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]]>This interesting breakfast will surely pique your child’s interest. Make a yogurt or milk based smoothie with some sprinkles on the top and give the child for breakfast.
You can also make a French toast and slice it into smaller sticks served with some syrup. This is one irresistible snack for little children.
You can also make pancakes with batter and add some fresh banana slices to make it healthier. Dip the pancakes into the batter and cook like normal pancakes; they can eat it with syrup on the side or honey. This is only recommended for a child who is more than one year.
This breakfast looks like a dessert, and this makes it more appetizing. Your child will eat it up without hesitation. Layer in some low-fat vanilla yogurt and top it off with strawberries and granola. You can repeat the process until it is filled up. Sprinkle some maple syrup to give it a distinctive taste.
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]]>The post The Effects of Music on Your Unborn Child appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>While it is unclear whether music has an actual effect on the fetal development, some studies indicate that fetuses can hear and react to sound. At this point, no research supports the idea that playing music when your baby is in the womb makes it smarter.
However, if you do wish to play music to your unborn child, here’s how you should do it:
It’s best to play music in the stereo during the day. Do not use headphones on your belly as it may overstimulate your baby.
“People tend to turn up the sound because they think it needs to be loud to penetrate the abdomen,” say experts like DiPietro. “But amniotic fluid is actually a good conductor of sound.”
The volume shouldn’t be higher than 65 decibels (dB) – about as loud as background music at a store.
Since there isn’t a sufficient study on the effects of music on unborn babies, only play music if you actually like it. It can’t hurt. “When a woman relaxes, that’s good for the fetus and that’s an indirect effect of music on the fetus,” says Janet DiPietro, a developmental psychologist.
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]]>The post Oh Baby! How to Treat the Most Common Baby Stains appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Lay the garment on a flat surface and gently scrape what you can off the fabric with a bristle brush (an old toothbrush will do). Then, cover the remaining stain with bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and after a few minutes, pour some club soda on top to create a fizzing effect before adding to the washer.
Gently scrape away the excess before covering the stain in any liquid laundry detergent, soak in warm water for about 20 minutes, remove from the water and apply a stain remover if you have one. Wash at a high heat depending on the fabric.
Rub the stain with dish soap before thoroughly rinsing the area under a warm tap, apply a stain remover and wash on the highest heat the fabric can tolerate.
Remove excess with a tissue and cover the stain in a liquid detergent, soak in warm water for 30 minutes before adding to a hot wash.
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]]>The post How to Help Your Kids Cope With Relocating appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Give your child lots of opportunities to speak about its worries. Children may feel better if they can vocalize how they feel. When they get it off their chest, they will feel more positive about the move.
If you have given your child a chance to voice its feelings, acknowledge what he/she says. Reassure the child by discussing the great things to look forward to in the new location. Try to get the child to participate in social activities in the new location.
Moving with younger kids is more difficult, but the emotional impact is far easier. This is because such kids have not had the chance to bond with other children.
However, you should listen to them to know if they have anxiety about moving.
Teen years are tougher than you can imagine. It is even tougher on a teen who has to start life all over again. Be mindful about how your teen feels about the move. Teens may express themselves by showing frustration. This makes it difficult to communicate with them.
Help keep the lines of communication open for your kids and their old friends.
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]]>The post How to Make Bath Time Less Stressful appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Babies are usually attracted to toys. Provide lots of toys, and load up the bathtub with them. This can help distract her while you bath her.
Some adults naturally enjoy singing while bathing. Why don’t you use this as a tool for entertaining your baby while bathing her? Singing helps to ease tension.
The tub seat reduces the stress involved in bathing, both for you and your baby. It allows the baby some freedom in the tub.
Unlike adults, who feel very relaxed while sinking into the tub, babies don’t feel same. You can employ tickling to help your baby loosen up and feel more relaxed.
Music has a way of providing relief. However, the type of music you play matters. Babies respond differently to music. Some babies respond better to music with upbeats, while some feel relaxed at the sound of smooth and slow tunes.
You can start the music when it’s time to bath your baby, to set her in the right mood. In fact, you may make it a routine, to play music before bath time. Soon, she’ll know whenever she hears the tune; it means it is time for her to be bathed. This does not only inform her of the next activity but also prepares her mind.
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]]>The post A Balanced Diet for Your Teen appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Protein is essential for the growth and development of your teen. Protein helps in repairing, building and maintaining the body tissues. Examples of foods that are rich in protein are beans, legumes, soy, quinoa, meats, fish, cheese, eggs, yogurt, wheat germ, peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pinto beans, shellfish, tofu, kidney beans etc.
This supplies energy to the body and this makes it an ideal source of energy for your teen. Some simple carbohydrates include fruits, milk, milk products, vegetables etc., while those of complex carbohydrate are starchy vegetables, cereals, legumes and whole grain food items.
Calorie intake usually depends on how active your teen is. An average teenager who is really not active can consume meals with 2000 calories (male) and 1600 calories (female). An active teenager should eat 2800 calories (male) and 2200 calories (female). Do not encourage your children to count the calories themselves. You should make sure that your teen gets enough food each day on your own.
Iron supplies oxygen to the muscles. It also helps the brain to function properly, and develops the immune system for fighting diseases. Teenage girls require more iron than the boys do.
Some iron-enriched foods are green leafy vegetables, whole grain, meat and nuts.
It is known to strengthen the bones and the teeth in the body, while the deficiency of calcium can cause osteoporosis in later stages of life.
Some calcium-enriched foods are dairy products, cereals, leafy vegetables.
They increase your teen’s immune system and protect them from varieties of health conditions, such as anemia, night blindness, weakness etc.
Some excellent sources of vitamins and minerals include milk, cheese, liver, yogurt, eggs, carrots, sweet potatoes, peaches, papaya, and mangoes. Some other good sources are strawberries, guava, spinach, tuna, orange, egg yolks, salmon etc.
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]]>The post Should Kids Sit in the Car Front Seat? appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Different states have distinct laws on car safety, but a lot of them are identical. Some of these include:
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]]>The post Helping Your Child Pick Healthy Meals at School appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>These ideas depend on what the canteen is serving. Some include:
Encourage her to choose wholemeal, multigrain, or high fiber white sandwich. The filling should include lean chicken, salad, beef, eggs or fish.
This option is also excellent for kids. Some examples include fresh salads, riper paper rolls, and sushi.
Some of these meals include
Your child can also opt for healthy snacks from the canteen. Some include:
You can also pack tap water in a bottle for the child to drink. It is easily refillable all through the day. It is a lot cheaper and healthier than buying sugary drinks. If the child has to buy drinks from the canteen, then soy drinks are ideal.
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]]>The post Winter Activities for the Family appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Sliding downhill is fun for both adults and kids. You can set this up using toboggans, plastic snow disks, inner tubes or plastic bags. A local park or the neighborhood would be an ideal venue for this. However, you should dress appropriately in layers and wear thick boots.
You can plan a family snowman tournament to see who can create the best snowman. You can make it more interesting by creating other animals and not just snowmen.
This game is always unplanned. It has just one rule: have fun. You can opt to create rules for the game to make it fun. Ensure that the kids don’t hide behind rocks. Players should not throw too hard or target faces. You can have fun while exercising as a family.
Take your kids on a ski vacation to a resort. This option does not have to be expensive. You can plan to visit a local ski for one day. You can also opt to rent skis to really enjoy the experience. Some local parks set up a mini ski resort for people in the neighborhood.
The post Winter Activities for the Family appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post Adulting 101: Life Skills Everyone Should Know By High School appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>It’s really surprising that some adults don’t know how to cook even the most simple meals. Eating is essential to life, yet some people rely solely on other resources for food. Don’t let your child go through life thinking a Big Mac is the only way to keep from starving.
Knowing how to cook will reduce the risk of heart disease and other common health issues related to food. Not only that, you don’t want your child coming over for dinner every night once they’re in their 30’s.
Yes, academics and extra-curricular activities are important, but they aren’t real life. Every child should know what it’s like to do chores, have a job, or contribute to the family unit in some way. This prepares them for the real world and even later on when they have to take care of you.
Every child should be taught to wake up on time by themselves. Wrangling them out of bed every morning isn’t doing them any favors. It sets them up for failure in the future; you can’t hold a job if you can’t get up for work on time.
The post Adulting 101: Life Skills Everyone Should Know By High School appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Your Fussy Toddler appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>This interesting breakfast will surely pique your child’s interest. Make a yogurt or milk based smoothie with some sprinkles on the top and give the child for breakfast.
You can also make a French toast and slice it into smaller sticks served with some syrup. This is one irresistible snack for little children.
You can also make pancakes with batter and add some fresh banana slices to make it healthier. Dip the pancakes into the batter and cook like normal pancakes; they can eat it with syrup on the side or honey. This is only recommended for a child who is more than one year.
This breakfast looks like a dessert, and this makes it more appetizing. Your child will eat it up without hesitation. Layer in some low-fat vanilla yogurt and top it off with strawberries and granola. You can repeat the process until it is filled up. Sprinkle some maple syrup to give it a distinctive taste.
The post Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Your Fussy Toddler appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post The Effects of Music on Your Unborn Child appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>While it is unclear whether music has an actual effect on the fetal development, some studies indicate that fetuses can hear and react to sound. At this point, no research supports the idea that playing music when your baby is in the womb makes it smarter.
However, if you do wish to play music to your unborn child, here’s how you should do it:
It’s best to play music in the stereo during the day. Do not use headphones on your belly as it may overstimulate your baby.
“People tend to turn up the sound because they think it needs to be loud to penetrate the abdomen,” say experts like DiPietro. “But amniotic fluid is actually a good conductor of sound.”
The volume shouldn’t be higher than 65 decibels (dB) – about as loud as background music at a store.
Since there isn’t a sufficient study on the effects of music on unborn babies, only play music if you actually like it. It can’t hurt. “When a woman relaxes, that’s good for the fetus and that’s an indirect effect of music on the fetus,” says Janet DiPietro, a developmental psychologist.
The post The Effects of Music on Your Unborn Child appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post Oh Baby! How to Treat the Most Common Baby Stains appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Lay the garment on a flat surface and gently scrape what you can off the fabric with a bristle brush (an old toothbrush will do). Then, cover the remaining stain with bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and after a few minutes, pour some club soda on top to create a fizzing effect before adding to the washer.
Gently scrape away the excess before covering the stain in any liquid laundry detergent, soak in warm water for about 20 minutes, remove from the water and apply a stain remover if you have one. Wash at a high heat depending on the fabric.
Rub the stain with dish soap before thoroughly rinsing the area under a warm tap, apply a stain remover and wash on the highest heat the fabric can tolerate.
Remove excess with a tissue and cover the stain in a liquid detergent, soak in warm water for 30 minutes before adding to a hot wash.
The post Oh Baby! How to Treat the Most Common Baby Stains appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post How to Help Your Kids Cope With Relocating appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Give your child lots of opportunities to speak about its worries. Children may feel better if they can vocalize how they feel. When they get it off their chest, they will feel more positive about the move.
If you have given your child a chance to voice its feelings, acknowledge what he/she says. Reassure the child by discussing the great things to look forward to in the new location. Try to get the child to participate in social activities in the new location.
Moving with younger kids is more difficult, but the emotional impact is far easier. This is because such kids have not had the chance to bond with other children.
However, you should listen to them to know if they have anxiety about moving.
Teen years are tougher than you can imagine. It is even tougher on a teen who has to start life all over again. Be mindful about how your teen feels about the move. Teens may express themselves by showing frustration. This makes it difficult to communicate with them.
Help keep the lines of communication open for your kids and their old friends.
The post How to Help Your Kids Cope With Relocating appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post How to Make Bath Time Less Stressful appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Babies are usually attracted to toys. Provide lots of toys, and load up the bathtub with them. This can help distract her while you bath her.
Some adults naturally enjoy singing while bathing. Why don’t you use this as a tool for entertaining your baby while bathing her? Singing helps to ease tension.
The tub seat reduces the stress involved in bathing, both for you and your baby. It allows the baby some freedom in the tub.
Unlike adults, who feel very relaxed while sinking into the tub, babies don’t feel same. You can employ tickling to help your baby loosen up and feel more relaxed.
Music has a way of providing relief. However, the type of music you play matters. Babies respond differently to music. Some babies respond better to music with upbeats, while some feel relaxed at the sound of smooth and slow tunes.
You can start the music when it’s time to bath your baby, to set her in the right mood. In fact, you may make it a routine, to play music before bath time. Soon, she’ll know whenever she hears the tune; it means it is time for her to be bathed. This does not only inform her of the next activity but also prepares her mind.
The post How to Make Bath Time Less Stressful appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post A Balanced Diet for Your Teen appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Protein is essential for the growth and development of your teen. Protein helps in repairing, building and maintaining the body tissues. Examples of foods that are rich in protein are beans, legumes, soy, quinoa, meats, fish, cheese, eggs, yogurt, wheat germ, peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pinto beans, shellfish, tofu, kidney beans etc.
This supplies energy to the body and this makes it an ideal source of energy for your teen. Some simple carbohydrates include fruits, milk, milk products, vegetables etc., while those of complex carbohydrate are starchy vegetables, cereals, legumes and whole grain food items.
Calorie intake usually depends on how active your teen is. An average teenager who is really not active can consume meals with 2000 calories (male) and 1600 calories (female). An active teenager should eat 2800 calories (male) and 2200 calories (female). Do not encourage your children to count the calories themselves. You should make sure that your teen gets enough food each day on your own.
Iron supplies oxygen to the muscles. It also helps the brain to function properly, and develops the immune system for fighting diseases. Teenage girls require more iron than the boys do.
Some iron-enriched foods are green leafy vegetables, whole grain, meat and nuts.
It is known to strengthen the bones and the teeth in the body, while the deficiency of calcium can cause osteoporosis in later stages of life.
Some calcium-enriched foods are dairy products, cereals, leafy vegetables.
They increase your teen’s immune system and protect them from varieties of health conditions, such as anemia, night blindness, weakness etc.
Some excellent sources of vitamins and minerals include milk, cheese, liver, yogurt, eggs, carrots, sweet potatoes, peaches, papaya, and mangoes. Some other good sources are strawberries, guava, spinach, tuna, orange, egg yolks, salmon etc.
The post A Balanced Diet for Your Teen appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post Should Kids Sit in the Car Front Seat? appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Different states have distinct laws on car safety, but a lot of them are identical. Some of these include:
The post Should Kids Sit in the Car Front Seat? appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post Helping Your Child Pick Healthy Meals at School appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>These ideas depend on what the canteen is serving. Some include:
Encourage her to choose wholemeal, multigrain, or high fiber white sandwich. The filling should include lean chicken, salad, beef, eggs or fish.
This option is also excellent for kids. Some examples include fresh salads, riper paper rolls, and sushi.
Some of these meals include
Your child can also opt for healthy snacks from the canteen. Some include:
You can also pack tap water in a bottle for the child to drink. It is easily refillable all through the day. It is a lot cheaper and healthier than buying sugary drinks. If the child has to buy drinks from the canteen, then soy drinks are ideal.
The post Helping Your Child Pick Healthy Meals at School appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post Winter Activities for the Family appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>Sliding downhill is fun for both adults and kids. You can set this up using toboggans, plastic snow disks, inner tubes or plastic bags. A local park or the neighborhood would be an ideal venue for this. However, you should dress appropriately in layers and wear thick boots.
You can plan a family snowman tournament to see who can create the best snowman. You can make it more interesting by creating other animals and not just snowmen.
This game is always unplanned. It has just one rule: have fun. You can opt to create rules for the game to make it fun. Ensure that the kids don’t hide behind rocks. Players should not throw too hard or target faces. You can have fun while exercising as a family.
Take your kids on a ski vacation to a resort. This option does not have to be expensive. You can plan to visit a local ski for one day. You can also opt to rent skis to really enjoy the experience. Some local parks set up a mini ski resort for people in the neighborhood.
The post Winter Activities for the Family appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>The post Adulting 101: Life Skills Everyone Should Know By High School appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>It’s really surprising that some adults don’t know how to cook even the most simple meals. Eating is essential to life, yet some people rely solely on other resources for food. Don’t let your child go through life thinking a Big Mac is the only way to keep from starving.
Knowing how to cook will reduce the risk of heart disease and other common health issues related to food. Not only that, you don’t want your child coming over for dinner every night once they’re in their 30’s.
Yes, academics and extra-curricular activities are important, but they aren’t real life. Every child should know what it’s like to do chores, have a job, or contribute to the family unit in some way. This prepares them for the real world and even later on when they have to take care of you.
Every child should be taught to wake up on time by themselves. Wrangling them out of bed every morning isn’t doing them any favors. It sets them up for failure in the future; you can’t hold a job if you can’t get up for work on time.
The post Adulting 101: Life Skills Everyone Should Know By High School appeared first on ourdailybaby.com.
]]>