</div> </div> <div class="content"> <h3>Kids hear the word "no" a million times a day.</h3> Children are still learning how to interact with the world, and as such, there are some things that they can't or shouldn't do. Naturally, we tell them "no," but now, some child psychologists and behaviorists warn that kids who hear the word too often can develop a negative outlook.
However, this doesn’t mean that children should be allowed to run wild. Here are some tips from experts that you can use to foster positive parenting interactions with your child.
1. Use positive terms to respond to questions.
Phrase responses so that you’re telling children what they can do instead of what they can’t do. Say that they can play later or have one cookie instead of giving them an outright “no.”
2. Talk about what you’re feeling.
Instead of just saying “stop” or “no,” explain why you don’t like something in age-appropriate terms. Tell them that it hurts when they hit you or that the noise they’re making affects your concentration. This kind of dialogue helps develop kids’ empathy for others.
3. Give kids a choice between two things that they can do.
Instead of saying, “No bouncing the ball in the house,” provide a choice between two other locations. “You can bounce the ball in the backyard or in the driveway. Which would you like?” This often stops kids from responding in a rebellious way.
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Don’t Throw Out Those Cardboard Boxes, Turn Them Into These Kid-Friendly Crafts
October 9, 2016 by
<div class="content"> My mother is the ultimate hoarder. She works part-time at a retail store and I swear, at least once a week, she brings home some empty cardboard boxes. Her excuse is that we <em>might</em> need them to store <em>something</em> in the future. (Spoiler alert: We never will.)
Cardboard can be used for more than just storing things, though.
In fact, it can be used for just about ANYTHING! These awesome parents took the old boxes collecting dust in their attics and transformed them into awesome playthings for their children. Check out these 24 crazy-awesome cardboard creations that are kiddo-friendly!
1. This playhouse is fit for a housewife.
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2. Why would your little ones need a cellphone when they could have this retro rotary telephone?
3. Be the queen of the castle!
4. This stylish purse can accessorize any outfit.
5. Get on track with this train station.
6. Teach them to do their own laundry with this washing machine.
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7. This is a palace built for a queen.
8. They’re never too early for their first job at this grocery store.
9. Make them a brand-new sports car.
10. Create a gas pump to keep that new sports car on the go.
11. And teach them the rules of the road with this working stoplight!
12. Let their imaginations soar with this airplane.
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13. This sink and stove will teach the kids how to cook and clean up after themselves.
14. No needles required to craft this cute sewing machine.
15. Lose your kids for hours in this crazy maze.
16. Going down?
17. Invite the neighborhood kids over for a showing at this drive-in theatre.
18. Explore the great outdoors with this duct tape camper.
19. Ahoy, mates! Create your own pirate ship.
20. Share secrets with all your friends in this backyard clubhouse.
21. This barn is perfect for any farmer in training.
22. Your kids can practice on these mini guitars before trying the real thing.
23. Grown-ups can even appreciate this adorable deer wall art.
24. This casual Transformers costume will make you the life of any party.
Well, how about that? And here I thought cardboard boxes were just for making fun of dogs and cats…
Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/cardboard-creations-for-kids/