Showing posts with label girls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label girls. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Some posts from the Twigtale experts that I enjoyed

I was browsing the blog posts on Twigtale. They have some really useful things concerning raising children and the problems parents often face. I got permission to repost a couple that struck me as being especially helpful. I suggest you check them out as well.
As a parent, I have to learn to step back and let my children grow. They have to learn some things by experience. Part of that is getting bumps or scrapes. Its those awkward moments of meeting another child and finding out how to interact with them. This is what Twigtale expert, Dr. Wendy Denham, PhD had to say on this issue:
 

Tuesday Toddler Tip – Let It Be, Knowing When Not To Step In

Like the Beatles said… one of the most important things parents have to learn is when not to step in to the rescue. Tempting as it may be!
Try not to rush in and save your child from uncomfortable experiences, whether it be an awkward social interaction at the park, difficulty holding a crayon or figuring out how to use a toy. These experiences provide invaluable learning experiences for your child in seeing that they (and you!) can survive these feelings, and that feelings (even hard ones) come and go. This builds frustration tolerance and an ability to persevere through difficulty. If you’re not sure what to do, try narrating their experience. This can be just the facts, eg. ‘You’re really trying to hold that crayon and it keeps falling down’. Or maybe you notice how they’re feeling eg. ‘you’re really frustrated because you’re trying to hold that crayon and it keeps falling down.’ Your child will feel like you are paying attention, and that you understand. You are helping to give them the tools and introduce them to the all important language of feelings and emotions.
Toddler Tip brought to you by our new Twigtale child development expert Dr. Wendy Denham, PhD.

The other post I thought was a good one, was posted by the Twigtale Team:

Guest Post: How To Raise Clear, Confident & Kind Girls

Raising a Girl:  A Blog Entry from our Twigtale Co-founder.
Raising two daughters, in LA, in the 21st century?  Terrifying.  I jumped at the chance to attend, Tandy Parks‘  class on “Raising a Girl.”  She had awesome suggestions on how to raise “clear, confident and kind” girls, and below are 3 of my favorite take-aways.
1) Focus on the Internal, Not External
One suggestion Tandy had to help our daughters cope with modern society’s obsession with aesthetics is to avoid focusing on their looks.  Instead, focus on something from within.  Instead of saying “you look pretty in that dress,” try saying “oh, you look happy in that dress.” It will help your daughter learn to find pride in who she is, not what she looks like.
2) Celebrate Your Daughter’s Emotions – ALL OF THEM!  
Help them learn it is ok to be angry and assertive!  Tandy suggests that the “mean girls” phenomena is likely a result of parents telling their daughters to “be nice” and “good little girls.”  These statements teach girls to internalize their anger.  We need to teach our daughters how to openly, and appropriately express their emotions – which will lead to more confident girls with better conflict negotiation skills.
3) Activity and movement is key!
We need to encourage our daughters to move their bodies, so they ultimately have confidence in their physical skills, develop assertiveness and learn to take appropriate physical risks.  Helping your daughter find confidence in her physicality is a great way to combat society’s unhealthy image of beauty and sexuality.
Tandy Parks, MPH is a parent educator in Santa Monica.  She hosts multiple discussion groups for parents every month.  She also is available for individaul consultation: http://tandyparks.com/index.htm
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Monday, April 8, 2013

Costume Discounters.com Child Rose Princess dress review

Looking for that perfect costume for Halloween this year? Or perhaps you are looking for just an affordable one for your kids to play in? I was recently offered the chance to review a costume from Costume Discounters.com. They have a wide variety of costumes for every age, gender, size and style you could search for. I chose the Child Rose Princess costume.
It’s such an adorable little dress that comes with a fiber optic system in the skirt that makes it sparkle! I can’t show you how it sparkles as the dress I was sent was a tester one and the batteries were dead. But I promise to update this posting if I get batteries for it later. The dress is made from standard costume materials but is well able to withstand some wear and play. It has great details to make your little princess shine. The material is also breathable so she won't be sweating while she imagines. There is a solid pink skirt with sheer tulle overlay. The rose at the waist and trimmings around the neckline, arms and waist line add such details to make this dress absolutely adorable.
I love having costumes around for the kids to play in as it encourages the imagination to roam free and creativity to grow in children. There have even been Camden scholars speaking about the Disney Princess culture and how it relates to today's young girls. Playing dress up not only provides fun, but helps girls feel beautiful at a young age. It gives them that strong and powerful feeling when they are in charge of the events in their pretend stories.
My sister was my assistant in testing this one out. She was such a little cutie who looked like a beautiful princess indeed.
Right now, there is a promotion going on. Costumes that are $20.00 and more are 20% off when you enter the code FUN20. Also, Costume Reviewers has a contest for customers as well as us bloggers where they will randomly select 2 $100 winners. Just an added bonus! 8-)