Mom's & Dad's Contact Page

• Once your child has correctly answered the questions on the MouseTV Monthly Quiz page, send an email to info@mousetv.com to get your child’s Genius-of-the-Month Certificate.

• MouseTV Advice for Moms & Dads:
If you suspect your child is the victim of a bully, the first thing is to get your child to admit there is a problem. He or she might be too embarrassed or frightened to admit it. They need to know they can trust you and get help from you. Encourage them first with the option of settling the situation themselves before you get involved by calling the school or the bully’s parents. If your child is getting bullied due to some questionable social skill (shoes always untied, walks with head down, not very neat, picks nose, etc., you can help him/her by teaching them better social skills. You also might try some role-playing to see how your child acts around other kids. In this way, you might be able to help your child work out acceptable responses, especially if he or she is being bullied verbally. And if possible, encourage your child to laugh-off the verbal assaults of a bully. A bully thrives on crying, not laughter. If bullying continues after trying these approaches, you must contact the school and/or the parents of the offending children.

Children learn better when they eat healthy and are physically active. A balanced diet and being physically active will help to ensure your children’s health, help them get better rest, give them more energy, allow clearer thinking and help them feel good about themselves—all essential to improving their learning skills. Parents play a big role in shaping children’s eating habits. When parents eat a variety of foods that are low in fat and sugar and high in fiber, children often learn to like these foods as well. It may take many tries before a child accepts a new food, so don’t give up if your child does not like a new food right away. Also, get out and have some fun with the kids! Ride bikes together. Encourage physical activities like baseball or basketball. Teach your children that rainy days can be spent inside, but sunshine means outdoor activities.

It’s never too soon to talk to your children about the dangers of drug use. Parents who send a clear message of “no drug use” are setting expectations for their children (what kids need and want), and this can help their children stay away from drugs. Explain to your children in a non-threatening yet firm tone, the dangers of drug use. It’s about building an ongoing dialogue. As your children grow up, they will need more and more information, so start early and build on the conversation as they grow. And ALWAYS, keep your ears and the lines of communication, wide open!

• Moms and dads, if you have any questions for other parents or wish to share advice on helping children to learn, drop us a line at info@mousetv.com, and we will publish all valid messages on next month’s MouseTV Moms & Dads Contact Page.

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