Category: Health

Teach Your Child About Self-Esteem and Body Image

April 7th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Children are not born being self-conscious of their bodies or displeased with their appearance. Over time, some children develop a negative body image that can cause lowered self-esteem and a distorted body image.
Much of what your child will perceive and believe about their own body will come directly from what they hear you say about [...]

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Teach Your Child About Puberty

April 7th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Puberty has a bad reputation! The word calls to mind acne, awkwardness and embarrassing conversations. But the truth is- puberty is a normal and important life stage. It is indeed intense, but it is also relatively short.
Our bodies are programmed to change as we grow and age. This involves powerful hormones in delicate balance with [...]

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Teach Your Child Proper Sleep Habits

March 26th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Sleep is vital to health. Children need to have the right amount and quality of sleep to function at their best, mentally and physically.
Parenthood brings special challenges, and bedtime can be one of them. Making sure your child has regular sleep habits will make it easier for Mom and Dad to get a good night’s [...]

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Teach Your Child About the Five Senses

March 25th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Every child comes into the world programmed to perceive. Perception happens as a result of the intricate interchange between brain and the five senses. No technology in the world can match this!
Your child naturally uses their senses to gain information and explore the world. One of the things that makes each of us unique is [...]

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Teach Your Child How to Floss Their Teeth

March 25th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Flossing is an essential part of your child’s self-care routine. Flossing prevents the build up of plaque on and between the teeth.
Plaque is a sticky yellow substance that forms on teeth after eating carbohydrates such as bread, milk, raisins, soft drinks, cakes and candy. If not removed by brushing and flossing, bacteria grows on the [...]

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Teach Your Child Proper Nail and Toenail Care

March 24th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Teaching your child proper nail and toenail care can be taught gradually over the course of their childhood. Knowing how to care for nails is an important part of your child’s self-care routine.
The progression from Mom and Dad performing this care to independence depends in large part on your child’s motor skill development. Some children [...]

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Teach Your Child to Bathe Themselves

March 12th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Children usually enjoy bath time. Bathing your baby relaxes him as you carefully wash all the creases and folds. As children grow older, they become ready to assume this self-care task. Teaching them to bathe themselves will come in stages as they become more able to do a good job.
Preschool
Young children will often take the [...]

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Teach Your Child to Take Responsibility

March 9th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Teaching your child to take responsibility for themselves is a major goal of parenting. This goal covers a lot of ground! Just as Rome was not built in a day, children do not magically become responsible for themselves!
Children learn responsibility in three ways. First, and perhaps most importantly, by watching you. Secondly, they learn by [...]

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Teach Your Child to Trust Their Instincts

March 5th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Teaching your child to pay attention to and trust the “knowing Efeeling inside them sometimes takes a backseat to protecting them. Although parents do need to watch over their little ones and keep them safe, they should be careful not to extinguish the natural protective instincts or feelings of knowing we are all born with.
Our world [...]

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Teach Your Child to How to Use a Family Code

March 5th, 2008 by Nick Ramsay

Children depend on us to keep them safe. It is not always possible to predict the unpredictable, but it is possible to be prepared.
Not everyone in the world is kind and good. Youngsters need to know this. Telling them in a way that does not cause fear is important. Your goal should be to prepare [...]

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