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Age-appropriate Technologies for Kids - Digital Milestones to Aim for
In today’s technology-driven world, education and childhood development is driven by a gizmo surge. Children in classrooms are experiencing efficient benefits of the tech-driven revolution where blackboards are replaced or supplemented by projectors and computers. This is a world where homework can be emailed in and technology and children's cognitive development go hand in hand.
The major concern on an educational level is the balance between technological learning and extensive usage of the same. Many experts have raised concerns about the same issue and have pointed out that an over-reliance on technology can remove important developmental techniques from the child’s life. For example, with schools introducing laptops and computers at a younger age, children are not focussing on using pencils and pens to write which can affect their ability to learn effectively.
Benefits of Using Technology for Kids
There are many benefits to adding technology to your children’s lives. Whether you do this through their education or during their time at home, technology will add more range to their knowledge base. Here are some of the benefits of kids using technology.
Technology allows children to be more creative and express themselves with more freedom. With their boundless limits for creativity, technology can truly help them put their thoughts into tangible visual expressions. Apps that allow them to draw and animate will let their imagination run wild.
Technology can help children with social connections. Social media and video games are now a part of children’s lives and these can be great things for children to bond over. Later on, children can learn how to build their own apps or learn how to code in a classroom or in group learning.
Technology can help children feel more independent and empowered. They no longer have to depend on an adult to give them all the information they require, as they can quickly do the research themselves using the internet. If they have a project in mind, they can use this resource to find out how to do it and then execute it all by themselves.
Technology and children’s education go hand in hand and will help children learn better. Years ago, we learnt with books and in libraries. In today’s age, children are taught using different technological tools like Virtual Reality in order to make the lessons stick longer.
Tech jobs are in high demand and learning to be comfortable with technology and developing an interest in it will ensure that they have good and stable jobs in the future. Their interest can be taken to the next level by participating in coding classes and more. Even if they do not choose a life in tech, the ease of using technology will help them in all fields.
The Right Technological Products/Services for Children According to Their Age
You are now familiar with the benefits of kids using technology and are probably raring to introduce your child to its many capabilities. However, you must introduce your child to technology that is specifically friendly for their age.
1. Age 0 to 1 Year
At this age, you can introduce your child to electronic toys which teach them about cause and effect. For example, a simple digital toy can light up and play music when your child pushes a particular button. In this case, the reward of learning the effect of pushing the button teaches your child to press the button. You can also give him toys where he will need your help which will allow you to spend quality time with him. However, be sure that these two types of toys are well balanced, as the former type encourages the child to learn by himself and to be more independent. Most experts agree that this is not the age to let your child use mobile phones as it could be harmful to his health and development.
Age-appropriate technological products/services for this category include:
Electronic toys
Mobile phones on aeroplane mode for short periods of time
Digital toys with bright displays
2. Age 1 to 2 Years
This is the perfect age to introduce your child to good educational TV shows such as 'Dora The Explorer', 'Blue’s Clues', and so on. These shows are entertaining but are also a good way to learn, especially for young children. However, you must be careful to limit your child’s TV time up to only two hours a day. Most experts agree that two hours of TV time is ideal for children without it affecting their health.
Age-appropriate technological products/services for this category include:
Educational TV shows like 'Dora The Explorer', 'Super Why!', 'Blue’s Clues'
Cause and effect apps on a smartphone
3. Age 2 to 3 Years
At this age, your child should be exposed to children’s books of all varieties. A good way to incorporate reading in your child’s life is to buy an e-book reader which can hold thousands of books. Some e-readers even come with the capability of reading the book out loud which allows for your child to ‘read’ the book independent of your schedule. Make sure that the content on your phone is child-safe and download apps that allow him to test their ability to recognise shapes and objects.
Age-appropriate technological products/services for this category include:
Reading stories on an e-Book reader
Apps to find hidden objects or identify shapes
Electronic toys to help him learn new words and numbers
4. Age 3 to 4 Years
This is a good age to introduce a tablet to your child for very basic usage. Learning how to swipe to unlock will improve his hand-eye coordination. With time, he will be able to unlock the tablet without thinking about it. Download apps on the tablet that will challenge his skills. These apps can be educational and fun and will give him a reason to want to learn how to use the tablet. Of course, make sure you set a time limit of tablet-time as well, as he shouldn't get addicted to using the gadget.
Using a tablet
Apps which involve matching games or solving simple puzzles
5. Age 4 to 5 Years
Here, you can introduce slightly more complex apps on the tablet to your child and let him focus on using the stylus of the tablet to draw and express himself. Using a good stylus is similar to using a pencil or crayon which he must be doing already. There are plenty of apps available which will allow your child to draw and colour and create drawings.
Using a stylus
Apps for drawing and basic editing
Technology can be extremely useful in the development of your child and can be an important tool as he grows. Used carefully and responsibly, technology can open doors for your child and teach him how to express himself in previously unimaginable ways. However, it is your responsibility as the parent to set boundaries and to expose him to technology that is useful and empowering. Make sure that all tablets and mobile phones are free of any adult content. It is also imperative that you regulate his internet usage. At a very young age, he should not be accessing the internet without your presence. Set boundaries and make sure that your child understands these boundaries.
You must also be consistent in enforcing these boundaries. It might be hugely tempting to let your child play on the tablet when he is supposed to be studying, especially after a hard day at work. However, be sure to enlist the help of your partner and get your child to follow the rules.
Talk to your child about the dangers of using too much technology and help him understand why using too much of it can be harmful to his health and development. Make sure that he understands that technology is a privilege that he can enjoy, and not a right.
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How a Second Chance and Forgiveness Can Change Your Life Completely..!!
Hi,
I have been reading the stuff here for a long time. So I thought of sharing my story with you.
7 years ago, I met him by chance and we became friends. Gradually this friendship turned into love and we were in a relationship. We were studying at that time. After 1 year, as I completed my studies, my parents started looking for a boy for my marriage. When I asked him for marriage, he said no and everything fell apart.
Three years passed and I didn't have any contact with him. My marriage had been fixed. Suddenly one evening I received a call from my dad and he told me to stop talking to my would-be as he had turned out to be a divorcee. I was shocked to hear this. Sitting in dismay, I received a call from an unknown number just after I disconnected my dad's call. It was him and he wanted to marry me. He apologized for being so stone-hearted and selfish when he was with me.
I said No to him. But with help of one mutual friend, I decided to give him another chance. I told him to talk to his parents immediately about our marriage. I remember the day, It was 15th October, 2015.
To my surprise, he put the call on hold and talked to his mother. So I talked to my parents as well. Both the families met and we got engaged on 15th Nov, 2015 and married on 31st Jan, 2016.
Even after marriage, i was in doubt whether I took a right decision or not. But he proved my decision to be the best one. He changed himself totally for me. Now we do everything together. Whether it is about cooking or cleaning the house. He always helps me out. He tries his best to make me happy and fulfill all of my desires. He never tries to show his ego. The way he helps me in everything is setting an example for all other couples in our family.
I must say that everyone needs a second chance whosoever it is. Forgiveness is a virtue that all of us should inculcate in ourselves and yes we should be happy in whatever situation God puts us in as whatever He does is for our best. Never lose hope and always be positive. Life will become happier.
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Awesome board books for toddlers which can help in development of child towards books.
“Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything” – Plato
Someone has rightly said a learned child can have a bright future and an impact on society as they grow. Reading books has its own benefit to an individual and introducing books at a very early age is one of the best gifts you can give to your child. There are lots of benefits when it comes to early reading for your child. Parents should encourage early reading habits. Here are a few benefits of reading to your kids.
• Development of communication skills: when a child starts to read it is exposed to different words and every word has different meaning in different context this helps a child develops a good communication skill.
• Development of vocabulary: Reading helps develop vocabulary as the child is introduced to new words. This will help them understand the use of right word at right context from very early age.
• Brain development: Reading is like exercise to the mind. Reading at early age helps a child to gain more knowledge. Reading makes a child smarter.
These are few benefits of reading, but the question arises what kind of books a child should read. There are amazing board books that you can buy for your child. They are as follows:
• The very hungry caterpillar by Eric Carle: This book is one of the best board books to introduce to your child. This book is illustrated and written by Eric Carle. The concept of transformation and representation in it is fun and colourful way.
• Dear zoo by Rod Campbell , Another book which is a very popular board book among parents and toddlers. The classic lift the flap book makes it perfect for small hands.
• Peek a who by Nina Laden : This is small sized colourful book with simple rhyming text is perfect for your curious toddler. Its amazing book for bed time story.
• Good night moon by Margret Wise Brown: This bed time story book gives a smooth transition from wakefulness to sleep. In this book the rhyming of words and beautiful illustration makes it perfect bedtime stories.
• Ten little fingers and ten little toes by Mex Fox: The beautiful illustration and rhyming text make this book one of a kind. After you finish reading the book you want to read that for your child again.
• Where is Amma? by Nandini Nayyar: The is best bed time story book it’s illustration and the projection of messy house is beautiful. This is relatable to kids as the book story is about a child looking for his mother everywhere.
• The very lonely firefly by Eric Carle: This book is every child’s favourite book as it is not just because of the story but the board version has the flash light at the end. This book is another board book which a child can connect too.
You can buy these books online available at different sites. Please any further queries please feel free to ask in comment section. Read more
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Q. Hii...., Is it safe to eat jackfruit in 4th month of pregnancy, daily 2 ...
Dr. Minal Acharya
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A. dear mam, you can eat jackfruit during the 4th month of pregnancy. there is no problem in having it. you can eat all types of seasonal vegetables and fruits even green leafy vegetables.
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Q. is that positive result??? my Due date is tommoro I am having vomitting and nausea and back pain etc please reply asap
shahin
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A. yes
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Guardian of 0 children
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Q. Hi I'm in 23weeks pregnancy
my afi is 26 I have no diabetes or any other issues
is that risky ? what to do for making normal delivery possible
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
4 hours ago
A. yes AFI level is very high and yes you need to be very careful to have regular follow up with your doctor take the precautions advised by your doctor and regularly keep a watch on baby movements
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
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Q. nasal congestion during 9th week pregnancy is normal or something serious?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
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A. it's ok . take steam twice daily or you can use nasal drops
You should have proper consultation with your treating doctor , as some examination or investigations may be needful, so that proper medications can be given And the treatment can be done very properly.
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Rashmi
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A. You have not given any details about us to what test are you talking about or anything associated with that for that matter can you please repost your question with all the necessary details required to understand your question as accordingly I can assist you on that
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Q. my baby is 8years old and she wets bed can anyone suggest me what to do??
Dr Vandan H Kumar
Paediatrician
46 mins ago
A. normally bedwetting is very common during the night time and the child is able to tell you regarding urination during the daytime.
usually this problems improves with increasing age of the child and usually no medicines are given until and unless recommended by the doctor( you can easily wait for ten years of age of the child)
usually treatment of medicines (if started) gives only symptomatic relief and the problem goes away only with increasing age with the strengthening of the muscles of the bladder which control the urination.
steps
decrease the amount of water intake just before going to bed and make the child pass urinex before going to sleep.
also you can wake up the child at around 2 o'clock 3 o'clock and make the child pass urine.
never criticizex the child for this act because this will again aggravate the problem due to stress.
meet your doctor who will tell you more regarding this .
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