2019 Fall Kansas Child

Magic Moments
I’m going to show my age just a bit here, but I just love the lyrics
and the melody of the old Perry Como song — Magic Moments.
It was both written and recorded by Como and first came out in
1957. Our readers likely won’t have this song in their collection, but
try Googling it. It’s one of those carefree songs that was so typical of
the ’50s – it just made you feel good. And even if I can’t croon like
Como, Bing Crosby, or Frank Sinatra, I find myself singing along.
The lyrics reflect a much simpler time and era with the notion of
“caring and sharing.”
While the song is about romance, magic moments and sharing
and caring are certainly all important in child development. Think
about all of the magical moments a young child experiences on a
daily basis.
For a baby, it starts with that magical first touch of mama’s skin after
birth. That baby knows his or her mama intimately well from inside
the womb, but now it’s different. It’s a magic moment for mom,
too, finally holding and seeing her baby’s face. And for others, too,
who will play a significant role in baby’s life — dad, grandparents,
etc. Every new and loving touch is a caring and sharing moment.
Fast forward through those early years and you’ll encounter thousands
of other magic moments. A first smile and the first belly laugh!
That first taste of fruit, perhaps a sweet bit of watermelon, or a crisp
apple. Rolling over, taking a step, saying “mama” or “dada” — as parents
and caregivers we treasure all of those firsts!
LEADELL EDIGER
Executive Director
Child Care Aware ® of Kansas
And while the adults are in awe of these moments, the children
are taking them in stride: growing, experiencing, wondering,
learning, mastering, caring and sharing!
All too quickly it’s time for preschool or kindergarten. Caring
and sharing become even more important to the independent,
social life of a child.
First as a parent and now as a grandparent, my words of advice
would be to take note of Perry Como’s message and enjoy
each and every magical moment that you can!
Magic moments, mem’ries we’ve been sharin’
Magic moments, when two hearts are carin’
Time can’t erase the memory of
These magic moments filled with love
Kansas Child
is a publication of
Child Care Aware ®
of Kansas
Executive Director
Leadell Ediger
Editors
BWearing Consulting
Angie Saenger, Deputy Director
Publication Design
Mr. Freeland Design
On the Cover
Paige Goubeaux, 3.
Daughter of Ryan and
Jessica Goubeaux, of
Salina, is blowing kisses
and playing at the park.
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