Pre-School Information for Parents

Yesterday was the birthday of my son and my niece 4 years would not come to the phone to congratulate him because he was ashamed. At other times, when we are all always eating a lot right in the short greeting and hides behind his mother because he is ashamed to say hello.

What hides the shyness of the children?

We all wonder why this behavior, this shyness. And is that while it is absurd for us, their parents is increasing concern and do not know what to do to help the child to overcome it. Usually the blame for the timidity of the children has been the introverted character, but behind the shyness can also hide other constraints.

Shyness does not appear until age 2. From this age, children begin to be aware that others evaluate their actions and they can realize their mistakes and even laugh at it. At 3 or 4 years of age, children attach great importance to the views of other people or situations and to new or different from their kin environment that provides security, you feel uncomfortable. In trying to deal with these situations “complicated” can emerge the first signs of withdrawal or shyness .

When this shy behavior adheres to a particular circumstance, you need not worry or do if the fire alarm, but it is essential to pay close attention to the child and give security to avoid behavior problems in the future. These problems arise when the child starts to have difficulties relating to both adults and with peers, avoid the unknown, literally sticks to your reference person or do not feel like doing new things.

“She’ll …” is the phrase that we heard when we attend to such perplexing behavior by children. And it is this popular belief is based. Parents should be aware that as the small matures learns to relate better and these feelings are reduced or fade with age.

Conversely, if you maintain and even intensify, as the child becomes more aware of what is lost by not doing that, basically, as you would like to welcome their friends and family, going to a birthday , playing with children who do not know or raise your hand in class because he knows the answer to the question. This feeling causes suffering and tends to worsen when the child has little skill in any particular facet, begins to take on complex and finally into a spiral that leads him to forge a negative self-concept and low self-esteem .

Among children, especially boys, there is much rivalry in sports, many of the clashes that have children due to an accidental shove a dirty word, a bad loss or humiliation inappropriate. Probably respond to a primitive instinct to be the strongest, most skilled, the most demand, in short, the dominant or leading a group.

Teach your child to make friends

Normally, this rivalry begins already at home with siblings . This competition is a good way to learn to assert themselves , to demand rights, learn to banding with unpleasantness and conflict , but is undesirable when it goes too far and ends up not being able to share anything, just be like oil over the water. Competition is not bad, some consider slowing the pulse of monopoly or absolute powers, but in children, especially in children under four or five years should not enhanced because, ultimately, may lead the child to an isolation or misunderstanding. The power of individualism and competition instead of collaboration is expected between partners game.

Surely you have seen some small, they do not want to share his ball when he and others who have made the winning, crying or kicking expressing frustration at a poor participation, belittle others when they win and get angry over when lost. They prefer to be alone to losing their winner status or superiority by possession. This view in which only gained or lost causes great stress and anxiety in young children, some who tend to lose, may become demoralized and therefore refuse to play sports and others, however, can “autoenaltecerse “generating envy or enmity among peers.

At first, for children, we should start with team sports that have certain guidelines and objectives that encourage cooperation among all participants and passed the ball , relay races, etc.. Later, be prepared to cope in a healthy way to a competition in which an individual basis and with respect to the opponent begin to set goals, to follow rules, make decisions and overcome. For children it is important to learn to make friends and interact with peers without having to be taking a steady pulse for his physical superiority.

What can we do to instill in the children’s interest and love of reading? Read a story or a story, brings happiness, joy, pleasure and excitement. Reading drives organizes feelings and thoughts of children. And that is often, almost always, life. How to get children hooked on books? I think of all the important things that occur in childhood, learning to read is what gives more merit the children.

To interest children in reading

The first letters , words, sentences … This effort will more than compensate for the rest of their lives. I think the most important thing that can happen in the life of a child. The love of reading is available even before that children learn the alphabet . Parents can help their children learn to read, even from when they are just babies. The first three months of life are important to develop the skills and minds of children. You can start with some tips:

- Talk, chat or talk with your child whenever you can. Speak when you’re preparing his bottle when you’re changing his diaper or feeding him.

- Reciting poems and poems for children. The rhymes will allow them to hear different sounds in words.

- Singing and listening to music with children . The stories are great communication tools. The different rhythms and rhymes help them learn.

- Storytelling. It is very important to tell stories to your children. After dinner, before going to bed … Tell traditional stories , stories that speak of values ​​, or invent one that will seem funny.

- Appoint all things. Books with pictures and names of objects, body parts, fruits, toys , etc.., are very suitable for reading with young children. Another thing would be to appoint all you touch and use at home, so that little is more familiar with their names.

- From 6 months of age, you might want to read with your child at least 15 minutes a day. That will help you acquire the habit of reading .

- Listen and pay attention to children. Everything you say or start and clearly say your child is important. That will encourage you to keep trying to use words.

Talented children are like a jewel that, if carefully polished, may prove to be a piece of great beauty. That talent, that special ability to make or develop something that is out of the ordinary and far surpasses the other children his age, requires special attention to not miss with the vicissitudes of life.

Talented children

The traditional definition of talent is based generally on the intelligence measure is achieved through IQ tests. traditionally been considered gifted children when they have scores above 130 in traditional intelligence tests. These tests measure the ability to get children who are born with exceptional talent in areas such as mathematics, robotics and music and should be encouraged during the first years of life, or else risk losing the gift that makes extraordinary people, since most of the time are ignored and their learning needs fail to be met.

And that talent, but is innate, to flourish requires perseverance and time. Moving from one level to another depends on the consistency and involved as they are the parents and teachers of children in the process. This support is an ordeal for the family, as it is always a sacrifice to devote all available time to cultivate the special ability or talent of the child in different areas. Are well known cases of sports-soccer, Formula 1 racers, tennis players, golfers … -, musicians, singers, dancers … who have dedicated their children to training and perfecting his talent driven and supported by his family at 100 percent.

Currently, under the pretext of further development of exceptionally talented children, creative television shows are designing contest format to surprise the audience with the artistry of these talented children , who first individually and then with other children who possess extraordinary abilities, to conquer the hearts of the audience through the retina.

One idea that has found numerous positions against which aim to prevent the use of these children as actors in a show window. The idea of ​​using children for commercial purposes makes the hair stand on end, but some people also find the positive side. Many of these talented children can improve their artistic condition rare due to participation in competitions like this. Perhaps television is becoming the platform for them to go school that otherwise would not attend or platform to help them out of ignorance when their learning needs are met ..

By now we all know the consequences of smoking and health, especially during pregnancy. In addition to the relationship of snuff with lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, smoking in pregnancy is associated with low birth weight baby and the premature delivery . Let snuff therapy or nicotine patches in pregnancy is an important issue for the health of the mother and fetus, but how?

Quitting smoking in pregnancy

The statistics we confirm that in developed countries, between 13 and 25 percent of women smoke during pregnancy . That percentage is also increasing among women in developing countries. Hence any step to quit smoking during pregnancy has been welcomed among physicians and patients for decades. One of them is based replacement therapy nicotine patches.

The nicotine patch has an advantage over the cigarette and contains only nicotine, but this substance alone is a major risk factor because it produces vasoconstriction and this leads to hypoxia [oxygen deprivation], which may adversely affect the embryo and later in the fetus . For this reason, there is general agreement that the best smoking cessation in pregnancy are behavioral therapies, but experts also admit that the treatment of nicotine replacement is less dangerous than snuff, and its use is recommended in different medical guidelines. However, to date there has been minimal, and little research on this topic. The reason for the dearth of research on nicotine patches in pregnancy is that it is more difficult to conduct clinical trials in pregnancy due to side effects that can cause certain drugs to the fetus.

Nevertheless, a recent study revealed that children of women who used nicotine gum or patches during pregnancy had infantile colic more frequently than those infants whose mothers had not smoked or used any nicotine REPLACING therapy. The study took as a reference to 15,000 women had smoked during pregnancy. Some 1,200 had used nicotine gum or patches and had smoked at some time during pregnancy and 207 women had used any of these therapies with nicotine, but had not smoked. The incidence of colic in infants breastfeeding was higher among children of women who had used the patch or nicotine gum, 11 percent versus 7 percent in the children of nonsmokers.

All we know is very good for children to drink water , but some do not ask because I still do not speak and do not know how, especially the babies . How much water do children need? It is very important for parents to be vigilant to meet demand and that children are well hydrated , since by their movements, children lose a lot of water during the day.

Why is water important for children

Through the sweat , the urine or breath, adults lose about 2.5 liters of water. The body needs to replenish this loss of fluid and, although the food provides about a third of the water lost, adults should drink a liter and a half to two liters of water a day, but how much water we should drink our children?

The child’s body is composed of a 80 percent water, whereas that of an adult is made up of water in a 65 percent. Therefore, children require more parts water. In general, during the first months of life and during lactation , it is not necessary to drink water to the infant, except in special situations, as in summer heat, fever or diarrhea .

In principle, both the milk and the formula you provided and the amount of liquid required for your body. Following initiation of weaning , you should add water to the baby’s diet in an amount equal to the weight of a meal. Drinking water is important, especially during the summer months, and that further sweat, and consequently, lose more fluids.

Depending on your age and weight of infants of 3 months , with an average weight of 5.4 Kg, need to drink between 750 and 850 ml of water per day to 6 months between 950 and 1,100 ml per day and the year of life between 1,150 and 1,300 ml each day. As they grow, water needs are increasing. Thus, since up to 10 years should drink a half liter daily (4 to 6 glasses), and two liters between 11 and 18 years (6 to 8 glasses).

To be well hydrated, you have to accustom children to drink water and this good habit is part of the educational process aimed at pampering. Water helps cleanse the body of toxins and elements to be ejected. It also serves to enhance the metabolism of food and it is important to avoid constipation . It is therefore important to introduce kids to drink water, even if not thirsty. The water take children should be at room temperature and not too cold, because it can cause bloating.

It seems that more are born more babies with low birth weight (less than 2.5 kg.) or low (less than 1.5 kg). Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) is a condition in which the fetus is smaller than the corresponding in number of weeks of gestation . IUGR limits the overall growth of the body and the baby’s organs.

How to avoid having a baby with low birth weight

Babies with IUGR may have problems at birth such as hypoxia (low oxygen), low ratings in the Apgar score , respiratory distress meconium aspiration or hypoglycemia. Severe IUGR may cause fetal death or growth problems in the longer term. Infants who have suffered this delay during pregnancy may look pale and emaciated , thin, with big eyes and dry skin . This especially occurs when low weight is not due to be born prematurely , if not improper growth of the baby during pregnancy.

Today it is possible to prevent the growth deficit in the fetus, provided there is proper care of pregnancy and early diagnosis. Some of the factors that can motivate the proper development and growth of the baby in the uterus are:

- Maternal causes: chronic diseases , high blood pressure, malnutrition, anemia , drug addiction, alcoholism or smoking .
- Placental problems or cervical pregnancy: placental abruption, infection of tissues surrounding the fetus, poor blood flow . When there is insufficient blood flow through the placenta, the fetus may only receive low amounts of oxygen. This may decrease the fetal heart rate by placing it in a situation of high risk .
- Problems in baby’s development: chromosomal abnormalities , birth defects, multiple pregnancy or infections.
- Inadequate care that are based on an incorrect or deficient diet , stress, maternal age (under age 17 and 35) and lack of prenatal care can also pose a risk.

Finding the cause and remedy as soon as possible will prevent or greatly reduce the problem of this growth retardation. The diagnosis of IUGR early allows specialists to apply treatments include bed rest , high protein diet or caloric or medication to restore a proper placental circulation.

There truly unique moments in the life of a person. There are times that your children will fill completely and make you feel completely happy. My daughter always makes me happy but this happiness is heightened even more when she does little things without thinking, without intention or desire. My daughter gives me happiness when you see something that comes from within, from deep inside. If you watch your child, you’ll see that it also gives you happiness but it appears that multiple activities on the tape as the clouds.

Moments that gives me my girl

1 – I see her smile

2 – When “surprise” she hugs me

3 – I’m one of those kisses that I like noise

4 – I said ” what good is the food ! ”

5 – Account jokes or riddles on the table

6 – Without asking, she blesses our food on the table

7 – When you hear her sing

8 – When the rogue dancing alone in her room

9 – It gives me a fright

10 – He asks me to accompany her to the bathroom

11 – When something tells me the last book you are reading

12 – When I’m traveling and I always find a drawing and a surprise letter

13 – When you want to help in the kitchen

14 – To see her run and play with her ​​friends

15 – Listen to your voice and cries when he is playing in the backyard

16 – The drawings she shows me

17 – When you put your hand over mine on the plane

18 – Enter the room on tiptoe and watch her sleep and breathe

19 – His happy face when you get good grades

20 – When I am asked to tell stories of my childhood

21 – When watching a movie together

22 – When you want to learn to do something alone

23 – The smell of her nose, her neck, her head

24 – When I asked him a massage on the back

25 – When I first asked me to swim alone

26 – When out of the blue he says “Mom!”

27 – When you jump into our bed in surprise.

28 – When we look in the eyes

29 – When you think about the clothes I wear

30 – To see her with her father, hand in hand

And I wonder: Why 30 and not 40? They could be 100 or 1000 for sure. You can also many of these situations match the moments of your child values. But if you think someone else is irresistibly special to you, tell us. We would like to know.

Maintain contact with children while approaching adolescence and begin to become more independent can be a challenge for many parents, but it is as important as ever, if not more so than ever. At least it opens up new doors dissimilar, but the love, support and guidance of parents continue to be essential for their development. And that bridge provides a sense of security that helps build the necessary flexibility to cope with the ravages of life.

Let’s see how to build bridges with tweens .

Indeed, at this stage children begin to act like you no longer need parental board. They often feel ashamed that their parents are nearby. They will rely on comrades and ask for more space and privacy.

Certainly these changes are difficult to accept when you have always been present in every inch of the life of your son, but try not take it personally. These are signs of growing independence and with it, which is vital for their future.

While it is important to respect this process and give it space, it also means cutting all ties. Instead, you have to be more creative in developing this bridge must. New ways of communicating, new language. You are a powerful influence on your child, you can not give because you need.

Do not preach so much at this stage, but rather tries to show the example with your daily behavior. The values ​​that you want to accentuate should be modeled in practice. If you respect your child, if you listen, if you treat it as a reasonable human being with rights, more likely to have this act likewise with you and the rest of the people.

Communication with Preteens

Some simple tips can help strengthen the connection to tweens:
Family Dinners

The Family meals allow parents to be reunited with their children a significant time. Plan these times as any other activity of the day, have become part of the routine. Even if you buy something out for snacks at home, the family tries to sit all together to taste. Try to be a fun time where everyone has nice things that happened to them and laugh at jokes Family.
Time to go to bed

You probably do not want your son to take him and robs a bed as before. But developing chat rooms sleep a little before which comment on the plan the following day or on any concerns or desire of the child may be very beneficial.
Spending time daily

Invite your child to share with you simple activities of life, see a movie, take the dog for a walk, bake a cake, cleaning the attic, go through the bank, etc.. All activities where you can talk and keep a c ommunication and fluid daily to the child.

Showing affection

Do not underestimate the value of your child express how much you appreciate it. This makes him feel secure and loved. It is true that now the child rejects the old ways of showing affection, but watch this: is not that you do not want. You must be more clever, book of love for these samples when they are around the comrades. And in public is more subtle in other ways to tell that you care, from simple praise to knowing smiles on a specific action.
Involved in children’s affairs

Contribute to the goals and objectives of your child. This will give them more time to share experiences. That does not mean you go to all activities or controls your life, but you are aware of and respond when a child asks you. Do not be intrusive and disrespectful attitude. And against the mistakes you make, praised the effort and encourage him to keep trying.
Stay interested

Keep your curiosity and interest in ideas, feelings and experiences of the child. If you listen closely you will see more resources to guide you in all circumstances. And if you respond without judgment, is likely to tell you preteen whenever a difficult situation.

The bridge with the tweens are growing very delicate and necessary. Only depends on your flexibility and love can be built with respect and seriousness. No pressure, just let her know your child that you’re there for him when you need it and not try to limit their growth. The future of a human being is in your hands, take care of him.

The obesity in children is a global issue they are dealing with doctors, scientists, teachers, parents and society in general. At present the number of obese children is alarming and something must be done about it. We are probably wondering: what steps should be done to prevent this condition in our children? This article aims to show you some ideas for maintaining a healthy weight in children.

To help your child maintain a healthy weight main thing is to try to balance the calories you consume, from food and beverages with calories used for physical activity and normal growth. There are two ways to accomplish this:

Promoting healthy eating habits.
Helping small to lead an active life.

How to encourage healthy eating habits

A very important part of balancing calories is to eat foods that are nutritious and at the same time provide the necessary calories. You must teach your child to watch what you eat develop proper eating habits, looking for ways to make favorite dishes healthier and reduce the temptations of food with excess calories.

Encourage good eating habits

To ensure that the family has enough healthy eating:

Meals offer plenty of vegetables and fruits, and whole grains.
Include low fat dairy products or fat whatsoever.
Choose lean meats, poultry, fish and vegetables and protein.
Serve reasonable portions.
Encourage family to drink plenty of water.
Reducing sugar-sweetened beverages.
Limit intake of sugar and saturated fats.

Prepare healthy favorites

With only small changes in everyday dishes you prepare and enjoy your family so you can achieve healthier food and equally tasty. Find online and through other media the existing recipes vegetarian cooking, allowing you to find delicious dishes based on fruits and vegetables that meet the needs of all.

Remove temptations

Forget the idea that high-calorie products can be eaten occasionally. Instead of offering salty snacks and full of saturated fat, is gradually to providing your children healthier products. Some examples are:

A medium apple.
A medium banana.
1 cup blueberries.
1 cup grapes.
1 cup carrots, broccoli or pepper, 2 tablespoons of hummus.

Helping children get active

Another part of balancing calories is to enroll children in physical activity and avoid sedentary appropriate. Besides being fun, the exercises have multiple health benefits. Children should participate in physical activity at least 1 hour a day. Since they mimic adults, the best way is to include exercise into your daily routine and invite them to join. Some examples are:

Brisk walking.
Dynamic games.
Skip Switzerland.
Play football.
Nadar.
Dance.

While reading, watching TV or surfing the Internet are necessary activities should be limited to a certain time, which can also carry out physical activities.

We are responsible for the health of our children. Keeping your proper weight and make them dynamic and agile people are tasks of great importance in a world increasingly sedentary and calorie-packed foods.