In this clip from episode 8 of the CREATING COOPERATIVE KIDS TV SHOW, executive producer and host Bill Corbett interviews Mary-Anne DiBlasio and Croix Sather in an attempt to define what creativity is in our children and what parents can do to foster more of it.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Creating Creativity...
In this clip from the CREATING COOPERATIVE KIDS TV show, host Bill Corbett answers a parent's question about how to help kids dream big. To help him answer the question, he interviews holistic health practitioner, Mary-Anne DiBlasio.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Teach your kids the true Reason for the Season!
Jesus: Santa.
Santa: Yes?
Jesus: I'm sad.
Santa: Why are you sad? It's Christmas right? It's your birthday!
Jesus: Yeah. That's the point
Santa: Why?
Jesus: Because whenever its Christmas the kids only wait for you and not me! They only celebrate Christmas because of you! Why Santa, why not Jesus? -Dec. 25 is for Jesus not for Santa. Repost if You Believe in the True Reason for the Season!
Remember... it's not about "things" or "presents" or "bigger, better, more". Think of how much money you can save if we all celebrated a good old fashioned Christmas this year! Not to mention what else we can save! ;o)
Posted by: Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Western Mass Wellness Center
Santa: Yes?
Jesus: I'm sad.
Santa: Why are you sad? It's Christmas right? It's your birthday!
Jesus: Yeah. That's the point
Santa: Why?
Jesus: Because whenever its Christmas the kids only wait for you and not me! They only celebrate Christmas because of you! Why Santa, why not Jesus? -Dec. 25 is for Jesus not for Santa. Repost if You Believe in the True Reason for the Season!
Remember... it's not about "things" or "presents" or "bigger, better, more". Think of how much money you can save if we all celebrated a good old fashioned Christmas this year! Not to mention what else we can save! ;o)
Posted by: Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Western Mass Wellness Center
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Make the Holidays Count!
It is not quantity, it is quality!
Yeh, yeh, I can hear it now... all the kids... uh, yes, it IS quantity!
Let me explain: by quality, I mean listening. Simply paying attention to what your children are truly telling you they "want". This does not always equate to "things". It may be more time with you. More time spent with mom and dad, and I mean "quality time" not just a quick hug and kiss and off to work. We are always busy. We all wear many hats. I encourage you to carve out a little bit more time for your children this Holiday Season, and see their faces light up!
And... if it does equate to things, what are those things? Things "we" think they should have? or things "they" truly want. There are so many times that parents want to shape their child's wants and desires, now, don't get me wrong, some shaping is NECESSARY for proper growth, but... parents, choose your battles, and allow your children to freely express themselves (and yes, within reason) phew... but truly... allow your children to shed their own light... not yours.
Mary-Anne DiBlasio, Be Well Kids
Western Mass Wellness Center
WesternMassWellness.com
Yeh, yeh, I can hear it now... all the kids... uh, yes, it IS quantity!
Let me explain: by quality, I mean listening. Simply paying attention to what your children are truly telling you they "want". This does not always equate to "things". It may be more time with you. More time spent with mom and dad, and I mean "quality time" not just a quick hug and kiss and off to work. We are always busy. We all wear many hats. I encourage you to carve out a little bit more time for your children this Holiday Season, and see their faces light up!
And... if it does equate to things, what are those things? Things "we" think they should have? or things "they" truly want. There are so many times that parents want to shape their child's wants and desires, now, don't get me wrong, some shaping is NECESSARY for proper growth, but... parents, choose your battles, and allow your children to freely express themselves (and yes, within reason) phew... but truly... allow your children to shed their own light... not yours.
Mary-Anne DiBlasio, Be Well Kids
Western Mass Wellness Center
WesternMassWellness.com
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Holidays with your children
A few things to think about:
1. How will you be spending this Holiday Season with your children?
2. What traditions are you teaching your children?
3. What will your children remember most about this upcoming Holiday Season?
You want to think long and hard on what you teach and show your children over the Holidays.
Spend quality time with family and friends. Show your children the important aspects of life. The importance of the Holiday Season. The love we should feel, not the greed. The happiness we should spread, not the competition. The feelings of joy, not sadness.
Stay tuned for great ideas you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Keep it simple. Keep it real.
By Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Western Mass Wellness Center
1. How will you be spending this Holiday Season with your children?
2. What traditions are you teaching your children?
3. What will your children remember most about this upcoming Holiday Season?
You want to think long and hard on what you teach and show your children over the Holidays.
Spend quality time with family and friends. Show your children the important aspects of life. The importance of the Holiday Season. The love we should feel, not the greed. The happiness we should spread, not the competition. The feelings of joy, not sadness.
Stay tuned for great ideas you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Keep it simple. Keep it real.
By Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Western Mass Wellness Center
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Cell Phone Radiation Affects Children More Than Adults
I just read an article in The Behavioral Medicine Report, about a soon to be released report titled: “Exposure Limits: The underestimation of absorbed cell phone radiation, especially in children”. I wanted to share this with you due to the following statement in the article:
"The industry-designed process for evaluating microwave radiation from phones results in children absorbing twice the cellphone radiation to their heads, up to triple in their brain’s hippocampus and hypothalamus, greater absorption in their eyes, and as much as 10 times more in their bone marrow when compared to adults."
You can read the full article here Cellphones Exceed FCC Exposure Limits By As Much As Double For Children
Thanks to: Early Childhood Brain Insights
Information On The Importance Of Brain Development In The Early Years And How Easy It Is To Provide For Your Children & Cooperative Kids for sharing!
Posted by Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Western Mass Wellness Center
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Movies and Fast Food: A Bad Deal for Kids
In Sex and violence, Consumerism by Liz Perle, on 06.30.11
Nothing says "summer" like a good fast food tie-in. Among my favorites? The first Transformers movie, which was rated PG-13 but lent its brand to Happy Meal toys aimed at kids 4-9. Too bad the adult meal didn't come with a person to explain why the movie was a non-starter for kids that age.
Age-inappropriate targeting -- arguably begun in 1992 when McDonald's got scolded for pushing toys to kids for Batman Returns (rated PG-13 for violence) -- has become a time-honored practice. This summer, Burger King is promoting the PG-13 Transformers: Dark of the Moon by giving away Transformers toys with a BK Kids Meal. Subway is shilling Green Lantern.
Does this stuff work? Take one look at our country's childhood obesity numbers, and you'll be convinced.
According to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics entitled "Children, Adolescents, Obesity and the Media," ads for junk food and fast food increase kids' desire for these foods. And what's a great way for your fast food message to reach kids? When it's wrapped up in an ad for the latest movie. [Read the AAP's Policy Statement.]
At Common Sense, we believe in age-appropriate entertainment. So why do these companies get away with marketing violent movies and fast food to little kids?
Read complete article HERE
As always... thanks for reading, and remember... keep your kids safe this summer!
Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Be Well Kids - Western Mass Wellness Center
Nothing says "summer" like a good fast food tie-in. Among my favorites? The first Transformers movie, which was rated PG-13 but lent its brand to Happy Meal toys aimed at kids 4-9. Too bad the adult meal didn't come with a person to explain why the movie was a non-starter for kids that age.
Age-inappropriate targeting -- arguably begun in 1992 when McDonald's got scolded for pushing toys to kids for Batman Returns (rated PG-13 for violence) -- has become a time-honored practice. This summer, Burger King is promoting the PG-13 Transformers: Dark of the Moon by giving away Transformers toys with a BK Kids Meal. Subway is shilling Green Lantern.
Does this stuff work? Take one look at our country's childhood obesity numbers, and you'll be convinced.
According to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics entitled "Children, Adolescents, Obesity and the Media," ads for junk food and fast food increase kids' desire for these foods. And what's a great way for your fast food message to reach kids? When it's wrapped up in an ad for the latest movie. [Read the AAP's Policy Statement.]
At Common Sense, we believe in age-appropriate entertainment. So why do these companies get away with marketing violent movies and fast food to little kids?
Read complete article HERE
As always... thanks for reading, and remember... keep your kids safe this summer!
Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Be Well Kids - Western Mass Wellness Center
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