Helping Children with their Health

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If you are a parent or guardian, you know that you will always worry about your children, no matter how old they are. From getting enough sleep to what they look at online, you will always be questioning whether your child is safe and well. Here are three simple aspects to consider that can help to take some of that stress away.

Have fun with eating

Kids know what they like, and trying to persuade them otherwise can be an uphill battle; it is no exception when it comes to their eating habits. Sometimes you have to concede that they are not going to like a certain food, but sometimes it is possible to disguise certain foods that they do not like – mashed potato is a great place to hide those mashed bits of broccoli, for example.

If you have a younger child who is still exploring different tastes and textures, then a varied and colorful plate will look more appealing to them; letting them be messy and having fun with their food will help develop their motor skills and introduce them to a wide range of flavors.

Just remember to not give up after the first attempt; for example, they might not like a boiled potato, but a roasted potato could be the best food they have ever tasted – and that could go for any kind of vegetable.

Eyecare is important

Looking after your eyes is important at any age, but it can be harder for children to realize that they have a problem; they might think it is normal for things at school to be a little blurry. Other signs to look out for are recurrent headaches, as this could be caused by eyestrain, or if you notice that they are squinting to see things either at a distance or close up. Regular checkups and maintaining eye wellness are essential to ensure that any issues are corrected as soon as possible. 

Mouthcare

Oral hygiene is an essential part of life – if any part of your mouth hurts like your teeth, gums, or tongue, then simple things like eating, drinking, or even talking can become a painful problem. The best way to combat these issues is by nipping them in the bud and promoting good oral health from a young age.

It is recommended that children start to visit the dentist as soon as possible to get used to all the sounds and environment that goes with it so when they need to go for their checkups, they will not be unsettled by it, and then once their teeth start coming in, once every six months to a year to ensure that there are no issues – or if there are, it can be dealt with before it turns into a more serious problem. 

Encouraging regular visits from a young age will become a habit for them as they reach adulthood, as it is going to be something that they have always done and will think nothing of continuing.

About Author

LaDonna Dennis

LaDonna Dennis is the founder and creator of Mom Blog Society. She wears many hats. She is a Homemaker*Blogger*Crafter*Reader*Pinner*Friend*Animal Lover* Former writer of Frost Illustrated and, Cancer...SURVIVOR! LaDonna is happily married to the love of her life, the mother of 3 grown children and "Grams" to 3 grandchildren. She adores animals and has four furbabies: Makia ( a German Shepherd, whose mission in life is to be her attached to her hip) and Hachie, (an OCD Alaskan Malamute, and Akia (An Alaskan Malamute) who is just sweet as can be. And Sassy, a four-month-old German Shepherd who has quickly stolen her heart and become the most precious fur baby of all times. Aside from the humans in her life, LaDonna's fur babies are her world.

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3 years ago

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Linds
3 years ago

Children’s health is really important, and I can freely say that sometimes it is important to make some treatments with a psychologist. I was used to view site in order to find the right solution. I can say that such a help helps to support mental health, different problems and disorders that support and help to find the right solution. It is not too expensive at all, so you can find a pretty good way.

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3 years ago

This happened to me a couple months ago and my doc panicked. I had done an intense yoga class, gone for a long run, and lifted the day before the lab draw. I asked for a GGT and it was normal, which reassured me that the AST and ALT were not of liver origin. So I took a 3-wk break from my twice a week high-intensity strength training, and they came back normal.

Amanda
Amanda
3 years ago

Hi, thanks for your advice. I think that the health of children is first of all, and I think so even in St. Davids Medical Center, which always takes care of the health of its patients of any age

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Adam Brown
3 years ago

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2 years ago

Both our houses were middle class and children played outside. To reach the friends house we had to go through Beverly Hills where the houses are large and beautiful, but not a child in sight. It’s still that way today in every upper class neighborhood I’ve been to. I guess the wealthy don’t need laws to protect their kids.

Glownar
2 years ago

I was crying constantly, with low self-esteem and I HATED myself. Not to mention the acne, weight gain, and puppy fat, which worsened my self-esteem. 

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2 years ago

I think A pediatrician is a medical doctor who manages the physical, behavioral, and mental care for children from birth until age 18. A pediatrician is trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of childhood illnesses, from minor health problems to serious diseases.