You are currently browsing the archives for 20 July 2010

Why Your Toddler Bites

  • Posted on July 20, 2010 at 7:10 am

Just about every child has bit but whether or not they should be classified as a biter is another thing. There have been studies that were done that show about half of children attending daycares have been bitten three times per year. So biters are common.

Biting happens in many stages. The first stage is when the teeth are erupting from the gums. This is when your toddler will bite to make their gums feel better. This should be done on a rattle or a teething ring. If your baby tries to bite you while breast feeding quickly remove the infant and set them down in a safe place. When an infant gets a negative response from their mother they will soon stop biting.

About the time that your toddler has their first birthday is when they have their second stage of biting. They usualy bite to show some excitement. Sometimes healthy cycles can help. When this stage that they are going through your toddler may try to bite you be certain that your respond firmly each and every time and the biting should stop.

Again your toddler may start to bite around the age of two. Your toddler bites at this time to show that they want to be independent. When your toddler bites to prove that they are in control then you need to give the child a time out and explain that it hurts. It is time to teach your child the commutation skills that they are probley lacking. Occassionally normal routines will be helpful. When your toddler has the skills that are needed the biting should stop.

If your toddler is going through a biting stage make certain that you closely watch them. It is best to acknowledge good behaviour. Another good tip is to offer something for your toddler to chew on. Just like regular cycles, usually. If you catch your toddler biting you need to immediately respond with a firm toned voice and put your toddler on a time out.

Wheatgrass – Revealed

  • Posted on July 20, 2010 at 7:04 am

You have probably listened to people talking about wheatgrass powder at some point during the last few years. Maybe you’ve overheard discussions at work or family friend already benefiting from one of the many various varieties of wheat grass but if you are like a lot of people, you might still not understand wheatgrass or the natural healing power wheat grass possesses.

wheat grass capsules is basically the blades of grass grown from wheatgrain. When the wheatgrain is planted it develops shoots within two or three days. A few days after this the shoots develop into blades of lush green grass. In as little as 8-10 days the wheatgrass can be ripe for harvesting, At this stage it is worth noting that although the wheat grass already contains high levels of minerals it hasn’t had the required time to process complex carbohydrates which can be found in over-wintered wheatgrass.

Once the wheatgrass has been harvested it is usually turned into various forms, which often include wheat grass powder (Typically made by drying and crushing the wheatgrass blades into a fine powder) wheat grass capsules (simply the powdered wheatgrass filled into capsules for ease of consumption) wheat grass tablets (again often the powder cold pressed into tablet form) and wheat grass juice. (The wheatgrass blades are put through a specialist wheatgrass juicer which grinds the juice from the wheat grass leaving essential nutrients intact.)

Most forms of wheatgrass are packed with an abundance of health boosting attributes, with a wide range of vitamins enzymes, minerals and amino acids. Wheatgrass also contains more than 70% chlorophyll, which is very similar in its DNA make up to blood. This means that our bodies can absorbs the nutrients in wheatgrass extemely easily.

wheat grass powder has been around for a long time but it has only recently become popular in the UK and it can now be found online and at most juice bars. Wheatgrass has been in use for a large number of medical ailments and can be applied topically for external skin complaints like eczema and acne. Taken internally it can help detoxify the blood stream replenishing it with important nutrients which are needed for optimum health.

Disclaimer: This article has been created from data freely accessible in the press and medical journals. For medical advice you should consult with a medical practioner.

Basic CPR Classes Can Help Prevent Drowning

  • Posted on July 20, 2010 at 6:35 am

Drowning is the leading cause of dying in Arizona (AZ) in kids under four years old. (See Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona)

There is no sole solution suggested to avoid drownings. What is encouraged is a 3-step approach: “Block, Watch and Learn.

Step One – Block.
Block easy access to bodies of water. Shut bathroom doors so small children won’t drown in toilets. Block the pool with a barrier such as a fence or pool cover.

Step Two: Watch.
Most common drownings occur in bathtubs, toilets, buckets, ponds, pools, and lakes.Continuous supervision must be practiced near all water.

Step Three – Learn.
Learn how to swim and take CPR classes. All children need to take swimming instruction as well.

CPR Classes can make the difference between Life and Death to someone you love. Anybody that has a child in their care needs to take CPR courses and recertify biannually.

During a CPR Course you will learn how to give CPR to Infants, Children, and adults according to the guidelines established by the American Heart Association( AHA).

Unfortunately, when a child drowns first responders such as Firefighters, EMT’s, and Paramedics are the first to begin CPR. Many people are reluctant to administer CPR for fear of doing it too agressively or injuring the person further. If your boy or girl drowns, every second counts. You cannot waste time waiting for EMT’s to show up to get started on CPR. Every minute that passes diminishes the likelihood of survival. CPR is usually successful when given within the 1st 5 minutes after the patient quits breathing. How long will it take for help to arrive? Five minutes? Ten minutes? If this is your child, can you afford to not know CPR?