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zinc or titanium dioxide provide the most protection and are less likely to irritate skin. Sunscreen stops working a couple of years after it is made, so look for a use-by date on any sunscreen you are buying.
You can help him tactfully to accomplish the jobs that are possible. If he feels you are with him and not against him, he will be much more cooperative. It takes patience. Here are a few suggestions:
Another source of conflict is who is going to choose the child's outfit. Some parents never allow a child to decide what he wants to wear. For some it is a daily struggle. One solution is to agree on who decides clothing for different kinds of activity. For example, your child might decide party shoes are fine to wear to the supermarket but not at the beach, whereas you decide what's to be worn for holidays or a wedding. For a young child, the choices should be simple: a child may be able to comfortably pick one of two shirts, but he might feel overwhelmed if confronted with four or five.
One reason parents get so upset about clothes is that they feel they'll be judged by their child's appearance. So it may help to remember that, in the long run, a child who has learned to make his own choices is more likely to feel comfortable and confident – outcomes that are much more important than just looking well-dressed.“My daughter is 3 years old and now she knows how to wear her underwear, pants, short pants and pajama. She even practices wearing her socks by herself. I let her do that so that she will know how to fit her clothes. But I sometimes help her and teach her some easy way to wear it. She is learning and applying it though it takes time for her to fit it. It does not matter as long as she knows how to wear her clothes on her own.”
Apart from the clothes that you normally take, it is helpful to take some things for the car trip. Here are some suggestions.
“It is a great feeling to travel with your toddler for an unusual experience. But when traveling together with your toddler you are advice to bring some paper towels, clothes, mattresses and many more. It’s not easy because there are many things to consider like feeding your toddler along the road. Usually, they will sleep in the car and let it be until you reach your destination.”
I am planning to buy a DORA, stuffed toy for my daughter this month. I saw one at SM North Edsa last May when we are in
The following are some tips on healthy eating for kid :
* Lead by example. In order to train a child in healthy eating, the parent or guardian must also have good eating habits. Don't expect a child to love vegetables when the parent doesn't even touch them.
* Don’t keep lots of crisps, sweets, biscuits and fizzy drinks in the house. Ration them, or keep them in a cupboard to which only you have access. Some children will graze on high-fat, high-salt snacks almost continually if left to their own devices, leaving them too full to eat a proper meal.
* Breakfast is the most important meal for children. Ensure that children do not skip this meal. Try a high-fibre, low-sugar cereal, a boiled egg with wholemeal toast, or porridge with milk and fresh orange juice to drink.
* Introduce new foods regularly. Your children are never going to eat mussels in a restaurant if they’ve never tried them at home. Let children help you cook – it may be messy and take longer, but it’ll make them interested in what they are eating.
* If your children are aged 10 or above, let them choose and cook a meal themselves sometimes. They can shop for it too, and they’ll love it!
* When you eat out, there’s no reason why it has to be McDonald’s. Take them to a local restaurant.
* Try different foods on holiday. Don’t just go for chips ‘n’ sausages.
* When you are weaning babies, try to make time to purée what you are eating, without salt. They will grow to love vegetables from an early age.
* Encourage children to exercise outside. Tired children are hungry children, and they’ll wolf down whatever’s on the plate.
Source: Parenting Toddlers
I have post few photos of Kyla’s day out here. But I found out there are so many photos that hubby saves on my file. Please some of her photo here..
Kyla is looking to big fishes which is in SEA WALL.
Kyla is having “pa-cute” posing here.
Kyla is such a model for she knows how to pose.
The following are a number of things you can do when your child is in the middle of a tantrum, without having to give in:
Ignore him.
Most tantrum-throwers are trying to attract attention. If you don't give him that attention, he will lose interest and stop the tantrum.
Send him to bed or to his room.
This gives both of you a cooling down period.
Leave him.
Obviously, don't take your eyes off the child if you do this in public.
Distract him.
Start to play with a new toy, get your child a drink, go outside for a walk. Do whatever it takes to get your toddler's mind off the problem.
Toddler temper tantrum are an inevitable part of a child's development. They can't be completely avoided. But with some back-up options, hopefully the amount of time your child spends in a tantrum will be reduced.
Source: Parenting Toddlers
“I have experienced this so called tantrum to my child when we are in
Your first challenge is recruiting a potential babysitter. Here are some ideas:
• Start looking for a sitter early. If you wait until the last minute, you may not be as discriminating in your choice.
• Ask family, friends, neighbors or coworkers if they know of any good baby sitters.
• Advertise for a baby sitter in your local church, civic organizations, high school, or newspaper.
• Find certified baby sitters in classes conducted by your local Red Cross or YMCA
• Check your phonebook or internet for baby sitting services . Here are some things to keep in mind:
° Services with an insurance bond will cover certain damages or losses to your property; however, most are not likely to protect your children in any way.
° Check to see if the sitting service conducts criminal history checks and screens its employees.
Source: ParentingToddlers.com
This is the time when I arrived at home and Kyla wants me to take a picture together with me. I am tired for that day because hubby and I went to the shopping mall to buy me a new watch. Kyla was so happy when she saw carrying a Jollibee meal, a burger steak for her. It was her favorite food at Jollibee. She knows that when I go to downtown I always have a food for her or a “pasalubong”. And so I will not go home if I have nothing to bring for her.
Hubby bought a remote control toy car last month at
My daughter wants it too but she did not know how to operate the remote control. After a few days, she ask hubby to buy her a BARBIE toy though it is not battery operated. It’s only a display because it will not run but you will push it either before it will run. LOL!
In talking with those involved in the recent outbreak and in reading the literature, we've learned that:
While a common source of E. Coli infections is undercooked hamburger, the bacteria can survive in other products - unpasteurized dairy and apple juice products for example. Parents are not typically aware of how many different types of food products can be easily contaminated. We need to learn what everyday things we can do to reduce the risk of E. Coli infections. This is just a sample of the key points you'll find in the following articles, stories and websites. We suggest that you read them, familiarize yourself with the prevention methods, the symptoms and treatments.
Source: KidSource.com
“Hamburger is one of my favorite foods. Good thing I surf on the net today and found out this article. I learn that we must not eat undercooked hamburger because the bacteria is present in that food. I’m glad that my daughter does not eat hamburger and so she will not get this kind of diseases. I may possibly get this disease and so I make sure that the hamburger is well cooked. I hope everybody will be aware and seriously apply this article to their life for their health sake.”
Toddlers try to get into everything.
Parents of toddlers often feel tired, day and night. Just watching your active little person zoom around the house can be exhausting!
Keeping a toddler safe requires constant attention, and sometimes it seems you can't relax for a minute. It is surprising how many dangerous places and objects toddlers can discover.
But the extra work it takes to encourage your child as he explores and learns is worth it. Sometimes you may want to stop your child's need to explore, but remember: exploring is necessary for a growing child. Focus your energy on providing safe places for your child to learn about his world.
You won't have to go running after your toddler so often if you get rid of some of the dangers at home. Your toddler is just too young and too active to think about safety. She ignores things that are in the way. Bumps and falls don't stop her. You can never leave a child of this age unsupervised. However, your job will be easier if you take the following steps:
Put away anything that your child can easily damage or that can hurt him.
Use safety gates on stairways and porches.
Block the way to open, unguarded windows. Fasten screens.
Cover electric plugs.
Keep all medicines and poisons (like cleaning products) in a locked cabinet.
Teach your child how to climb up and go down stairs safely.
Make safe play areas and provide safe toys.
Understand that your words won't always stop your child from doing something unsafe. When that happens, take firm action to stop your toddler. Then tell her why you did it.
Be available to move in instantly when action is needed (for example, around an unfriendly dog, a speeding car, or stairs).
“My child is not that so “malikot” but she is very conscious of everything she saw. Sometimes she will get and ask me. Good thing she will ask me first before opening it. But we parents must keep sharp things so also the medicines and poisons because we cannot all the time saw what they are doing. I’m glad she obeys me when I said “no” to the things which are not good to her. Merely we must acquire their safety to avoid unwanted accidents.”
When your child is between 1 and 3 years old, she will probably be interested in everything and everyone, especially if it's new or different. She will want to be part of whatever you do. She will try to imitate you. She will also insist on trying to do many things by herself.
Sometimes she will strongly resist your help.
Here are some common ways that young children explore their world:
They climb on furniture and crawl into small places.
They play with water, wherever they find it–in sinks, toilets, tubs, fish bowls, and puddles.
They open cabinets and drawers, pulling out everything inside.
They get into purses, make-up cases, and other containers.
They scoot away in stores to touch things on the shelves.
They approach dogs, cats, and other children to play.
“This is true because my daughter likes to play with water. I let her play with water when I will be taking a bath of her. I will give her a few minutes to play with it for she likes to wash her clothes. She likes to play with my make-up kit and so I decided to buy her a make-up toy. She is animal lover for she wants it to be fed daily. Every time we eat she will say that we will give our dog and cats some food. She is really a smart kid. We are proud of her.”
Kyla is not sick anymore. Thanks to my mom’s neighbor and friend who massage the whole body of my daughter. I took a bath her on the next day using the warm water because that is the advice of our massager. She plays a lot now and not weak anymore. I hope and pray that she will always have a good health. I thank you Lord.
I noticed that ADVIL syrup is the best medicine if you have high fever as I experience to my daughter. After a few hours she is sweating. Better try this medicine to your daughter. This medicine was given by Kyla’s pedia when she was confined in the hospital last year. I have stocks on the ref for in case she will have a fever. But it is advised that your child must eat before taking this medicine or else she may have stomach ache.
Kyla has fever until now. Sometimes she has high temp and when she takes a paracetamol after a few minutes she sweats a lot. Then after a few hours her temp will high. I conclude to call our “manghihilot”, our neighbor here. She said that she has “pilay” in her right hand. Maybe because of the other day she fell on the ground. My daughter is so “lampa”. She easily falls on the ground or anywhere. I hope she gets well soon to ease our worries about her. I and my mom cannot sleep well at night because we always check her temp to prevent her from seizure. Please do include my daughter Kyla in your prayers. I pray that God will heal her so that we can go to church this Sunday.
This photo was taken last December during our
It's a boy if:
“I am happy to read this article because when I am pregnant again. I can determine whether my baby is a boy or a girl. I want a baby boy because I have a girl right now. I only want 2 kids so that we can give what they want and need. Gee! I’m so excited! But I can be pregnant in the year 2010. My
One of hubby’s friends gave Kyla a Tobleron. Kyla was so happy and then she puts it in the fridge. She keeps on opening the fridge to get the chocolates. I keep on telling her to minimize eating chocolates or sweets because it is not good. It can cause cough or tonsillitis. When she eats sweets, I let her drink plenty of water. Now, I start disciplining her because I’m afraid she can have diabetes when she grows up. Both of our families were diabetic and so it is possible for her to inherit such disease. I hope and pray that God will always give Kyla a good health.
Keep in mind your toddler's stage of development, and you can't go wrong. Here are some appropriate and fun suggestions:
Kyla has so many favorite foods to eat daily. I always ask her what she wants to eat so that if I will choose my own menu. There is a possibility that she will not eat. Grrr! I will get angry with her.
I ask her yesterday morning of what she wants to eat in her breakfast. She said that she want to eat Beef Loaf. It’s can goods huh.. I often cook it for it because it is not good for the health for it has preservatives.
Antibiotics can prevent serious complications of bacterial infections and even save lives. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unnecessary use of antibiotics is a large factor in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Even new antibiotics recently introduced to the market may not work for dangerous bacterial infections as a result of continued overuse. For these reasons, you should not expect or demand that your child’s doctor will automatically prescribe an antibiotic when he or she is sick. Instead, let the physician examine your child and make a determination whether an antibiotic is truly necessary. By using antibiotics appropriately, it is more likely that an antibiotic will be helpful when needed.
If your child does have a bacterial infection and is prescribed an antibiotic, it is important to know the following:
Remember that even if an antibiotic is not prescribed for your child’s illness, there are still plenty of things you can do to help him or her feel better. With a cold, provide humidification using a cool mist vaporizer. Ensuring that your child is taking in plenty of fluids is important with any illness to avoid dehydration. Helping your child get enough rest may require creative solutions like propping him or her upright for sleep. As over-the-counter medications can have dangerous side effects, use of these should be discussed with your child’s physician.
Source: www.parenting.com
This article is very informative because it helps us parents know when to give antibiotics to our child. When my daughter has colds I let her drink of plenty of water and I will give her a Vit C for 3 times a day. Then in the morning her cold was gone. It’s amazing right? But it’s true because I tried it so many times. In the other day she is back on being active and energetic. Thanks to my Vit C, so helpful to my family.
Hubby and daughter have a wonderful day out today. They went to Sea Wall, SM and to our shop. I regret I stayed at home but I am not feeling well. I feel cold because I have colds, running nose or sinusitis. I got envy with them when I saw their photos. I feel that Kyla is so happy today together with her Papa. She is really Papa’s girl. Well, better luck next time.
Kyla at Sea Wall
Kyla at SM Toy KingdomLast night when we are about to go home to my hubby’s house, we experience black out. Kyla cry for she is afraid of the dark. I thank God it takes only 5 minutes I guess then the light comes out. Grrr! The articles that I write in MS Word just disappear. I haven’t saved it.
Source: www.parenting.org
“I’m against of having pet at home because I am afraid that my daughter will be bitten by it. I don’t want to have a headache everyday looking for my daughter Kyla not to touch our pet to be not bitten. Kyla is a pet lover but I am a mom I know what’s best for my child. Maybe when she is a grown up kid because she knows how to take care her pet that time and that she is aware that pets can bite you if they want.”
“Kyla stops breastfeeding when she is turning three years old. Then I train her to use cup when drinking her milk, juices and water. I am happy I succeed on that matter because she listens to me and so obedient as well. She can hold the cup tightly without falling it on the ground. But I rather give her a plastic cup than a glass cup because it is dangerous when the glass fall and broke.”
Last night I had a chance to bond with my daughter Kyla. I teach her about identifying letters of alphabet because she still cannot identify. But she knows how to count from 1 to 10. Hubby teaches her to count numbers so also using the mouse in the paint. Now, she will say “Mama, please I want to use the computer”. She is really a smart girl huh. Hubby wants me to teach her everyday because we will be sending her to school next year. Gee! I am so excited! I hope she is a smart like me. Just kidding!
• Serve toddler-size portions. Let you child ask for seconds.
• Offer finger foods often.
• Introduce a new food along with familiar foods.
• Go easy on seasonings and keep foods separate. Young children prefer simply prepared foods.
• Present a variety of foods from the four food groups. Let your child pick from what is available.
• Present food in a way your child can handle, in bite-size pieces for example.
• Encourage one bite to taste but don’t overdo the coaxing. You can’t force your child to eat anything.
• Don’t bribe or reward with food. Present food in a neutral fashion.
• Keep the television off during mealtime.
• Have your child sit with the rest of the family, at least for part of the meal.
• Don’t hurry your child. Remove the plate without comment after a reasonable length of time.
• Set a routine for eating. For example, foods are to be eaten at the table.
• Seat your child at a comfortable height to the table with feet supported.
• Eat with your child. Children learn how to eat by watching others.
Source: LAMBTON Health
Some parents and teachers complain that children get “hyper” from eating too much sugar. However, there is no scientific evidence to show that sugar is linked with hyperactivity, poor behavior or learning difficulties in children. In fact, recent studies have shown that sugar tends to have a calming influence.
Children may indeed become over-excited and active on occasions where lots of sugary foods are served, such as birthday parties or family celebrations. This is likely a result of typical childhood excitement, not their sugar intake. Being tired or changes in routine may also be responsible.
Some very active children are labeled as hyperactive. However, actual hyperactivity in children is characterized by restlessness, irritability, aggressiveness and short attention span and is difficult to diagnose.
Source: CHSD
* We must be patient in introducing new foods to our baby because they are learning to taste the food. We must consider the food they like to eat. The important thing is they are starting to eat foods. As a mom we should understand them.
When I started introducing food to my baby I learn to be patient. And I never force her to eat the food she didn't like to eat because she will just vomit it. *
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Kyla was happy for me. Hubby bought it for me as his gift for our incoming Anniversary this month of August.
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