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WEEK 8

Dear Our Time Parent:

What a “kick” I got today from the children’s responses to Bazoo, Bazoo, Butz as they bounced, bumped and giggled! We all enjoy laughing, but did you know that laughing is good for you? “Laughter increases white blood cell activity and changes the chemical balance of the blood. This is believed to boost the body’s production of chemicals needed for alertness and memory. Laughter reduces stress, and low stress enhances the brain’s receptivity to learning. According to researchers, laughing (having fun) also boosts the body’s immune system for three days – the day of the fun and the next two.”*

Enjoy a few laughs together with your child this week!

Lynda

*Start Smart!: Building Brain Power in the Early Years, by Pam Schiller