Obesity Isn’t The Only Problem With Today’s Youth Entertainment

by: admin | Total views: 62 | Word Count: 530 | View PDF | Print View

Parents are desperately trying to lure their children
away from video games and the TV for fear of obesity. Many children
today are substituting good reads for TV remote and game controllers.
Cindi Brown, a daycare owner expresses “Children who read at an early
age seem more content with a good book and do not rely on TV and video
games for entertainment as much as non-readers.”

Evelyn Petersen, author of 8 books for early childhood
and parenting, a writer in newspapers for over 20 years, “Detroit Free
Press” and “KRTN Wire” previously, as well as writing for weekly
parenting columns for the “Nashville Tennesean”. Also has been
published in “Children and Families" magazine comments “Many first
grade teachers are noticing that children who stare at the TV screen
for hours each day are often damaging the muscles in their eyes so they
cannot “track” their eyes to left to right as you read.”

While many parents are often too busy to take time to
read to their children, it is associated that “children who are read
to, are children who read,” as commented by MaryAnn Kohl, author of
over 15 books on creative art for children, and a columnist for many
parenting magazines including Scholastic's “Let's Find Out.”

Early childhood reading is considered a key element in a
child's success for their future. Sue Reszka has been teaching in
preschools for 25 years and has found that “children that have the
opportunity to experience books at a young age, have a much easier time
when learning to read on their own. Reading to children at an early age
helps them learn new words, relate the spoken word to the printed word,
develop listening skills and an understanding of what words mean. Books
let children experience whole new worlds, people, places and ideas. The
greater the variety of experiences a child has, the greater the chances
that he/she will succeed.”

While often children don't want to read books because
their either consider to childish for their age or not entertaining
enough, a current release from LH Publications and Productions has been
found to entice readers of all ages while secretly unveiling a lesson
or two in each story. Mysterious Chills and Thrills by author Laura
Hickey is an anthology of spooky twists of fiction that weave the age
old question of “what if” that many generations can apply to their own
lives.

Mysterious Chills and Thrills shows promise to delight
kids across the nation at a price to please parents. With book reviews
such as “A young person's thriller written in their own language, 5
stars” and “Age appropriate for children six and up, these stories will
have you chilled and thrilled!” from “Book Review Cafe”, Mysterious
Chills and Thrills isn't your average sci-fi children's book. Funny,
creepy and educational, it's a triple threat of a gem of a book for
kids to start reading at a young age. This holiday season remember,
good readers promote communication and SOLIDIFY important skills for
life.

Mysterious Chills and Thrills can be bought as an e-book or paper back book at http://www.laurahickey.com for ages 9-12.

# # #

About the Author

Laura Hickey is the author of the children's book Mysterious Chills and Thrills, along with many articles.

http://www.laurahickey.com

Rating: Not yet rated

Comments

Add Comment

Copy and Paste Article Code.

Remember: The article body, title, author bio and links may not be changed or removed. By publishing this article, you agree to all the terms in our Terms of Service.

More articles in this Category

1: How To Select The Best Store For Children’s Formal Wear
2: Choosing a Plush Toy for a Toddler
3: Finding Toys Real Cheap
4: Legal Protection for Same-Sex Couples
5: Zoom into Reality and Zip the Fluff