Gilian039\" post_id=\"1934930\" time=\"1568251292\" user_id=\"165778:

My daughter started to learn on how to sew her doll's dresses when she was 8 years old. I have noticed that there is a positive impact on her. Aside from she started to harness her skills in sewing, her creativity in design a dress has also develop. Now that she is 10, should I now ask her to sew simple skirt to that will fit on her? Would that be too much to ask her to do that?

That's really impressive, Gilian, and I believe that you should encourage her - basic skirts are not that tricky (especially sun's, you can make them without a pattern). I've been sewing since I was in my teens, many decades ago. I grew up in a family where sewing was considered a basic \"housewife\" skill. So I believe it's time and she could try to make bigger projects. Almost any basic level DIY tutorial would work, I guess.
For instance, we are subscribed to MADE Everyday channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVXd951Q8ss

jliu76746\" post_id=\"1943592\" time=\"1572251314\" user_id=\"165773:

That's amazing! I also hope that my daughter will also have the interest and skills in sewing. How did you start teaching her how to do basic stitches? For me, sewing is a practical skill that is useful.

Sorry to interrupt, but as for my niece it's all started one Christmas break when I taught her to cross stitch. That was fun! It's simple, it's meditative, also younger kids love the picture they will get in the result. Then she decided to start making clothes for her doll. And that was the time when my sister taught her basic stitches. They made pillows, doll dresses and other basics together - and she loved it, sewing became her hobby.
We ended up buying her a sewing machine for Christmas after that - got her a basic https://sewingland.org/best-sewing-machine-for-kids/#product7 (last year it has a really good price). I also got her a month of sewing classes at a local shop. I only meant for her to take the month, but she loved it and ended up taking classes for 5 months.

But I must say, it largely depends upon the child. Niece was 6 when we started our \"lessons\", and from ages 5-7ish, they're still getting dexterity, and at the same time, the attention span may still be a bit shorter. Some children can handle it at that age, others cannot. After age 7 and on, those children should have both the dexterity and the attention span, but they also need the inspiration or a reason to do it. Try some basic projects (https://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/summer-fun-teaching-kids-to-hand-sew/ are some nice options, just google them!) with you daughter and pay attention to her interest. Everything will be fine as long as she's interested in your lessons!

karenmok\" post_id=\"925872\" time=\"1356803642\" user_id=\"50071:

Hi,
Are there any mummies here who have a sewing machine at home? My mother had one at home and did small repairs herself and even stitched some dresses for us kids. I wonder if it makes sense to have a https://sewingland.org/best-sewing-machine-for-jeans/ at home these days. What do other parents think?

My mother liked to sew, but I was a bad daughter, so I bought my first sewing machine about a year ago.
I have Singer 4432. It seems okay to me, but I'm still learning. I've only made a handful of things so far - made perhaps a few skirts and pair of trousers, and figure out how garments are put together. And almost forgot, I also use it for hemming dresses and jeans I order online (in case they're way too long for my short legs ).
And yes, home sewing is pretty addictive, so I'm also preparing to take a beginner's sewing class.

I’ve been coaching my husband on this, actually. As long as I’ve known him, he’s been a nail biter. For the last month or so he’s changed that habit. All I did was start mentioning how much smoother his fingers would be if he didn’t bite them, how I didn’t like rough hands, etc.

That motivated him, and he’s had the discipline to keep it up. Every day that he comes home his nails are a little longer and we celebrate.
Anyway. His mom had tried some of the "products" I believe you’re speaking of when he was a kid, none of them worked.

From time to time. As other girls already mentioned, ring got put aside since doing home chores. When we’re outside, I wear it. But I suppose it’s OK to remove it at home. Husband don’t mind it.

JaneMary\" post_id=\"1914504\" time=\"1560508593\" user_id=\"178476:

Dear Best Dad,
Your mother has great, good intention. Unfortunately, instead of initiating and leading you towards good hobbies and interest, she was a little impatient and imposed the many activities on you. But in a way you are so fortunate. How many children have the privilege to be exposed to all those activities your mom arranged for you?

Children need to be initiated towards wholesome attitude and activities. Parents if you want to help you children to pick up healthy good taste in music, play good wholesome music at home and bring them to good musical concert.
When you are doing your gardening, get them involved as if it's a game.

Even doing housework and cooking can be fun activities for children if you engage them in fun filled ways.
And don't forget to heap lots of praises to encourage and spur them on!

Well said!
First, why do you think your kid needs a new hobby? Second, have you asked him/her what he/she wants to do? I think it's much better to encourage your kids if they already like something. Let them try and choose. There's no such things like \"good hobbies\". Or try something new together!

I might understand putting it on smaller children who have to walk themselves to bus stops and things like that, but GPS tracking devices should steer clear of mature children who are able to think for themselves. I’d say anyone after 7 shouldn’t have to wear a GPS device at all since it takes away a large level of their independence as they grow older.

With my eldest (she’s six) we use a simplistic phone with MyNino installed.