Category Archives: toddlers with glasses

January is National Braille Literacy Month

I just learned that January is National Braille Literacy Month.  Braille is the reading and writing system for the blind and visually impaired.     In recognition of the month and the movement to improve literacy rates among the blind and visually impaired, Online Colleges has an interesting post with 15 facts about Braille, including theContinue reading “January is National Braille Literacy Month”

Preparing older siblings for your younger child’s glasses

A question was posted on the Little Four Eyes facebook group by Danyelle, whose 3 month old will be getting glasses this week.  She’s  looking for resources to help prepare her older children for their younger sister’s glasses.  I thought I’d post here and see if anyone had any good ideas to add. Books Books wouldContinue reading “Preparing older siblings for your younger child’s glasses”

So your child thinks their nose pads are gummy bears…

This question came in as a comment from Misty on the last post.  Danielle was kind enough to write up a reply.  -Ann Z Question: My 26 month old son chews on the rubber nosepads on his metal frames.  I’ve lost count on how many times we’ve had them replaced.  Nothing seems to work.  TheContinue reading “So your child thinks their nose pads are gummy bears…”

Question and answer with Danielle

This question was posted a few months ago on the facebook group by Leah.  I forwarded the question on to Danielle Crull, a master optician who specializes in children’s glasses.  Here’s the original question, and Miss Danielle’s answer.  -Ann Z Question: Does anyone have difficulty with a flat nasal bridge? Nolan’s glasses sit too lowContinue reading “Question and answer with Danielle”

Spectacularly spooky spectacles (Halloween photo round-up)

I had too much fun going through my email inbox these past couple of days.  The pictures everyone sent in of their children all dressed up for Halloween are beyond cute.  So without further ado, here they are, enjoy!  (And if you have a picture you want added, send it my way, I’ll try toContinue reading “Spectacularly spooky spectacles (Halloween photo round-up)”

Book review and giveaway: Princesses Wear Glasses

UPDATE:  “Princesses Wear Glasses” is now available from Amazon.  It’s bundled with the cape and crown that were included in this giveaway. The book I’m reviewing, Princesses Wear Glasses, by Kristin Ellsworth, is not available in bookstores or libraries (yet – update, it’s available now).  It is also sold in conjunction with the Peeps EyewearContinue reading “Book review and giveaway: Princesses Wear Glasses”

Monday night round up of links – calendars, pledges, and fun glasses-themed apparel

I haven’t done a link round up in a while, so here’s a few to check out! Children’s Eye Foundation 2012 Visions of Home Eye Care calendar (this link goes to the store, but you can see the full calendar by clicking the “View the 2012 Calendar” link).  This is a beautiful calendar, featuring images ofContinue reading “Monday night round up of links – calendars, pledges, and fun glasses-themed apparel”

Most beautiful eyes contest – help get some little four eyes into the finals

I mentioned a while back about the Prevent Blindness America “Most Beautiful Eyes” contest. The contest is in full swing now, and voting will continue until the end of the month. The winner of the contest (chosen from a group of top vote-getters) will be the face of the Star Pupils program – a programContinue reading “Most beautiful eyes contest – help get some little four eyes into the finals”

A Time Out.

I have to admit something; In my career as a mommy, there have been moments that I am not proud of. Like this weekend, when I told my husband that he just had to watch the baby for a few minutes. I had something important to do. (Really, I just had to go down toContinue reading “A Time Out.”

parents with glasses

A friend recently told me about her son getting glasses.  He’s 10, and very excited about wearing glasses, in fact, he was sad when he learned that he’d have to leave the glasses shop without glasses in hand (or on face) after picking his out.  Why was he so excited for his glasses?  Because heContinue reading “parents with glasses”

Double vision as a sign of success?

Last night, my daughter experienced double vision. But panic soon gave way to reassurance. It was not a bad thing. Surprisingly, I haven’t lost my mind. (Though if I did, would I know it? Anywho.) Please allow me to explain. Stella, whose vision I’ve covered here at Little Four Eyes before, just turned three. When sheContinue reading “Double vision as a sign of success?”

more on the perception of glasses

A friend sent me this link after reading my last post about whether or not glasses = nerdy.  The story is a piece from National Public Radio that ran this past April, you can listen to the program at the link above, or read the transcript there – they’re the same.  The program talks aboutContinue reading “more on the perception of glasses”

International Children Who Wear Glasses Day?

So over in the Little Four Eyes facebook group, there’s been a suggestion to make a kids who wear glasses day – tentatively named “International Children Who Wear Glasses Day.”  It would be a word of mouth, unofficial day to celebrate our kids in glasses and patches, a day to raise awareness. Some ideas forContinue reading “International Children Who Wear Glasses Day?”