Many of us lead busy lives, so when it comes to our child’s education, we leave the brunt of it to our child’s teachers. After all, that’s what they’re paid to do, right?
But as parents, there are specific reasons why we should get involved with our child’s education. In a moment, we will look at some of the ways in which we can do this, but first, let’s consider the benefits of our involvement.
Quality time is one of the most important things in life and for ensuring that relationships grow as they’re supposed to. However, in this busy and modern world, it can be sometimes quite difficult to maintain the levels of quality time to give those relationships the attention they deserve due to long working hours, rising costs, and an array of other things that take up time and attention.
So, if you’re looking for some ways to spend more quality time with the people who you love the most- your son, for example, so that you can bond with them better, but also don’t want to stay at home all the time or do things that will break the bank, then in this post we’re going to share with you some great ways to spend quality time with your son.
Let’s be honest, a lot of kids don’t really want to learn in the conventional way. If you sat your kid down in front of a book, it may hold their interest for around 3 seconds, after which time they’d be back to eating crayons, and doing other things that make you wonder, ‘how am I ever going to teach them anything?’ Whilst this can be pretty stressful, most children do have an innate interest and curiosity, and they do want to learn about things. You just have to try to make it as exciting as possible, so that they’re on board.
We’ve put together a list of a few ways that you can make learning an exciting experience for your kids, so that they can go into the world with the right knowledge as adults!
Being a great dad in the modern world is very subjective, but there are definitely some things that can help you with this if you are serious about it. There are a lot of factors to parenthood, and whether you are co-parenting, or you are a single father, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure you are focused on improving the way you parent.
This is so important for the future, and it allows you to do as much as you can to spend more time with your kids, and to be a better dad in the process. Do what you can to follow the ideas on here, and allow you to improve your skills as a modern parent. There are plenty of pitfalls that need to be avoided, and it is essential that you get this right.
We all know what a gamer is, and your children especially. YouTube is such a big platform where people go to watch videos, to either learn, be entertained, or know about important things out there in the world, along with so much more.
There is now a way to play games, and be paid for it while making a huge opportunity for yourself. A lot of parents are unsure about the idea of video games, as people assume they’re a waste of time and far too consuming. And while there are and always will be some concerns – as long as things are done in moderation, as well as done safely, there really is a lot of possibilities that it could bring.
Sometimes the world of technology seems to move dizzyingly fast. Twelve years ago, only 120 million people owned mobile phones. Now more than 5 billion people own a smartphone, and the figure rises every year.
Toys have been affected by this seismic shift too. They’ve become infected by new software and electronics, turning them from something static to objects with potentially infinite opportunities for exploration. Let’s take a look at some of the high tech toys that are going to revolutionize the lives of your kids.
3D printing is one of those technologies that is endlessly hyped but not yet ready for prime time – at least in the industrial setting. When it comes to toys, the story is very different. A company called 3Doodler has developed a kind of 3D printing pen for kids.
That might sound a bit far fetched, but the pen – part of the company’s Start STEM Series – does not contain any hot elements and works simply by pushing out the printing material through the nozzle at the tip. The pen comes with a range of accessories that allow kids to make whatever they like, although it’s advisable to follow the tutorials to start with.
Exoskeletons and human bionics promise not only to improve the lives of people who have been injured in conflict or accidents but also to enhance human capabilities in general. Sure, we’re still some way off from becoming bona fide iron men, but that doesn’t mean that kids can’t enjoy playing with the idea.
Speaking of Iron Man, the notion that we can enhance our bodies with machinery is pretty mainstream, even if nobody is doing it yet. And now LittleBits has developed a Droid Inventor Kit based on the Avengers theme, that allows kids to trial a kind of Iron Man suit prototype on their wrist. The toy, which fits like a gauntlet, has lights, programmable features, and sensors. Unfortunately, they don’t supply it with a pocket-size fusion reactor for flight purposes. Perhaps that’ll come with next year’s model.
Drones are a controversial topic right now, but there’s no doubt that they’re going to play an essential role in the future across a range of industries, particularly agriculture, military and ecommerce. Right now, their primary purpose is to serve as toys, with kids and their parents clamouring for the best drones with cameras.
Getting kids started early in any hobby is important, be it music, sport or art. And drones provide keen parents with the perfect means of getting their children interested in photography. Drones allow kids to get shots at angles that just weren’t possible in the past, creating new opportunities for experimentation and creativity.
With improvements in artificial intelligence, it was only a matter of time before a company developed a cuddly toy imbued with smart software. Ubooly is a kind of intelligent device wrapped in a cuddly toy shell that can tutor kids of all sorts of topics, from numeracy to literacy and beyond.
Thanks for reading,
Josh – Contributing Author
While we all know that kids need exercise in order to lead healthy lives, most of our little ones will sort this out of their own accord. They’ll run around the yard, they’ll play games during recess at school, they’ll cycle around the block… you don’t really have to put all too much thought into ensuring that they are sufficiently developing their strength and stamina.
However, it’s always good to give your little ones a little direction and to introduce them to physical activities that they might not be able to carry out of their own accord.
Take team sports as an example. Most kids will be unable to attend team sports training, games, or matches, unless you invest in kits and equipment for them and pick them up and drop them off from sessions and events. But this could prove more than worth the financial investment and effort involved.
Here are just a few different reasons that you should really encourage your little ones to get involved in team sports!
There are some people who think that the smartphone obsession is just a fad, and really, it’s possible that they’re right. After all, they’re barely ten years old, but now think they’re as important as the keys for the front door when they leave home for the day. Is it going to go on forever?
Well, we don’t know, but if people begin to see their phone as an inconvenience rather than something that adds to their life, then probably not. One way to get around this feeling, however, is to make the phone more fun. We take a look at five ways how below.
Christmas tends to be an expensive time of year for everyone. The majority of us will have higher energy bills, as we require more warmth to be comfortable within our properties. Most of us want to purchase a tree and decorations to make our homes more cosy.
We are likely to be invited to a whole host of social events and celebrations and the more we attend, the more the prices rack up. However, it tends to be a particularly expensive time of year for those of us with little ones. We want to keep the magic of Christmas alive by ensuring that they have something special under the tree when they wake up on Christmas morning.
Going on vacation is something we all love to do, no matter what age we are. However, when you’re traveling with children under the age of 15, things can quickly turn a nose dive. You’re all cooped up in whatever medium you’re using to get to the destination of your choice, with short tempers, and eye-spy is wearing thin. All in all, going on a long haul journey can just not seem worth it!
So, why head out on a road trip? Surely you’ll have a bored kid in the back, constantly asking questions, and being the biggest fidget in existence? Well, it doesn’t always have to turn out that way! Traveling with kids can be quite a nice experience, as long as you put the right prep into the plans. So with that in mind, here’s a couple of reasons why your children are going to love the next road trip you take them on!
