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"A new baby is like the beginning of all things, HOPE, a dream of possibilities"

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 08:36:43 -0400

“A new baby is like the beginning of all things, HOPE, a dream of possibilities”

Baby Bath

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Baby Bath

Giving Bath To A Newborn

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 08:19:00 -0400

Bathing a newborn is a daunting task for most new parents. The idea of taking your fragile package and making them slippery and hard to hold can send a shiver down your spine. Here are some tips to make the process easier.

Until the umbilical cord falls off, you should not give the baby a tub bath at all. The baby should be given sponge baths until then. After the cord has fallen off, you may begin tub baths. Newborns do not need to be bathed everyday. If you are changing the baby as soon as the diaper is soiled and wiping off the babys hands and face each time you change his diaper, your baby only needs a bath two or three times a week. Bathing your baby more often can dry out his skin. After your baby starts crawling around and getting into things, he should be bathed every day.

Here’s how to give a sponge bath:

Make sure the room is warm. Babies lose heat easily.
Place a soft towel on top of the changing table to cushion the baby and catch any drips. If you do not have a changing table you can use a firm bed or even the floor if it is warm enough.
Get a bowl of warm water, a wash cloth, a towel to wrap him in when done, baby shampoo, a clean diaper and clean clothes.
After you have everything ready, undress the baby and place him on the changing table. Use the safety strap.
Use the extra towel to cover up the parts of the baby you are not washing to ensure that he stays warm.
Wet the washcloth with water. You may want to add a small amount of baby cleanser to the water if your baby is especially dirty.
Wash the baby, paying close attention to the diaper area, the hands, the neck, and all his creases.
Wash his hair, supporting his neck with your other hand. Use only a drop of shampoo, rinse with the washcloth.

At no time should you leave your baby unattended, even for a second. If you are interrupted or forget something, take the baby with you.

After the umbilical cord has fallen off and the surrounding area has healed you can move on to tub baths. Babies need special tubs specifically designed for newborns. They should not be given a bath in the family tub until they are older. If your baby is tiny, you may be able to use the kitchen sink if it is well scrubbed and rinsed before hand and it is lined with a towel.

"The most important thing that parents can teach their children Is how to get along with them"

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 08:07:00 -0400

“The most important thing that parents can teach their children Is how to get along with them”

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The Art Of Making Friends

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 07:54:00 -0400

Friendships are very important when it comes to emotional health, both for adults and children! Not having friends can have devastating effects on a child. Children who struggle with making and keeping friends often experience mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. They are also more likely to get into trouble and drop out of school.

To a child, having even just one good friend can make a huge difference. Research shows it is not the quantity of friends children have that matters, it’s the quality of even one or two good relationships. You can help your child become better at making and keeping friends by teaching three basic social skills:

How to break the ice with kids he or she hasn’t met before.
How to act positive around others.
How to manage conflict constructively.

To teach these skills to a child, you must first figure out what the child is already doing right and then what he or she needs to learn to do better. Specific needs vary from child to child and situation to situation. Here are some tips:

Observe your child objectively in social settings and compare his or her interactions to those of well-liked children.
Isolate the skill(s) your child needs to learn or use more effectively. For example, does your child interrupt others, always try to “be the boss,” act aggressively toward others, or cry and pout when things don’t go his or her way? Or, is your child excessively shy and quiet around other children, afraid to try new activities, or reluctant to join a group?
Explain the steps of the skill to your child. Relate the skill to his or her world-view by attaching it to a situation your child has experienced. Demonstrate how to effectively use the skill. (For example: “You told me there’s a new student in your class that you’d like to know and be friends with. If you want to introduce yourself to him, look at him, smile, and say something like ‘Hi, my name is Jason. Would you like to play catch with me during recess?’”)
Help your child practice the skill. (“Now pretend I’m the new student and introduce yourself to me. What would you say?”)

Do This To Lose Weight

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 05:06:08 -0400

Do This To Lose Weight