Ashlynn Bacon's Blog

  This is probably the last blog that I will post, but I have learned lots from typing out these blogs. I hope that my blogs have helped others that have read them. One of my favorite things that I have learned is how much parents need to be active role models in their children’s lives. There is a saying that goes – “the safer and more welcome a child feels, the weirder they act”. I have seen how true this is. The quieter a kid sometimes means that they don’t always feel loved. In contrast, a kid that runs around being loud and laughing all the time is one that feels much more love. This can also harm or help a child's curiosity. There was a study done with kids and what happens if there is yelling or arguing in front of them. The kids are first given a box that has something like a toy. This is before there is yelling or arguing. The child is very curious and almost immediately opens the box to see what is inside. Afterward, the people studying reset the test. Before they put the ...

  Who doesn't like having fun? Actually, roughhousing is a perfect thing for kids. It helps them use up some energy, which can calm them, and it is good for their development. I can see just how true this is. Having contact, eye contact too, with their parents is crucial. Having eye contact with parents and other adults helps them to gain confidence to talk to people and sometimes helps them with shyness. Contact with parents is needed too. Little kids are very huggy and lovey with their parents and for good reason. It actually helps their central nervous system develop.  So pretty much what I am saying is you can never give kids too many hugs and kisses. Even just holding hands with kids is good for them. It’s weird to think that this is true, but I know it is.  When I was a child, I got a few hugs every now and again. I knew my parents loved me, that was out of the question, but I always felt something was missing. When I moved and met a couple of other families in my n...