41. Massage For Preterm Infants
A study in US Infant Behavior And Development journal found that gentle massage three times a day of infants in neonatal intensive care reduced stress in pre-term babies.
42. Babies
Don't feel you have to stimulate your baby all the time. Modern toys are often bright and noisy, but babies need quiet time too.
43. Your Children
"Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you." Kahlil Gibran 'The Prophet'
44. Carrying Backpacks
Make sure your child's backpack weighs no more than 5 to 10% of his or her body weight. Otherwise the child is likely to bend forward in an attempt to support the weight on his or her back. (American Chiropractic Association)
45. Travel Sickness
Encourage your child to look ahead at the road; may be play a game that involves looking forward.
46. Cuts And Grazes
Use natural calendula cream to soothe cuts and grazes.
47. Mumps Or Chicken Pox?
Homeopathic 'Belladonna' may help if your child has a sore throat, earache, mumps or chicken pox.
48. Finicky Eaters?
Invite a friend who is an adventurous eater to eat some meals with your own child.
49. Selfish Parents!
Your child needs to see you doing things for yourself. This is not you being selfish - you're teaching your child to look after their own needs rather than always expecting other people to do it for them.
50. Travelling
Take the homeopathic remedy Arsenicum Alb with you when you go traveling. It's good for stomach upsets from food poisoning, diarrhoea and vomiting.
51. Sweaty Feet
Sweaty feet (particularly in children) can be a sign that the liver is having to work extra hard. Try taking a herbal supplement that supports the liver.
52. Kids & TV
The American Academy of Paediatricians says that high-quality, non-violent TV can have a positive impact on learning, but too much low-quality TV can stunt educational development.
53. Beating Travel Sickness
Eating ginger may help travel and motion sickness.
54. A Healthy Pregnancy
Give your child a good start by planning a healthy pregnancy. Women should take folic acid before getting pregnant and avoid drinking alcohol during pregnancy to prevent several birth defects.
55. Summer Colds
A summer cold that goes on and on may be hay fever. Find a therapist who specialises in allergies to help you out.
56. Slow To Walk & Talk?
Try the homeopath remedy 'Baryta Carb.' if your child is slow to talk and walk, backward physically and mentally. Children who need this remedy are often small for their age.
57. Picnic Indoors
Make eating together as a family fun - have an indoor picnic.
58. Taking Exams?
Try the homeopathic remedy Gelsemium before examinations and important events, particularly if you are shaking with fear.
59. Dried Fruit
Eating fruit dried rather than fresh means you get less vitamin C, but it's still better than not eating fruit at all.
60. Your Problems
It's good for your children to hear about some of your problems and your strategies for dealing with them. Seeing how you deal with problems gives them important pointers how to do it too.
A study in US Infant Behavior And Development journal found that gentle massage three times a day of infants in neonatal intensive care reduced stress in pre-term babies.
42. Babies
Don't feel you have to stimulate your baby all the time. Modern toys are often bright and noisy, but babies need quiet time too.
43. Your Children
"Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you." Kahlil Gibran 'The Prophet'
44. Carrying Backpacks
Make sure your child's backpack weighs no more than 5 to 10% of his or her body weight. Otherwise the child is likely to bend forward in an attempt to support the weight on his or her back. (American Chiropractic Association)
45. Travel Sickness
Encourage your child to look ahead at the road; may be play a game that involves looking forward.
46. Cuts And Grazes
Use natural calendula cream to soothe cuts and grazes.
47. Mumps Or Chicken Pox?
Homeopathic 'Belladonna' may help if your child has a sore throat, earache, mumps or chicken pox.
48. Finicky Eaters?
Invite a friend who is an adventurous eater to eat some meals with your own child.
49. Selfish Parents!
Your child needs to see you doing things for yourself. This is not you being selfish - you're teaching your child to look after their own needs rather than always expecting other people to do it for them.
50. Travelling
Take the homeopathic remedy Arsenicum Alb with you when you go traveling. It's good for stomach upsets from food poisoning, diarrhoea and vomiting.
51. Sweaty Feet
Sweaty feet (particularly in children) can be a sign that the liver is having to work extra hard. Try taking a herbal supplement that supports the liver.
52. Kids & TV
The American Academy of Paediatricians says that high-quality, non-violent TV can have a positive impact on learning, but too much low-quality TV can stunt educational development.
53. Beating Travel Sickness
Eating ginger may help travel and motion sickness.
54. A Healthy Pregnancy
Give your child a good start by planning a healthy pregnancy. Women should take folic acid before getting pregnant and avoid drinking alcohol during pregnancy to prevent several birth defects.
55. Summer Colds
A summer cold that goes on and on may be hay fever. Find a therapist who specialises in allergies to help you out.
56. Slow To Walk & Talk?
Try the homeopath remedy 'Baryta Carb.' if your child is slow to talk and walk, backward physically and mentally. Children who need this remedy are often small for their age.
57. Picnic Indoors
Make eating together as a family fun - have an indoor picnic.
58. Taking Exams?
Try the homeopathic remedy Gelsemium before examinations and important events, particularly if you are shaking with fear.
59. Dried Fruit
Eating fruit dried rather than fresh means you get less vitamin C, but it's still better than not eating fruit at all.
60. Your Problems
It's good for your children to hear about some of your problems and your strategies for dealing with them. Seeing how you deal with problems gives them important pointers how to do it too.
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