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Getting Kids to Wear Glasses: Five Ways to Make Glasses Cool
Does your child need to wear glasses but refuse to put them on? Having to wear glasses can be a tough adjustment for anyone, especially kids. Fighting about what’s best for them is never any fun, but you don’t have to do it the hard way.
Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to help encourage your child to wear his or her glasses.
1. Let your child pick his or her frames.
The most important part of getting kids to wear glasses is letting them choose their frames. That way, your child feels like he or she played a part in making a big decision about glasses. This can help him or her feel more comfortable around friends and be more eager to wear his or her glasses throughout the day.
While letting kids pick what they like is important, don’t forget to make sure that the frames are appropriate for their age. Offering a little guidance on colors and styles may be helpful to keep them from choosing something for kids younger than them, or for adults.
2. Take baby steps.
The feeling of wearing glasses all day can be tough to get used to. Rather than expecting your child to wear them all the time, set small goals and work your way up.
Start by having him or her wear glasses for 15-30 minutes a day. Then, slowly build up to longer periods of time until wearing them all day seems natural. If your child needs a little extra motivation, use his or her favorite treat as an incentive and reward for meeting daily or weekly goals.
3. Be a (supportive) stickler.
Staying on top of the goals that you and your child set will always help them in the long run to have better vision, succeed in school, and feel better overall. Be consistent in the schedule you set for your child to wear his or her glasses each day. On the flip side, be sure to keep up with a rewards system if you start one!
If you’re setting goals, it’s important to help your child stick to them. While it’s okay to be compassionate and talk about how glasses can be a tough adjustment, it’s important to hold your child accountable, too. You may even want to enlist the help of your kiddo’s teacher to make sure he or she is keeping the glasses on.
4. Show your child people he or she admires who also wear glasses.
Celebrities—they’re just like us! Seeing people we admire do things like wear glasses can help boost confidence in wearing them ourselves, especially for kids. Talk to them about famous people (or even fun family members) who wear glasses just like them.
From fictional characters to professional athletes, here are a few well-known people who wear glasses:
- Harry Potter
- Superman and Supergirl
- Demi Lovato
- Taylor Swift
- Kevin Durant
- David Beckham
5. Periodically check to see how your kiddo’s glasses fit.
Whether your child is just starting to wear glasses or he or she has gotten into a routine, it’s important to check to make sure his or her glasses are fitting properly.
No children will want to wear their glasses if they’re too loose or uncomfortably tight. If you find that your child’s glasses aren’t fitting well, be sure to take them to your eye doctor’s office or local glasses provider to have him or her adjusted or fitted for new frames.
Wearing glasses can be a difficult adjustment for many kids, but you can help your child learn to love his or her frames. Following these five easy tips for getting kids to wear glasses can help make the process a little smoother.
Dr. Steven C. Mather 1401 Union Street Lafayette, Indiana 47904 765.742.1955 Dear Esteemed Patients, After 43 years of dedicated service, it is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement from my medical practice as of March 9th. It has been an incredible journey, one that I have cherished every moment of, and I am looking forward to spending more time on my new title of Grandpa. Our practice has rich history that dates back to 1946 with Dr. Peterson and in 1959 my uncle, Dr. Robert Mather, succeeded him. I was overjoyed to continue his legacy when I took over the practice in 1989. Over the years, we have built strong relations with our patients, and for that, we are profoundly grateful. Your loyalty and trust have been the driving force behind our success, and we cannot thank you enough for allowing us to be part of your lives for the past 78 years. I am thrilled to inform you that I have chosen to entrust the future of our practice to our friends at Norman and Miller Eyecare. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge, skill, and compassion, ensuring that you will continue to receive the highest quality of care. As I embark on this new chapter of my life, I do so with deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for each and every one of you. While I will miss seeing your familiar faces in the office, I am confident that you will be in excellent hands with Norman and Miller Eyecare. Please join me in welcoming them to our practice and continuing to entrust them with your healthcare needs. They share our commitment to providing personalized, compassionate care, and I am confident that they will uphold the legacy that we have worked so hard to build. They will continue to serve you at our 1401 Union Street location, however, if there is a location more convenient to you, your records will be available at all Norman and Miller Eyecare locations. Thank you once again for your trust and support over the years. It has been an honor and privilege to serve you, and I look forward to watching our practice flourish under the new leadership. With Warm Regards,
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