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- Lay the foundation during your child's infancy - MENAFN.COM
- Randy Reid’s mystery scoring mark, family views of BYU’s Mark Pope - Deseret News
- The best kids' watches: from funky Timex digitals to Lego Star Wars analogues - T3
| Lay the foundation during your child's infancy - MENAFN.COM Posted: 12 May 2020 02:03 AM PDT (MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 12 (IANSlife) In the midst of a global health crisis, one cant help but notice that parents are focused on an important set of people -- their children. As human beings we adopt, learn anything better when younger. For example our First language or mother tongue, which nobody teaches kids to speak but they lear it anyway. Unicef in 2017 launched the campaign #EarlyMomentsMattter, a campaign supported by the LEGO Foundation to drive awareness about the importance of the first 1,000 days of a child's life and the impact of early experiences on the developing brain. During this critical window of opportunity, brain cells can make up to 1,000 new connections every second - a once-in-a-lifetime speed. These connections contribute to children's brain function and learning, and lay the foundation for their future health and happiness. A lack of nurturing care - which includes adequate nutrition, stimulation, love and protection from stress and violence - can impede the development of these critical connections. "Mothers are universally designated as their child's first teacher and they have the unique chance to spend quality time at home with their kids during the lockdown. To make the best use of this opportunity, a lot of mothers have to navigate how our little ones will learn and play at home. And make no mistake, there are both equally important for the wholesome development for your child," says Divya Gokulnath. Here are some the tips one can incorporate in a child's routine to help them learn: Structure Similar to a work from home routine, it is important that children have a routine to their day even if they're not going to school. Setting a timetable that mimics their school-time routine is the easiest way to do this. This could include the same sleep-wake times, study hours and play activities (recreation plays a big role in a child's learning too). Space Using space around the house creatively can also break the monotony for children. Keeping the boundaries fluid and letting the child learn wherever he feels comfortable in the house - be it the dining table, the balcony, the garden or the study. Learn There are a lot of options when it comes down to what to learn from home. They range from topics which will help in school to exploring the child's interests. Once you have a list of topics, you have the world's resources on the internet that can help navigate it. You can start by watching videos on the topic then move on to finding real-life examples and lastly quiz each other on the topic to test comprehension.With the availability of abundant online platforms and learning aids, this is easier than ever before. How Playtime Helps in Early Learning There's more to a child's playtime than meets the eye. Sometimes, mothers tend to think that playtime for children is limited to a form of entertainment. Homework or chores may be given more preference and children's playtime may not be seen as being productive. However, playtime actually helps in the holistic development of children. Young minds talk, cooperate with one another, assert their points, listen to parents and learn, all during playtime. Toys can go a long way in boosting your child's creative side The toys that children play with are more complex than we think. There is a lot of thought put behind them when they are designed and they are designed to boost creativity and help children explore different methods of play by allowing trial and error. In many cases, toys are designed to specifically appeal to the imagination of children by means of being open ended. A set of building blocks doesn't make up one specific model, instead, the blocks can be used to make various different things like buildings, cars, or whatever the young eager minds of children can conjure up. Not just toys, but puzzles too are a great way for children to learn during playtime Puzzles can play an important role in helping young children develop shape recognition skills and a good memory. When children see that a particular jigsaw puzzle piece fits into only certain gaps, it can help them develop spatial reasoning. And in order to solve the puzzle, they will need to remember the logical concept for the other pieces as well. Strategising through puzzles Have you noticed that after solving a few jigsaw puzzles children often start sorting out the corner pieces first? This helps them solve the entire puzzle faster, a strategy they learn by themselves during play. Setting goals achievable goals Take a Rubik's cube for example. Children may take a few tries, but they eventually figure out that you need to solve one side at a time to solve the whole cube. Boosting your child's self esteem Since puzzles have a definite end when they are solved, they make children feel like they have accomplished something. And then there's this whole world of phy-gital (physical+digital) which combines learning and play by making digital games way more tangible. Apart from the social, cognitive and emotional benefits, playtime is one of the best ways for children to learn more about the world around them as it engages their curiosity. As Mothers, playing with children and being a part of their process of exploring the world is a unique way to connect with them. "A favorite part of my daily routine is when I'm playing with my son; watching him engrossed in his activities, answering his barrage of questions and being a part of the imaginative stories he comes up with. Being a part of my son's playtime and learning time helps me watch him grow and being a working parent, I'm grateful for such moments that I get with him," rounds up Gokulnath. (Aditi Roy can be contacted at ) --IANS adr/tb/sdr/ MENAFN1205202002310000ID1100151603 |
| Randy Reid’s mystery scoring mark, family views of BYU’s Mark Pope - Deseret News Posted: 12 May 2020 11:30 AM PDT From the "Where are they now files" ... HIGHLAND — Randy Reid is Utah's most prolific high school scorer. Or not. Reid, who will turn 50 this summer, just shrugs it off. Something to tell his kids. Once upon a time, the 6-foot-2 blonde-headed Randy Reid, the guy with the side-spin archer, was the most prolific scorer in Utah high school history, and no Mr. Utah Basketball ever caught the Spanish Fork bomber. That's until 20 years ago when 93 points were added to the total of another prep star who played way, way before Reid. The record correction benefited someone who played in the pre-digital age when records were created on paper with pencils. It was research that delved into high school play before the Vietnam War and the invention of public computers.
Reid broke the Utah career high school scoring mark 31 years ago, scoring 2,191 points at Spanish Fork High. He averaged 29 points a game his senior season, enjoying that record for 12 years. That is when the Utah High School Activities Association made an adjustment in the scoring career of the late Gary Hill, who played at Gunnison High from 1959 to 1963. Hill, like Reid, was a BYU guard. Their college and prep careers were 33 years apart. The adjustment came when Hill was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. I asked UHSAA director Rob Cuff about the change. He referred the question to staff member Curtis Pettingill, who said Reid was the leader in state tournament programs in 2000. Hill replaced him in the 2001 program. "I can only assume someone submitted the info to us," answered Pettingill to an inquiry by Cuff. Reid, a three-time BYU captain and prep honorable mention All-American, never argued his case, wanting to keep it classy. But it's strange that records from 1950 would remain. Hill was a great player who died in 2013 at age 68. Reid played in the 3-point era; Hill did not. Hill started on the Gunnison varsity team in the eighth grade and those points, according to reports, were applied to his total. Reid would be happy to be known as the most prolific scorer in the modern era and leave it at that. In his BYU online profile, it states Reid is Utah's all-time leading prep scorer. :format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19963374/image__7_.jpg) Today, Reid and his wife, Erin, live in Highland with their four children. Reid had four contract offers to play professionally after his BYU career, but was married, there was no NBA G League and post-career choices were different then. He worked on Wall Street for Goldman Sachs before being accepted to Harvard Business School. He worked in wealth management in both Boston and New York City before settling in Manhattan and building his own business. Reid was looking out the window of his 41st floor New York City office on Sept. 11, 2001, and witnessed an airplane hit the World Trade Center. "I was actually looking out the window north and saw the plane hit the windows, saw the explosion come out of the building, and then 12 or 14 minutes later saw the second plane hit. "I could feel the jet as it passed across the window. It was traumatizing to see it, it was horrible. I had friends I played corporate basketball with that died that day." In 2008, Reid sold his business to Merrill Lynch. His wife, the former Erin Berrett at Davis High, was a BYU cheerleader and Cougarette and remains active in teaching dance. She co-founded Odyssey Dance Company, one of the premier dance companies in Utah. "She loves the arts, theater and has danced professionally. She has certainly broadened me from my very narrow background in sports and made me more well-rounded as a person." Their oldest child, Ryan, is 20 and just returned from a church mission to Mexico, 21 months out when the COVID-19 scare brought him home. His second son, Duncan, will be a senior at Skyridge High where he is a high-level basketball player. While Ryan, at 5-9, played baseball and basketball and is quick and skilled, Duncan is 6-4 with a 6-foot-8 wingspan and completely different physically. Duncan, an all-state basketball player has been starting since his freshman year, is expected to be among the top scorers in the state in 2020-21 setting all-time school marks in scoring, rebounds and assists. In modern record-keeping, of course. Reid's third child is a daughter, Naomi, 15, who will be a sophomore at Lone Peak High this fall and is a dancer like her mother. The youngest is Griffin, 12, who his dad calls a real spitfire, a ball of energy who loves all sports. Randy Reid now has his own financial consulting circle among a few ultra-high net worth families all over the world. "It takes up an enormous amount of time and I spend my extra time going to recitals and ballgames as a dad." :format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19748917/merlin_1735607.jpg) Randy and his brother Robbie remain two of my favorite Utah athletes to cover from high school to college. They were spunky, competitive, confident and very good. They were always accommodating, friendly, and respectful during a time when they took some lumps for playing for their dad, Roger, at BYU. On Feb. 20, 1995, the brother duo was featured as the "Stormin' Mormons" in Sports Illustrated. At the time, BYU stood 20-5 with wins over Louisville, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State and rival Utah. Randy and Robbie Reid had competitive days growing up as athletic siblings just as former NFL quarterbacks Ty and Koy Detmer did. There are legions of stories of their battles in baseball and basketball. Randy says he likes what he's seen from Mark Pope and the Cougars in 2019-20, a season cut short by the virus. All the Reids felt respected when Pope called former BYU coach Roger Reid when he was hired at Utah Valley University, just to pick his brain. He did the same thing after being hired at BYU, this time including visits with Randy, Robbie and Roger. Pope had Roger Reid as his guest in the Marriott Center for the San Diego State game this past fall. "He asked my dad for counsel and advice. He wanted to know his philosophies about offense, defense and delved deep into the game. This lasted through his time at UVU and now at BYU and it included all of us getting to know (assistant) Chris Burgess better by playing pickup games with him and my brother. "It was a way to get to know Chris in a way we never had before," said Randy. :format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19962806/merlin_1409663.jpg) Back when Burgess was being recruited by BYU, Duke and others out of Irvine, California, as one of the nation's top prospects, Roger Reid was disappointed and sometimes blamed by others for not securing his services at BYU and it created an awkward dynamic. But that's all ancient history as Burgess and the Reids have forged a mutually respectful relationship, which, really, always existed. It's just deeper and more full at present. Said Randy, "After Mark was hired, we had an incredible lunch with Mark and Brian Santiago (BYU's deputy assistant athletic director). We spent a lot of time talking about basketball experiences, about BYU. I think this just speaks volumes about Mark, his inclusiveness, how he wants to build the program. He's always looking for a better, smarter way, a more thoughtful way to do things. "He's always looking to improve, looking for an advantage, always looking to be motivated and hungry and dedicated. One thing I was really impressed with the Cougars this year under Pope, was that they were so unselfish, motivated and hungry to win and how they played together. It was a reflection of the players themselves, but also of Pope and his coaching staff. "They instilled a high level of effort, a degree of defensive accountability that elevated their offensive skill set to win a lot of big games and play at a high level. He got the most out of Yoeli Childs, Jake Toolson and TJ Haws, some of the best players the school has had in some time. It was impressive and fun to watch." Reid said he loved BYU's inside-out attack style and use of the outside shot as the national leader in 3-pointers, addressing the style of play that is today's college game. "I mean, it was so elegant in the speed and the pace that they played but when they needed it, they showed great patience and ability to execute. Mark was very thoughtful analytically in how he approached his team with his offensive sets. It was very, very impressive to watch and I think there are great things in store for the program." It's been three decades since Randy Reid donned the BYU uniform and even longer since he established himself as one of the most prolific scorers in Utah high school history. Yes, his career mark was supplanted by a research campaign, but he's not bitter, just amused. He's an upbeat character, an effervescent personality whose eyes are always looking above the horizon. "It was a different game in the '50s than it was in the mid-'80s," he laughs. And, as always, he keeps the controversy on a noble channel; he's positive and enjoying a very, very good life with the family he loves deeply. What, after all, is 93 points? |
| The best kids' watches: from funky Timex digitals to Lego Star Wars analogues - T3 Posted: 24 May 2018 12:00 AM PDT When they're off out in the cul-de-sac, cruising around on their brand new bike or playing 'What's the Time Mr Wolf?' with their friends, knowing that they'll be in on time thanks to their cool kids' watch is certainly a worry off of your mind. Kids are fussy things, so guaranteed whichever watch we choose as the best, it'll be wrong. But, if we're putting practicality at the forefront, the , is probably the top watch for children. It may not be the most exciting to look at, but it's definitely a winner for those who like playing outside, thanks to its large display and strong exterior, which will certainly ensure it survives any challenges your kid may, quite literally, throw at it. Of course, novelty is also important and if you know they're a Disney fan or you're always catching them singing 'Let it Go', a or one with a theme will be sure to put a smile on their faces. If they're hankering after a Fitbit but you don't think they're quite ready for something as techy, try them on the – any mini Star Wars fan will love it!
1. Lorus Children's Digital Watch
The perfect watch for mini sports fansSpecificationsType: Digital Strap material: Rubber and silicone Water resistant: Yes, up to 100m Reasons to buy+Large digital interface If your child is a dab hand at sport, whether that's a lap of the school field or 15 lengths at the local swimming pool, this solid digital watch will certainly withstand being put through the paces. It's waterproof, made from durable metal, features a silicone strap and has been designed alongside tennis player Novak Djokovic's children's foundation, so you know it's up to the mark and purchasing it will do good, too. Whether they're timing their fastest lap, setting the alarm for dinner time or just fancy a cool thing to wear to school, this kids' watch is certainly worthy of our top place.
2.Timex Childrens Indiglo Marathon Alarm Watch
One for pink loversSpecificationsType: Digital Strap material: Plastic/resin Water resistant: Yes, up to 50m Reasons to buy+Triples up as a watch, timer and alarm A robust watch with similar functions as our first pick, this one too is perfect for little sports fans, so long as they're a lover of all things pink! With a large digital interface for telling time on the fly, a stopwatch for timing laps in the pool and an alarm so they know when they need to be in for tea, this is a cool multi-functional watch that will resist whatever trials and tribulations they may put it through.
3. Garmin Vivofit Jr 2
This awesome watch is arguably better than a Fitbit Ace, especially for the younger onesSpecificationsType: Digital Strap material: Silicone Water resistant: Yes, up to 50m Reasons to buy+Robust and waterproof Clever and very cool to look at, this Garmin children's watch is as techy as its adult counterparts while being very kid friendly. With the assistance of an app, you can view how many steps they do a day, how well they're sleeping, and you can set them jobs to do and the rewards they receive for doing them. To encourage them to complete their 60 minute activity goals, they can engage in games including aiding BB-8 when he's in trouble and piloting Zepha!
4. Lego Star Wars Kids Buildable Watch
If you can't keep them away from their Lego set and they love a lightsaber, we think we're on to a winner hereSpecificationsType: Analogue Strap material: Plastic Water resistant: Yes, up to 50m Reasons to buy+Build your own watch! With its interchangeable links, this watch features all the essence and playfulness of Lego. Coupled up with the fact that it is Star Wars themed and you have yourself the best present ever! To top it off, the watch is waterproof up to 50 metres, and it comes with a Star Wars mini figure that they can use in their playsets. The watch face is expandable, while the strap itself is durable and comfortable, making it perfect for everyday wear.
5. Disney Minnie Mouse Stone Set Watch
Minnie Mouse and sparkles are the perfect combinationSpecificationsType: Analogue Strap material: Leather Water resistant: Yes, up to 50m Reasons to buy+Leather strap Although the most expensive analogue watch on our list, this sparkly, leather strapped number is certainly worth the additional expense. With pretty gemstones replacing some of the numbers and a gemstone bezel creating a beautiful ring around the watch face, this Disney children's watch is certainly ideal for any budding fashionista. With its anti-scratch sapphire glass and waterproofing, this is the perfect kids' watch, whether they're running around or heading to the school disco.
6. Timex Kids Time Teacher Watch
With loads of different funky styles to choose from, this Timex is the perfect first watchSpecificationsType: Analogue Strap material: Textile Water resistant: Yes, up to 30m Reasons to buy+Very clear analogue display With its cute designs, clear markers and free mobile app, a Timex kids' watch is perfect for any newbie learning their way around a clock. For additional help, the clock face features minute markers, while the elasticated strap makes it easy for them to take the watch on and off. From budding soldiers to flower power, there's a watch for every kind of wearer.
7. Disney Frozen Quartz Analogue Watch
We probably wouldn't be forgiven if we didn't include a Frozen watch on our listSpecificationsType: Analogue Strap material: Plastic Water resistant: Yes, up to 30m Reasons to buy+Clear, easy to read numbers If they're always singing Frozen around the house or playing with their Elsa doll, a kids watch doesn't get much better than this one. Featuring their favourite characters and a pretty purple snowflake design, this watch makes the perfect gift idea. The analogue display is clearly numbered, while the durable materials ensure it's up for going about the daily life of your child. Coming in at under £10, this watch is a bargain, too. |
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