Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina offers bullying prevention tips for parents
All children deserve to grow up in nurturing environments that foster their healthy growth and development. Bullying disrupts those environments and affects everyone involved. Witnessing bullying can be as detrimental to a child as actually being bullied. They may feel afraid and believe if they interfere they will become the bully’s next target. Research shows, however, that when witnesses intervene, the bullying is more likely to stop.
Parents can be a child’s best ally when it comes to helping the child stand up to bullying. One of the best things a parent can do is to take time on a daily basis to talk to their child. Children who know their parents support them are more likely to come to the parent for help in difficult situations. Parents can also support their child by role playing to help them practice what to say in difficult situations and encouraging them to talk to their friends. Studies show that children are more likely to take a stand against bullying when they know their friends also think it is wrong.
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina believes strong families are the foundation for strong communities. The organization has created an online resource center to help families work together to stand up to bullying. The resource center offers free tools, tips and information for parents, educators, teens and children. To learn more, visit www.preventchildabusenc.org.
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The Little Gym suggests three parenting resolutions for the New Year
Each New Year is a new opportunity for Hillsborough-area residents to focus on making positive changes in their lifestyle, exercise and diet habits. For local families, there is another reason to make and stick with these types of healthy resolutions: the choices that parents and caregivers make have a direct effect on their children's current and future health, too.
The Little Gym thinks it's important to help children develop healthy habits and enjoy an active lifestyle at an early age. To help Hillsborough-area families keep the focus on health in the New Year, Bob Bingham, President and CEO of The Little Gym International, proposes three "Parenting Resolutions" for 2012:
1. Encourage physical activity. Physical activity provides countless benefits, but it's a healthy habit that children need to develop early so that it becomes a natural part of their lifestyle as they grow.
2. Establish healthy eating habits. Keep healthy, appealing snacks on hand and set an example for your children with your own food choices. Plan low-fat meals that follow the government's MyPlate guidelines, and involve your children in meal planning and shopping. This allows families to reinforce their children's healthy food choices and helps children discover new foods and flavors.
3. Focus on your child's positive behaviors. Like adults, children respond to favorable comments and adopt behaviors that gain them attention. Try to get in the habit of catching your children at their best. Providing encouragement for good behavior or for participating in sports or other physical activities is a great way to motivate children to maintain good habits.
About The Little Gym
"We know that children are more engaged when they're excited about what they're doing," Bingham said. "Our innovative programs introduce children to physical activities that are both fun and fitness-inspired. Discovering and mastering new skills in a fun and positive way at The Little Gym helps build a foundation for a fit and healthy lifestyle."
The Little Gym introduces children ages 4 months to 12 years to physical activity through a curriculum-based program. Each week, lessons focus on developing specific physical, emotional and life skills, creating a well-rounded learning experience. Children achieve success at their own pace in a fun, caring and non-competitive environment. As children develop coordination, balance, rhythm and flexibility, they are also developing their listening, social and cognitive capacities.
For more information, contact a team member at:
The Little Gym of Durham/Chapel Hill, NC, owned by Susan Jacques, at (919) 403-5437 or sjacques@thelittlegym.com
The Little Gym of Burlington, NC, owned by Tracey Adams, at (336) 585-1233 or tlgburlingtonnc@thelittlegym.com
Or visit the website.
The Little Gym thinks it's important to help children develop healthy habits and enjoy an active lifestyle at an early age. To help Hillsborough-area families keep the focus on health in the New Year, Bob Bingham, President and CEO of The Little Gym International, proposes three "Parenting Resolutions" for 2012:
1. Encourage physical activity. Physical activity provides countless benefits, but it's a healthy habit that children need to develop early so that it becomes a natural part of their lifestyle as they grow.
2. Establish healthy eating habits. Keep healthy, appealing snacks on hand and set an example for your children with your own food choices. Plan low-fat meals that follow the government's MyPlate guidelines, and involve your children in meal planning and shopping. This allows families to reinforce their children's healthy food choices and helps children discover new foods and flavors.
3. Focus on your child's positive behaviors. Like adults, children respond to favorable comments and adopt behaviors that gain them attention. Try to get in the habit of catching your children at their best. Providing encouragement for good behavior or for participating in sports or other physical activities is a great way to motivate children to maintain good habits.
About The Little Gym
"We know that children are more engaged when they're excited about what they're doing," Bingham said. "Our innovative programs introduce children to physical activities that are both fun and fitness-inspired. Discovering and mastering new skills in a fun and positive way at The Little Gym helps build a foundation for a fit and healthy lifestyle."
The Little Gym introduces children ages 4 months to 12 years to physical activity through a curriculum-based program. Each week, lessons focus on developing specific physical, emotional and life skills, creating a well-rounded learning experience. Children achieve success at their own pace in a fun, caring and non-competitive environment. As children develop coordination, balance, rhythm and flexibility, they are also developing their listening, social and cognitive capacities.
For more information, contact a team member at:
The Little Gym of Durham/Chapel Hill, NC, owned by Susan Jacques, at (919) 403-5437 or sjacques@thelittlegym.com
The Little Gym of Burlington, NC, owned by Tracey Adams, at (336) 585-1233 or tlgburlingtonnc@thelittlegym.com
Or visit the website.
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