By Childmark 6 months, 2 weeks, 1 day, 12 hours, 54 minutes ago
Really? Well, two programs show strong evidence that it does. One study showed that children that did not participate in an early childhood program in Chicago were, by age 18, more than 70 percent more likely to have been arrested for a violent crime. Researchers estimate that the program will have prevented 33,000 crimes by the time children reach age 18. By age 24, they were 24 percent more likely to have been jailed than participants. Participants, however, were 47 percent more likely to have attended a four-year college. Another study showed that children that did not participate in a 3-4 year old program were five times more likely to be chronic lawbreakers by age 27. Participants were almost twice as likely to have completed an associate degree by age 40.
Doing quality formative activities with your children will have a lifelong affect on them. The thing to keep in mind is that all the things you do and don’t do with your child may have a lifelong affect on them. So choose the things you do wisely.
By Childmark 1 year, 10 months, 3 weeks, 23 hours, 13 minutes ago
The video highlights the importance of investing in early childhood. The impact of spending time and money on children in their development years will do more than at any other time. Is it more important to save money for your child’s college years or to help their development years (0-5yrs)? You be the judge.
By Childmark 2 years, 3 days, 14 hours, 14 minutes ago
Help ChildMark tell millions of parents instantly if their child is ‘On Track’. The Pepsi Research Project is awarding millions of dollars to fund great companies that are helping make the world better. And you are in control. That’s right. The public will vote to determine who gets the funding. ChildMark was awarded a spot and needs your help. This funding will take ChildMark to millions of children and parents. You can vote once a day each day until Feb 28th. Please click below and vote now because every child deserves a chance to reach their potential
By Ward Andrews 3 years, 1 month, 1 week, 9 hours, 14 minutes ago
During the presidential election, Barack Obama outlined the case for early childhood education, mentioning that programs need to be “significantly expanded” and hinted at what programs might look like under his administration. Obama spoke directly of the impact he wishes to have on the children saying, “Children aren’t stupid, if they show up at school and start feeling that they are behind, over time that leads them to push away from education.”
By Ward Andrews 3 years, 1 month, 3 weeks, 3 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes ago
A recent study by Johnson & Johnson listed the following as the top excuses that children have given their parents to avoid brushing their teeth:
As parents we know the value of routines for our children. Children thrive on established routines because they enjoy the predictability of knowing what is coming next or what to expect.
It is important to establish a good daily toothbrushing routine as early as possible with your child as this provides a valuable tool for reinforcing good oral hygiene. Just as we teach our children the importance of washing hands, brushing their teeth is just as important.
There are some great tools available that we can give our children to make brushing a little easier. There are toothbrushes available that light up or flash for 60 seconds letting your child know when he is finished brushing. Other brushes play music or buzz for one minute. Oral rinses color the child’s teeth and have to be brushed off letting your child know that she is finished when her teeth are white. There are also toothpastes where the cap flashes as well.
Monitor your child closely. Teach him the correct way to brush his teeth and then watch him do it. Buy a book that shows a child brushing his or her teeth or even a video (or just watch this video we found below). Periodically watch him again to make certain that he is doing it correctly. It is imperative to let your child know that twice daily toothbrushing is non-negotiable. Take your child to the dentist two times per year. The dentist will reinforce good brushing habits as well.
As always, one of the best ways to instill good habits in your children is to be a role model yourself. This is the key to getting “buy in” from your child. Consider making daily brushing a family affair, make it fun and keep it happening.
OTHER STATS:
- 49% of parents cited “not brushing teeth” as their child’s worst habit
- 1 out of 3 parents said that their kids lie about brushing their teeth
- 1 in 4 parents admit to negotiating or bribing their child to brush their teeth
