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When the weather is good, most children would like to play outside. So we asked some kids and their parents whether the following toys kept them happy.
All Surface Swingball, $35. 99
Played by Martin, nine, and five-year-old Alex in Crewe, Cheshire.
Mother Jennifer says, "The boys thought the toy was excellent and really wanted to play with it. It can be played with alone or with another child. It's for the right age range but I believe the toy can be played with by all ages and is suitable for the whole family. "
Rubberwood Quoits Set, $13. 99
Played by Jessica, four.
Mother Lucy Hayburst, 37, in Chichester, West Sussex, says, "Jessica played with this toy for a few minutes but quickly stopped playing with it. Since we bought this toy for her, she only played several times. The quality is very good. It can be played with by one child or more. Besides, I believe it's more suitable for older kids. "
Wooden Animal Skittles, $14. 99
Played by Matthew, two.
Father Richard Lee, 36, from Dartford, Kent, says, "Matthew was very interested in the toys and liked to play with them, but that only lasted for around five minutes. The skittles were fun at first but that feeling soon disappeared. Two or more children can play with the toy together. And I think they are most suitable for kids aged between three and seven. Our youngest son, Ethan, just kept trying to eat the lion's head. "
First Tailball Net Set, $22
Played by James, five.
Mother Sarah Schwar, 39, from Grays, Essex, says, "James loved the toy. He enjoyed balls so it was perfect for him. We used it in summer as it was easy to take on trips. It is suitable for kids over five years old. I think the price is fair and your children deserve it. "
Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. It is just one fun way to live longer, read about the others and try as many as you can. Smiling Makes Us Attractive There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns and sorrows all push people away—but a smile draws them in. When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. Smile a lot and you will draw people to you. Stress can really show up in our faces, while smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, it is of great significance to take time to put on a smile, which can trick the body into helping you change your mood. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.
Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure.
Sit for a few minutes; take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?
Smiling Makes You Seem Successful
Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached.
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance your mood will change for the better.
A. The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger.
B. Smiling Relieves Stress
C. Here are some reasons to keep smiling in your daily life.
D. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home.
E. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.
F. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good ! "
G. We are drawn to people who smile.
You're sitting on the train home and the person opposite you yawns(打哈欠). Suddenly, you're yawning with him, though you're not tired.
This phenomenon confused scientists for years until a recent study found that people tend to sympathize with fellow humans. Supporting this claim was the discovery that those children who were unable to form normal emotional ties with others did not experience contagious(有感染力的) yawning, which showed that humans communicate regularly with out words.
Hugo Critchley, a neuroscientist, has conducted an experiment recently, which will prove that happiness and sadness can spread like the common cold. According to Critchley, our minds and bodies are in constant exchange about how we're feeling. "Emotions are closely linked with states of internal(内部的) responses, " he explained. "There are also more visible changes in our gestures and facial expressions. When we're in a group, these signals can spread to another person. For example, there's the obvious tendency to smile when smiled at and there are less obvious changes that reflect emotions of surprise, anger or sadness such as a change in our heart rate and blood pressure. "
Hugo Critchley further explained, "Our bodies synchronise and when we like the other person, we ever copy his behavior. Next time you chat with a friend, take note of how you're sitting—it's pretty likely that you will be the same. Scientists believe it's our way of telling each other that we're partners. Through body language, humans give each other very subtle(微妙的) but clear signals that show emotions. "
So, what lessons can we learn from this? "Spend time with happy people—otherwise your health could suffer, " said Critchley. "When we're sad, our body goes into fight or flight mode. But when we're happy, our body works normally and we feel relaxed and positive. So we look bright, our skin glows, we feel healthy and it affects everyone around us. "
