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The Marvel of TR90: Revolutionizing Children’s Eyewear

In the world of children’s eyewear, innovation is key to providing comfort, safety, and durability. One remarkable material that has been making waves in the eyewear industry is TR90. Born from cutting-edge technology, TR90 is a thermoplastic material that offers a multitude of benefits, making it an ideal choice for crafting eyewear that not only looks stylish but also stands up to the demands of active young adventurers.

What is TR90?

TR90, short for Thermoplastic Resin 90, is a type of thermoplastic material that was initially developed for military applications due to its exceptional strength, lightweight nature and remarkable flexibility. Its unique blend of properties makes it an excellent choice for various applications, including children’s eyewear.

The Value of TR90 in Children’s Eyewear Durability

Children’s eyewear needs to withstand the wear and tear of daily life, from playground adventures to classroom activities. TR90’s robustness makes it highly resistant to impact, ensuring that eyewear crafted from this material can endure accidental drops and bumps without easily breaking or cracking. This is especially valuable in safeguarding the eyewear and protecting a child’s delicate eyes.

Flexibility and Comfort

TR90’s flexibility is a game-changer when it comes to comfort. Children are constantly on the move, and eyewear needs to adapt to their dynamic activities without causing discomfort. The material’s flexibility allows the frames to contour to the child’s face, reducing pressure points and enhancing the overall wearing experience. This ensures that the eyewear remains snug and secure even during active play.

Lightweight Nature

Traditional eyewear materials can sometimes feel heavy and cumbersome on a child’s face. TR90’s lightweight nature alleviates this concern, providing a comfortable fit that doesn’t weigh down the wearer. Children are more likely to keep their eyewear on if it feels comfortable, ultimately contributing to better vision care.

Vibrant Design Possibilities

TR90 is available in a wide array of colors and finishes, allowing for creative and vibrant designs that children will love. Eyewear made from TR90 can reflect a child’s personality and style preferences, making them more likely to embrace wearing their glasses.

Hypoallergenic Properties

Children often have sensitive skin, and some may even have allergies to certain materials. TR90’s hypoallergenic properties make it a safe choice for those with sensitive skin, reducing the risk of irritation and discomfort.

In the realm of children’s eyewear, TR90 stands out as a revolutionary material that combines durability, flexibility, comfort, and style. Its unique properties make it an invaluable choice for crafting eyewear that meets the needs of active and vibrant young individuals. With TR90 frames, parents can be assured that their children’s eyewear is not only fashionable but also able to withstand the challenges of everyday adventures.

At Spin, we take pride in harnessing the power of TR90 to create eyewear that both children and parents can rely on. Our commitment to innovation ensures that every pair of Spin frames are not just a fashion statement, but also a testament to the extraordinary capabilities of modern materials.

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The Digital Age and Children’s Eye Health: The Importance of Blue Light Protection Lenses

In today’s digital era, children are growing up surrounded by electronic devices, from tablets and computers to smartphones. These gadgets have become an integral part of their lives, helping them with schoolwork, entertainment, and connecting with friends. However, this increasing exposure to digital screens has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health. One crucial measure to safeguard children’s eyes from potential long-term damage is the use of proper blue light protection lenses.

Digital devices have permeated every aspect of children’s daily routines. Whether it’s accessing educational materials, interacting with classmates and teachers online, or engaging in virtual social activities, electronic screens have become indispensable tools for modern education and communication.

While these devices offer undeniable convenience, there’s growing evidence that excessive screen time, especially without proper eye protection, can have adverse effects on children’s eye health. One of the primary concerns is the exposure to blue light emitted by these screens.

Blue light is a high-energy, short-wavelength light that is part of the visible light spectrum. It is naturally present in sunlight and helps regulate our sleep-wake cycle, mood, and cognitive function. However, the overuse of digital devices has led to increased exposure to artificial sources of blue light.

The Potential Impact of Blue Light on Children’s Eyes

  1. Digital Eye Strain: Prolonged exposure to digital screens can lead to digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome. Symptoms include dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, and eye fatigue, which can significantly impact a child’s academic performance and overall well-being.
  2. Disruption of Sleep Patterns: Blue light exposure, particularly during the evening and night, can suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. This can disrupt children’s sleep patterns, leading to sleep deprivation and its associated health issues.
  3. Risk of Macular Degeneration: Some studies suggest that excessive blue light exposure over time may contribute to the development of age-related macular degeneration later in life. Proper protection from an early age can help reduce this risk.

    Blue light protection lenses, also known as blue light blocking or blue light filtering lenses, are specifically designed to reduce the amount of blue light that enters the eyes from digital screens. These lenses have a special coating that selectively filters out a portion of harmful blue light while allowing beneficial light to pass through.

Benefits of Blue Light Protection Lenses

  1. Reduced Digital Eye Strain: Blue light protection lenses help alleviate the symptoms of digital eye strain, making it easier for children to focus on their schoolwork and other digital activities comfortably.
  2. Improved Sleep Quality: Wearing blue light protection lenses in the evening can help minimize sleep disturbances caused by prolonged screen time, promoting better sleep quality and overall well-being.
  3. Long-term Eye Health: By reducing the cumulative exposure to harmful blue light, these lenses may contribute to better long-term eye health and potentially lower the risk of developing eye conditions associated with blue light exposure.

At Spin, we prioritize the well-being of your child’s eyes and strive to provide the best eyewear solutions available. That’s why our on-site lab is fully equipped to fulfill prescription lens orders to perfectly complement your child’s new frames. All our lenses come standard with blue light protection to combat digital eye strain and promote healthier screen time habits.

As children continue to embrace digital devices for various activities, it becomes increasingly crucial to prioritize their eye health. Blue light protection lenses offer a practical and effective solution to mitigate the potential risks associated with prolonged screen time. By incorporating these lenses into children’s eyewear, parents can help safeguard their vision and ensure a healthier digital experience for their young ones both now and in the future. Encouraging breaks from screens and maintaining a balanced approach to device usage are also essential steps in promoting the overall well-being of children in the digital age.

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Children and Language

Recent advances in brain imaging technology are able to reveal the brain in action. Scientists are using this new technology to see what happens in the brains of 11-14 month children as they acquire their language skills. How do babies transform simple sounds into words? Patricia Kuhl, director of I-LABS at the University of Washington set out on this mission.

As expected, the auditory centers of the brain were activated. But Kuhl’s team also found that the part of brain responsible for planning speech was also activated. In this early period, babies appear to be visualizing the actions required to successfully communicate. This means there is a valuable opportunity for you to build your child’s brain and literacy skills. Here’s a few tips to help you get started:

Be aware when your baby is paying attention. When infants are alert, they’re most open to learning. Be conscious of when they’ve had enough stimulation and need a break.

Talk early, talk often. Starting children as early as possible will build better language skills overall.

Use a sing-song voice. The musicality and tempo of this format helps children better detect and recall information among the myriad other sounds. Use everyday language rather than “baby talk” (goo-goo-ga-ga).

Gesture. When you want a baby to focus on something, point directly to it and look at it. When the baby turns their attention on the same subject, you have what’s called “joint attention.” This helps children direct their attention and thereby better process language cues.

Identify what you’re looking at. Children are more likely to remember a word if it’s placed after their name: “Look Olivia, there’s a boat on the water.”

Elaborate their communication. When a baby merely grunts, babbles or stares, say more when you respond: “You said, ‘ba-ba,’ do you want your bottle?”

Use familiar words repeatedly. Children are more likely to remember words they hear more often. Play word games and use rhymes.

Use sophisticated language and go beyond the moment. Catherine Snow of Harvard University found that children who had parents and teachers who used more sophisticated language when they were young became better at speaking later on. These parents and teachers also asked questions which recalled the past or prompted thinking about the future, for example “What do you think is going to happen next?”

Use nouns, verbs and adjectives. Children learn nouns first, but you can get verbs and adjectives into the mix. If a child says “car,” you can say “The red car is a Volkswagen and it’s going down the street.”

Talk about their interests. Children are more likely to learn the names of things they find more interesting, but as they gain experience they will take an interest in other opinions too.

Take turns talking. Children with greater conversational turns with adults have a better verbal skills than peers with fewer turns.

SOURCES: Galinsky, E. (2018). Helping Young Children Learn Language: Insights from Research. YC Young Children, 73(3), 16–17.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/26788975

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Media and Mind

Children live in a world where much of their socialization comes from screen technology. They’ll feel some of their first emotions and develop their first non-familial attachments with their favorite characters through the screen.

We’ve reached a point in the United States where the majority of children’s social experiences no longer consist of face-to-face interactions. Developmental psychologists and media scholars contend that screen media plays a crucial role in development because children extract emotional lessons, correctly or incorrectly, and apply them in real life.

Consider this study: a group of elementary school children were shown a movie about earthquakes. The first group was shown the main plotline that was only about earthquakes and their consequences. The second group was shown that same plotline, but interlaced with a humorous subplot. The version of the film that that contained the humorous subplot interfered with the children’s ability to extract the lesson (the seriousness of earthquakes). No matter their age group, those children exposed to the humorous subplot viewed earthquakes as less severe. It reduced their ability to grasp events and emotions.

Don’t neglect your important role as a positive mediator in how screen media affects your child’s life. You are able to enhance the benefits and reduce the risks. Here are some solutions:

  • Discuss the moral lessons of a plot. You can do this through dialogue, rehearsal and role-playing.
  • Encourage critical thinking. Kids who were asked to think about the victim while watching a violent cartoon liked the aggressor less, and found the violence less justified.
  • Coping strategies. Discuss special effects; explain how fantasy settings may look realistic but cannot occur in real life. In this way you can reduce children’s fright-reactions.
  • News media. For parents with older children, news presents a harder challenge because it reflects events in the real world. However, parents can teach their children that news media tends to overemphasize violence and crime that occurs infrequently in the real world. But in the case of major catastrophes, research suggests reducing television exposure altogether, and having constructive conversations.

SOURCES

Wilson, Barbara J. (2008). Media and Children’s Aggression, Fear, and Altruism. The Future of Children, 18(1), 87-118. Retrieved July 18, 2021, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/20053121