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Getting Kids to Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way for parents to instill character in their children. When kids volunteer, they learn lessons

about responsibility while also learning how enjoyable it can be to help. Kids who volunteer early in life are more likely to do so throughout their lives, and that lifetime of service can be invaluable. The right volunteering opportunity for a child often depends on the child's age. The following are a few age-appropriate ideas that can help get kids excited about volunteering and giving back to their neighborhoods.

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While many parents recognize the positive impact reading can have on their children, it's no secret that getting kids to embrace it can be diffi cult. Distractions such as television, video games and social media can draw kids away from reading. But

parents who want to instill a love of reading in their children can take steps to ensure their kids don't miss out on the benefi ts of a good book. Reading to your children early on is the fi rst step toward fostering a love of reading kids will develop and continue throughout their lives. Many parents read to their children before bedtime, but any time of day will suffi ce.

Don't be discouraged if kids are not interested in books. Reading the newspaper, magazines and even comic books can help kids develop strong reading skills, an extensive vocabulary and inspire their imaginations. Young sports fans might be more inclined to read the sports page than a novel, so let them do so. Kids are more likely to embrace reading if what they're reading interests them, so encourage kids to read up on those interests, even if it does not involve picking up a book.

Visiting the library is a great way to encourage kids to read and kids with their own library cards tend to look at visits to the library as shopping trips where they can make their own choices about what they're taking home. And once kids reach a certain age, they can visit the library on their own. Parents can set a good example by reading as well. On trips to the library, check out your own book. Also take time to discuss the books they're reading.

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Every school day, unless otherwise posted, a 30-km/hr speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

When you're dropping off your children in school zones, allow them to exit the car on the side closest to the sidewalk. Never allow a child to cross mid-block.

If a vehicle's stopped in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding to a pedestrian, so be prepared to stop.

Watch for school buses. Vehicles approaching from both directions must stop for school buses when their lights are fl ashing.

Before getting into your vehicle, walk around your vehicle to make sure no small children are behind it. Always look for pedestrians when you're backing up.

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teenagers are anxious to get behind the wheel because having a license and access to a car means freedom they may not have had before. However, parents and guardians may be worried about these teens on the road because they lack the practice and experience of more advanced drivers. Continuing to educate young drivers about safety can help reduce the risk of accident.

What puts teens particularly at risk is the tendency of many young drivers to engage in reckless behavior and/or distracted driving. It is often up to parents to reinforce the rules of the road and also consistently work with their children so that the teens can become better drivers.

Practice safer drivingAs with any activity, practice helps hone skills and teaches people through their own mistakes. Driving is no exception. Mistakes on the road can be serious; therefore, it is best for teen drivers to practice driving in areas that are not heavily populated or full of traffi c. Parents may want to establish rules

that the teen is not able to drive solo until he or she passes the requirements set forth by Mom or Dad. Parents can routinely ride around with their teen children to gauge how progress is coming along.

Set a good exampleHow their parents drive can infl uence how a teen drives. Think about your driving habits and how they may be perceived by your teen. Do you speed? Talk on the cell phone? Wear your seatbelt? Parents should be mindful of their own behaviours when driving and the impression those behaviours are making on youngsters.

Establish rulesDistracted driving is claiming more and more lives each year. Many accidents are as the result of texting while driving. Parents can implement rules, such as that cell phones are not allowed to be on while in the car or the phone should be stored in the back seat or trunk while a teen is driving.

Driving is an activity that offers freedom and mobility. It is also one that places a very large and potentially destructive piece of machinery into the hands of a driver. Education should be ongoing as teens learn to drive.

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Elementary school childrenVolunteering activities for school-aged kids should be simple, such as accompanying theirparents to food banks. Kids with grandparents in assisted living facilities can read to residents at the facility or bring them homemade arts and crafts. These tasks are simple, and kids won'tfeel nervous when accompanied by Mom and Dad.

Middle school childrenWhen kids reach middle school, they might not feel it's necessary for Mom and Dad to tag along as much. This is a perfect time for kids to branch out and choose their volunteer activities.Kids who have been volunteering since early childhood might have some volunteering goals of their own by the time they reach middle school, so don't insist they continue with currentactivities if there's something else sparking their interest. Kids might want to help an elderlyneighbor around the house or taking care of their property. Encourage such ideas, and expectkids to want to exercise some independence when they reach middle school.

High school studentsHigh school students are busy, but those who have been volunteering since childhood will likely fi nd a way to continue doing so. Teenagers tend to have more specifi c interests than younger children, and parents can encourage teens to incorporate those interests into their volunteering.For example, kids who love sports might be able to coach younger athletes. Or kids who excelin the classroom can tutor younger students. Volunteering can look good on a high schoolstudent's resume, but parents should be careful that they don't stretch themselves too thin withextracurricular activities. Encourage volunteering but not at the expense of schoolwork.

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Children's vision problems often become apparent when youngsters fi rst enter school. Poor performance

in the classroom may have little to do with a learning disability or a stubborn student, and a lot to do with poor vision. Understanding that he or she needs to wear glasses does not always translate into a child's willingness to actually wear those glasses.

Younger children may fi nd it diffi cult to understand why they need glasses or they may forget to put them on or how to care for them properly. Parents may fi nd it challenging to acclimate a child to eyeglasses, but there are a few strategies to help make that transition go more smoothly.

Shop togetherChildren may be more receptive to eyeglasses if they get to choose those glasses. Glasses are personal and should be sized according to the wearer's face. Kids should select various pairs of glasses they like and try them on. Narrow down the pairs based on comfort, look and price. If your child likes a particular pair of glasses, it may be worth spending a few extra dollars for those frames, as kids are more likely to wear glasses they like.

Present positive images of role modelsKids may be quicker to warm to eyeglasses if parents showcase a few of the many worthy role models who wear glasses, and do so with style. In addition to many celebrities,

there are likely many people in your family or group of friends who wear glasses, and kids often want to emulate their elders.

Choose the right timeMake sure a child is well rested and happy before he or she dons eyeglasses for the fi rst time. Start with a few minutes per day and build up to wearing the glasses for the prescribed duration. Use positive reinforcement and rewards for wearing and taking good care of the glasses.

Point out the benefitsHighlight activities that will be improved by better vision as they relate to your kids' interests. Perhaps glasses will make playing games easier. Point out to kids who love to read how much more comfortable they are now that they can see the words on the page more easily. When it comes to the family athlete, discuss how much easier it is to see the ball now that your budding athlete is wearing eyeglasses.

Modify daily routinesStore the glasses in the same place each night before bed so that kids can fi nd them in the morning. Emphasize wearing eyeglasses as much as you emphasize everyday activities like brushing teeth or making the bed. Explain to teachers the prescribed wearing schedule so that they are aware of when your son or daughter needs to wear his or her eyeglasses.

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