Press4Kids News-O-Matic App {Review}

Press4Kids News-O-Matic App {Review}

My kids are young adults now but when they were little they would sometimes ask  questions about things they saw on the news if they would be in the room.  It is hard to answer questions about why bad things happen and there isn't an easy answer.  It's hard to explain a lot of things to children, even adults can't decipher why bad things happen.

Making sense of the current tragedies around the world from the Boston marathon bombings, to the Oklahoma City Tornadoes to the recent terrorist attack in London can be quite a challenge for adults, let alone children.

As parents know, children process these things differently.  They may be asking difficult questions and parents may need suggestions to help discuss what happened and address their concerns. Since directing them to the New York Times to read about it or any other news source is not an option, Press4Kids developed News-O-Matic.

News-O-Matic is an educational news app that covers breaking news, sports, science and much more in an accessible and kid-friendly way.  News-O-Matic is targeted to kids ages 7-10  and includes five daily news stories, with detailed pictures, videos, illustrations, maps, timelines and games. 

I think News-O-Matic is a wonderful new concept and offers children a way to learn about global events in a way that that may understand better.  It's also reassuring to know that each article is written by a professional staff which includes teachers, and is reviewed by a child psychologist before publication to ensure emotionally safe content.

Below are some tips from Dr. Phyllis Ohr, Child Psychologist for Press4Kids, on how parents can address news issues with children and what children can do to feel better:

1.      When the event does not personally affect the child, reassure them that everything is okay with the people they love and that nothing has changed for them.

2.     Be sure to stress to children that if they do have questions to ask parents, teachers as well as friends. Other children having the same feelings may be comforting.

3.    Begin by giving the child a brief synopsis of what happened by using age appropriate language. Ask if there is something they want to know more about or if they need something explained further. If so, stick to pointedly answering their question or clarifying. Do not add on or digress.

4.    Do not assume the news will make children feel a certain way. Ask if they know how they feel, but stress that kids feel all different ways when they hear important news and sometimes do not know how they feel or do not feel anything which is okay. However, if children are affected by it, it is their own feeling. Reassure children that no matter what they are feeling, their feelings are okay.

5.    If they are upset but don't want to talk, suggest a fun activity for distraction or help them use calming skills like playing, drawing a picture or writing a story. These activities help release any upset feelings and make children feel better.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I am receiving complementary products in exchange for writing this review.  Opinion are my own. 

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Sibu Sea Buckthorn Cleansing Face and Body Bar #Review

Sibu Sea Buckthorn Cleansing Face and Body Bar  #Review

I love to keep my skin looking as best as I possibly can and am always looking for new products to do this.  Recently I came across Sibu Beauty and they were gracious to offer me to review one of their wonderful products - Sibu Sea Buckthorn Cleansing Face and Body Bar.

I learned from Sibu Beauty that their products are made from Sea Buckthorn Berries.  This ancient berry has a written history focusing on the aging issues of health and beauty of more than twenty-eight centuries.  I love the fact that their products are cruelty-free and vegan.  Also that their products contain Omega 7, which promotes healthy skin, hair, and nails.  It also aids digestion and may help you maintain a healthier weight. 

A little about Sea Buckthorn Cleaning Face and Body Bar that I tried: 

• Cleanses and conditions skin
• Promotes tissue recovery and healing
• Inhibits bacterial growth
• Works for all skin types
• Contains 100% natural ingredients

When I received the box and immediately opened it to smell this wonderful beauty bar.  It has a tantalizing fragrance with a hint of citrus and coconut that I really liked a lot!  I used it to wash my face first and loved the way it lathered up so nice and rich.  My face felt invigorated and very clean and fresh which was a wonderful feeling.  I liked the somewhat grainy texture which felt like it renewed my skin.  This is the best beauty bar that I have ever used before!  

Check out Sibu on their Social Media shown below to learn more about their wonderful products.  Just click on the links to go to the site.

Like Sibu on Facebook

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Sibu Beauty Blog

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Sibu Beauty has many other products besides the cleansing face and body that I tried.  They sound very wonderful also.  Here is a list of them below:

• Sea Buckthorn Liquid Supplement For Skin, Hair and Nails
• Cellular Support Omega-7 Vegetarian Softgels
• Sea Buckthorn Nourishing Daytime Facial Cream
• Sea Buckthorn Nourishing Body Cream
• Sea Buckthorn Balancing Facial Cleanser
• Sea Buckthorn Hydrating Serum
• Sea Buckthorn Replenishing Nigh Cream
• Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil
• Sea Buckthorn Exfoliating Scrub
• Sea Buckthorn Purifying Mask
• Sea Buckthorn Clarifying Toner
• Sea Buckthorn Age Defying Eye Cream

I am very pleased with this wonderful product and am thankful that I got to try out their Sea Buckthorn Cleansing Face and Body Bar. 

Disclosure:  I received sample to review and opinions my own.

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Study Abroad In Italy!

Study Abroad In Italy

Yesterday was the day!  My husband and I took our daughter to the airport to go to Italy.  Karissa is  there for a month for study abroad for Art History and Graphic Design.  After that she will graduate from college with a double major.  One in Graphic Design and the other in Art.  We are very proud of our daughter indeed.  She could have gone to school for about anything, since she was one of the top students in high school but decided to go for her passion of art.  She is a very talented young woman I must say!

I think my husband and I were more nervous about going that far from home than Karissa was.  She said she was a little scared but that's just natural, I would say.  She went with 9 other students and 2 professors so that made my nerves more at ease.  You can't imagine your only little girl going to another country.  It's been quite a few months ago when Karissa approached my husband and I with the subject of going to Italy for study abroad.  Kerry (my husband) seemed more worried about it than I was at first.  It can be a scary world out there.  But, it seemed like a great opportunity and you might as well go while you're young.

Kerry, Karissa and Me

Karissa had worked a couple of years while going to college.  She's a hard worker plus a saver and used her money for the trip.  Of course, we gave her some money to go also.  Karissa just got to Italy this morning (it took about 12 hours to get there with a layover in Paris) and posted on Facebook that she is near the Duomo.  The Duomo is the 3rd largest cathedral in the world.  It was started in 1296 in the Gothic style.  I just looked that up on Google.  Well, she told us on Facebook the first part about being the 3rd largest cathedral.

The time there is 6 hours ahead of ours so right now she must be sleeping.  I'm sure she will have a wonderful time and experience.  It seems like she was just a little girl and now she's all grown up!  Wish I was there too.  I can't wait to hear all about it when she gets back home.

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