February is National Dental Health Month. Have you taken your kids to a dentist for a routine check up?

When did you take the kids for the first dental control? Do you know that first tooth means first trip to dentist? Find the answer in the News Section.

Still about children’s teeth care, always pay attention to their dental habits. What are the bad ones? Check them out in the Tips section.

I hope the article in Pregnancy & Childbirth can help you prepare your first child for the birth of a new sibling.

Have a nice reading,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting

Let Us Love Again

Things are not going well between the two of you, parents. You feel like the sparkle of love has disappeared.

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Helping Your Child Deal with the Birth of a New Sibling

by Sarah Veda

If you’re pregnant with your second child, it’s time to be thinking about how to prepare your first child to deal with “not being an only child” anymore. This can be a difficult transition for any child, and most, regardless of age, have some adjustments to make. Here are some suggestions to help your child be prepared.

First Tooth Means First Trip to Dentist

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.

American health societies urge the importance of oral hygiene from an early age.

The earlier parents are cautious about their children’s dental health, the better.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry even recommend that a child should have his first visit to pediatric dentist as soon as his first ‘baby’ tooth appears.

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Bad Dental Habits

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. It’s the best time to pay more attention to your children’s dental health.

Make February the turning point of your children’s dental health by getting rid of their bad dental habits, which are:

• having milk before going to bed
• not brushing teeth before going to bed
• not rinsing properly while brushing
• thumb or finger or pacifier sucking

Develop good dental habits to your kids. Serve them with low-sugar food. Make brushing a daily routine and an enjoyable activity rather than a daunting task.

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Dear Friends,

If you are about to be a parent, you probably have serious concerns about bathing your newborn. Don’t worry about it. The article about bathing your newborn in Pregnancy & Childbirth section will hopefully help you deal with this baby stuff.

The next issue is about drugs. How often do you use antibiotics when you’re ill? You probably do not have any idea that antibiotics misuse can lead to resistance, which means the medicine will not work anymore to certain diseases.

Good news comes as some health groups raise awareness on misuse of antibiotics. Read more below. Enjoy!

Be a rational drug user,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting.com

Health Groups Raising Awareness on Misuse of Antibiotics

The Center for Disease Control says that one of every twenty people in Michigan misuses antibiotics.

People keep old, unused drugs around the house, and then use when they have a cough, cold, sore throat or ear ache. The truth is, in most cases, that’s the wrong thing to do.

Read more how health groups create awareness about this problem.

Worried About Bathing Your Newborn?

by David Crowton

Are you about to be a parent and are having serious concerns about bathing your newborn? Afraid of the baby being all slippery and dropping him in the water? No need to feel embarrassed, these are concerns most new parents have when it comes to bathing their newborn babies because they are so small and seem so fragile.

When you first get over that initial scare of bathing your infant you will find that it can be fun and enjoyable for the both of you. There are some arguments over how fast you should give the baby a full bath after it is born. In the USA many specialists suggest not to give your child a full bath until the cord falls of but to only give it a sponge bath.

Having had children overseas where this belief is not followed you know that it is perfectly fine to give your child a full bath from the very beginning and that the cord is nothing to worry about when it comes to giving your baby a bath. The decision on how to give your baby its first few baths is completely up to you and what you feel the most comfortable doing. 

In order to make it easier for you, getting a small baby tub may be a good idea since many of these tubs can be placed in the kitchen sink, on the counter or on a table. This way you don’t have to lie on your knees next to your bathtub plus it gives you a little more secure position to handle the baby. Many of the infant tubs also provide some sort of back support and are not very deep. Regardless of where you give your baby a bath you should not have too much water in the tub. Maximum 3 inches is recommended.

Before putting the baby in the tub make sure the water is not too hot and whatever you do fill the water in the tub before placing baby in it because if there are sudden changes in the water temperature it can easily leave burn marks on a little baby. If you find that your baby cries every time you give him a bath don’t be alarmed, it can take months before your baby actually starts to enjoy the water and having a bath.

Prior to giving your baby a bath, be sure to have everything you need at hand, things such as soap, shampoo, sponge, washcloths and towels. For no reason should you have to take your child out of the tub to go and grab something you forgot. You probably don’t like to get out of the tub until you are done either? It goes without saying that you never take both hands of your baby as long as he is in the water. It does not take much water for a baby to drown.

When all of this is said, get over your worries and just enjoy the bath time with your baby and when you feel comfortable enough you can even take a bath together with your baby.

Whenever you are ready.

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Do not use antibiotics to fight illness caused by virus. They are used to treat bad bacteria. Overusing antibiotics can create resistance to them. This means antibiotics may not work anymore.

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Dear Friends,

Are you one of the people who consume nutritional supplements? What’s the reason for you to eat them? Do they really give benefit to you?

The News section provides information whether you really need supplements or not.

Talking about pregnancy, doing exercise is an important agenda. For pregnant women, have you thought about yoga? Learn more about it in the article below. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting.com

Drinkable Nutrition: Is It Beneficial?

Have you been drinking nutritional supplements? Do they really work?

Check out the findings of a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Yoga and Pregnancy - Why Do Yoga At This Time?

by Lisa Askem

Yoga is for everyone, any age, men, women and children but is especially helpful at times of change in our lives. Pregnancy is a time when extra care should be taken not only in exercise classes but in all activities and living. Yoga will help maintain a healthy and strong body during all stages of pregnancy and help women to deliver their babies in a confident way.

Pregnancy is a natural time for taking care of yourself. For a first time mother a yoga class will offer a chance to be comfortable in the changes taking place both physically and mentally. A chance to take a break, relax into the pregnancy and make contact with her baby. Yoga will also help prevent all kinds of back problems. It will help to keep blood pressure low, prevent cramps, varicose veins, it will improve circulation and prevent swelling of the joints. Breathing will improve and tiredness will be overcome, good sleep will be induced.

The practise of yoga will also maintain a sense of self in a time of change. Postures will be taught with encouragement and ideas to help deliver babies confidently and often without intervention. Yoga can help with anxiety around the birth and possible depression.

Many mothers come to classes as beginners with no experience of yoga but have seen articles on how beneficial it is in helping to give birth naturally. Maternity classes use modified yoga postures with the emphasis on breathing, strengthening and relaxation. Applicable to all stages of pregnancy. For those who already practise yoga a maternity class will provide many tips on how to continue yoga safely during pregnancy.

I believe we should train to have a baby. You wouldn’t climb a mountain or run a marathon without training first, and there is also the other side to yoga - it is a mind and body practice. The postures will keep the body strong but the meditative side of yoga is vital. The transition into motherhood has to be addressed. We live in a culture where we have babies and rush back to work or put a wash on and go to the supermarket. There is an expectation that believes we will not change. Yoga can be part of the rite of passage into motherhood helping to prepare for the changes ahead.

Lisa Askem has been teaching pre and post natal yoga in London, England for over 10 years. She is trained with the British Wheel of Yoga and has worked with the active birth movement. Lisa teaches at various centres in South West London including the world renown Harbour Club in Fulham. She is also involved in providing yoga classes for the National Health Service Sure Start programme.

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If you eat a well-balanced diet, able to consume normal food, and have regular exercises, nutritional supplements are not needed.

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Dear Friends,

Nowadays, pre-pregnancy preparation is important. Many women
often carry out a blood test. It’s to check whether they’re in a
good health to become pregnant. Another crucial thing about
pre-pregnancy preparation is to control the women’s weight.

According to a new research, a child’s weight may be influenced
by his mother even before he’s actually born. This could be a new
thing to you. Check out the full report below!

In the heath section of today’s newsletter, don’t miss the
article talking about common childhood illnesses. I also give you
information on the diseases’ symptoms to make it easier for you to
determine which kind of illnesses that might come to your children.

Always be healthy, Enjoy your day,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting.com

Obesity Before Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Weight
Problems

A mother’s weight prior to pregnancy has a significant
relationship with her child’s weight. The child would be overweight
at a young age increased with the degree of the mother’s obesity.

There’s also a possibility that an overweight child will stay
overweight for the rest of his or her life.

Have you experienced this?

Do you want this happen to you and your kids?

See the following report to find out more:

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Common Childhood Illnesses… What to Look For

by Adwina Jackson

Children are very susceptible to illnesses, in part because their
immune systems are not fully mature.

Breastfeeding of course provides some immunity to common
illnesses, but nowadays most children are weaned by the time they
are 1 year old.

Children also have a habit of exploring the world around them
with their mouths and their hands. Anything that comes into contact
with their mouth and hands can potentially cause an illness.

The good news is that the more your child is exposed the stronger
their immune systems will become, and their ability to fight off
infection in the future.

Some of the most common childhood illnesses and symptoms are
listed below:

Colds/Cough – Cold and coughs are usually caused by viral
infections, thus must be spread by person to person contact, not
through the weather alone. Common symptoms of a cold include a
stuffy nose, cough, possible sore throat and occasionally a
temperature. Colds can become more severe and result in bronchitis,
pneumonia and ear infections. Signs that a cold is becoming worse
and may need medical treatment include green or yellow nasal
discharge, fever lasting more than one day, and or a persistent and
wheezy cough.

Flu – The flu is characterized by headaches, chills,
muscle aches and a high fever. Respiratory symptoms may also
develop, and a feeling of fatigue which may last for several weeks
after initial symptoms. The flu is also spread from person to person
contact usually with respiratory secretions of someone who is sick.
Antibiotics can’t treat the flu. Treatment often consists of rest
and fluids.

Ear Infections – This is perhaps the most common infection
affecting children. Ear infections happen when bacteria enter the
ear from the nose or throat. Usually an ear infection is accompanied
by a fever and possibly pus draining from the ear. Symptoms may
include pain, fever, dizziness and irritability. Though ear
infections aren’t contagious, the viral infections that cause them
are. Some children will develop repetitious ear infections, usually
associated with a problem with the tube that passes between the
throat and the middle ear.

Chicken Pox – Chicken pox is probably the most common
infectious disease that affects preschool and school age children.
Symptoms usually include an itchy rash and blisters, sometimes
coupled with a fever. Chicken pox can also be transmitted to adults,
and is usually a much more serious illness. The good news is a
chicken pox vaccine is available for babies 1 year of age or older.

One of the best things you can do to help your child is try to
minimize their exposure to illness by encouraging frequent hand
washing.

Most illnesses are spread when a child touches something the
virus has settled on and then touches their face.

Practicing good habits at home will help encourage your child to
limit their exposure and the spread of illness to other family
members. 

Preventing is better than curing. Always carry out healthy habits
anywhere. Tell the kids to wash their hands after doing their
activities. This simple habit leads to a healthy body.

According to Minnesota Department of Health, proper hand-washing
eliminates nearly half of all cases of foodborne illness and
significantly reduce the spread of the common cold and flu.

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Dear friends,

Enjoying the time as a new parent? I bet it’s one of the most beautiful moments you’ve had in your life, friends.

Let me share a bit of that moment after I gave birth to my son. During the night, my husband helped me a lot. He was always ready when I needed a hand for changing our baby’s diapers.

Giving me back the baby for breastfeeding was really a nice, simple effort he did for me, too.

To many women, including me, those simple things like my hubby did are so meaningful. You’d feel safe and had enough time to rest. Of course it’s not hard for you, hubbies, to do the same.

Luckily, in Hollywood, Seal was lauded for his parenting skills (Well, don’t underestimate yourself for not being praised so.). Check out the report below.

For pregnant women, try doing these safe exercises which I give to you in an article below as well. Feel how your body will be healthier and fit throughout the ‘carrying’ period.

Enjoy your new, amazing role,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting.com

Seal Lauded for His Parenting Skills

After becoming a first-time biological father to Henry, his son from supermodel Heidi Klum, Seal, 42, received five polls as Hollywood’s most honorable new dad.

This beats out other new daddies Ben Affleck, Heath Ledger, new step daddies Ashton Kutcher and Brad Pitt.

The editor-in-chief of Parents magazine also stated that the singer should be praised for his willingness to accept Leni, Klum’s daughter from a previous relationship, as his own.

Who’s scored a zero? The name starts with K. Find out at

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Good and Safe Exercises for Pregnant Women

by Adwina Jackson

Studies show that there are numerous benefits you can get from exercising while you’re pregnant. Exercise improves your energy levels, blood circulation, and enhances your chances for an early recovery.

Another reason for exercise is moms who work out while getting pregnant has shorter and easier labor.

So, what are the exercises then?

Walking – It’s the best overall exercise for pregnant mothers anywhere. Low impact, but really good for your heart and blood flow. Walking is usually safe throughout the entire pregnancy. Moreover, it’s the cheapest exercise among all. You can do it anytime anywhere.

Swimming – Swimming eases the heaviness you feel from weight gain associated with pregnancy. It also provides you with optimal cardiovascular benefits and helps you feel light and refreshed. You’ll sleep better, burn your calories, and stay fresh as you can deal with physical and emotional challenges during pregnancy.

Yoga – This exercise helps you maintain your muscle tone and stretch out ligaments during pregnancy. If you’re interested, a prenatal yoga class is definitely a good endeavor. You can do yoga almost anywhere. Many women feel comfortable doing it at home. Please beware that it can be harmful if you don’t do it correctly. So, advice from practitioners is definitely essential.

Always consult with your obgyn doctor before starting any program. You should also commit to exercises regularly. Generally at least 30 minutes of exercise and 4-7 days a week is recommended.

Tips before and during the exercises:

- drink a lot of water to keep you fresh and avoid you from dehydrated

- avoid over-heating as it can endanger you and your baby

- stop exercising when you start feeling dizzy or lightheaded

- always do warming-up before the exercise to reduce injury

- cool-down after activities to help your heart rate return to normal

Enjoy your pregnancy!

It’s not that hard to be a great dad. If Seal was praised as Hollywood’s most honorable new dad because of his skills in changing his baby boy’s diapers and singing him lullabies, you surely can do the same thing. Definitely not a hard thing.