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[noodlenuts]

While storytime is mostly a joyful tradition, picture books can also be helpful in addressing difficult or upsetting situations with young children. A wonderful example of this is Renee Londner and Martha Aviles's "Stones for Grandpa" (2012). While the story centres on two particularly Jewish traditions - the unveiling of a tombstone a year after a person's (in this case a grandfather's) death, and the placing of small stones on headstones to mark that someone has been to visit the grave - and makes mention of memories a child has of celebrating Jewish holidays with his late grandfather, it is really an appropriate book for any child suffering a loss. The emphasis on good memories and commemorating those who are gone is a lovely, gentle way to open discussion with kids about their own losses and the emotions surrounding them. A sweet and very useful book. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutskidsbooks #LokshenNuts #JewishNoodlenuts #stonesforgrandpa #reneelondner #marthaaviles #karben #karbenpublishing #talkingwithkids #talkingtokidsaboutdeath #losingalovedone #losingagrandparent #grieving #grief #kidsandgrief #mourning #jewishbooks #jewishkids #jewishkidsbooks #helpingkids #helpingkidsgrieve #judaicaforkids #jewishchildrensbooks #jewishpicturebooks #pjlibrary https://www.instagram.com/p/B4IsDvJHhRS/?igshid=39prw0eqnv3f

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Talking to Kids In Times of Trouble

Talking to Kids In Times of Trouble

This morning while getting ready for school, we watched Good Morning America per our morning routine. Of course, in light of the attacks in Barcelona, the mood remained somber. Maddox asked me why somebody would attack Barcelona. His voice wavered, brow furrowed in confusion. I did not know what to say so I answered “I don’t know, buddy.” This continues to nag at me as I contemplate what to tell…

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"If all the trees burn down then we will have no fresh air and we will have to hold our brefs for all the days. That would not be fun, good or silly." Tiny Human (almost 4) Her sister went to a birthday party today and got all dressed up in a party dress, so even though the Tiny Human wasn't invited to the party she got gussied up, too. Any excuse to wear her "fancy clothes." It didn't stop her from getting in a nature walk with her mama, though. #momlife #momofgirls #wokefouryearold #talkingwithkids #lostlake #Nanaimoliving #parentlife https://instagr.am/p/CcZJIcrpQfd/

[edtlovingdiscipline-blog]

Quick Tips for Positive Discipline

http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/positive_discipline_tips.html

On this website you will find quick and easy tips for parenting with positive discipline! 

[andnextcomesl]

Talking about death with your autistic child. Good practical advice on having that talk. #advice #death #talkingwithkids #autismlife #autismomblog #autismom #autismblog: https://ift.tt/2uGcva3

[jkeshavarz18ahs-blog]

Preschool Years

Cyrus is now 4 years old! He is so energetic and he is constantly playing with anyone and anything he can find! When Cyrus was 2 and 3, he gravitated towards things that were familiar, whereas now that he us 4, he often like things that are new. Cyrus does an amazing job of listening to my wife and myself and he understands that he must follow our lead. His vocabulary is expanding at an exponential rate and he loves to ask and learn about new words everyday.��

My wife and I are very blessed to have Cyrus be such a calm and understanding child. However, he does get out of hand sometimes, especially when he has to go to bed. My wife and I work hard to establish an cycle of positive reinforcement - we reward Cyrus when goes to bed all by himself and without a fuss. One of the most effective methods according to the American Academy of Pediatrics is highlighting the natural consequences of you child’s actions. If he/she throws food for example, don’t clean it up or give them more food. Show them that by throwing their food, they will not be able to eat it. When Cyrus does not want to go to be, we let him stay up later until he realizes how tired he is. 

http://time.com/3949328/disciplining-kids/

In addition to natural consequences, PBS Parents recommends for parents to focus and acknowledge good behavior and not bad behavior. By doing so, children associate good actions with increased parental attention and love. These methods prove more resonating and impactful with children in the long run. 

http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/positive_discipline_tips.html

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Resources

http://www.apbs.org/new_apbs/families.html (2007-2014). Association for Positive Behavior Support http://www.parentcenterhub.org/behavior-athome/ (September, 2016). Behavior at Home, Center For Parent Information and Resources. https://www.zerotothree.org/espanol/challenging-behaviors (2017). Challenging Behaviors, Zero to Three. http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/positive_discipline_tips.html Sizer, B. Seven Tips for Practicing Positive Discipline, PBS Parents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZcSAyjgaAg Dahlmarketing. (October, 2009). Behavior Problem-Why Time Out Doesn't Work, Youtube. https://www.positivediscipline.com/ (2017). Positive Discipline. https://www.positivediscipline.com/

MOMS of Military Prayer & Support Group. (2015). Who We Are. Periodical MOMS of Military Prayer and Support Group. Retrieved from http://www.momsofmilitary.com/#

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 2015). Relationships and PTSD. PTSD: National Center for PTSD. Retrieved from https://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/family/ptsd-and-relationships.asp

Andrews, B. (2007). I Miss You!: A Military Kid’s Book About Deployment. New York: Prometheus Books. 

Wilson, K. (May 2017). Support Groups for Parents of Servicemembers: Connect with Moms and Dads Who Have a Child in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Spruce. https://www.thespruce.com/military-parent-support-groups-2357219

Helping Someone Who's Grieving. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2017, from https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/helping-someone-who-is-grieving.htm Grief and Loss. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2017, from https://www.caregiver.org/grief-and-loss Coping With Loss: 115 Helpful Websites on Grief & Bereavement. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2017, from https://www.mastersincounseling.org/loss-grief-bereavement.html http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/help-child-divorce.html#  Advice for Parents on how to help their child through a divorceLyness, D., PhD. (2015). Helping your child through a divorce, KidsHealth from the Nemours Foundation. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/help-child-divorce.html# 

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/How-to-Support-Children-after-Parents-Separate-or-Divorce.aspx How Children react to divorce and what research says about supporting them Ginsburg, K., R., and Jablow, M., M. (February 2017). How to support children after their parents separate or divorce, American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/How-to-Support-Children-after-Parents-Separate-or-Divorce.aspxhttps://blogs.psychcentral.com/mixing-bowl/2016/03/the-affect-of-remarriage-on-children/ 

How Remarriage Affects Children-broken down by different ages of the childrenBellows, A., PhD. (November 2017). How remarriage affects children, The Mixing Bowl, PsychCentral. Retrieved from https://blogs.psychcentral.com/mixing-bowl/2016/03/the-affect-of-remarriage-on-children/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTFZ8cvHo4 

A video of how divorce feels from a child's perspective The Child of Divorce. (April 2014). Voice of the child of divorce, YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTFZ8cvHo4

Bailey, S., Ph.D. CFLE. (2013, March). Helping Children Cope with Natural Disasters. Retrieved October 20, 2017, from https://www.msuextension.org/health/documents/MT201302HR.pdf 

Helping Kids Cope with Natural Disasters. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2017, from https://www.nwf.org/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School/Hurricane-Sandy/Helping-Kids-Cope.aspx 

Natural Disasters: Helping Kids During Crisis. (2017). Retrieved October 20, 2017, from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors-members/professional-development/learn-more/natural-disasters-helping-kids-during-crisis About NCCP. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2017, from http://www.nccp.org/about.html

Children and Families. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2017, from https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/who-experiences-homelessness/children-and-families/

Khazan, O. (2015, December 08). The Hardest Job. Retrieved November 12, 2017, from https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/12/the-hardest-job/419166/

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How Should I Communicate With My Kids?

Communication between parents and children is key. It is important for parents to have communication with their kids at a young age to build a healthy relationship. Some quick tips on a successful communicative relationship include expressing interest in you’re child’s interests, acknowledging when you as a parent are wrong (yes, admit mistakes!), let kids express their thoughts and feelings, and find ways to talk your kids that makes sense to them. Communication is the most important way you build relationships with your kids!

http://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2016/05/better-conversations/

This website provides parents with information on how to have a quality conversation with their kids.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2016/02/takes-two-roots-language-learning/

Having trouble starting conversations with kids? This website provides information on how to start successful conversations with your kids at a young age!

http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/strategies.html

Ever wonder the best way to talk to your kids so it makes sense to them? This website explains some ways you can make conversation easier for them. 

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[informedchoices]

The Serious Implications for Denying Muslim Youth Sex Education Reflections on Faith, Sex & Public Health Source: The Serious Implications for Denying Muslim Youth Sex Education

[noodlenuts]

WARNING! I've always been a huge fan of Florence Parry Heide, but this book is best read when you have the time and inclination for a good talk with your little audience! 💪💪💪 Heide's "How To Be A Hero" (2016), illustrated by Chuck Groenink, is a super clever look at the messages we give our kids and how they receive them, and the influence of pop culture. Gideon wants to be a hero, but his idea of what a hero is may be just a little skewed... The interplay between the story (Gideon's perspective) and Groenink's artwork (what's actually happening) is brilliant and often hilarious, and makes for a fun conversation with kids about the differences and what they mean. A great storytime book for prompting discussion! ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutskidsbooks #bookstagraminthe6ix #howtobeahero #florenceparryheide #chuckgroenink #chroniclekids #heroes #heroism #mixups #misunderstanding #beingbrave #beingfamous #read #igbooks #librarylife #fortheloveofbooks #readwithriver_discussions #kidsbookstagram #readingmatters #talkingwithkids #talktoyourkids #kidsreading #readtokids #kidslitart #criticalreading #picturebooksofinstagram #kidslovebooks #newchildrensbook #lifelongreaders #classroomreadalouds https://www.instagram.com/p/B3nE0l5HPLF/?igshid=dwdpoy1yidb

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Saverio

Saverio è un ragazzo di circa trent’anni che non vive più a Borgo Vecchio ma che continua a trascorre l’intera giornata in quel quartiere. Spesso lo vedo bighellonare tra le stradine labirintiche del borgo mentre osserva il cielo. Una mattina, mentre scattavo alcune foto, si avvicina sorridente e mi chiede: “Mi fai vedere le foto?”, io rispondo di si. Saverio, dopo averle guardate, è perplesso. Con sincerità gli spiego il mio progetto nei minimi dettagli e lui guardandomi con aria furbetta mi dice: ”Ma un ti siddia?” (“Come hai voglia di farlo?”), ride.

Aggiungo che, con altri ragazzi, avrei girato un documentario sul quartiere, a questo punto gli si illuminano gli occhi ed esclama: “Allora potete riprendere le mie colombe!!!”, indicando verso l’alto. 

Adesso capisco come trascorre le sue giornate. Saverio è il custode di circa cinquanta colombe.

“Lo sai, Margherita...”, mi chiama con il mio secondo nome perché gli piace di più, “...una volta ho fatto volare le colombe per il matrimonio di una mia amica” , gli rispondo: “Allora, quando mi sposerò potrai farle volare anche al mio!”, “Non sei sposata? Scusa, quanti anni hai?”, “Trenta”, mi guarda stupito “E non hai neanche un figlio?, comunque si, faccio volare le colombe per il tuo matrimonio, tanto un marito lo trovi sicuro!”. 

Ridiamo, cambio discorso e gli chiedo perché alleva colombe. Saverio non mi risponde chiaramente, mi racconta con molta emozione, celata dall’aspetto un po’ rude, che ogni giorno alle 16 apre la voliera e le lascia libere di volare poi la sera tornano a “casa” e lui le guarda, le osserva, controlla che tutte le sue “piccole” stiano bene.

Probabilmente è il modo in cui Saverio tenta di oltrepassare il vecchio bordo.

On field:

#interviews #observing #talkingwithpeople  #talkingwithkids #takeapicture #shootavideo

Indicazioni strategiche:

Organizzazione di piccoli tour tenuti da un ornitologo che descriva le colombe sia da un punto di vista biologico-anatomico che da un punto di vista prettamente etologico, cioè dei loro comportamenti e abitudini in relazione all’ambiente che le circonda e agli altri animali della stessa specie, che di specie differenti. L’ornitologo potrebbe essere affiancato da Saverio, custode delle colombe, nell'esporre il legame emotivo stabilito negli anni con esse. Metafora anche del “levarsi in volo” per poi tornare.

[noodlenuts]

And for the last night of Chanukah, an unexpected treat... From beloved author Audrey Penn ("The Kissing Hand"), a story inspired by the Chanukah miracle of the oil that was only enough to light the menorah in the Holy Temple for one night, but lasted eight days instead. "The Miracle Jar: a Hanukkah Story" (2008), illustrated by Lea Lyon, tells of a family preparing to celebrate Chanukah, snowed in at this freezing time of year, and with only a small amount of oil left in their jar for making Chanukah treats. As the last drops of oil are used up before the end of the holiday, will that be the end of their celebrations? ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutsclassickidlit #jewishnoodlenuts #noodlenutschanukah #themiraclejar #audreypenn #lealyon #thekissinghand #miracleoflights #festivaloflights #miracleofoil #chanukahmiracle #hanukkahmiracle #familycelebration #jewishfamily #chanukah #hanukkah #jewishgirl #jewishfood #jewishlife #teachersofinstagram #booklove #talkingwithkids https://www.instagram.com/p/B6q92pknGG-/?igshid=1gio22saezcbv

[noodlenuts]

One of the things I love most about the picture book as a format is that sometimes the artwork is as compelling as the story. To be fair, Jennifer Berne's "Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau" (2008) is a remarkably lovely biography of the pioneering oceanographer and environmentalist who became beloved across the world. Starting with his childhood, Berne does a beautiful job of evoking his genuine passion for life on the water. But Eric Puybaret's artwork is exquisite. Realistic enough to still be appealing to young kids, the images have a soft, dreamy quality to them that draw you deeply into the story, as Cousteau was drawn to the ocean's depths. A gorgeous example of what a picture book should be. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutsclassickidlit #noodlenutskidsbooks #bookstagraminthe6ix #manfish #astoryofjacquescousteau #jenniferberne #ericpuybaret #éricpuybaret #jacquescousteau #oceanography #marinelife #marinelifematters #savetheocean #childhoodunplugged #homeschoolfamily #beautifulbooks #teachingresources #booksthatmatter #readyourworld #classroombooks #classroombookaday #bestkidsbooks #talkingwithkids #freelessonplans https://www.instagram.com/p/B3StZ7hHNvm/?igshid=14c0c3hyzq3ax

[noodlenuts]

As an athletic little girl, I was very lucky. I grew up with a dad who not only bought me a baseball mitt and played catch with me, but would say things like, "You get that great throwing arm from your grandmother, my mom. You know she played on a women's softball team! She was fantastic!" But not every little girl is encouraged in athletic pursuits, and back when he was young it was even more rare. "Anybody's Game: Kathryn Johnston, the First Girl to Play Little League Baseball" is the true story of a little girl whose family encouraged her even when society didn't. ⚾⚾⚾ Written by Heather Lang, who spent time talking to the real Kathryn Johnston about her experiences, it's a beautiful story of determination and a refusal to give in to naysayers. And Illustrator Cecilia Puglesi's artwork brings the playgrounds to life with colour and movement. A wonderful picture book biography and a great lesson about inclusion. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutskidsbooks #bookstagraminthe6ix #anybodysgame #kathrynjohnston #thefirstgirltoplaylittleleaguebaseball #heatherlang #ceciliapuglesi #albertwhitman #littleleague #littleleaguebaseball #littleleaguebaseball⚾️ #girlsplaybaseballtoo #girlsplaybaseball #booksaboutbaseball #picturebookbiography #picturebookbiographies #baseballisforgirls #femaleathlete #femaleathletes #womeninsport #womeninsports #girlsinsports #girlsinsport #inclusion #inclusionmatters #girlscandoanything #girlpower #educationforequality #talkingwithkids #whyweread https://www.instagram.com/p/B3DW8zanBsU/?igshid=oujldrcwey68