Reading to your Toddler: There's a Nightmare in My Closet
Ms. Bobbie Edwards, MSHRD—provides useful advice on reading to your toddler. She also models reading to a toddler as she reads There's a Nightmare in My Closet, written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer.
Ms. Bobbie Edwards, MSHRD—provides useful advice on reading to your toddler. She also models reading to a toddler as she reads There's a Nightmare in My Closet, written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer.
Reading to Your Baby: Goodnight Moon
Ms. Bobbie Edwards, MSHRD—provides useful advice on reading to your baby. She reads Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd.
Ms. Bobbie Edwards, MSHRD—provides useful advice on reading to your baby. She reads Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd.
Safe From COVID Dance
Christian and Christine are DePaul University nursing students and interns with Words on Wheels. In this video they perform their “Safe From Covid Dance” to demonstrate hand washing and hygiene for kids. This was part of the viral TikTok dance about washing your hands--the song dubbed “Ghen Co Vy” (Vietnamese for coronavirus) — urges the public to “push the coronavirus away” by refraining from “rubbing one’s nose, mouth and eyes, limiting visits to public places" or to wash one’s hands thoroughly.
Christian and Christine are DePaul University nursing students and interns with Words on Wheels. In this video they perform their “Safe From Covid Dance” to demonstrate hand washing and hygiene for kids. This was part of the viral TikTok dance about washing your hands--the song dubbed “Ghen Co Vy” (Vietnamese for coronavirus) — urges the public to “push the coronavirus away” by refraining from “rubbing one’s nose, mouth and eyes, limiting visits to public places" or to wash one’s hands thoroughly.
Children and Screen Time | Parent Discussion | Tips
Emelia and Tanya have a discussion on children and screen time.
Children and Screen Time | Parent Discussion | Tips
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As children do more remote or e-learning, they are spending more time on computers or digital devices. The amount of screen time has increased. Screen time has been a topic in many discussions among parents.
Some questions surround discussion are: What do the expert say about screen time? How much screen time is okay for my child? How do you balance the time on digital device and playing? When should I allow my child use a digital device? Are there any apps or websites for children do you suggest? Do I need to have a tablet, laptop, or device to help my child learn?
Emelia and Tanya, who are nursing students and moms, have a conversation about children, digital devices, and their concerns about screen time. They discuss the issues, how they navigate their lives in the digital world--as students in a nursing program and as mothers. They offer tips for healthier screen times. They answer some of the many questions that parents may have about screen time, watching TV, and using digtial devices. They also make personal recommendations on kid apps, activities involving interactions, and scheduling learning time.
DISCLAIMER:
Emelia and Tanya are not specialists or experts in brain development and pediatric medicine. Their opinions and conversations in this video are in no way, imply they are. They base their opinions on experience as moms and their findings from professional literature and studies done by researchers, as well as specialists.
Please do find information and read the latest studies on brain development and the effects of digital devices on small children from researchers and child development specialists. Most importantly, read to your children and interact with them—TALK, PLAY, and SNUGGLE!
Join the discussion to understand and to connect!
Masks and Hand Hygiene | Coronavirus Prevention and Tips
Tanya and Christian are DePaul University nursing students and interns with Words on Wheels. In this video they have a “questions and answers” session. They provide information and tips on the importance of wearing masks and hand hygiene.
Masks and Hand Hygiene | Coronavirus Prevention and Tips
Tanya and Christian are DePaul University nursing students and interns with Words on Wheels. In this video they have a “questions and answers” session. They provide information and tips on the importance of wearing masks and hand hygiene.
Disclaimer:
Information presented in this video are from nursing student interns. Words on Wheels and its volunteers do not claim to be experts in airborne diseases and viruses. Information is taken from CDC and their guidelines. Please visit www.CDC.gov for more information on the Coronavirus and guidelines on prevention and care.
Be safe!
Babies, Toddlers, and Sign Language
Words on Wheels' volunteers and interns, Emelia and Tanya are moms in the DePaul University's Nursing or MENP program. In their video, Emelia and Tanya share their personal experiences of daily uses of sign language with their own children and how it has made their lives easier.
Words on Wheels' volunteers and interns, Emelia and Tanya are moms in the DePaul University's Nursing or MENP program. In their video, Emelia and Tanya share their personal experiences of daily uses of sign language with their own children and how it has made their lives easier.
How have you used sign language with your children❓ Share your thoughts in the comments 👇🏻
Reading to Your Toddler
Ms. Bobbie Edwards, MSHRD, Early Childhood Specialist—provides useful advice on reading to your toddler. She also models reading to a toddler as she reads There's a Nightmare in My Closet, written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer.
Ms. Bobbie Edwards MA, Human Development and Early Childhood Specialist, provides useful advice on reading to your toddler. She also models reading to a toddler as she reads "There's a Nightmare in My Closet", written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer.
Read, Speak, Sing: Your Baby and Early Literacy
From the Canadian Pediatric Society: "Learning to read starts from birth. Whether through books, words, or songs – daily language experiences help form an emotional bond with your baby and are vital to the development of your baby’s early literacy skills."
Words on Wheels believe that reading, speaking, and singing to babies and children promote literacy skills.
Video credit: Canadian Paediatric Society/Société canadienne de pédiatrie
Babies, Toddlers, and Early Reading
The following video from Zero To Three offers tips on promoting early literacy to your children.
Video credit: ZeroToThree.org