If I had to strip down an Access database into its key components, it would be tables, forms, queries and reports. You could get by without getting involved in more complicated features such as macros and VBA code.
A table is the most important component of a database. Without it there would be no data. A table is used to hold any information entered. You can enter information directly into a table or build a better looking screen by using a form. A table will contain columns such as first name, surname, address etc.
Building a table is only half the story though. You still need to relate the tables together in some way and knowledge of relational table design is good to have. You can get by without relating tables, but it is better to create these relationships. Think of it this way-would you want to have an order that is not connected to a customer? What about an employee that was not tied to a department or a social security number? Relational theory is definitely an important part of Microsoft Access basics. It is not hard to learn and will give you a good grounding for further database development.
Once you have the tables and relationships between them you can start to put together the input screens, known in MS Access as forms. Just like tables, MS Access has in build wizards to take you step by step through the creation process. Screens can be used to either display or enter data into the tables. You can add color to the screens and also add on what are known as controls. The controls will be bound to the table column. For example your form could contain an input text box for a surname or first name. When you run the form and type in the data, it automatically is saved to the table that is the record source of the form.
Now that the tables and forms are built it is time to look at how to get information out of the database. One way is to use what are known as MS Access queries. A query will ask a question and give you the answer. For example you might want to say give me all sales in Tokyo this month. In the query designer you would add tables to extract the data from and type in the criteria. You can also bind a query to a form as its record source.
Reports will allow you to present your information in a printable format. Creating a report is similar to creating a form. Both have wizards to guide you through the process. It is possible to customize a report in report design view.
Beyond these Microsoft Access basics there are VBA code modules and macros to become familiar with. This really is only worth investigating when you want more control over what your database can do.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Remove Spyware - Can I Do It For Free?
If you are a personal computer owner and Internet user, you are very much aware of the benefits we all get from them.
They make our lives easier in many ways. May it be for our comfort, leisure, learning, or business, we are all thankful that they were both invented and came to our lives.
However, with the invention of the personal computer and the Internet, many unscrupulous businessmen also decided to earn money in expense of making our lives harder through the use of deceit and installation of the so-called spyware.
A spyware is any malicious software installed to our computers without our knowledge and is designed to track our computer use, usually for advertising purposes, but at times for tracking passwords, personal identification numbers, and credit card numbers.
The software also slows down Internet connection and may even cause our computer to crash, making us lose valuable stored information.
So how do we remove spyware from the computer system?
There are numerous programs available in the Internet. Most of them are programs designed especially for Microsoft Windows. They all stop, detect, and remove spyware, though some anti-virus programs can also detect and remove spyware.
Here are some of the programs that you may download through the Internet for free or for a fee:
1. SpywareBlaster
This anti-spyware and adware free software is designed for Microsoft Windows.
Maintained by Javacool Software, SpywareBlaster stops the installation of nearly all ActiveX-based spyware, dialers, adware, browser hijackers, and other unnecessary programs from the user's personal computer.
Spyware Blaster works by blacklisting the class identifier of many malware programs, hindering them from entering and destroying a protected personal computer.
It also permits the user to avoid privacy hazards like tracking cookies and controls the actions of websites that distribute spyware and adware.
The software supports several browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape.
2. Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware will remove spyware from your computer. Again, this software is designed for Microsoft Windows.
Maintained by Lavasoft AB Sweden, Ad-Aware has a freeware version, Ad-Aware Personal, and two commercial versions, Ad-Aware Plus and Ad-Aware Professional. The free version is very much compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista.
The advantage of using the Plus and Professional version lie on the inclusion of real-time scanning. Meaning, users are protected when browsing the Internet and users are not required to scan manually unlike in the freeware version.
3. ZeroSpyware Screenshot
No surprise here. ZeroSpyware Screenshot is designed again for Microsoft Windows. Developed and maintained by FBM Software for Windows, making it a shareware.
This anti-spyware can scan and remove many, though not all, adware and spyware programs, including trojans, rootkits, browser hijackers, dialers, keyloggers, and surveillance software. This software has a built-in customer support system and a Flash-based interface.
It was once listed as a rogue anti-spyware, but with the revisions done on it, issues hounding it were resolved.
4. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
This software was released in January 2005, but is updated every month through Windows Update. Released as a basic virus removal tool by Microsoft, it aims to help as many users as possible by providing basic anti-virus security. Microsoft claims to have helped remove approximately 16 million malicious software infections since its release. The company's report also says the tool removes malicious software on 1 out of 313 computers it is run on.
There you have it, folks! These are just some of the programs that can help you remove spyware from your computer. Just look for them in the Internet. Good luck searching and happy removing those pesky spyware and adware.
They make our lives easier in many ways. May it be for our comfort, leisure, learning, or business, we are all thankful that they were both invented and came to our lives.
However, with the invention of the personal computer and the Internet, many unscrupulous businessmen also decided to earn money in expense of making our lives harder through the use of deceit and installation of the so-called spyware.
A spyware is any malicious software installed to our computers without our knowledge and is designed to track our computer use, usually for advertising purposes, but at times for tracking passwords, personal identification numbers, and credit card numbers.
The software also slows down Internet connection and may even cause our computer to crash, making us lose valuable stored information.
So how do we remove spyware from the computer system?
There are numerous programs available in the Internet. Most of them are programs designed especially for Microsoft Windows. They all stop, detect, and remove spyware, though some anti-virus programs can also detect and remove spyware.
Here are some of the programs that you may download through the Internet for free or for a fee:
1. SpywareBlaster
This anti-spyware and adware free software is designed for Microsoft Windows.
Maintained by Javacool Software, SpywareBlaster stops the installation of nearly all ActiveX-based spyware, dialers, adware, browser hijackers, and other unnecessary programs from the user's personal computer.
Spyware Blaster works by blacklisting the class identifier of many malware programs, hindering them from entering and destroying a protected personal computer.
It also permits the user to avoid privacy hazards like tracking cookies and controls the actions of websites that distribute spyware and adware.
The software supports several browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape.
2. Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware will remove spyware from your computer. Again, this software is designed for Microsoft Windows.
Maintained by Lavasoft AB Sweden, Ad-Aware has a freeware version, Ad-Aware Personal, and two commercial versions, Ad-Aware Plus and Ad-Aware Professional. The free version is very much compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista.
The advantage of using the Plus and Professional version lie on the inclusion of real-time scanning. Meaning, users are protected when browsing the Internet and users are not required to scan manually unlike in the freeware version.
3. ZeroSpyware Screenshot
No surprise here. ZeroSpyware Screenshot is designed again for Microsoft Windows. Developed and maintained by FBM Software for Windows, making it a shareware.
This anti-spyware can scan and remove many, though not all, adware and spyware programs, including trojans, rootkits, browser hijackers, dialers, keyloggers, and surveillance software. This software has a built-in customer support system and a Flash-based interface.
It was once listed as a rogue anti-spyware, but with the revisions done on it, issues hounding it were resolved.
4. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
This software was released in January 2005, but is updated every month through Windows Update. Released as a basic virus removal tool by Microsoft, it aims to help as many users as possible by providing basic anti-virus security. Microsoft claims to have helped remove approximately 16 million malicious software infections since its release. The company's report also says the tool removes malicious software on 1 out of 313 computers it is run on.
There you have it, folks! These are just some of the programs that can help you remove spyware from your computer. Just look for them in the Internet. Good luck searching and happy removing those pesky spyware and adware.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Use PDF to Facilitate the Business
Portable Document Format has become widely used computer application among the people across the globe. The features of this application have made the users more flexible in their work process, which has enhanced the output of enterprises. Its use has improved the functioning of various businesses as well. The Portable Document Format had less advanced features in the beginning but over the years Adobe, its creator, improved the application. Now the program has the most sophisticated attributes that makes it more compatible to the current industry demands.
A Portable Document Format is a tool that equips a user to assimilate and transfer massive information in a not editable format. You can present information in a non-editable coherent whole which gives a more professional look to your document. Security comes first in this program. Many times you want to ensure that your work is not modified, altered or stolen. With PDF application, it is easy to secure the file, as it is password protected. You can now protect the file from any kind of alternation. An author's information cannot be used by any other person. Without a correct password no one can edit or alter the information in the document. When Adobe introduced PDF, the application did not support external Hyperlinks. However, now you can mention Hyperlinks, which gives additional information to a reader. Portable Document Format has all types of fonts embedded into the file. In this document a user can use any type of font and another user with different system can view them. Earlier the size of a PDF was also larger which made it difficult to download on the slower modems. Now it has a feature of compressed size. There might be many times when you send a file or a document in the form of an email and it bounces back. With PDF you can send file size loaded with various graphics and images as its size is compact. A PDF equips a user with the conversion ability. You can convert the PDF from right within any of these applications - Word, Excel and Power Point. A person can also convert PDF to Word, Excel or Power Point.
A businessperson can deploy the PDF to create memos, newsletters, press releases, legal copies and other such documents. A PDF application gives a professional look to the work that also makes the productivity more proficient in stiff competition scenario.
A Portable Document Format is a tool that equips a user to assimilate and transfer massive information in a not editable format. You can present information in a non-editable coherent whole which gives a more professional look to your document. Security comes first in this program. Many times you want to ensure that your work is not modified, altered or stolen. With PDF application, it is easy to secure the file, as it is password protected. You can now protect the file from any kind of alternation. An author's information cannot be used by any other person. Without a correct password no one can edit or alter the information in the document. When Adobe introduced PDF, the application did not support external Hyperlinks. However, now you can mention Hyperlinks, which gives additional information to a reader. Portable Document Format has all types of fonts embedded into the file. In this document a user can use any type of font and another user with different system can view them. Earlier the size of a PDF was also larger which made it difficult to download on the slower modems. Now it has a feature of compressed size. There might be many times when you send a file or a document in the form of an email and it bounces back. With PDF you can send file size loaded with various graphics and images as its size is compact. A PDF equips a user with the conversion ability. You can convert the PDF from right within any of these applications - Word, Excel and Power Point. A person can also convert PDF to Word, Excel or Power Point.
A businessperson can deploy the PDF to create memos, newsletters, press releases, legal copies and other such documents. A PDF application gives a professional look to the work that also makes the productivity more proficient in stiff competition scenario.
Monday, July 5, 2010
SAP Business One - Local ERP for Multinational Corporation - Brazil
Multinational Corporation usually has to consider two major criteria in overseas subsidiary MRP system selection. First is its integration with Corporate ERP, deployed in the Headquarters and second - localization status of the proposed ERP, where localization usually assumes two aspects - compliance to tax legislation and local language support. Then international environment may be very diversified, however you will recognize the pattern - when you have manufacturing facility in the small or mid-size country - then tax legislation is usually more "standard", than if you have production plant in the large country. Consider Brazil, for example - it has unique tax requirements and localization from the tax compliance stand point is usually complicated - you should do your homework in the selection. And, in the case of corporate business, the ERP selection policy usually requires international ERP brand, such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Business Solutions. Let's come to SAP Business One details and options.
o Multilanguage in one company. This feature allows your controller from the headquarter "surf" your overseas ERP through remote connection by simply switching Brazilian Portuguese to US or British English. Whatever happens with your ERP support partner in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or any unexpected accounting personnel turnover - you will be in control, because you will know how to use your English screens
o Tax compliance. SAP Business One is localized for Brazilian tax code and the tax engine as SAP believes will also be adopted for another large country, such as India with the same technology approach and programming schema. In our opinion SAP used abstract approach, when it designed the solution, which is flexible and adaptable with multiple tax-challenging markets criteria in the design.
o Integration. Virtually from any report screen you can export your transactions in scope and it could be done in Excel, tab delimited text, etc. Then SAP Business One has integration tool to mySAP/R/3 - in case if your company uses SAP in the Headquarters.
o Licensing. SAP Business One uses All-in-one license type, when you pay fixed price per named user (you can get CRM module only users at half of the regular all-in-one license prices)
o Database Platform. Microsoft SQL Server is reasonably priced plus if you have open license with Microsoft for your company - you may use this advantage.
o Microsoft Office. SAP Business One is tightly integrated with MS Office - it emails through MS Outlook client of local workstation, exports data to Excel, etc. Currently SAP has joint project with Microsoft - Mendocino - to integrate SAP R/3 with Microsoft Office platform. SAP Business One is probably ahead in its original integration technology.
o Brazilian version availability. It is available since February 2006.
o SAP Business One SDK. If you need custom tuning & programming, coming beyond the scope of user-friendly interface modification & customization - you should look for SAP Business One SDK customization partner, who is licensed to program SAP Business One SDK
o Competition. Localized: Portuguese translated and tax tune ERP versions have also Microsoft: Microsoft Navision/Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Axapta/Dynamics AX (since April 2006) (please be sure that Microsoft Solomon/Dynamics SL and Microsoft Great Plains/Dynamics GP are not supported by Microsoft Business Solutions in Brazil), Oracle Financials/Applications/E-Business Suite, SAP mySAP and SAP all-in-one. Plus you may need to check with regional ERP vendors, such as Microsiga
o ERP Implementation Partner selection. This is the question of how comfortable you feel yourself on the local or regional IT consulting market. Typical is the case when ERP implementation company from the Headquarters side subcontracts local ERP implementer in Brazil - or you can do the same - simply by selecting mid-size or small international ERP consulting firm, specializing in international business and present in USA/Europe and Brazil at the same time.
Please do not hesitate to call or email us: USA 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918 help@albaspectrum.com
o Multilanguage in one company. This feature allows your controller from the headquarter "surf" your overseas ERP through remote connection by simply switching Brazilian Portuguese to US or British English. Whatever happens with your ERP support partner in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or any unexpected accounting personnel turnover - you will be in control, because you will know how to use your English screens
o Tax compliance. SAP Business One is localized for Brazilian tax code and the tax engine as SAP believes will also be adopted for another large country, such as India with the same technology approach and programming schema. In our opinion SAP used abstract approach, when it designed the solution, which is flexible and adaptable with multiple tax-challenging markets criteria in the design.
o Integration. Virtually from any report screen you can export your transactions in scope and it could be done in Excel, tab delimited text, etc. Then SAP Business One has integration tool to mySAP/R/3 - in case if your company uses SAP in the Headquarters.
o Licensing. SAP Business One uses All-in-one license type, when you pay fixed price per named user (you can get CRM module only users at half of the regular all-in-one license prices)
o Database Platform. Microsoft SQL Server is reasonably priced plus if you have open license with Microsoft for your company - you may use this advantage.
o Microsoft Office. SAP Business One is tightly integrated with MS Office - it emails through MS Outlook client of local workstation, exports data to Excel, etc. Currently SAP has joint project with Microsoft - Mendocino - to integrate SAP R/3 with Microsoft Office platform. SAP Business One is probably ahead in its original integration technology.
o Brazilian version availability. It is available since February 2006.
o SAP Business One SDK. If you need custom tuning & programming, coming beyond the scope of user-friendly interface modification & customization - you should look for SAP Business One SDK customization partner, who is licensed to program SAP Business One SDK
o Competition. Localized: Portuguese translated and tax tune ERP versions have also Microsoft: Microsoft Navision/Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Axapta/Dynamics AX (since April 2006) (please be sure that Microsoft Solomon/Dynamics SL and Microsoft Great Plains/Dynamics GP are not supported by Microsoft Business Solutions in Brazil), Oracle Financials/Applications/E-Business Suite, SAP mySAP and SAP all-in-one. Plus you may need to check with regional ERP vendors, such as Microsiga
o ERP Implementation Partner selection. This is the question of how comfortable you feel yourself on the local or regional IT consulting market. Typical is the case when ERP implementation company from the Headquarters side subcontracts local ERP implementer in Brazil - or you can do the same - simply by selecting mid-size or small international ERP consulting firm, specializing in international business and present in USA/Europe and Brazil at the same time.
Please do not hesitate to call or email us: USA 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918 help@albaspectrum.com
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Ways of Adequately Using Commercial Windows 7 Registry Cleaners to Clean Your Operating System
The Central Processing Unit [CPU] of any computer plays the same role human brain do by drawing essential information from memory and from perception. It can rightly be said that Windows 7 registry plays memory's role in any system. All the hardware and software of any operating system is usually driven by this file registry. Remember that all your profile information, preferences, and user data and in fact any other thing that distinguishes your computer from every other PC is usually encoded in the hard drive of your system for the proficient performance of your CPU.
Your windows 7 registry file should have the same kind of cautious warning that all other larger appliances have, thus; 'the user should beware of interfering or editing any part of this particular units or parts' because they won't be able to be serviced in case of damages. You should be advised in very strong terms to leave it as it is, just the way it is programmed or developed. It is of note that even the most sophisticated computer programmers and coders hesitate in venturing into anything that has to do with the computer file registry. This doesn't take away the fact that sometimes these file registries get obsolete, fragmented or damaged because of some hazardous inputs of inadequate operations of the file itself. This kind of development usually results in drastically slowing down the computer's speed, making it to crawl and even make it frozen in some cases. In order to effectively repair or correct any errors without risking damage to your operating system and the computer entirely, you have to always make use of very high quality registry cleaners that are created purposely for the service. Good file registry cleaners' work in many ways to help the system and the computer regain lost speed and clears whatever errors and slight damages that may have occurred.
There are two kinds of windows 7 registry cleaners such as the freeware and the commercial grade registry cleaners.
If you do a simple search on the internet for windows registry cleaners, you would realize that there are always these two versions, free and commercial or 'pro' versions. You are advised to use some free registry cleaners if you are operating it on a temporal basis but importantly, you are better off with the trial versions of the commercial registry if your aim is for one you will be using for a longer time. The trial version would simply afford you the opportunity to test the efficacy of such cleaner before you pay the 'little' fee that is attached to it for permanent use.
The reason for settling for the paid version or commercial cleaners aren't far fetched because they are usually more sophisticated, robust and goes a longer way in helping not just to clean but to de-fragment, remove obsolete files and balance your system's speed.
You are also assured of professional technical support and automatic updates in the commercial versions of windows 7 registry cleaners.
Your windows 7 registry file should have the same kind of cautious warning that all other larger appliances have, thus; 'the user should beware of interfering or editing any part of this particular units or parts' because they won't be able to be serviced in case of damages. You should be advised in very strong terms to leave it as it is, just the way it is programmed or developed. It is of note that even the most sophisticated computer programmers and coders hesitate in venturing into anything that has to do with the computer file registry. This doesn't take away the fact that sometimes these file registries get obsolete, fragmented or damaged because of some hazardous inputs of inadequate operations of the file itself. This kind of development usually results in drastically slowing down the computer's speed, making it to crawl and even make it frozen in some cases. In order to effectively repair or correct any errors without risking damage to your operating system and the computer entirely, you have to always make use of very high quality registry cleaners that are created purposely for the service. Good file registry cleaners' work in many ways to help the system and the computer regain lost speed and clears whatever errors and slight damages that may have occurred.
There are two kinds of windows 7 registry cleaners such as the freeware and the commercial grade registry cleaners.
If you do a simple search on the internet for windows registry cleaners, you would realize that there are always these two versions, free and commercial or 'pro' versions. You are advised to use some free registry cleaners if you are operating it on a temporal basis but importantly, you are better off with the trial versions of the commercial registry if your aim is for one you will be using for a longer time. The trial version would simply afford you the opportunity to test the efficacy of such cleaner before you pay the 'little' fee that is attached to it for permanent use.
The reason for settling for the paid version or commercial cleaners aren't far fetched because they are usually more sophisticated, robust and goes a longer way in helping not just to clean but to de-fragment, remove obsolete files and balance your system's speed.
You are also assured of professional technical support and automatic updates in the commercial versions of windows 7 registry cleaners.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Spyware Coders and the Civil Society
Because of spyware's illegal invasion of privacy, it can be categorised as a criminal act. Many people who are affected due to this illegal invasion claimed that they did not allow the spyware to access their computers, however, the spyware producers claimed that the spyware can not enter a computer without the consent of the user.
The reason behind spyware infiltrations to home computers is that many users ignored the end users agreement that normally follows while downloading any freeware. Therefore, this has formed a major defensive point for a spyware coder. Consequently, spyware coders have been found to be using the loopholes to their own advantage.
Consumer reports released in 2007 informs that the rate of spyware attacks on home computers has dropped down due to the strict action of law enforcement agencies against spyware companies. In United States, the legal authorities have introduced some more rules for dealing with different spywares.
According to these law it is illegal to install any software that monitors user activities, and grabs Internet surfing habits of the user or to access the passwords and confidential data without the consent of the owner. Any one involved in it would be prosecuted.
As a result of this, end user license agreements as well as click wrap agreements have been found to follow every executable programs or freeware prior to installations. But, not without the usual dose of spyware hidden programs.
End user agreements need to be checked every time you are installing software on your personal computer. A spyware can be disinfected by an effective anti - spyware software but there are some cases when the spyware goes beyond the level of control. This is where the long arm of the law is invoked.
The reason behind spyware infiltrations to home computers is that many users ignored the end users agreement that normally follows while downloading any freeware. Therefore, this has formed a major defensive point for a spyware coder. Consequently, spyware coders have been found to be using the loopholes to their own advantage.
Consumer reports released in 2007 informs that the rate of spyware attacks on home computers has dropped down due to the strict action of law enforcement agencies against spyware companies. In United States, the legal authorities have introduced some more rules for dealing with different spywares.
According to these law it is illegal to install any software that monitors user activities, and grabs Internet surfing habits of the user or to access the passwords and confidential data without the consent of the owner. Any one involved in it would be prosecuted.
As a result of this, end user license agreements as well as click wrap agreements have been found to follow every executable programs or freeware prior to installations. But, not without the usual dose of spyware hidden programs.
End user agreements need to be checked every time you are installing software on your personal computer. A spyware can be disinfected by an effective anti - spyware software but there are some cases when the spyware goes beyond the level of control. This is where the long arm of the law is invoked.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Five Excellent Reasons Why You Should Buy Audio Books For Children
Introduction
Attention all parents! If you want to do something positive for your children, do them a favour and read this article, it will only take you a few minutes whilst I pass on the benefit of my experience as to why you should buy audio books for children!
I have four children; three are good readers and enjoy reading. The fourth is also a fairly good reader but was never happy about being encouraged to expand her reading capacity. Reading is a big part of the school curriculum in the U.K. so I felt I needed to look for a solution! I turned to Google to solve my problem and hit on the idea of giving my daughter some audio books to listen to. This approach produced instant results in my daughter. She now appreciates that audio books and indeed traditional books are not "boring" after all. This article details several more reasons why you should buy audio books for children, detailing the benefits that audio books provide to children.
Reason 1 - Get Them Away From The TV & Computer Games
Audio books can be very entertaining and there is nothing better than providing your children with a mind stimulating alternative to the TV or their Nintendo DX for 30 minutes a day. If you have a large family like mine it also teaches them to all sit quietly, listen and concentrate on a story.
Reason 2 - Improve Their Vocabulary
Like traditional books, listening to audio books will improve a child's vocabulary. It is helpful if you are around to explain any words they don't understand. If you buy an audio book that can be listened to by a broad range of ages, older children can help younger children understand any of the more difficult content.
Reason 3 - Expand Their Minds
Listening to an audio book is akin to reading in that it makes your children exercise their cognitive thought processes. To make the audio book come to life we have to use our imaginations to help us visualise the story mind's eye. All these associated thought processes will help your children to become more confident and self-assured adult in later life.
Reason 4 - Build On Their Life Experiences
Audio books can be used as a great tool for building up experience of the world in which we live. The greater the audio book experience you provide to your children the better. When children are at a young age they are able to assimilate the information they hear easily. This newfound knowledge will manifest itself in their writing and conversation.
Reason 5 - Increased General Knowledge
Buy audio books for your children and you will be providing them with a vast source of general knowledge which, at some point in the future they will be able to tap into. The earlier you start the better, as this gives your children the best possible chance to build a good level of knowledge and assimilate it. Furthermore, the fantastic thing about audio books is that they can be listened to time and time again, giving you value for money at the same time.
Conclusion
I'm sure that by now having come to the end of this article, you don't need any more convincing about the benefits of audio books and why you should buy audio books for children. Should you need winning over, let me recap on a couple of the reasons for you. By buying audio books for your children it will help to improve their vocabulary and general knowledge, expand their minds, increase the power of their writing and get them away from the TV.
Attention all parents! If you want to do something positive for your children, do them a favour and read this article, it will only take you a few minutes whilst I pass on the benefit of my experience as to why you should buy audio books for children!
I have four children; three are good readers and enjoy reading. The fourth is also a fairly good reader but was never happy about being encouraged to expand her reading capacity. Reading is a big part of the school curriculum in the U.K. so I felt I needed to look for a solution! I turned to Google to solve my problem and hit on the idea of giving my daughter some audio books to listen to. This approach produced instant results in my daughter. She now appreciates that audio books and indeed traditional books are not "boring" after all. This article details several more reasons why you should buy audio books for children, detailing the benefits that audio books provide to children.
Reason 1 - Get Them Away From The TV & Computer Games
Audio books can be very entertaining and there is nothing better than providing your children with a mind stimulating alternative to the TV or their Nintendo DX for 30 minutes a day. If you have a large family like mine it also teaches them to all sit quietly, listen and concentrate on a story.
Reason 2 - Improve Their Vocabulary
Like traditional books, listening to audio books will improve a child's vocabulary. It is helpful if you are around to explain any words they don't understand. If you buy an audio book that can be listened to by a broad range of ages, older children can help younger children understand any of the more difficult content.
Reason 3 - Expand Their Minds
Listening to an audio book is akin to reading in that it makes your children exercise their cognitive thought processes. To make the audio book come to life we have to use our imaginations to help us visualise the story mind's eye. All these associated thought processes will help your children to become more confident and self-assured adult in later life.
Reason 4 - Build On Their Life Experiences
Audio books can be used as a great tool for building up experience of the world in which we live. The greater the audio book experience you provide to your children the better. When children are at a young age they are able to assimilate the information they hear easily. This newfound knowledge will manifest itself in their writing and conversation.
Reason 5 - Increased General Knowledge
Buy audio books for your children and you will be providing them with a vast source of general knowledge which, at some point in the future they will be able to tap into. The earlier you start the better, as this gives your children the best possible chance to build a good level of knowledge and assimilate it. Furthermore, the fantastic thing about audio books is that they can be listened to time and time again, giving you value for money at the same time.
Conclusion
I'm sure that by now having come to the end of this article, you don't need any more convincing about the benefits of audio books and why you should buy audio books for children. Should you need winning over, let me recap on a couple of the reasons for you. By buying audio books for your children it will help to improve their vocabulary and general knowledge, expand their minds, increase the power of their writing and get them away from the TV.
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