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Chores for the Littlest Ones
May 11, 2009
Preschoolers definitely are not too young to start helping out around the house! Sometimes (or perhaps very often) it may feel as if doing things yourself would just be so much easier and effective, but giving your young one chores is a great way to instill a positive work ethic in them. In the long run, you will be happy you started them out young - at least that is what I keep telling myself! The chores need not be extravagant, just enough to let your child know that he is helping. Here are some chores that even three and four year olds can do:
Put away clean dishes: Just be sure that the dishwasher is free of knives or other dangerous things and be sure to supervise. My almost two year old helps me a lot with this. I hand him things (mainly sippy cups and tupperware that go down low) and he puts them away.
Unload the dryer and fold clothes: Have your child take the clean clothes out of the dryer and put them into a laundry basket. She can then help you match up socks, sort the clothes into piles in regards to what belongs to who, or fold simple things like hand towels. Don't forget to have her put away her own clothes after you're finished!
Set the table and clear it after dinner: We usually fill up the plates and then take them to the table at dinnertime, so setting the table doesn't necessarily apply in our house, but if we are thinking about it, I'll have my son put cups on the table beforehand.
Wipe down tables and cabinets: Give him a wet rag and have him wipe down any surface he can reach. An alternative would be to give him a dry rag and a spray bottle filled with water.
Make the bed: It won't be perfect by any means, but the fact that she is trying and putting forth effort to be helpful is what matters.
And the big one -
Clean up toys: It's the simplest and most obvious, but why does it seem to be the hardest?
What chores do your children have?
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Albuquerque Family Resources
May 04, 2009
Many of this is information you hope you'll never need, but it's important to know nonetheless.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
UNM Hospital Family Resource Library: This library provides information to families about specific diseases, coping with hospitalization, chronic illnesses, and other important health related information. The library is located at UNM's Children's Hospital and information can be requested via email or postal mail.
UNM Mariposa Program Pediatric Hospice: Assistance for families of children who are facing life-limiting illnesses
New Mexico Department of Health Swine Flu Information
New Mexikids Lo-Cost or No-Cost Health Insurance: (888) 997-2583
New Mexico WIC Program: Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, infants, and children.
Samaritan Counseling Center of Albuquerque
APS Child Find - Provides screening of pre-school aged children who are suspected to have disabiliities as well as services, if deemed necessary.
SUPPORT
Support Groups: Whether you are a mother of twins or would like to help your children as you go through a divorce, you'll find the support you need in one of these groups. This is a master list on the Albuquerque Journal's website that is regularly updated and published in the Journal.
Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center: The center provides assistance and support to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual abuse and their families. The center can be reached at 243-2333
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 or TTY 1-800-222-4453
GENERAL CHILD RELATED RESOURCES
New Mexico PreK: Pre-Kindergarten opportunities for all children
Child Safety Seat Fitting Stations: Have your child seat inspected to insure proper installation
NewMexicoKids Child Care Resource and Referral
OTHER
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Police Phone Directory: For non-emergencies, call 242-COPS or 242-2677. Check the directory if you need a number for a more specific issue.
Citizen Contact Center: Dial 311 for any non-emergency city related questions, to report graffiti, get information on city events and more.
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Because Illness Isn't Always Convenient...
January 05, 2009
It's probably happened to you before (or will in the future) - your child is sick and in need of a doctor, but the office is closed or you just can't get in soon enough. What options do you have? Albuquerque has two offices that are designed just for children for you to choose from. After Hours Pediatrics has two locations, the westside office (located on Golf Course south of Paradise) Read more...
Give Your Little Ones a Chance to Help
December 15, 2008
As an adult, finding volunteer opportunities isn't all that difficult, but for kids (especially young ones), it's a different story. That doesn't mean you can't find small service opportunities here and there for your preschoolers though. It can be hard for young ones to understand why others might need things that they so readily have, but giving them opportunities to help others will Read more...
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