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How can I fit these activities into my family's daily life?
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| Explain the sounds and smells to your child when you go to the market. | Talk about what you are doing as you work. |
Many people can help do these activities
Encourage family members, neighbors, and friends to become involved, too.People around you often want to help, but they may feel uncomfortable because they do not know how. Share what you have learned about vision problems, the activities you and your child are working on, and the reasons for doing these activities.
My mother-in-law and neighbors also help with our daughter. At first they thought it would be hard because they weren’t sure what to do. I explained what Namita needed to learn and how to help her, and now they spend time with her every day.
I worried I wouldn’t have time to teach my son Guddi. But between myself, my husband and the other children, we have found many ways to do things with him as we go about our chores.
Children can also help if you show them how. Explain how they can adapt some of their games to include your child. Then encourage them to come up with new ideas on their own.
The children have discovered that Renu can follow them when they clap their hands. Now they can all play tag.