Yes, it is a good news that I can watch Human Minds by purchasing the DVD as I cannot watch it here in HK.
I like this kind of episode very much, especially when you mentioned that in one episode, it talks about why babies have tantrum and why adults can change personalities, etc. I am really interested in that. Are they sort of related to psychology? It reminds me of the date when I studied psychology in university.
Your boy is quite mature that he really learns something from the series and took action afterwards. As a parent, it is good to see this.
Saw from your other post that you are good at keeping kids sitting at the table, any hints??-(
My boys are the most active type and cannot sit still for long, but in school environment/under teacher, they are better! sigh!
This DVD is really worth buying as your whole family enjoy together, besides, it offers 3 languages, most importantly with subtitles. I am thinking of learning words, as recently my elder boy needs to recognise some chinese words at school and I am thinking how I can help him to learn them.
A short reply to your question regarding why Young Children having Tantrum and how Adults could change their Personalities.
According to the programme, there are two periods when a Human's Brain Cells are most active, they're "Branching Out" and because there is so much going on (and Growing On) inside their Brain, a young child just can't handle it Mentally, they then naturally show it out Emotionally and Physically through A Tantrum.
Would any parent like to guess when is the other period?
Meanwhile, an Expert has helped a male driver to overcome his hot tempter and swearing habit while driving, by training him to control the Front Part of his Brain and he succeeded after a few weeks and Avoiding a Divorce!
Away from a Dinning Table
We have to think like a Chid before we could deal with them Effectively.
And there're a few reasons why many children NOT staying at dinning table. And let me concentrate on Two Reasons this time.
Children are born to Play.
Because this's the way they Learn.
This's the way they Explore the World - with their hands, feet etc. etc.!
And the main reason they don't like sittting still at a dinning table is simply because there is NO Fun.
So, they just rush through their meal to start or continue with their Fun.
The best and indeed the most effective way to attract/keep a child to come/stay at a dinner table is to,
Making BEFORE/DURING/AFTER a meal an Enjoyable occasion - have FUN!!
We've to build up the Fun.
Would any parent like to guess how we build up the Fun?
Second Reason why many children NOT staying at dinner table is simply because they are NOT hungry!
They've far too many snacks between meals. And they therefore don't look forward to meal time, as they prefer a quick snack so that they've more time to Play!
Would any parent like to guess how we could ensure children are Hungry at meal time?
Every Child is Different. So, there is obviously NO One Solution for All. Remember to be Flexible.
And whenever I've the time, I put the following question to my boys,
"My Dear Son, if your son Misbehaves, how you as a Father would respond?"
Children are Smart
Children know very well who they can take advantage of - their parents!!
Because we feel we have NOT spent enough time with them - a sense of Quilt - therefore we tend to let them get away even though they're NOT behaving properly! Somtimes gone as far as Rewarding their Bad Behaviours!!
Sometimes, we're Mentally and Physically TOO TIRED, so we completely SURRENDER to our Energetic children - giving them whatever they want, TV, computer game etc. etc. as long as they LEAVE us Alone!!
So, I'm not surprised you child sits properly at meal time only when the Teacher NOT you is around!
Your Son
A bit surprised regarding his Chinese Standard.
Was he born overseas and been living overseas for sometime before returning HK?
A Chance
If my wife has got a ALL CLEAR on 16 Oct after the check up, and if there are still flight seats available to HK, and and if our preferred Serviced Apartment still available, there is a Chance we will bring the "Human Mind" DVD to HK and lend to those Dedicated Parents for FREE.
(Though a deposit is required to cover possible Damage or Loss)
Have an Enjoyable Family Weekend Meal! (WITHOUT TV)
Cheers
Fate
Being a Responsible Parent is the Greatest Challenge in Life - and The Happiest One!
原文章由 carolsin 於 07-10-5 23:09 發表
Fate,
Yes, it is a good news that I can watch Human Minds by purchasing the DVD as I cannot watch it here in HK.
I like this kind of episode very much, especially when you mentioned that in one epis ...
The Answer and Our Suggestions for the three questions are :
1) According to the TV Programme, the other occasion when the Brain Cells are "Branching Out" (i.e. growing at a Phenomenal Rate) is the "Teenage Period".
This explains why most young Teens (aged 11-13) are seemed to be Insensitive, Inconsiderate etc. etc., as there are so much going on inside their Brains!!
2) Two Tricks we use to build up Fun BEFORE the meal, both are Getting the Child Involved while Having Fun.
One is to take them to supermarket to shop for the food.
We also use the opportunity to teach our younger boy the words, to look for the expiry date, to check the ingredients etc. etc. He can't wait to see what the food he picks will look like on a plate!
Another one is getting them to prepare the food.
Young Children love to wash, to chop, to arrange the food etc. etc., which is also a good opportunity to develop their Mortar Skill (i.e. hand/finger movement ) - laying the foundation for their future writing/drawing etc. Again, they can't wait to see the end product!
3) Our meals are Regular (i.e. around the same time every day).
This is essentail for developing Good Eating Habit, enabling their bodies to get ready. Also, our Boys do NOT have Unheathy Snacks between meals. We either give them fruits or dried fruits in between. So, they're kind of looking forward to the Big Meal!
Hope the above helps.
Cheers
Fate
Developing Good Habits, Creating Happier Life
quote]原文章由 Fate 於 07-10-6 18:45 發表
Hi carol
Thanks for your feedback.
Misbehaviours
A short reply to your question regarding why Young Children having Tantrum and how Adults could change their Personalities.
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