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Photographs provide lifetime of memories
(MS) - You’ve heard the famous
quote, “A picture is worth a thousand
words.”
But a picture of your child can also
call to mind a thousand memories of
her growth and development, says
Jane Kostelc, child development
specialist at Parents as Teachers
National Centre, an early childhood
parent education organization based
in St. Louis.
You probably have favourites
among the daily experiences and
special events of your young child’s
life. Remember how cute your
newborn looked in the outfit
Grandma sent? Or how proud your
preschooler was of his “big boy”
basketball shoes? Perhaps you want
to preserve how sweet your toddler
looks, curled up with his special
stuffed toy. Captured in a picture, it
will become a cherished memory of
tender times.
“Pictures are often taken at special
occasions, but you can also create
traditions by taking photos at the
same place and time year after year,”
says Kostelc. Take a snapshot under
the maple tree each year when it
turns golden. Collect all the maple
tree photos on one page of a photo
album and see your child grow.
Photos of holiday parties and
Halloween trick-or-treating tend to
be about the event. Taking photos at
other times documents your child’s
favourite clothes, toys and activities,
and shows his growth and
development.
Save other mementos, such as
your child’s artwork, and attach a
photo to indicate what he looked like
when he created the masterpiece.
Glue pictures to a calendar page that
records activities for that month. As
your child grows, he will love
looking at the mementos and
pictures “from when I was little.”
MEMORIES FOR A
LIFETIME
“Childhood passes so quickly,
especially the early childhood
years,” says Kostelc. “Your child has
a personal history that is important
for him to understand. Taking photos
and saving mementos can make
memories last a lifetime.” For more
parent-child activities like these,
visit www.patnc.org or call 1-866-
PAT4Y0U.
With babies: Mount an 8-by-10 or
a 5-by-7 photo of your baby on a
stiff backing. Attach a piece of cloth
at the top so the cloth covers the
picture. Show your baby how to lift
the cloth to see her picture. Help her
learn her name by exclaiming,
“There’s (her name)!” when she
uncovers her face.
With toddlers: Buy an inexpensive
photo album and place snapshots of
family, pets and friends in it. Look at
the pictures together and name the
people. Be sure to include pictures
of your child so she learns that she is
a part of a family.
With preschoolers: Trace your
child’s hand on cardboard or craft
foam. Let her cut it out if she can use
scissors. Trim a picture of your child
to fit in the palm of the shape and
help her glue it on. Place a magnet
strip on the back. These “handy”
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4. It’s okay to dress to flatter your
figure and personality. However, err
on the side of conservative rather
than provocative. That means you
should avoid wearing slinky or
extremely revealing clothing. You
can’t go wrong with a satin or wool
crepe sheath dress in black for
formal functions. Or opt for a bright
shade of red or gold to add a bit of
drama to holiday festivities.
5. When in doubt, wear black. It’s
the safest colour choice. A little
black dress with a matching jacket is
always appropriate. It’s classy and
elegant, yet subdued enough for
most occasions. You can always add
a strand or two of pearls to dress it
up, or replace the jacket with a
shawl for a less formal look.
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