Moment of Honesty
Hi friends,
In remembrance of Father’s Day, we at Insparenting.com, present Moment of Honesty. Visit our blog, http://www.insparenting.com, and find out more about our Father’s Day celebration here .
Express all your feelings about your father by remembering the ups and downs of your father-child relationship.
And for a healthier kid, we provide an article about calcium. Enjoy your reading and…
Have a great Father’s Day preparation,
Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting
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It’s such a wonderful experience to have a baby at home. It becomes more colorful and merry.
But when it comes to bed time, you get stressed out.
The baby wants to play, or just lays there awake or worst, cries out loud.
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| FOOD & NUTRITION |
Calcium and Your Kids
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” The best way to get calcium is by consuming foods that naturally contain calcium. ” |
by Adwina Jackson
What’s so essential for your children’s bones and dental health?
It’s C – A – L – C – I – U – M. Yes, calcium, one of macro minerals needed in a large amount by the body.
This main mineral has several important functions. It is responsible in forming healthy bones and teeth. It also functions in controlling muscles contractions and relaxations, as well as transmitting messages through the nerves.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends adequate intake of calcium as shown in the table below:
|
Male and Female Age |
Calcium (mg/day) |
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0 to 6 months |
210 |
|
7 to 12 months |
270 |
|
1 to 3 years |
500 |
|
4 to 8 years |
800 |
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9 to 13 years |
1300 |
|
14 to 18 years |
1300 |
The best way to get calcium is by consuming foods that naturally contain calcium. A great variety of food can be your choices to provide in your children’s daily intake.
Below is the food list:
- yogurt, plain or mixed with fruit
- sardines
- cheddar cheese
- milk
- tofu
- salmon
- spinach
- broccoli
- soybean
If your children do not get adequate amount of calcium, they’ll suffer from a deficiency in three elements essential for maximizing the calcium absorption. They are magnesium (Mg), vitamin D, and vitamin C. Thus, a glass of orange juice is a great idea to improve the absorption.
Meanwhile, soft drinks, coffee and alcohol do the other way. If you have teens, beware with what they consume. They probably prefer those drinks instead of milk, which of course high in calcium.
Calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis later in life. It happens when dietary intake of calcium is low. The body then takes away so much calcium from the skeleton, and the bones will become weak and fragile.
However, getting too much calcium is not a good idea as well. Constipation is one of the effects.
As the last part, take a look at the following points:
• If your child has a balanced diet, he or she may not need supplements of vitamins or minerals.
• Consult with a doctor first if you want to give those supplements to your child.
• Go to your child’s pediatrician for a routine check-up of his or her development.
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| BABIES |
They Learned It in the Womb!
Some researches show that the learning point can even be started while a baby is still spending days in the womb.
But how do we, parents, help them learn?
• STORY TELLING. Buy some books and read them with different kinds of tone. Besides helping them get familiar with your voice, it also can trigger your baby to love books.
• MUSIC. Your baby’s movements are livelier when music is played. And it can stimulate your baby’s brain.
• BELLY TOUCHING. Touch or scrub your belly gently, the baby can feel it and will be more comfortable afterwards.
So, moms, in whichever months your pregnancy is, it’s never too late to do those three things above…
Nice try!
*These tips are taken from our blog: http://www.insparenting.com/7/they-learned-it-in-the-womb/
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| PARENTING JOKE |
Dinner Blessing
A wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said, “Would you like to say the blessing?”
“I wouldn’t know what to say,” the girl replied.
“Just say what you hear Mommy say,” the wife answered.
The daughter bowed her head and said, “Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?”
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| THINGS TO DO TODAY |
Preparing hi-calcium lunch for your kid? Tortillas filled with grilled chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and dressing are tempting and healthy choices.
