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Comment on Focusing On Our Children’s Looks by Notoya Green

Notoya Green — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:36:28 +0000

Love that story Lindsay! The world will label kids (and adults) and more often than not those labels will be negative. So I think you’re right that giving kids a firm sense of who they are (a positive sense of who they are that is) will help them throughout life. When I was in college I didn’t fit in with people right away. As a result people didn’t always say kind things but it didn’t matter to me because I had a firm sense of who I was before I got there. I also think you are right that there is room for both. Parents should tell their kids that they are smart and beautiful!

Comment on Focusing On Our Children’s Looks by Lindsay K

Lindsay K — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:07:46 +0000

i know i am a couple of days late in my response but this is my 2 cents worth: at the age of 8 i sustained 3rd degree burns to both my feet up to my knees. I remember that after this my mother told me feet looked fine despite the lack of pigment for most of my childhood. so when we had swimming lessons at school where my feet would be on display ( we otherwise wore uniforms with socks to cover up) and other children commented, I already thought my feet were fine and any comments did not affect me AT ALL!! My mom bought me the prettiest sandals and encouraged me to show off my feet. I was also really smart in school and was complimented on this. but not enough to make me think i was a ‘know it all’. my point is parents need to tell their children they are beautiful AND smart-or whatever their gifts might be so that by the time the world labels them they are very grounded in who they are/what they look like based on what they have been told in a loving caring environment. It is my opinion that great beauty can be a gift from GOd just as great intelligence can . but whats really important is humility, kindness, caring for the less fortunate etc.

Comment on Eva In The City! by Notoya Green

Notoya Green — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:59:13 +0000

Thanks Natasha! One minute they’re babies and the next minute they’re looking like little kids!

Comment on Eva In The City! by Natasha D

Natasha D — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:18:18 +0000

Looking at your pictures, I feel like she is growing so fast!!!

Comment on The Problem With Boys In School by aamir

aamir — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:02:08 +0000

Time to retire the Gender equality act as scales are balanced now
Congress should enact a Male equality act to stem this current tide. I am concerned about the outlook for white males in America.

Comment on Focusing On Our Children’s Looks by Paula

Paula — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:56:20 +0000

We are very concerned about at- risk children. The excerpts you note are valid. We promote learning experiences where the outcome is increased confidence and we do seek to increase self-esteem. Contrary to your suggestion in the responses above it is not to drive success but to get the outcome be happiness and life satisfaction. To encourage children to be more accepting of themselves and others and thus lead happier lives. We do not draw correlation as you have suggested between self-esteem and success.

What is key with preschools is to encourage lots of play that leads to readiness to learning in 1st grade.

It is good to see you are a concerned parent that is learning about preschools. We encourage this self education in order to find the right environment for your children. We have association with 3,687 early childhood education programs nationally and internationally. When you look at that large sample size there is a shift away from linking self-esteem with success and more toward fostering happiness within the child.

Btw, the most significant issues with at-risk children is lack of involved parents in the home or home environments that are damaging to children’s positive development. The more parents project unconditional love and support to their children the more they will grow with high self-esteem and live happier lives.

I reviewed the scientific publications posted by your responder above and concur to their alignment with current early childhood education principles.

Best Regards

Comment on Focusing On Our Children’s Looks by Notoya Green

Notoya Green — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:07:26 +0000

Hi Paula! Thanks for your comment. I have spent a lot of time researching preschools and have attended many round table discussions and workshops so I find your remarks surprising. I find it even more surprising since on the Bright Horizons website under toddler care says this “Through the guidance of our early childhood development professionals, toddlers enjoy learning experiences that promote their blossoming independence and social skills, and foster self-confidence.” You also seem to have a foundation which helps at risk kids and families and your mission says this “Our support programs serve at-risk children, instilling positive self-concepts and self esteem; providing nurturing, creative environments; and supporting and facilitating the development of strong families.”

Comment on Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff. Happy Monday! by Notoya Green

Notoya Green — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:33:25 +0000

Oh my goodness Miranda, we had a marker situation a few days ago too! I have not even attempted to get the marks out yet. I think I’m too scared.

Comment on Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff. Happy Monday! by Notoya Green

Notoya Green — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:31:54 +0000

In the moment in can be frustrating but might be easier to just take a deep breath and let it slide. Beside they are having fun in a safe way and doing what kids do.

I got those cushions from The Children’s Factory. It’s the same stuff they use in Gymboree or Kidville and a great tool for the kids when you can’t go out!

Comment on The Problem With Boys In School by Notoya Green

Notoya Green — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:22:58 +0000

MomChalant, I think parenting is playing a role also. Maybe parents allow boys to be less responsible or don’t push academics as much. I’m not sure I have an answer but as a mom of two boys I have some concerns about the trend and think it’s something we need to think about. As to your point about women, yes we are smarter!