into robots, toys, or mobiles. Provide glue and tape to help secure the pieces together, and paint and decorations for embellishing the model.<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/02/how-to-make-kitchen-stove-for-kids.html">Help them turn a box into a pretend stove.</a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Sewing</b><br /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Hand sewing tasks, like threading a needle or tying a knot, help improve <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.healthofchildren.com/G-H/Hand-Eye-Coordination.html&source=gmail&ust=1648245662139000&usg=AOvVaw3QmAIiwORq9ljNv7KBUil_" href="http://www.healthofchildren.com/G-H/Hand-Eye-Coordination.html" style="color: #0000ee;" target="_blank">hand-eye coordination </a>and fine motor skills. As noted by the Philly Art Center, the small muscles in a child’s fingers, wrists, and hands are strengthened through arts and crafts activities, which helps to make learning to write easier. Older children may enjoy designing costumes or simple bags. Providing a <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://teachyoutosew.com/best-sewing-machines-for-kids/&source=gmail&ust=1648245662139000&usg=AOvVaw1DfQ3r98y2KrcS-LyZ8IQm" href="https://teachyoutosew.com/best-sewing-machines-for-kids/" style="color: #0000ee;" target="_blank">sewing machine for children</a> is a creative and fulfilling way to encourage artistic expression. Math skills, including spatial reasoning, measurement taking, and shapes are skills that can be learned through pattern making and design. Offer to host a fashion show for children to share and reflect on their creations.<br /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/08/cognitive-craft-benefits-for-children.html">What are the Cognitive Benefits of Crafts?</a></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Making A Collage</b><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Teaching crafting skills like cutting with scissors and drawing encourages the development of fine motor muscles. <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=collage">Suggest a collage theme</a> and set a table with an assortment of papers, magazines, fabrics, leftover crafting supplies, and glue. Children will also learn about dimension and composition, gaining concentration skills as they assemble materials to create their art. Encourage children as they create unstructured work, focusing on the process and exploring the creation of art rather than the end product.<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>String Art</b><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Children who engage with creative activities exercise and develop a creative mindset, learning there can be many ways to complete a task. With yarn, flat top nails or pins, and a bit of scrap wood or cardboard, kids will build skills like measuring and the steps involved in creating geometric and linear art. Patience and imagination will be stretched as they figure out how to transfer their ideas to the surface. Older children can be challenged to make elaborate templates or intricate designs with parabolic curves and repeating patterns. Dr. Kerry Freeman (Head of Art & Design Education, Northern Illinois University) adds that <i><b>when kids engage in crafting and art for expression and are given the ability to take risks, they are developing lifelong innovation skills that will contribute to their success academically and as adults.<br /></b></i></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Learning essential crafting skills has so many benefits for your child, contributing to both their physical and emotional development as they grow. Plan to <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=collage">engage your child with age-appropriate creative activities every week</a>. Enjoy spending family time together to teach these essential crafting skills to your child, it’s a wonderful opportunity to bond and create memories.</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Recommended:</b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Pick a <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=collage">Collage Project </a>from this list</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2022/02/the-benefits-of-extracurricular.html">Benefits of Extra Curriculars for Kids with Disabilities ad Special Needs</a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #500050; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times serif";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-78538853260999837492022-03-01T20:14:00.002-05:002022-03-01T20:14:32.941-05:00Top Tips before Visiting a Waterpark in Australia<h2 style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Australia Water Park Trip Tips</span></h2><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f5496; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Summertime is the perfect time to head to the waterpark and enjoy some fun in the sun. With so many different waterparks located all around Australia, there's sure to be one near you that will provide a great day out for the whole family. So, if you're looking for some excitement this summer, be sure to check out one of these amazing Australian waterparks and follow these tips.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGQbrYjmdBJ1Ic1kDPnjmyTpNWNv2hfMcz3QTNRhDp8ehNNuaz2_zazQfYbA99mYqToHfuqiFhJf4uz272jNZ1Qjj3u2MT1U9az5A4t469dEKDF6CGXxca_EO2U6Iq1QPiqXtLQcOgD6TawlM0-pHhiSSqWmlzJHfrpye0KnM_KOQX8bF-Z46tuUon=s1920" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Australia Water Park Trip Tips" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1920" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGQbrYjmdBJ1Ic1kDPnjmyTpNWNv2hfMcz3QTNRhDp8ehNNuaz2_zazQfYbA99mYqToHfuqiFhJf4uz272jNZ1Qjj3u2MT1U9az5A4t469dEKDF6CGXxca_EO2U6Iq1QPiqXtLQcOgD6TawlM0-pHhiSSqWmlzJHfrpye0KnM_KOQX8bF-Z46tuUon=w640-h301" title="Australia Water Park Trip Tips" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f5496; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Top Water Parks in Australia</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are many different waterparks located all around Australia, and each one offers a unique experience for visitors. Here are some of the best waterparks in the country:</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gumbuya World - Gumbuya world is located in Victoria, just 45 minutes from Melbourne. The park offers an amazing range of attractions including whirlpools, wave pools, lazy rivers and the G-Force Waterslides.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adventure World - This park is located in Perth and is geared towards families with kids. It features a number of slides, pools, games, and rides.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wibit Sports Park - This park is located near Sydney and offers a unique experience for visitors. Instead of traditional waterpark features like slides, you get to enjoy inflatable obstacle courses in the open ocean instead. It's perfect for family fun!</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast - This park is located in Queensland near Brisbane and offers a variety of slides and rides</span></span></p></li></ul><p><b id="docs-internal-guid-b6bae36b-7fff-c740-aa8f-15f0548b108e" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f5496; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tips for visiting a waterpark with kids</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Most waterparks are perfect for a fun day out for the whole family, but there are a few things you need to keep in mind when visiting with kids. Here are some tips to help make your day at the park enjoyable for everyone:</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure your kids are familiar with the safety rules of the park before you go.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Help them stay safe by ensuring they always listen to the lifeguards and follow their instructions.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Teach your kids how to swim and be aware of their surroundings in the pool.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bring sunscreen and hats for protection against the sun, and don't forget to apply it regularly.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pack plenty of water and snacks to keep them hydrated and </span></span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">fueled.</span></p></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #2f5496; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Things not to bring at the park </span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you're visiting a </span><a href="https://gumbuya.com.au/world/oasis-springs/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">waterpark in Australia</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, be sure to leave the following items at home:</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sunglasses: While sunglasses are a great accessory for the beach, they can actually be quite dangerous when you're swimming or playing in the water. If a lens falls off and ends up in the water, it can become a serious safety hazard. </span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jewelry</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">: This includes anything from earrings to necklaces and rings. The last thing you want is to lose your precious </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">jewelry</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the water!</span></span></span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Glass: No glass containers are allowed inside the waterpark, so leave your glass bottles or jars at home. </span></span></p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><br /></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Waterparks are a great way to enjoy the summer with friends and family, but these establishments can be tricky. There are many different types of waterparks in Australia, so it’s important to know which one is best for you before visiting. In this article we covered some of the most popular parks, as well as some tips to help you make your next adventure a better one! </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>-Guest Post</span></span></p><p><br /></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-73377930301313400702022-02-18T13:19:00.002-05:002022-09-27T19:05:40.778-04:00How Does too much Screen Time Affect Health<h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Is too much Screen Time Dangerous?</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No matter how much you may try to avoid it, screens are an integral part of everyone’s lives and they are inescapable. With the increased use of electronics also comes increased concerns about how they affect us and our children. Many of us grew up with the old adage of “getting square eyes” or "you'll go blind" when we sat too close to the TV, but what are the real-life effects of too much screen time? Read <b>on to see how too much screen time affects our eye health.</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This post contains Amazon affiliate links.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2YifA4qp0m8xFmEGPnJRJxtVnDxQeesTWSncaMdsPK8Pl3rwBBurzsEeqAEKZrKjv2C3DPz7Zg7CSgs0J40AdPcHM3m62Sq4KMOb7nTSMY9oQ-ME5ODJ3G1BVidfcgYyWysrHFSlqeJbH6Y_ZNdejdQaE1iS4XHMi-5RpAzSvue5qqcoOjLFLWbhd=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How Does too much Screen Time Affect Health" border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="1500" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2YifA4qp0m8xFmEGPnJRJxtVnDxQeesTWSncaMdsPK8Pl3rwBBurzsEeqAEKZrKjv2C3DPz7Zg7CSgs0J40AdPcHM3m62Sq4KMOb7nTSMY9oQ-ME5ODJ3G1BVidfcgYyWysrHFSlqeJbH6Y_ZNdejdQaE1iS4XHMi-5RpAzSvue5qqcoOjLFLWbhd=w400-h370" title="How Does too much Screen Time Affect Health" width="400" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/357RDxs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung curved screen monitor</a> available on Amazon.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Screen Effects on your vision</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The rise in popularity of</span><a href="https://www.eyebuydirect.com/prescription-lens/digital-protection" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">blue light filtering glasses</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has made us all think about how brightly lit screens might negatively impact our vision. If you work on a computer all day then you have probably felt some of these effects of <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=screen+time">too much screen time </a>such as headaches and dry eyes, but you can also start to suffer from eye strain and even blurred vision. To combat these problems, you can use the aforementioned blue light filtering glasses, always work in good light, and avoid sitting in the dark staring at a screen. The number one rule for fighting computer vision syndrome is the 20-20-20 rule – every 20 minutes you should take a break and stare at an object that is about 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This helps give your e</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">yes a break, and if you keep it up, you should notice a significant difference in your level of eye comfort.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/12/ways-to-cut-down-kids-screen-time.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cut Down Screen Time</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Eye Strain Sleeping problems</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are all guilty of scrolling through our phones right before bed but when we do this the light emitted from the device can interfere with your brain's</span><a href="https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-electronics-affect-sleep" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sleep cycle</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. The bright blue light that comes from phones and tablets disrupts your natural production of melatonin (the hormone that makes you sleepy.) To keep this disruption to a minimum, you should ban phones from the bedroom and avoid screens for at least an hour before you plan on getting into bed.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/08/when-your-child-is-being-cyberbullied.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Is your Child Cyber-Bullied</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Chronic pain</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aside from the effect of the brightly lit screens, we can also see electronic devices affecting our posture and causing neck, shoulder, and back pain. If you are sitting at a computer or laptop for long periods of time, then you will often find yourself hunching over or gradually starting to slump. Take regular breaks from sitting down </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">to walk around the room, stand up or stretch your body, and make sure your chair has sufficient back support. Check out the</span><a href="https://www.physiomed.co.uk/uploads/guide/file/20/Physiomed_Sitting_Guide_-_Correct_Sitting_Posture_Digital.pdf" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">correct seating posture</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for office work and make sure you follow the guide on how to sit.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Limit screen time</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Set an example – remember that you are an example for your children, so <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/01/is-it-time-to-let-your-child-have-their.html">avoid that absentminded scrolling on your phone when your children are around</a>.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Set aside time to unplug – choose a time when the whole family has to unplug from their electronic device and spend quality time together without phones, tablets, or TVs.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Use parental controls – not only can parental controls block unwanted content, but you can also<a href="https://www.internetadvisor.com/20-useful-internet-tips-and-tricks-for-2022 " target="_blank"> set daily screen time limits </a>that lock your children out of apps once they have reached a set amount of time.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you follow these simple tips, you can reduce the effects of too much screen time. Your eyes will thank you!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Recommended:</span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/05/what-are-pros-and-cons-of-using-ipads.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pros and Cons of Ipads and Tablets in the Classroom</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Bx80zP"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best Computer Screen Monitors</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2014/06/things-to-do-in-indianapolis-indiana.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fun Things to do at your Local Library</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><br /></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-21578062515606334382022-02-17T22:03:00.000-05:002022-02-17T22:03:29.150-05:00How To Be a Cool Aunt or Uncle<h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;">Are you a cool uncle or aunt?</h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether or not you have your own children, being an uncle or aunt is a different experience. Because the parenting duties don’t fall on you, you get to be the cool relative! Here are some tips so your nephews will be in awe of you, and you'll know<b><i> how to be a cool uncle or aunt!</i></b></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gift buying</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gift buying can be difficult, but with the guide on Wicked Uncle, you can find</span><a href="https://www.wickeduncle.com/categories/the-best-gifts-for-a-nephew-from-pre-schooler-to-teen" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fun toys for your nephew</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. They simplify gift buying for all age groups. For 0-3, they have suggestions such as the <i>Pull Back Town Vehicles</i> or the <i>Amphibious Remote-Control Car</i>. For older children, their suggestions include <i>Interactive Glow T-shirts </i>and the <i>Bean Boozled Jellybean Challenge</i>. Whatever you decide on is almost certain to gain you the title of favorite aunt or uncle.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvCj7T3-RPKuqUCheRmj-ZOYcZa_lVV4zsREdh3MBpuOFJmg8UcG4ISBdT6WL9KU06iN-ZVLYPxFvS3693uyg_tiwoYt9yGLE8Wuhp_xh9nzIZsa4EC29JWaSRbGrtUkg2uyjFK7O91D9XwYGhFbbJkDSLrKoEUm-javaxkXc3NLmm3eyDh2F2DprW=s312" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to be a cool uncle or aunt gift ideas" border="0" data-original-height="243" data-original-width="312" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvCj7T3-RPKuqUCheRmj-ZOYcZa_lVV4zsREdh3MBpuOFJmg8UcG4ISBdT6WL9KU06iN-ZVLYPxFvS3693uyg_tiwoYt9yGLE8Wuhp_xh9nzIZsa4EC29JWaSRbGrtUkg2uyjFK7O91D9XwYGhFbbJkDSLrKoEUm-javaxkXc3NLmm3eyDh2F2DprW=w640-h498" title="how to be a cool uncle or aunt gift ideas" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Give your Nephew experiences he will cherish</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although many adults look back fondly at memories of their childhood toys, experiences can create happy memories too.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These could be anything from fun days out, such as a local farm or a theme park, a visit to their favorite park with ice cream afterward, an activity such as Segway, or you could join the family on their next</span><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/p/family-vacation-ideas.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vacation</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This lets you spend time with your nephew and your sibling and their family while being part of memories your nephew will have when he looks back on <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/p/family-vacation-ideas.html">family vacations</a>.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Act like a kid sometimes</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As an aunt or uncle, you can be relaxed. So, you get to</span><a href="https://www.elitedaily.com/life/culture/im-proud-childish/653116" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">be a little childish sometimes</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. If your nephew is having a fun dress up party, you can dress in a silly outfit, and perhaps even save money for his parents by being a clown or magician. You don’t need any special skills, and if you get everything wrong, that could be part of your act. Remember, you're the cool uncle!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alternatively, something simple like a trip to the park could make you more popular with your nephew. You can make playing on the slide or swinging from a climbing frame more fun by joining in. You get to have fun and be a big kid, and he'll think you’re a fun uncle = cool uncle!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stay up to date with trends</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By keeping up to date with the latest trends for boys his age, you will be able to talk about things he enjoys. This could be anything from the latest TV show, band or singer, or a recent video game that everyone his age is talking about. If your nephew is into <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=video+games">video games</a>, you could ask to play against him on one of his favorite games. If you’re not great at these games, it doesn’t matter, because he'll be happy to win against you.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, just by talking to him, you can find out what he’s interested in, then either ask him more about it or research it later and be able to talk about his interests in detail. He'll like that you understand him.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Being a cool aunt or uncle doesn’t have to be difficult. It can be lots of fun and help you recapture some of your own childhood. So, get out the and be <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/04/free-printable-call-of-duty-coloring.html">the fun uncle</a>!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Recommended:</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/08/cool-creative-lunch-box-ideas-for.htmlhttps://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/08/cool-creative-lunch-box-ideas-for.html">Cool Lunch Ideas</a> from <i>Kids Creative Chaos</i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where to find <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2014/11/where-to-find-minecraft-skins.html">Cool Minecraft Skins</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Guest Post</span></span></div>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-42320574215094557612022-02-15T22:01:00.001-05:002022-02-15T22:09:37.593-05:00Plan a Family Focused Wedding Day<p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Making Your Wedding A Family-First Day</b></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">While the wedding day is primarily about the bride and groom, the day is also about your extended family and ensuring that they are included in your special day. Children especially can be overlooked at weddings - Parents.com has charted <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.parents.com/parenting/money/family-finances/no-kids-allowed-the-cost-of-attending-adults-only-weddings/&source=gmail&ust=1645057498768000&usg=AOvVaw2ViMyff2YEX_EUrm9y4pxN" href="https://www.parents.com/parenting/money/family-finances/no-kids-allowed-the-cost-of-attending-adults-only-weddings/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">a huge rise in adults-only events</a> - which can result in kids feeling left out or bored. A wedding is a very emotional event and it’s important that any children attending <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/05/healthy-family-advice.html&source=gmail&ust=1645057498768000&usg=AOvVaw3BZmOH_wIapwWIQhIU8dLD" href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/05/healthy-family-advice.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">are well looked after</a> and enjoy what’s happening - starting with the main event. So, plan a family focused wedding day.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg57TmsP0GQgqT8LEpiYugxCjrCs1vQ7_edsbO7nMZbkY3kk4Ofy1SeZQw9e6pV82Lx9TrgxhJZ7rtg5Lb5ol1F-AteUFzxukONSvvqTjefPJwJKc3KF7HM6z14yJmZpWF74QXepd7ocKisH916Ms9Qnj4DFToS-BuTcNVd2BR5zfye_Gdmx7-R76x_=s870" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Focus on Family Wedding Day" border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="870" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg57TmsP0GQgqT8LEpiYugxCjrCs1vQ7_edsbO7nMZbkY3kk4Ofy1SeZQw9e6pV82Lx9TrgxhJZ7rtg5Lb5ol1F-AteUFzxukONSvvqTjefPJwJKc3KF7HM6z14yJmZpWF74QXepd7ocKisH916Ms9Qnj4DFToS-BuTcNVd2BR5zfye_Gdmx7-R76x_=w400-h266" title="Family Focused Wedding Day" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="yayNa" face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; display: inline-block; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="N2odk RZQOk Vk1a0 AsGGe pgmwB KHq0c" href="https://unsplash.com/photos/464ps_nOflw" style="background-color: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; display: block; line-height: 1.35; outline: none; overflow: hidden; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; text-overflow: ellipsis; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank">Photo courtesy of: Jeremy Wong Weddings</a></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b>The ceremony </b><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">Wedding ceremonies are often both emotional and formal, which can be quite intimidating to children - even more so <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bluenile.com/blog/love-brilliant/ideas-to-make-your-second-wedding-as-special-as-the-first&source=gmail&ust=1645057498768000&usg=AOvVaw3-0oQrPp5rr1cB9JuMc_Cy" href="https://www.bluenile.com/blog/love-brilliant/ideas-to-make-your-second-wedding-as-special-as-the-first" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">if it’s a second wedding</a>, it can be emotionally conflicting for the children involved. Make sure the children understand what is happening, also consider getting them involved in the activities of the big day to help ease their concerns. Letting the children take on roles and help throughout the ceremony is a great way to include them and ease their emotions, for instance give them a part as best man, flower girl, or ring bearer and talk up their duties as you plan for the big day. As <i>Verywell Family</i> highlights, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.verywellfamily.com/role-model-the-behavior-you-want-to-see-from-your-kids-1094785&source=gmail&ust=1645057498768000&usg=AOvVaw2IyTdsk6ZCmrbU_0-IX4ID" href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/role-model-the-behavior-you-want-to-see-from-your-kids-1094785" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">kids love being given responsibility</a>, giving them a special part to play will create memories for all to cherish.<br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Enjoying the reception </b><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">Unlike the ceremony itself, the reception has a more relaxed atmosphere and is a time for everyone to wind down and <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=celebrate">start celebrating</a>. Speeches are a big part of the reception, and it’s a nice idea for the children to be mentioned in the speech. This will make them feel appreciated and welcomed. Alternatively, you could have the children write and give their own speech and make them a central part of the day. What great fun this will make years later, as you re-watch the wedding day videos!<br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Late into the evening </b><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">As the party goes on into the night, children can become tired and irritable. Wedding days are long so don’t expect them to be able to keep up with you and your other wedding guests. It’s essential that the children are catered for and have somewhere to retreat to when they’re tired and ready for bed. Don't let them feel forgotten! Furthermore, give them the confidence to be able to tell you when they’re ready to call it a night. This will ensure they don’t feel like they have to stay up with the adults. <br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">Weddings are an amazing occasion and a day to be shared with adult family and friends, but it’s important to ensure that children are happy too. Making a wedding family-friendly, by having children be a central part of the big day, will ensure their memories are happy, rather than unpleasant. When the wedding is family focused, it sets the framework for a pleasant future, <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/05/4-suggestions-for-smooth-living-with.html">blended family</a> or not.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Recommended:</b></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=family" target="_blank">Family Activities </a>from <i>Kids Creative Chaos</i></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b><br /></b></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-6574362450850666452022-02-13T12:55:00.003-05:002022-02-13T12:57:25.458-05:00Tips to Teach Kids Before College<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Going Off To College? Here Are Some Things To Teach Them Before</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s a bittersweet time when your children fly the nest after years of living under your wing. While you know it’s going to be an exciting new experience for them to learn and become adults, you can’t help but worry about them. So, to put your mind at ease, and to give them some useful knowledge before they go, let’s have a look at some </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>tips you can teach your kids or speak to them about before they set off for college.</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqrU6U7fXcLoglvIYQXkD3WCDRKtJ-j-05U-2kqWmTPlKehM2mggjJNJYj7WlpdB1TOEaMM2jBvbBgexUsfIBuXn_-8hFZM1BsEp9SmMXoiRBJKOLK66_x0xstZeb7wvUm9nKtEyYRqvBzUIak7AZT4fKTLkSB6jtKtvHzLBL_vTVxMrS780SW3CrO=s900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tips to Teach Kids Before College" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="641" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqrU6U7fXcLoglvIYQXkD3WCDRKtJ-j-05U-2kqWmTPlKehM2mggjJNJYj7WlpdB1TOEaMM2jBvbBgexUsfIBuXn_-8hFZM1BsEp9SmMXoiRBJKOLK66_x0xstZeb7wvUm9nKtEyYRqvBzUIak7AZT4fKTLkSB6jtKtvHzLBL_vTVxMrS780SW3CrO=w456-h640" title="Tips to Teach Kids Before College" width="456" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Domestic Duties</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">College is the time when your children will realize all that you do for them around the house, from cleaning up after them to cooking their meals. Hopefully, over the years, they’ll have picked up a thing or two from you, but it’s always a good idea to send them off with <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=recipe">recipes</a>, cleaning products, and anything else that will equip them for what lies ahead. <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/09/ideas-for-care-package-list-for-college.html">College care packages</a> are always helpful, but they need to learn to prepare for life on their own.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re still sure to get calls from them exclaiming how the</span><a href="https://www.appliancepartspros.com/b/washing-machine-wont-spin-top-7-problems-and-fixes-for-top-loading-and-side-loading-washers-with-video/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">washing machine won't spin</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (click the link for possible issues and fixes for this) or the oven won’t turn on, which you can help them with, trying to decipher the problem. These will often be simple fixes but if not, they can always get a professional in to fix the problem. This is all part of them growing up and learning how to handle things going wrong and how to make them right again. <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2021/11/healthy-eating-tips-for-busy-college.html">Here are some healthy eating tips for college students.</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Alcohol</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">College is notorious for parties and drinking, so even if your son or daughter isn’t a drinker, you should still speak to them about this before they go. Ensure that they know to always be safe and never leave their cup unattended at events, as it could pose a threat. Their safety is paramount, so without scaring them or being over the top, you need to talk to them about being sensible and always letting someone know where they are. Make them aware that they never have to buckle to peer pressure, saying “no” is their right and if they don’t want to do something, then they don’t have to.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>The Value Of Money</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><a href="https://collegeinfogeek.com/how-to-make-money-in-college/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cash can be tight for college students,</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> so teaching them about budgeting and not splurging on unnecessary items is something that will come in handy for them. You can instill this at an early age, by giving them pocket money if they help you with chores, or when special occasions come around. This will help them to realize that money is earned and if they want something expensive, they have to save for it. You can reiterate what you’ve taught them over the years in the lead up to them moving away for college, as it’s more important now than ever as they won’t be living under your roof anymore. You might also want to look into scholarships. There are several <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2018/08/educational-scholarships-for.html">scholarships available to homeschoolers</a>.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most of the time, your children will learn a lot of this along the way, but if you can offer them any help and guidance beforehand, at least you know you tried! This is their time to make mistakes, and those are often the most prominent learning curves of all. </span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a94a4d32-7fff-ea85-6f2b-14357457276c"><br /></span></p><p><b>Recommended:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/04/preparing-teens-for-life-after-high.html">Prep Seniors for College, Academically</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/08/essential-dorm-supplies-for-college.html">Don't forget these Dorm Essentials with our Checklist</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-76982222042320570352022-02-04T16:02:00.002-05:002022-02-04T16:05:12.823-05:00The Benefits of Extracurricular Activities for Children with Disabilities <h2 style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Special Needs Children Need to Participate in Extra Curricular Activities too!</h2><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">A recent report suggests that pediatricians should encourage more children with disabilities to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/12/14/pediatricians-told-to-prescribe-physical-activity-for-kids-with-disabilities/29631/&source=gmail&ust=1644067196507000&usg=AOvVaw2t3T05SG9_rlo6r5l2z4lk" href="https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/12/14/pediatricians-told-to-prescribe-physical-activity-for-kids-with-disabilities/29631/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">take part in physical activities</a>. It is common for both doctors and parents to be cautious about allowing children with physical impairments to join after school clubs or participate in sports and team games. Children with disabilities and special needs aren't always given the opportunity or encouraged to participate and enjoy the benefits of extra curricular activities.</p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">However, a number of studies show that increased physical activity in children with disabilities can significantly improve general health as well as help to develop mobility, balance, and coordination. At the same time, involvement in team sports and other organized recreational activities offer great opportunities to build social skills, make new friends and boost self-confidence. With the right support, children with physical or learning disabilities are able to enjoy a range of recreational activities, from <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2014/05/15-slumber-party-games-and-activities.html&source=gmail&ust=1644067196507000&usg=AOvVaw3UjoIfmEjbC1T2zSaqiWTl" href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2014/05/15-slumber-party-games-and-activities.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">fun party games at a sleepover</a> to residential camps during the summer.</p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8m2sO3LvSKzfOo5pnLqSe-pypiczqjd_f8y86XGH555y8evIRLlZahjlyiTMXn6b9lMP5ANPxFJX_LqcG_pbAw8oqlWgwR1h2m4ALgLcIrn-0Bog54J_kfVAouFKzFfKZAMyOqdEf9VHwH7b4t4Iz0H-xUQOH9TK6EY512IF_ni8RfAcbaPGks9Cm=s581" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="387" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8m2sO3LvSKzfOo5pnLqSe-pypiczqjd_f8y86XGH555y8evIRLlZahjlyiTMXn6b9lMP5ANPxFJX_LqcG_pbAw8oqlWgwR1h2m4ALgLcIrn-0Bog54J_kfVAouFKzFfKZAMyOqdEf9VHwH7b4t4Iz0H-xUQOH9TK6EY512IF_ni8RfAcbaPGks9Cm=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/njgxVZbB7GU" target="_blank">Danny Nee</a> </span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">on</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;"> </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #767676; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Unsplash</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Taking Part in Accessible Activities</b><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">Although it may sometimes be more challenging, many children with disabilities are able to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/news/prescribing-exercise-for-children-with-disabilities-unique-considerations-and-precautions/mac-20514578&source=gmail&ust=1644067196507000&usg=AOvVaw16kcP90gVliXw6905DEhqh" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/news/prescribing-exercise-for-children-with-disabilities-unique-considerations-and-precautions/mac-20514578" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">safely take part in physical activities</a>. With more accessible facilities, specialized equipment and personal recommendations, children with a range of different needs and abilities can find an activity that they enjoy. In addition, increased levels of exercise can help them to maintain a healthy weight and improve their cardiovascular fitness. </p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">While children with <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cpfamilynetwork.org/what-is-cerebral-palsy/types-of-cerebral-palsy/spastic-cerebral-palsy/&source=gmail&ust=1644067196507000&usg=AOvVaw3kD7mxixQLQZn0jlrQRIaq" href="https://cpfamilynetwork.org/what-is-cerebral-palsy/types-of-cerebral-palsy/spastic-cerebral-palsy/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">spastic cerebral palsy</a> may experience difficulties with balance and movement, they can still enjoy activities such as horse riding or swimming that can allow them to experience greater mobility and independence. Even less physical activities such as drawing or photography are still very useful for refining motor skills and are also calmer activities for children with sensory issues.<b> </b><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"> <br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Joining After-School Programs</b><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">While parents are often more focused on academic achievement or medical therapies, after-school programs for children with special needs offer a great opportunity to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.verywellfamily.com/extracurricular-activities-for-kids-with-special-needs-4143299&source=gmail&ust=1644067196507000&usg=AOvVaw2aVNfaTM34loespu-UxGTG" href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/extracurricular-activities-for-kids-with-special-needs-4143299" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">try out a range of different activities</a>. Each child has different abilities and requirements so it is important to find a hobby or sport that suits that builds on their strengths and allows them to develop and grow. As well as having the chance to master a new skill, being part of a club allows children to make new friends and learn essential life skills.<br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"> <br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Attending Inclusive Summer Camps</b><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">Summer camps are also a great place to develop life skills such as team working, resilience and decision-making. As well as being able to choose a specialist camp designed to support particular conditions such as autism or cerebral palsy, children with additional needs can also take their pick from any camp in the country. The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/finding-camp-special-needs.html&source=gmail&ust=1644067196507000&usg=AOvVaw1yx_22W8QI3cz71oxiLfw9" href="https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/finding-camp-special-needs.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">all camps are inclusive</a> to children with disabilities. This means that accommodations such as wheelchair-accessible ramps or additional therapeutic programs, are made to allow children of all abilities to access a range of activities suited to their particular interests and needs. <br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;">With the provision of accessible after school programs and summer camps, children with disabilities and additional special needs can enjoy the physical and social benefits of extracurricular activities.<br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Recommended:</b><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=summer+Camp">Summer Camp Activities</a> from <i>Kids Creative Chaos</i></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=summer+Camp">Special Needs Articles</a> from <i>Kids Creative Chaos</i></p><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;" /></div><p style="color: black; font-family: "times serif"; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-88670755316866129262022-01-05T21:05:00.000-05:002022-01-05T21:05:08.090-05:00How To Get Fit While Watching TV<h2 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">Sit in Front of the TV and Get Fit!</h2><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids – and plenty of adults – love to watch TV, and in a lot of respects, this is a positive thing. TV is an ideal way to take some time out and relax, and it can be <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=educational+videos">highly educational</a> too. However, the problem comes when we are sitting too much, and the modern lifestyle that many of us follow involves a lot of sitting during the day. If you add more sitting thanks to TV, you could be making yourself very sick. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib5EMdyIopGr38UYTJSOAvFtSK5Ad6K8tltpl_FKysYGpzlbNiM3dbDKBOWkUOeCXh_9WIg4wZRJWTOQJ618kNXhsy59X_AJSL7ScIHDrDzkCkzCPikOfPwTtXyf4x-MFF5DW3tk84_FKpL1msLTC8eQo10GydflO__jPdSPlE5VAjETEA84o6UMY0=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How To Get Fit While Watching TV" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib5EMdyIopGr38UYTJSOAvFtSK5Ad6K8tltpl_FKysYGpzlbNiM3dbDKBOWkUOeCXh_9WIg4wZRJWTOQJ618kNXhsy59X_AJSL7ScIHDrDzkCkzCPikOfPwTtXyf4x-MFF5DW3tk84_FKpL1msLTC8eQo10GydflO__jPdSPlE5VAjETEA84o6UMY0=w400-h400" title="How To Get Fit While Watching TV" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Studies have shown that for every hour of TV you watch, you’ll shorten your life by as much as 22 minutes. Not only that but there appears to be an increase in those developing cancer (especially lung and colon cancer) when you sit for long periods of time. Add to this the circulation issues you can experience, and suddenly TV doesn’t seem like such a great idea anymore. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">However, it can be okay as long as you are fit and active during the day or if you’re not if you can combine your TV watching with exercise. <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=self+care">More self-care tips</a>. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Use Commercial Breaks </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What do you do when the commercials come in during your favorite shows? If you’re like a lot of people, you’ll either watch them, or you’ll reach for your cellphone and scroll through social media until they’re finished. Perhaps you’ll go and make a drink or grab a snack. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">However, it would be far better to use this time to exercise. It might only be for two or three minutes, but if you’re watching two or three hours of TV and you exercise during every commercial break, this will soon add up. Even a small amount of exercise is better than none at all, and therefore using this time effectively is a great idea. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Of course, if you’re using a streaming service, there won’t be any ad breaks, but you can create your own. Every twenty minutes, pause the show and do some exercise for two minutes before restarting it. You’ll soon get into the rhythm. The great thing about this is that you can do this no matter what kind of health you are in; </span><a href="https://panoptix.myalcon.com/cataracts/panoptix-iol/before-cataract-surgery/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">you can even do this before cataract surgery</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, as there is no evidence to suggest that TV watching permanently damages the eyes. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do Circuits </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you want to know what kind of exercises you might benefit most from while you fit them in to your TV watching, </span><a href="https://www.miamiathleticclub.org/stories-news/fitness/why-circuit-training-5-reasons-to-use-it-in-your-workouts" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">circuits are a great choice</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. You don’t even have to wait until the ad breaks to get started. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Begin by looking at the length of the show you want to watch. Once you know that, you can create a circuit routine that matches. So, it could be 30 minutes, an hour, or something else. Spend five minutes doing each exercise and then move on to something else, and all of the actions can be done while still watching the TV. Or perhaps you don’t want to time things. In that case, you can have a list of different exercises and switch from one to another after each scene ends, for example. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yoga </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you practice yoga, you’ll already know </span><a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/yoga/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">how good it can be for you</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. It’s relaxing, improves your overall strength, and will build your balance and flexibility too. Some people like to practice yoga in silence, but if you don’t mind a little noise while you’re doing each exercise, having the TV on at the same time could work out well. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You’ll simply need to clear some space in your living room or bedroom (perhaps adding a yoga mat for comfort and safety), and then carry out a routine while your show plays. You should find that your yoga routine feels easier and that you can reduce a lot of stress because you’re focusing on the screen and letting your other troubles drift away. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recommended:</span></p><div><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/04/self-care-tips-for-parents.html">Self Care Tips</a></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/04/does-gaming-increase-kids-intelligence.html">Does Gaming Increase Intelligence?</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-18492486075627798032021-12-05T16:32:00.002-05:002021-12-05T16:33:48.633-05:00How To Choose A Breast Pump For Your Lifestyle?
<h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt; text-align: center;"><div><img alt="How do you choose a breast pump? Tips." height="267" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/fWl2RH1Kt4xlYKZSuXcwgjdtifVNtpO3iOdfP5PSiB-YxQRI046JeeZtLlThH_z6y9x4e-4fi4v88joW6Gc_tZA2q9EmxYykGFigbeNSbFqZJJE2pcPGFRmnbs_V_Of_Zqku_fVg=w400-h267" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 20pt; font-weight: 400; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" title="How do you choose a breast pump? Tips." width="400" /></div></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo by </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/@shvets-production" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #efefef; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SHVETS production</span></a><span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/pensive-black-pregnant-woman-writing-in-notebook-on-sofa-6991903/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #efefef; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pexels</span></a></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-7787745c-7fff-3487-ab9c-f1a8f87bfe8a"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many different brands, types, and styles of breast pumps, including </span><a href="https://motherhoodcommunity.com/whats-the-best-wearable-breast-pump-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">portable and wearable pumps</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. It comes as no surprise that many moms like you might feel overwhelmed over these numerous choices.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Indeed, it can be challenging to pick the best one, but you might want to consider your lifestyle as a factor for making the right choice.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some helpful tips to help you choose a breast pump that may suit your lifestyle:</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Do You Plan to Use The Breast Pump</span></h2><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ask yourself </span><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-pumps/choosing-breast-pump" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">how you plan on using the breast pump</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Will you be breastfeeding exclusively and only need a backup pump, or will you be an exclusive pumper? </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These questions will matter because you’re likely going to need a heavy-duty pump as an exclusive pumper. Still, you can even pick a manual pump if you’ll only need one as a backup.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you plan on pumping and storing a lot of breast milk in your fridge?</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If that’s the case, then you’ll also need a heavy-duty pump that can handle the rigorous task. Picking a double pump can be ideal so you can get more milk more quickly.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you returning to work or traveling regularly?</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If so, then you’ll probably need a portable pump that you can easily bring anywhere. Better yet, a wearable pump can let you pump discreetly, even in the middle of a meeting or while you’re on the go.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just in case you opt for a wearable pump, make sure that you pick one that’s quiet yet powerful enough to pump discreetly.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Will you be away from your child for several days?</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bringing a portable pump can be convenient, but it could be costly to buy so many batteries to keep it working while you’re away for extended periods. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can opt for a portable pump that comes with rechargeable batteries or simply bring your plug-in pump if there’s a place for you to pump discreetly.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How much time do you have to pump?</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As you might already know, pumping varies for every mom. There are also certain conditions or types of breast pumps that can promote better extraction.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re a busy mom who’s always on the go, you’ll surely need a powerful double electric breast pump. You can use this device to pump milk from both breasts at the same time.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s your pumping preference?</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re a mom who likes to pump the other breast while your baby feeds from the other, then a single pump would be ideal for you.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where will you use the pump?</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As a working mom, you’re entitled to a breast-pumping break.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your workplace is required by law to provide you with a quiet, private place where you can collect your milk. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But if you feel uncomfortable about others hearing you pump, you can pick quiet models or brands that still provide great suction power, even with the silent motor.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you need to transport the breast pump regularly?</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plug-in breast pumps are usually more powerful than portable, battery-operated ones, yet they also tend to be bulkier. If you need to regularly transport your breast pump, such as bringing it to work daily, then it may be more practical to opt for a lighter, portable pump.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What about a backup plan?</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What if your batteries run out or there are no power outlets for plugging your device? You can create a </span><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/breast-feeding/art-20046850" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">backup plan using a manual breast pump</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or bring along extra batteries at all times.</span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Conclusion</span></h2><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can pick the right breast pump by considering your lifestyle and needs or preferences. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">But just in case you’re still unsure, you can also seek help from a lactation consultant.</span></p><p><br /></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-23469950872827352122021-11-18T16:26:00.002-05:002021-11-18T16:31:45.764-05:00What is Hoarding Disorder?<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><h2 style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="color: #2f5496; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">What can you do when someone suffers from hoarding disorder?</span></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Have you ever joked about a friend being a hoarder because their desk is covered in papers, or their home is cluttered? Hoarding is a real issue for some people, and it is very distressing. At first, a lot of hoarders don't notice the issue and they probably can't see how it’s affecting their lifestyle or worrying their loved ones. If they do recognize the problem, hoarders might feel embarrassed and isolated from friends and family. So, <b>what is hoarding disorder, and how can you help someone who suffers from it? </b></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYBPkYRhBsarKVlAwXysQtShIy_KkRqircvvydGZYJBeqO_vpj504fUj16XIFdHCJrjQHHXKlKy5u5jnkLPUESf6tTYNCcLPuif76r1Y6pwJqt9o0Z2-NniulV0qxp8mM4XkQAaZITApkfSPkFeFYqkqMpR6snjHjKayXL4i6AdLKSukslOXdRJUJH=s783" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What is hoarding disorder? Are you a hoarder?" border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="783" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYBPkYRhBsarKVlAwXysQtShIy_KkRqircvvydGZYJBeqO_vpj504fUj16XIFdHCJrjQHHXKlKy5u5jnkLPUESf6tTYNCcLPuif76r1Y6pwJqt9o0Z2-NniulV0qxp8mM4XkQAaZITApkfSPkFeFYqkqMpR6snjHjKayXL4i6AdLKSukslOXdRJUJH=w400-h346" title="What is hoarding disorder? Are you a hoarder?" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><h3><span id="docs-internal-guid-b85f5cce-7fff-2d7b-cae1-36cf3b2d0d24"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Hoarding Disorder and Causes</span></span></span></h3><br /><div><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hoarding disorder is when an individual keeps a lot of things, no matter what the value of these items.They could have anything from broken appliances to old newspapers stored away in their homes leaving their home untidy, dirty, and a generally unpleasant space to be in. </span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">A person with hoarding disorder feels upset or anxious about getting rid of the clutter because they've often formed a strong emotional attachment to these objects, particularly if the hoarded item represents something sentimental to them. </span>Several mental health issues can be connected to hoarding disorder: severe depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychosis. If the person with hoarding disorder has recently gone through a difficult period in life, such as the death of a loved one, the breakdown of a relationship, or another <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/talking-about-trauma/201306/hoarding-reaction-trauma" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">traumatic event</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, this may serve as a catalyst for developing the disorder. </span></p></div><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hoarders often find comfort in collecting and saving items for future use. Of course, h</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">oarding disorder can happen to anyone, but it isn’t uncommon for hoarding to develop in people who live alone or grew up in an untidy environment. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-56dcb9a7-7fff-ad0a-1ecf-2a717135aa4e"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">What Can You Do About It?</span></span></span></h3><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hoarding disorder is when an individual keeps a lot of things, no matter what the value of these items.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;">They could have anything from broken appliances to old newspapers stored away in their homes leaving their home untidy, dirty, and a generally unpleasant space to be in. </span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;">A person with hoarding disorder feels upset or anxious about getting rid of the clutter because they've often formed a strong emotional attachment to these objects, particularly if the hoarded item represents something sentimental to them. </span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Several mental health issues can be connected to hoarding disorder: severe depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychosis. If the person with hoarding disorder has recently gone through a difficult period in life, such as the death of a loved one, the breakdown of a relationship, or another </span><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/talking-about-trauma/201306/hoarding-reaction-trauma" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">traumatic event</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, this may serve as a catalyst for developing the disorder. Hoarders often find comfort in collecting and saving items for future use. Of course, h</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">oarding disorder can happen to anyone, but it isn’t uncommon for hoarding to develop in people who live alone or grew up in an untidy environment. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Since hoarding is linked to mental health, typical treatments include </span><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cognitive-behavior-therapy-2795747" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and counseling to identify the root cause of the hoarding. If </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">the hoarding is associated with depression, a</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ntidepressant medication might be prescribed and allow for some relief. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're concerned that a loved one has a hoarding disorder, gently suggest that they visit the GP with you. Remember, a lot of people with this disorder don't recognize that there's a problem. Others may feel embarrassed, so be patient with them. Let them </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">know</span><span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> that you <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/05/healthy-family-advice.html">care</a> and that you are there for them whenever they feel overwhelmed or when they're ready to talk about their </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">circumstances</span><span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When a hoarder is ready to deal with the issue and start organizing their home, you might also need professional services to help. </span><a href="https://www.icecleaning.co.uk/hoarder-cleanup" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hoarder clean up</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> services are specialists in dealing with these situations and understand how emotional and difficult it can be for the individuals who suffer with the disorder. A clean up service will also be able to deep-clean the property to make it a safe, healthy living environment for your loved one. </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">While people might joke about being a hoarder, for many people, this is a serious issue that impacts their daily lives. If you're concerned that you or someone you love has developed a hoarding disorder, speak to </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hoarding" style="white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">mental health professionals</a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for further advice on what steps you need to take.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><h3><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recommended:</span></h3><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2021/04/how-to-help-protect-your-teen-from.html">Protect your Teen from Mental Health Disorders</a></span><br /><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/05/emotional-issues-from-child-follow-you.html">Suffering from Emotional Issues?</a></span><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-85793993074661587562021-11-16T18:32:00.004-05:002022-10-12T16:12:03.870-04:00 Healthy Eating Tips for Busy College Student<h2 style="text-align: left;">You can Eat Healthy in College</h2><span id="docs-internal-guid-53a6b25c-7fff-968c-44a0-496ab39f2677"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #111111; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><span><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #111111; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div>Hectic schedules are inevitable for a college student. But studying hard doesn’t mean you forget to eat. Remember, your brain needs fuel. It is extremely easy and tempting to grab a cup of ramen or a pizza with a sprite and call it a day. However, this is neither feasible nor healthy. Great news! It isn’t an impossible task to incorporate healthy meals into your busy routine.</span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #111111; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img alt="Healthy Eating Tips for Busy College Student" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/q3eiJEdoY5N5lRiQQdKrry4yFWT78H3DrHqMO6ExMD-pPBiL8IIH2khvQDy5iJvDXVn1WluokkTsPcdNtXJBAEp1nvU_mnc-ucE3RGMVXuV-iOEoydqRfVpSdhFTZIhrJCL5Wd5p=s16000" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" title="Healthy Eating Tips for Busy College Student" /></span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Basic Nutrition</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The basic food groups are something everyone is aware of. This will help you determine the amount and types of food you should consume to stay healthy. Eating healthy can be challenging, however, the consequences of unhealthy eating may be slow to occur but devastating in the long run. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With issues like fatigue, depression, menstrual irregularities, gastrointestinal issues, and low immunity, “you truly become what you eat”. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most people are familiar with the classical food pyramid, however, in 2014 this was replaced with the plate. This showcased not only the recommended nutritive foods you should consume but also gives an idea about portion size.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, keep in mind that the portion sizes vary greatly depending on your age, gender, and physical activity. For example, a college athlete will need far more calories compared to a chemistry undergrad spending their days in the lab. </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recommended Daily Intake</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Typically, a college student needs about 4-8 servings (3-5 for females) of carbs of which at least half should be whole grains. Protein intake of 45-55g per day is enough whereas curbing your dairy cravings to no more than three cups a day. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vitamin and fiber-rich fruits and veggies, thankfully have no strict restrictions, but the recommended minimum for 2-3 cups of veggies and 2 cups of fruits daily. Always keep various types of brightly colored fruits and veggies in your routine, because all of these are packed with all the correct vitamins. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some of these include but are not limited to broccoli, carrots, spinach, oranges, kiwi, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, etc. (via <a href="https://www.healthcanal.com/nutrition/healthiest-vegetables" target="_blank">HealthCanal</a>.)</span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Unhealthy Food choices Affects Us</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2018/08/educational-scholarships-for.html">College</a> and caffeine are a tale as old as time. Deadlines, gruesome assignments, early morning lectures, or warm nights surrounded by friends, caffeine is a constant companion. However, constant caffeine intake is linked to insomnia, anxiety, poor concentration, and performance. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instead, try to sleep at least 7 hours (get off your social media past midnight!). Limit those caffeine cups to 1-2 per day and try to keep those all-nighters, only occasionally in emergencies and spaced apart.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even though this is akin to beating a dead horse, fats are deadly when eaten excessively, it is a major culprit for cardiac diseases and stroke. Nonetheless, cheat days are allowed and moderate intakes are encouraged.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whole grains are the better choice when it comes to carbs. Excess sugar is converted to fat leading to weight gain and is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Low-fiber refined sugar doesn’t trigger insulin which stores away the excess sugar, the pancreas is unable to deal with the sugar rush, hence you crave sugars only hours after that delicious pasta.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salt and preservatives, rich processed meats, canned food, and packed meals are at risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and some cancers.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dining Hall Tips to </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Planning is the best way to avoid giving in to your sugary urges. Browse through the dining halls menu online and decide your breakfast before going to bed, so you don’t buy meals with your craving eyes. Some college dining halls provide calorie counts for their meals. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep an apple or some granola bars to your snack on your midday cravings and avoid the vending machine. Many healthy lifestyle snack options, like nut butter, crunchy seaweed snacks, and protein bars.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try to keep a protein source on your plate as well as a fresh item. Salads are a great option and mind you, there is way more to salads than just lettuce. Choose grilled instead of fried chicken. Replenish your plate with veggies and choose brown rice over white rice.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Desserts can be fruit instead of sweetened yogurt. Replace your sodas with freshly pressed juices and water. Try different items on the menu regularly instead of sticking to a single item. Avoid lingering in the dining hall for long, don’t use the hall for group studying and projects. This will distract you and tempt you to eat more than you need.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many ways to make small changes to your diet which will make a world of difference only if you put your mind to it.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dorm Room Cooking</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/08/essential-dorm-supplies-for-college.html">dorms</a> may not have adequate facilities for cooking meals regularly. In such cases, stock up your pantry with items like fruits, dried fruits, bagged salad greens, can tuna, whole grains (oats), yogurt, and popcorn. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, there are many ways to whip up </span><a href="https://pickyeaterblog.com/healthy-easy-meals-great-for-college-students-or-busy-professionals/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">easy meals for college students </span></a><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">on the budget and drowning in deadlines. From </span><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2017/01/easy-salmon-recipes-baked-mediterranean.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">baked salmon</span></a><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to </span><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2016/05/chicken-avacado-recipe.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">chicken avocado,</span></a><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> many easy weeknight dinners are great and take little time to make.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Microwave Meal</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Microwave meals can also be healthy and quick to make. Scrambled eggs, lean cuisine, potatoes, can soup, single-serve quinoa, or brown rice cups can make simple, quick, and delicious meals. Top with seasoning and wash down with some freshly blended smoothies to keep you full for the day.</span></p><br /><br /><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eating Well on a Budget</span></h3><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Money is always tight for college students. The stress of college work can be so overwhelming that budgeting meals while keeping them healthy is the last thing on your mind. To help you here are some tricks to save your money and your health:</span></p><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make a shopping list for each meal during weekends and only stick to that.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Avoid buying expensive snacks like chocolates, chips, and packaged frozen meals too often.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shop for fresh produce and meats on sale. Not expired.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buy one or two expensive items like dressings and spices one at a time during each shopping trip to stock up.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Always keep cheese and salads, greens on hand to whip up a quick salad with any leftover meat or fish.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stock your pantry with items that have long shelf lives to keep eating healthy. </span></p></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Establish an Eating Habit </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Two to three solid meals are a must, daily. Eat while you are slightly hungry and at specified times if possible with small intervals between snacks and meals. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You are likely to eat more while starving, but frequent small meals will keep you full and functioning. Even if you can’t sit to eat because of classes or sleep, keep a snack to munch on the go.</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Portion Control</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Easier said than done. We all know that all college students are perpetually hungry. However, try to eat slowly and wait 10-15 minutes before the next round. Drink plenty of water and eat on a small plate these are just some<a href="https://barbend.com/how-to-use-portion-control/" target="_blank"> tips that can help you understand and implement portion control</a> into a healthy diet plan.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Furthermore, keep in mind that you can always have seconds later, so don’t pile your plate with everything in the dining hall or give in to that discount buffet.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A balanced meal of carbs, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats with a rainbow of fruits and veggies is ideal. Try to incorporate this as much as you can, at least daily if not every meal.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.695; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 15pt 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Smart Foods for Quick Nutrition</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Adding a healthy item or two to your meal will not only improve the nutritive quality of your meal but also elevate its taste. Here are some smart foods to add to your meals or to snack on throughout the day.</span></p><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beans</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blueberries</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dark Chocolate</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dark green vegetables</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oats</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salmon</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Walnuts </span></p></li></ul><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These tasty items also happen to be brain foods. So fuel your brain and get your gears working for that organic chemistry assignment.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><br /><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eat breakfast, even if you wake up at lunchtime</span></h3><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Running late for classes or oversleeping, we have all been there. Nevertheless, skipping breakfast for that isn’t the answer. Numerous studies have reiterated the importance of a healthy breakfast on classroom performance. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On-the-go breakfasts like single-serve oatmeals, greek yogurt, hummus, hard-boiled eggs, nuts, and fruits are highly packed with nutrients.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><br /><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make sure you take exercise 101</span></h3><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yes, we have all heard this advice and we hate it. But this advice is repeatedly drilled into people’s minds for a reason: it works. Incorporate exercise into your routine, like your classes you shouldn’t miss. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a workout corner in your room, walk to class, join a gym or join the college sports team or local fitness centers, the options are endless once you put your mind into it. Improved mood, sleep, and good memory will help you gain better results. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Limit alcohol intake</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The one beverage with absolutely no nutritional benefits and is detrimental to your health is alcohol. The occasional light drink during parties is acceptable but indulgence is a recipe for disaster.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Loss weight sensibly </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Starvation is never the answer to losing weight. You run the risk of developing eating disorders with fad diets and diet pills. Studies found no link between certain food combinations with weight loss. Instead balanced meals with exercise are the surest way to maintain a healthy weight. Remember health is not measured by the models and celebrities on social media and magazines.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy your pizza with half the cheese, baked potato, a regular size roast beef sandwich, or green salad. Forego the tasty trio: French fries, fried chicken, and fish sandwiches which are loaded with fat. This way you can enjoy fried food guilt-free.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Conclusion</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The best advice for healthy eating is to take things easy. Keep your bones healthy with calcium-rich foods, stay hydrated and please try to sleep. All of these steps work in tandem to keep your mind and body healthy. Enjoy weekends thoroughly.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gauge how your body reacts to different foods and adjust accordingly. Armed with the correct knowledge, tackle your next semester with a healthy body, sharp mind, and less stress. Remember, you can consistently score high as long as you are healthy.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700;">Recommended:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2018/12/clep-exams-list-for-homeschoolers.html">CLEP Exam List for Homeschoolers</a></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/04/preparing-teens-for-life-after-high.html">Preparing Teens for College </a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2015/09/ideas-for-care-package-list-for-college.html">College Care Package Ideas</a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p></span>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-5987116613825989242021-10-20T11:37:00.004-04:002021-10-20T11:57:50.712-04:00Dinnerly Reviews: Easy Weeknight Dinners<h1 style="text-align: left;">Considering trying a Meal Delivery Service?</h1><div><br /></div><div>With the popularity of meal delivery services where the uncooked ingredients are delivered to your door, or popular apps like Grub Hub where any hot meal is at your finger tips, or the ease of ordering your groceries online and picking them up or having them delivered via <a href="https://inst.cr/t/ZzJtME5DZWtu" target="_blank">Instacart </a> (Get $10 use PROMO CODE - LLANGSTON191) or the store itself, the decision of which delivery service to use is a difficult one. Are some meal delivery services better or less expensive than others? We think so. If you've been considering a meal delivery service, read on for our Dinnerly review.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://inst.cr/t/ZzJtME5DZWtu" target="_blank">Get $10 toward Instacart </a>with PROMO CODE: <span style="color: #800180;"> LLANGSTON 191</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Since before Covid hit and made it popular, we've been experimenting with different ways to avoid going to the grocery store. All <b>meal delivery services </b>are not created equally. However, most of them have similar pros and cons, beware of leaving a cart empty in your weekly delivery service website. If you pick an option that automatically adds a certain item when it is in season or as it becomes available, your cart will fill up, and you'll reach the minimum order without ever visiting the site. Next thing you know, you've got 10 avocados, a pumpkin pie, and Impossible Burger sitting on your porch and an unexpected charge to your account. So, if you need to skip a delivery, be sure to use the pause delivery feature.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://r.wmt.co/v/lora_431" target="_blank">Get $15 of Free Groceries with Walmart Delivery.</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3E2iuam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try a Quick Meal option from Amazon</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3pqU5gvLMBqGFUDVAeCYK0KyW6DhvS5MP1zzXJK_byOFXN2rUmW-ZzkSR8erOrLbnhVCgp09qFV_SFxJHtoLVNNCBA-UFgpZM50n7VDcloctP1FVaS7Hg9tjFNbBPPDaO4TFte85d6hu9CdXQZ_-RxgboSXOXRw7DJ4Ms27VvQPi5I4HURHGnNwiE=s698" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dinnerly Reviews Chicken Enchiladas Meal Delivery Service" border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="698" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3pqU5gvLMBqGFUDVAeCYK0KyW6DhvS5MP1zzXJK_byOFXN2rUmW-ZzkSR8erOrLbnhVCgp09qFV_SFxJHtoLVNNCBA-UFgpZM50n7VDcloctP1FVaS7Hg9tjFNbBPPDaO4TFte85d6hu9CdXQZ_-RxgboSXOXRw7DJ4Ms27VvQPi5I4HURHGnNwiE=w400-h365" title="Dinnerly Reviews Chicken Enchiladas Meal Delivery Service" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Easy Chicken Enchiladas from Dinnerly.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">See all the steps needed to create these delicious, fresh chicken enchiladas from <a href="https://dinnerly.com/v/F7B5F3" target="_blank">Dinnerly </a>in the slide show below.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="299" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRX14YLBEQ8GeywncKBh5a5sM9SXfk8oiFnRH1ItLwJu7vjVhcWH996W50LMeI3fU4f-6r49vFVi_JP/embed?start=true&loop=true&delayms=5000" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The recipe cards comes via email or are available in your Dinnerly account. A paper version would be nice to have also, but Dinnerly is less expensive than other meal delivery services so this is a way they reduce the cost. Of course, if you have a printer, you can always print them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhy37UHWgP5Jn4zZ9qAdAAoc3rPJWBorx5uxB-J4Qc6UhB4bPpW6z48a3Jdu-yM9vjFCEEbkCY5QCdmlj28p0MLMIIWWkIX59l2cFKkwV9-uCdGdVr2siZ1_aO4Lds7r73xQbm20h092Ta_ZyiglSjIqa1I56KE5oVbm_nFIW0TjAJotw9TX2dwpJYC=s700" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhy37UHWgP5Jn4zZ9qAdAAoc3rPJWBorx5uxB-J4Qc6UhB4bPpW6z48a3Jdu-yM9vjFCEEbkCY5QCdmlj28p0MLMIIWWkIX59l2cFKkwV9-uCdGdVr2siZ1_aO4Lds7r73xQbm20h092Ta_ZyiglSjIqa1I56KE5oVbm_nFIW0TjAJotw9TX2dwpJYC=s16000" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We suggest you review the recipes before you set out to cook your<b> <i>easy </i>weeknight dinner.</b> Sometimes the most important steps are missing. For example, the recipe above doesn't tell you how or when to cook the chicken, it assumes you've already done that step! This may be because sometimes the chicken comes precooked. At any rate, an inexperienced cook might think the chicken will cook properly in the oven. We've noticed some other steps missing in our Dinnerly cooking instructions, just use common sense when cooking.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdPtX_KXp7YK0d7DK5uhFwgKRS-hisPpUHDTBDRtlfxzzrStt2nhV2DBRn1AwtwMvJ2l8jUWoTQjE_N6beYxa1ZZZSzIgm0_IrbzslfaCe-DRG_6u0mQFMTKOkqWKhYH223DwVGf3c_wifOfWFc4Twud1ICJSh2Z5JRLGWWy7y-mmzphgySJAXWKbW=s900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Easy Weekniight Dinner Dinnerly Review" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="641" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdPtX_KXp7YK0d7DK5uhFwgKRS-hisPpUHDTBDRtlfxzzrStt2nhV2DBRn1AwtwMvJ2l8jUWoTQjE_N6beYxa1ZZZSzIgm0_IrbzslfaCe-DRG_6u0mQFMTKOkqWKhYH223DwVGf3c_wifOfWFc4Twud1ICJSh2Z5JRLGWWy7y-mmzphgySJAXWKbW=w285-h400" title="Easy Weeknight Dinner Dinnerly Review" width="285" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The great thing about these cooking instructions is that once you get the hang of following these recipes, they will teach you valuable culinary skills. After awhile, you'll be creating your own delectable dishes from scratch. If you want to try a <b>Dinnerly Meal Kit for</b> your own easy week night dinner, leave a comment and we'll share a <a href="https://dinnerly.com/v/F7B5F3" target="_blank">link for a free box</a>. Each link is only good for one use. You can review Dinnerly for yourself and see what your family thinks. <i>Enjoy!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Recommended:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=cake">Let them eat CAKE (recipes)</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2017/05/tandoori-chicken-recipe-easy.html">Easy Tandoori Chicken Recipe</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3E2iuam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quick Meal Options from Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2018/12/how-to-make-steak-and-potatoes-in.html">Skillet Steak and Potatoes Instructions</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-36024531159553629282021-10-02T16:26:00.002-04:002021-10-02T16:43:59.756-04:007 Winter and Christmas Activities to Do with Your Kids<span id="docs-internal-guid-48c1b95b-7fff-e5d9-ea6d-06e6693479e8"><h2 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 21.3333px; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Simple Christmas Activities to Do with Your Kids</span></h2><div><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 21.3333px; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter is here! Oh, and Christmas is also just around the corner! </span><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not only do kids </span><span style="color: #333333; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">love</span><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> this time of year, but so adults do too! Even the most mature people in society can’t help but get a little giddy when it’s snowing outside and the bells are ringing! Christmas brings out </span><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">everyone’s</span><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> inner child. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Of course, winter means it’s time for fun, family, holiday activities and </span><span style="color: #333333; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">lots</span><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> of them! Read on for 7 <b>simple winter and Christmas activities to do with your kids</b>.</span></span></p><p style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iizbw0fViDU/YVjERyHvEAI/AAAAAAAADXg/IFC3YP6FPkIO9ZHHb77N8mUm8g5uovoPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/simplechristmasactivitiestodowithkids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="Simple Christmas Activities to Do with Your Kids" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="641" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iizbw0fViDU/YVjERyHvEAI/AAAAAAAADXg/IFC3YP6FPkIO9ZHHb77N8mUm8g5uovoPwCLcBGAsYHQ/w456-h640/simplechristmasactivitiestodowithkids.jpg" title="Simple Christmas Activities to Do with Your Kids" width="456" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seven Simple Activities to do with Kids during Winter Season</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There's no need to spend a lot of money or stress over making glorious holiday decorations and delectable cookies to achieve the perfect Christmas with kids. Simple winter and holiday activities make the best, long lasting memories. Why not start a new family Christmas tradition with these simple activities for family time with the kids.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #333333; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><ol style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; white-space: normal;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Decorate your whole house with fancy lights</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter isn’t the holiday season without fancy lights. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">From the colorful to the vibrant, get creative and beautiful LED fairy lights to your favorite rooms. Make sure to get the kids involved by allowing them to have input on which lights go in which location. LED lights don't get hot like those old fashioned Christmas lights so go crazy this year!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To get some amazing <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=christmas+lights">Christmas lights</a>, as well as other cool bulbs and lamps, go to </span><a href="https://www.powerpointelectrics.co.uk/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0563c1; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">powerpointelectrics.co.uk</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Be a clever mom or dad by ordering your lights now before it’s too late! The more lights, the merrier the holiday season. Your kids will treasure this family tradition, so go make it a thing!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><ol start="2" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; white-space: normal;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spend a day at your local slopes</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fingers crossed; it’s going to snow this winter! When it does, the entire family should wrap up nice and warm and head down to your <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ski+slopes+in+indiana&rlz=1CANPWS_enUS968&oq=ski+slopes+in+indiana&aqs=chrome.0.0i512j0i22i30l9.5479j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">local slopes</a>. They’ll probably be lots of other families and kids there, too, which will make the occasion extra memorable. In Indiana, you can also do some<a href="https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/pokagon-state-parktrine-state-recreation-area/toboggan-run-at-pokagon-state-park/" target="_blank"> stellar snow toboggan sledding</a> at Pokagon State Park.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=halloween" target="_blank">Don't Miss these Halloween activities!</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><ol start="3" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; white-space: normal;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Create paper snowflakes</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids </span><span style="color: #333333; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">love</span><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to get creative during winter and Christmas time. A great winter holiday activity idea is to create snowflakes out of paper. </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow </span><a href="https://www.marthastewart.com/266694/decorating-with-paper-snowflakes" style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">this easy tutorial</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on how to make paper snowflakes from Martha Stewart. Make sure to carefully guide your kids through the steps, and don’t forget to be extra careful with sharp scissors! </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once you’ve created your paper snowflakes, scatter them around your home for a special winter holiday decoration.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some more fun snowflake activities from the <i>Adventures of Kids Creative Chaos</i>.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><ol start="4" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; white-space: normal;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read Christmas stories</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's impossible to count the abundance of classic Christmas stories. So, this winter, give your kids freedom of choice when it comes to which stories they want to hear. Maybe it will be The Polar Express, or – </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">wait for it</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Click here for some great<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=christmas+books"> holiday books for kids</a> that you may not of yet read!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=Christmas">Don't miss these Christmas activities!</a></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><ol start="5" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; white-space: normal;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Go on a Netflix marathon with the family!</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Usually, the weather is</span><span style="color: #333333; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> freezing</span><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> cold during the winter months in Indiana. Of course, this means that a lot of time is spent indoors (preferably with marshmallow.)</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When your family is relaxing </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">around</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> the house during the holiday, load up Netflix and go on a movie-watching marathon! </span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Elf</span><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, anyone? If you need extra help, here are </span><a href="https://www.rd.com/list/kids-christmas-movies-on-netflix/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none; white-space: normal;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">37 of the best Christmas movies for kids</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> available on Netflix. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=New+Year+"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don't miss these New Year activities!</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><ol start="6" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; white-space: normal;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a cozy fire in your backyard</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonfires don't have to be just for fall! If you have a nice spacious backyard, you should have a cozy (and safe) fire. You’ll even be able to toast some marshmallows, have some hot chocolate, and tell your best Christmas stories. While you're at it, make some <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2016/11/smore-party-ideas-savory.html" target="_blank">savory s'mores</a>!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=holiday+recipes">Don't miss these holiday recipes!</a></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><ol start="7" style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; white-space: normal;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Build igloos and snow forts</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it snows, it’s only right that the entire family has a huge snowball fight! When you do, make sure to build some igloos and forts to make it extra exciting. You can even <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/02/felted-snowman-snowball-craft.html">make indoor snowballs </a>for an indoor snowball fight!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="color: black; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recommended:</span></h2><div style="color: #333333; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/11/free-printable-coloring-sheets-for.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Coloring Pages</span></a></div><div style="color: #333333; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #333333; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/07/christmas-games-for-parties-have-best.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Christmas Party Games</span></a></div><div style="color: #333333; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #333333; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Ebrima; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div></span></div></span>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-19103824488043615892021-09-29T14:12:00.003-04:002021-09-29T14:18:14.822-04:00Can the Stress of Being a Mom Cause Hair Loss?<h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Mom Stress Can Cause Hair Loss</span></h1><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What can cause hair loss in women? With all of the traveling and adventuring, it is easy to become stressed from time to time, especially when you also take into account the challenges of everyday life and work. Although a little stress is normal when you have a family, if you are beginning to feel as if your stress is endless, you must find ways to manage it, as stress can lead to physical symptoms, including hair loss.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This post contains Amazon affiliate links.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fULqIlGnxzI/YVSkaYjAqgI/AAAAAAAADW4/LHs7wlbHX14sEovMxflfMJVhUh6PdKXKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/momsstresshalloeenhairpost.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How Mom Stress Can Cause Hair Loss" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="641" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fULqIlGnxzI/YVSkaYjAqgI/AAAAAAAADW4/LHs7wlbHX14sEovMxflfMJVhUh6PdKXKgCLcBGAsYHQ/w285-h400/momsstresshalloeenhairpost.jpg" title="How Mom Stress Can Cause Hair Loss" width="285" /></a></div><p></p></h1><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In the photo above, I have<a href="https://amzn.to/3uo2wnr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> inexpensive hair extensions</a> for a Halloween costume party. I thought it was obvious, but my friends actually thought I went to the salon and got real extensions. My actual hair is shoulder length. Pretty good color match, don't you think? Though, I don't have a problem with hair loss or thinning, I did notice a lot of hair extra hair in the shower drain after recovering from Covid 19.</p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p></h1><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What causes stress?</span></h2><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may begin to experience stress due to changes coming up in your life, even if these changes are fun ones like <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=vacation">going on vacation</a> or moving into your dream house. You might also start to feel stressed if you feel pressured, whether this is to be a good mom or to meet all of your work deadlines. Some women feel stressed if they do not take enough time off work, or if they are worried about something, such as a new baby or their lack of finances. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></h1><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How does stress cause hair loss?</span></h2><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As well as having an emotional impact on you and causing mental health issues, stress can also </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/neeranathan/2020/06/30/why-extreme-stress-causes-hair-loss/?sh=1c700b4c4e6f" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">create a physical reaction in your body</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. It should also be noted that hormonal changes such as perimenopause and menopause can cause hair thinning and loss in women. </span><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you are stressed, your hair follicles might stay in the resting phase of their cycle rather than fluctuating between resting and growing. If this persists for too long, they might then begin to fall out regardless of what you do to your hair. This can make you even more stressed as you begin to feel self-conscious about your appearance.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></h1><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Should you get a hair transplant?</span></h2><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although your hair will usually start to regrow once your stress levels have lessened, if you do find that you are struggling with hair loss to a great extent, you should consider the benefits of a hair transplant from a </span><a href="https://www.hshairclinic.co.uk/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">hair clinic near me</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. They will be able to restore your hair to its prime and allow you to disguise any bald patches that have formed on your head. With a hair transplant, there;s need for Halloween hair extensions. This can help you to meet your <a href="https://amzn.to/3umuDn0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hair goals</a> and to feel like yourself again, boosting your confidence, and enabling you to focus on your family. Although there are many different<a href="https://amzn.to/3umuDn0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> treatments for hair loss</a>, hair transplants are nearly permanent and can make a dramatic difference that will allow you to start living your life to the fullest instantly. You won't have to hide inside your house in fear that others will notice your hair loss. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></h1><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can you reduce stress?</span></h2><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-3dd536f5-7fff-47de-3809-16aba8b775d3"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you want to reduce the stress that you've been experiencing, make sure that you exercise often and get out into nature to enjoy the benefits of sunshine, that you </span><a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition-pictures/how-to-reduce-stress-with-diet.aspx" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">drink and eat enough</span></a> healthy choices<span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and that you try to reduce the triggers of your stress. </span></p></h1><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take some time off to recenter yourself and </span><a href="https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/25-self-care-ideas-to-get-you-through-those-most-stressful-of-days.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">perform self-care activities</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> during which you can focus on yourself rather than the rest of the family. If your stress has reached unmanageable levels, consider scheduling an appointment with <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=therapist">a therapist</a>, where you can talk through the problems you are facing and process the emotions that you are experiencing. </span><span style="font-family: Ebrima;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sometimes, it's as simple as throwing on some silly<a href="https://amzn.to/3uo2wnr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> hair extensions</a> and attending a costume party! Whatever you choose, be sure to keep your stress levels at a minimum. Seek help if the stress feels </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">overwhelming</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p></h1><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recommended:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/05/healthy-family-advice.html" target="_blank">Self-Care Tips</a></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=mom+stress">Ways to Reduce Stress</a></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></h1>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-34874555275039746502021-09-01T10:42:00.008-04:002021-09-29T14:17:11.489-04:00Trip to Sheffield with Family<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visiting Sheffield With Your Kids</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-78586cec-7fff-e4f6-cbab-116dd589ed0d"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thinking of traveling outside the United States? If you're looking for places to visit in the UK with family, Sheffield is a great option. In Sheffield, there are numerous indoor and outdoor activities for children and families. We've highlighted a few to help you <b>plan your visit to Sheffield</b>.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ULllq-s0-FA/YS-Oj9gTB6I/AAAAAAAADUY/BTh3433QmFIQ7GrN_1cgxDQcqMXvc1b2QCPcBGAYYCw/s600/sheffield%2Bcastle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="287" data-original-width="600" height="306" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ULllq-s0-FA/YS-Oj9gTB6I/AAAAAAAADUY/BTh3433QmFIQ7GrN_1cgxDQcqMXvc1b2QCPcBGAYYCw/w640-h306/sheffield%2Bcastle.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids of all ages are offered a wide range of fun activities and hands-on learning experiences at Sheffield's museums. At places like <a href="http://www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum" target="_blank">Kelham Island Museum</a>, families can learn about the city's history via interactive displays. If you head a little out of town, you can also find animals, birds, reptiles, and insects from around the world. <a href="https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/things-to-see-and-do/family-fun" target="_blank">Families will enjoy an excursion to Sheffeld</a>.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cafes offering snacks and sandwiches at city parks and gardens and in most museums are family-friendly. Except for some, not all restaurants and bars in the city are family-friendly. Seen below, children</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"> will enjoy a trip to </span><a href="https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit-searchresults/product/760881" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">Our Cow Molly, Dairy Desserts</a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2K-QxXIGyw/YS-Oj_HxGAI/AAAAAAAADUU/NgJ62sbFHTsgbAOL-Tk9ijAGLyzaiMVYACPcBGAYYCw/s600/ourcowmollyicecreamshefielduk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family Friendly Sheffield Cafes and Restaurants" border="0" data-original-height="287" data-original-width="600" height="306" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2K-QxXIGyw/YS-Oj_HxGAI/AAAAAAAADUU/NgJ62sbFHTsgbAOL-Tk9ijAGLyzaiMVYACPcBGAYYCw/w640-h306/ourcowmollyicecreamshefielduk.jpg" title="Family Friendly Sheffield Cafes and Restaurants" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people are choosing Sheffield as an excellent place to raise children and settle down. Many foreigners to the UK also prefer Sheffield to settle down. If this sounds like something you may want to do in the future, you should contact </span><a href="https://iasservices.org.uk/Sheffield/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">immigration lawyers in Sheffield</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and get started on the immigration paperwork and application process. The UK is very welcoming to highly skilled professionals and families.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun Facts about Sheffield:</span></h3><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hallamfcstadium/" target="_blank">Sandygate Stadium</a> is the world's oldest<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2017/01/9-kid-friendly-super-bowl-appetizer.html"> football </a>ground in Sheffield. Sheffield Hallam FC owns the land.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sheffield is said to be the greenest city in Europe because of the numerous <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186364-Activities-c57-Sheffield_South_Yorkshire_England.html" target="_blank">parks and greenspaces in the Sheffield</a>.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Every year, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Snooker_Championship" target="_blank">World Snooker</a> Championships take place at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sheffield United's stadium located at<a href="https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/18/Sheffield-United/stadium" target="_blank"> Bramall Lane</a> was actually a cricket ground.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Helen Sharman (a Chemist from Sheffield) was the<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Sharman" target="_blank"> first British astronaut</a> sent into space.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As you can see, Sheffield has a rich history and plenty of green spaces where you can find many <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=things+to+do+with+kids">activities and places to explore with your kids</a>.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9rTrVQWPo_A/YS-OkfF7GeI/AAAAAAAADUg/_OjTt0sfTcETwjgXoqOIAGQA9JNDHwYmQCPcBGAYYCw/s600/sheffielduklandscape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="287" data-original-width="600" height="306" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9rTrVQWPo_A/YS-OkfF7GeI/AAAAAAAADUg/_OjTt0sfTcETwjgXoqOIAGQA9JNDHwYmQCPcBGAYYCw/w640-h306/sheffielduklandscape.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="https://thenvm.org/" target="_blank">UK National Video Game Museum </a>is in Sheffield.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-If-qp5rJQ54/YS-Ok18jO6I/AAAAAAAADUc/jlzFV44QVF0HhtiIwK85rIlq7N2hhvXOQCPcBGAYYCw/s600/videogamesmuseumsheffielduk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="600" height="306" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-If-qp5rJQ54/YS-Ok18jO6I/AAAAAAAADUc/jlzFV44QVF0HhtiIwK85rIlq7N2hhvXOQCPcBGAYYCw/w640-h306/videogamesmuseumsheffielduk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Rivelin River</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Rivelin River is historic and has an excellent pathway to take a walk with your child. You can follow a trail that leads to old mills. There is a water park near the café to have some fun. Herons and other wildlife can be sighted here.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Botanical Gardens</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The <a href="http://www.sbg.org.uk/" target="_blank">Sheffield Botanical Gardens </a>are very well-manicured green parks. The 19-acre Sheffield Botanical Gardens are home to more than 5,000 different species of plants. It's easy to roam around with your children and babies as the paths are made of tarmac, making it easy to operate a pram. Admission to the Botanical gardens is free, and you can also relax at the </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">café once you're tired. The best times to visit are spring and summer when the flowers are in full bloom. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EVbJSh3hcJk/YS-WJgXqHQI/AAAAAAAADUk/wCISbLeQGJQpj3IcvcPrwK7heCSjWiHtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/sheffield%2Bbotanical%2Bgardens.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="244" data-original-width="900" height="174" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EVbJSh3hcJk/YS-WJgXqHQI/AAAAAAAADUk/wCISbLeQGJQpj3IcvcPrwK7heCSjWiHtQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h174/sheffield%2Bbotanical%2Bgardens.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-267a1239-7fff-2258-04ba-3fadb213047e"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Winter Gardens</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.theoutdoorcity.co.uk/sheffield-city-life/attractions/sheffield-winter-garden-p755611" target="_blank">Winter Gardens</a> is a tropical oasis situated in Sheffield city centre. This Garden is amongst the largest temperate greenhouse in the country and is home to nearly 2,500 plant species. You can enjoy nature while your kids can safely walk the paths around the tropical trees.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weston Park Museum</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weston Park Museum can teach you about culture and history. Founded in 1875, the main collections in this museum are free, and the displays are spectacular. There is a gallery that displays facts about Ancient Egypt. The Weston Park Museum is also known for being the home to Sheffield's social and natural history and archaeology. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some of the notable highlights in this museum are the Bronze Age armor and <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=art">art</a>. Apart from this, you can also visit exhibits from other more prominent museums in the area. The museum has many guided tours to help your family understand the historical importance. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weston Park </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weston Park is in the vicinity of <a href="https://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/museums/weston-park/home" target="_blank">Weston Park Museum</a>. You can relax while your kid runs around in the park. It is a perfect place to have a post museum picnic.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife & Falconry Centre</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife & Falconry Centre houses a vast array of free-flying <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=birds+of+prey" target="">birds of prey</a>, owls, reptiles, parrots, meerkats, farm animals, lemurs, and more. While the name does signify butterflies, you can also see the incredible falconry. Animal lovers can learn about otters (from the keepers), feed farm animals, pet a few lemurs, see the meerkats, and photograph as many butterflies as you want. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">National Emergency Services Museum</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sheffield is home to the<a href="https://www.visitnesm.org.uk/" target="_blank"> National Emergency Service Museum</a> – the largest of its kind in the world. There are more than 50 vintage vehicles – police cars, fire engines, and ambulances with uniforms and gear and equipment for different eras. Families with kids can also avail the kids' fire engine rides (included in the ticket admission). If you're in the mood for a treat, you can also rent some of the vintage vehicles and take a tour of the city. </span></p><div><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span><div><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Recommended:</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=vacation" target="">Vacation Tips</a> from <i>The Adventures of Kids Creative Chaos</i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-85196745398143801612021-08-21T10:47:00.001-04:002021-08-21T10:47:33.828-04:00How To Take Care Of Your Entire Family This Winter<h2 style="line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Flu and Cold Season is on the Way</span></span></h2><h2 style="line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bd0ccd23-7fff-a78e-df5b-40b18c18e385"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The beginning of the school year, can signal the beginning of colds and flu in your home. When the weather becomes cooler and the days grow shorter, health may become a significant concern. Coughs, colds, and even the flu, as well as more severe diseases, can suddenly become considerably more common. It's essential to understand some of the ways you can help your whole family stay healthy during winter so you can enjoy the time you spend together while everyone is safe and sound. The following tip will help you take care of your family during winter months of cold and flu season.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lxAsch8x_Gc/YSERJAuOrRI/AAAAAAAADS8/O_a_naHLnp0Q3HiSXNJEdHBfzCS38TIqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/tipstokeepfamilyhealthyduringcoldandfluseason.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tips to Keep entire family healthy this winter in cold and flu season" border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="900" height="380" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lxAsch8x_Gc/YSERJAuOrRI/AAAAAAAADS8/O_a_naHLnp0Q3HiSXNJEdHBfzCS38TIqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h380/tipstokeepfamilyhealthyduringcoldandfluseason.jpg" title="how to take care of your family this winter" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></p></h2><h3><b>Tips for staying healthy during cold and flu season</b></h3><h2 style="line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><br /></b></div><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eat Healthily </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our bodies are amazing machines that convert what we put into them in the form of food and drink into energy and </span><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">hormones that do everything for us</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. We are happier and healthier when we eat the proper meals. A bad diet means our immune systems don't work as well as they should, and sometimes shut down altogether, so eating correctly to get enough vitamins and minerals to keep our bodies strong and ready to fight off the numerous illnesses that attack us, particularly during the winter months, is crucial. Try this <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2017/01/easy-salmon-recipes-baked-mediterranean.html">recipe for baked salmon.</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/02/adopting-healthy-lifestyles-as-family.html">Adopt Healthy Lifestyle as a Family</a></span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fruits and vegetables are the simplest methods to get </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthy-fruit" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">these nutrients</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, so getting your five a day is critical. If it's a challenge to include more fruits and vegetables into your diet, try preparing a nutritious morning smoothie for everyone. Here's<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2010/11/monkey-treats-healthy-crunchy-granola.html"> a fun way to get kids to eat potassium rich bananas</a>.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2010/11/monkey-treats-healthy-crunchy-granola.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Healthy Banana Snack for Kids" border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="640" height="306" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k88T1zVDrZ8/YSEN_mfsE5I/AAAAAAAADSs/N8eM5xGOGm4Wi74YkCpu0KhlMGDJzYMXwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h306/Banana%2Bon%2Ba%2Bstick%2Btreat.jpg" title="potassium rich snack for kids bananas" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep Clean </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The simple act of washing your hands can help to keep everyone in the home healthy, and not just the individual who did the hand-washing. The initial point of contact between you and a virus or illness is usually your hands. </span><a href="https://www.happify.com/hd/8-reasons-why-you-need-at-least-8-hugs-a-day/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving a loved one a hug</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, shaking hands, holding hands, and so on can spread diseases from one person to the next. By ensuring that everyone washes their hands frequently (particularly after using the bathroom, changing a diaper, and wiping your or a child's nose), you can minimize the chance of unpleasant diseases spreading. If washing your hands causes dry skin (as it may during the winter months), then invest in some excellent hand lotion as well to keep the momentum going. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This "how to wash your hands" interactive printable lesson is great for the classroom or homeschool, it explains the importance of hand washing in detail and makes it fun.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2010/11/monkey-treats-healthy-crunchy-granola.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Wash Hands activity for classroom" border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="403" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMQUrSETMT0/YSENS6bo31I/AAAAAAAADSk/ZyfBVh9PZVYuqlizBgs54HBbPUHHJEDywCLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h640/washhandscovid.png" title="Hand Washing lesson for classroom" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check The Animals </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have pets, you might discover that they are prone to sickness during the winter months as well. They, too, have immune systems, and although they don't function exactly like ours, that doesn't mean they can't become sick. It is important to take your pet to a great vet, such as </span><a href="https://exceptionalpets.com/service/veterinary-care-exceptional-pets/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">exceptionalpets.com</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, if you suspect they are ill. In this way, you can keep your pet healthy, and everyone else in the family since some animal illnesses can spread to humans. Our pets can even catch Covid19, so if you're sick, watch them for symptoms. Our bird, a Cockatiel, was very sick when we had Covid, luckily he recovered with some TLC.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WgFMIVanPpw/YSEPYl2rX1I/AAAAAAAADS0/fjW_MC4jZswlqcfPxF_1u8_37Ld3Q337QCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/nebuatthelake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Adult Male Cockatiel" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="784" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WgFMIVanPpw/YSEPYl2rX1I/AAAAAAAADS0/fjW_MC4jZswlqcfPxF_1u8_37Ld3Q337QCLcBGAsYHQ/w326-h400/nebuatthelake.jpg" title="Adult Male Cockatiel" width="326" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise</span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting adequate exercise is another brilliant way to strengthen the immune system. This could be as easy as taking your dog for a walk or </span><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">taking the stairs</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> instead of the elevator. Park a bit further away from the supermarket's entrance, so you'll have to walk a little longer. Spend some time cleaning up the leaves in the garden. It doesn't have to be an exercise class or an hour at the gym, and the more people that participate, the better. We've got some <a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=pe+activities" target="">fun PE Activities to get you moving</a>,check them out!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p></h2>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-85942325880295752112021-08-18T21:38:00.002-04:002021-08-18T21:38:23.576-04:00Help Child Succeed in School<h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">5 Factors That Determine a Child’s Academic Success</span></h2><span id="docs-internal-guid-a4811125-7fff-1f1c-6271-a089d187551d"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If a child falls behind at school, some teachers might blame the student or their parents, while parents might blame the teachers. While each child’s educational experience is different, certain circumstances can determine their performance and grades, which might be beyond their control. Read about the five factors that can determine a child’s academic success.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SHG8gDLM9CQ/YR21zeMZ-ZI/AAAAAAAADSE/gBairO1u5UcCKbi0FXquxeWfCGVVYxJLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/determine%2Bacademic%2Bsuccess%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Bkids%2Bsucceed.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Help Child Succeed in School" border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="900" height="380" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SHG8gDLM9CQ/YR21zeMZ-ZI/AAAAAAAADSE/gBairO1u5UcCKbi0FXquxeWfCGVVYxJLgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h380/determine%2Bacademic%2Bsuccess%2Bhow%2Bto%2Bhelp%2Bkids%2Bsucceed.png" title="Help Child Succeed in School" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Emotional Stability</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Students with more emotional stability tend to perform better at school, as they can cope with pressure and adapt to an academic environment with ease. Plus, they tend to develop friendly, respectful, and relaxed behaviors. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, children living with depression, anxiety, or aggression might struggle with behavioral issues and find it difficult to earn good grades. If your child has poor emotional stability, they could improve their mental well-being with therapy, group support, or prescription medication.</span></p><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Classroom Respect</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Disruptive behavior can interrupt lesson plans, negatively impact another student’s education, and result in poor grades and test scores. If a student doesn’t respect a teacher or a school, they are more likely to chat during class, talk back to an educator, or appear insubordinate.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teachers can take back control of a disruptive class by adopting a tried and tested </span><a href="https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/classroom-management-strategies/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">classroom management strategy</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, such as offering praise or using non-verbal communication. Also, parents must avoid making negative comments about a teacher or school to their children, as this can cause a lack of respect in the classroom.</span></p><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Parental Imitation</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children will often observe and imitate a parent’s attitude and behavior. If a parent has a negative outlook on schools, education, or work ethic, their children might adopt the same mindset. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you want your son or daughter to perform well in school, secure fantastic grades, and enter a rewarding career, you must lead by example. To do so, you must promote education, positive thinking, and a hard work ethic.</span></p><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Educational Inequality</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children from poor backgrounds are often at a disadvantage. For example, many children from low-income families struggled with computer access or internet accessibility when self-isolating </span><a href="https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/07/how-covid-taught-america-about-inequity-in-education/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">during the Covid-19 pandemic</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. As a result, many will have fallen behind on their education, while students from higher-income families will have remained on track.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, all schools aren’t created equal. Some will receive more funding than others, which can lead to some educators struggling with a lack of textbooks, stationery, or financial resources for field trips and educational activities. The inequality can lead to poor grades, low test scores, and fewer career prospects.</span></p><ol start="5" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stressors</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children are not immune to worry or stress. Various external factors can affect their focus and performance in the classroom and shape their grades. For example, a child might become disengaged due to </span><a href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/signs-of-bullying-621041" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">bullying</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, family problems, or a mental health condition. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is both a parent’s and teacher’s responsibility to get to the root cause of a child’s poor grades and find an appropriate solution, such as therapy or suspending a bully. Common signs of stressors can include sleeping difficulties, </span><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201310/10-things-remember-when-your-child-gets-angry" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">angry outbursts</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, a lack of interest in hobbies, or changes in eating habits.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585401365898161926.post-90878964246262688682021-08-05T16:15:00.005-04:002021-08-05T16:15:52.189-04:00How to Renovate a Nursery for First Time Parents<h2 style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">How do you Plan a Nursery?</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The prospect of becoming a first-time parent is an equally daunting and exciting journey. There are many things that need to be done in preparation for your baby’s arrival, and for first-time parents, the list can often seem never-ending and overwhelming. Wondering how do you plan a nursery? A key task within that list is decorating the nursery, and organizing a space for the newest member of the family. Although it’s a joyous project, there are various factors and small details that are required to create the perfect nursery for your baby. Here at </span><a href="https://www.webuyanyhouse.co.uk/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We Buy Any Home</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> we’ve composed a guide on how to renovate<a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/search?q=nursery"> a nursery</a> for first time parents, along with things to include and some helpful tips. This article is written by </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Holly Herbert</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This post contains Amazon affiliate links.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k4iV8cMDV8A/YQxGZlwEx3I/AAAAAAAADQ0/JejsiEEDUgISuoipeaxyjRPjL5MYvsMpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/howdoyouplana%2Bnursery.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How do you Plan a Nursery?" border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="900" height="608" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k4iV8cMDV8A/YQxGZlwEx3I/AAAAAAAADQ0/JejsiEEDUgISuoipeaxyjRPjL5MYvsMpgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h608/howdoyouplana%2Bnursery.png" title="How do you Plan a Nursery?" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Planning a Nursery Step-by-Step Guide</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 1- Make A Plan:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s no question that preparing for the arrival of the baby takes planning, and planning the nursery is no exception. Your nursery will serve as a multi-functional room, not only will it be the place where your baby will eventually sleep, but it's where you will dress them, change, teach and feed them. Ensuring you have an in-depth plan is a great way to make sure you have everything you need and no little detail is missing.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/03/nursery-on-budget-ideas.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nursery on a Budget Ideas</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 2- Cleaning and Maintenance:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s vital that you ensure your future nursery is pristine before you begin to think about decorating. Babies are incredibly susceptible to germs that arise through dust, pet hair and mold, so it's important that you spend a good amount of time cleaning all surface areas. However, try to refrain from using harsh chemicals when cleaning as the fumes can linger in the air and be toxic if inhaled by your baby. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s important to consider the smaller factors about the room. Are there drafty windows? Is the main light overbearing? Do the door hinges creak? All these small maintenance checks need to be fixed prior to the arrival of your baby, as you want them to have the most comfortable time in their nursery.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/05/whimsical-kids-decor-for-nursery-baby.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Whimsical Nursery Decor Ideas</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 3- Themes and Painting:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once you have decided where you are going to put the nursery, then it's time to get creative. If you're thinking about painting then your options are limitless. Traditional colors are usually pink and blue, however neutral color palettes are becoming increasingly popular for a minimalist feel to the room. If you're thinking of being extra creative then you may want to consider going with a theme or perhaps a mural wall. A side note- if you opt to paint the nursery, make sure you buy a non-toxic paint that won't flake.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t forget to decorate the ceiling too. Babies spend a lot of time on their backs, so why not give them a feature to look at. Consider adding a ceiling mural or a soothing color to enhance your nursery.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2016/07/dory-bathroom-decor-ideas-for-kids.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Under the Sea Children's Bathroom Decor</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 4- A Focal Furniture Piece:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Most nurseries are centered around a focal piece of furniture such as a crib, but there are other options to choose from. A painted dresser can work well, or a large window or alcove. A small checklist of essential nursery items includes:</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> A cot (mattress and sheets too!)</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/37mUvVh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Changing table </a>or mat.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nursing station.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Storage for things like clothes and nappies (bibs.)</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2VAmZs5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feeding chair</a>.</span></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A helpful tip is to ensure that everything is in reach of the changing table- including wipes, changing table covers, diaper disposal system, laundry hamper and a pacifier. This will allow you to reach for things with ease, avoid stress but more most importantly, keep your eye on your baby at all times. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2013/02/baby-carrying-babywearing-mama-what.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What Style Baby Sling are You?</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 5- Don’t Forget About Flooring:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As your baby grows, you will notice that they will begin to spend more time on the floor- therefore it's an important factor to consider before they get to that stage. If you’re opting to lay down a carpet, ensure it’s a shade that won't highlight stains and spills. Wooden floors are a popular choice, and you can put down a rug to add a pop of color and cushion any tumbles.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/01/giant-balloon-birthday-cupcake-youtube.html">How to Make a Birthday Balloon Cupcake</a></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 6- Sentiment:</span></span></p><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is your baby’s first room, so don’t forget to make it feel like home. Including items of sentiment for example, family photos, generational gifts such as soft toys and blankets are a neat touch to completing your nursery.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Recommended:</span></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ys1S9Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Portable Nursing Station</a></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2020/03/24-best-educational-toys-to-gift-your.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Educational Toy Ideas</span></a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3AgDf0a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nursery Decor Ideas Amazon</a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2019/05/how-to-get-babies-to-sleep-through.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tips to get Baby to Sleep Through the Night</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div>Creative Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768706342194485112noreply@blogger.com