Introduction

Dear parents,

We all know that exercise is great for our body, right? Not only is it good for adults but also for babies and children. Doing exercises lead to better physical and brain development.

In this edition, I’d like to inform you a little about baby exercise and how you can do it together with your baby. Try it! It’s surely gonna be an exciting activity.

Read also the reports about the importance of fatty acids for the brain. As they’re very essential in early human development, pregnant women should consume high source of fatty acids as the body can’t produce it.

Thank you!

Have a great day to you and the family!

- Adwina Jackson -

Editor of InspiringParenting

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Worldwide Reports

Fatty Acids Vital to the Brain

Here is important news for pregnant women. Essential fatty acids help the brain to perform well by better brain function, motor do-ordination, visual performance, and immunity. They build the brain during fetal life.

Since they aren’t synthesized by human, they need to be consumed in the diet. So, if you know someone in the family who is pregnant, tell her to consume food high in fatty acids.

Eating 500g of fish a day is required to get the adequate amount of fatty acids needed by the body. Salmon, sardines, mackerel, and tuna are great sources of fatty acids.

Besides being good for the brain these essential fatty acids are also good for the heart and lower the risk for coronary disease.

Read the details by clicking this address: http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/Features/20051011121839/Article/indexb_html

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Children’s Development

Exercise with Your Baby!
by Adwina Jackson

We probably never recognize that our baby or child has started exercising since she was born. When she cries and kicks her legs, lifts up her head when lying down on her stomach, or when she tries to roll over, she is actually exercising.

However, those moves are not directed. If you want your baby to have ones, here are some exercises you can do with her. It’s fun and exciting for both of you!

First, lie down on your back on the bed or a mattress. Bend your knees and pull up the thighs. Hold your baby under her armpit and let her chest and stomach lay on your legs. Lift her up and down. She’ll enjoy it and your arms and her muscles get stronger.

Next, you lie down sideways and put your baby’s toys ahead of your tummy. Persuade her to grab the toys so that she’ll pass you through your body.

Third, take your baby to crawl up and down on a sliding board. It will toughen her arm and leg muscles. She also learns to feel the gravity.

When your child moves, it involves muscles, which means enhances the growth of body cells. Thus, the body will develop optimally and she becomes healthy, strong, and cheerful. The more she moves, the more development she gets.

It’s your job to stimulate your child’s development. She’ll gain both physical and mental benefit. Self-confidence is one among these benefits.

However, before you take your child exercising, you should recognize the ideal developmental stages that go with her age. The exercises should harmonize with the stages.

Good luck and enjoy the precious moments with your loved one!

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Things to Do Today

Every baby is unique. Your baby may have different development from others. She can lift up her head when she was 4 months old, while others may reach this stage at 3 months old.

There’s a milestone of baby’s growth. You shouldn’t be worried if your baby can’t do certain things while other babies already can.

However, you should be aware if your baby has a developmental delay. Consult it with your pediatrician about the signs. Browsing this issue on the Internet for your additional knowledge is surely a good effort.

Kisses and hugs for your baby!

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Introduction

Hello everyone,

Breast milk is the best food for our baby! Until he’s 6 months old, no food can substitute the rich nutrition in it. The colostrums, the first part of breast milk produced in the first days after the labor, contain immune for the baby.

Breast milk is baby’s privilege. It shouldn’t be a problem for a working mom to breastfeed her baby. Of course it needs extra patience and strong will. But, you won’t regret doing it for the benefit of the baby. Will you give this precious food for your little angel?

Learn more about child care here. If there’s something in particular that you think would provide value for all of us, please let me know. Thank you!

Have a nice reading!

-Adwina Jackson-

Editor of InspiringParenting

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Worldwide Reports

Single Mum Honored for Parenting

Can you imagine a woman who stays awake at night to care for her daughter who suffers sleep apnoea and has to be turned up to 70 times a night, just to keep breathing? I’m not sure I can do what she did.

That’s Life magazine awarded this woman -a single mum- for the amazing, loving care.
Read the reports by clicking this address: http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=1943462005

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Children’s Health

4 Tips to Do When Your Child Has a Fever
by Adwina Jackson

You’ll probably be worried when your child has a fever. Here are four tips you can do when the fever comes.

1. Take your child’s temperature
Don’t rely on your hand to do it. Use a thermometer! A digital thermometer is the best. Use it orally or rectally. If the temperature reaches 99.4°F (if taken orally), your child really has a fever.

2. Give your child plenty of drink
This will prevent him from dehydration as well as help the body to cool itself. Don’t forget to dress him in light cotton shirt to make the heat escape.

3. Don’t worry too much and make your child feel better
Fever is the sign that your child’s body is fighting against infection. Of course it will make him uneasy. It’s good for you to put him to bed. If he feels bored, it’s OK to take him to entertaining games which won’t need much energy.

4. Give your child extra attention
When your child is sick, give him extra care so that he knows that you love him. It surely will make him feel safe and comfortable. The recovery process will come early then.

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Things to Do Today

Having a baby or a child is definitely an unspoken happiness. One of the most important things about it is how you can take care of him properly and healthily. It could be complicated, especially for first-time parents, but no need to worry at all.

Find out information about baby or child care on magazines, televisions, and the Internet. They will give you tips and any other information. If you don’t get what you look for, go to a doctor.

Last but not least, give extra care and show your love to your child by spending your time with him. You’ll feel as lucky parents for having the precious moments with your loved one.

Have you played with your child today?

Introduction

Dear Smart Parents,

There’s time when your children need to go to the toilet by themselves. They need a potty training for this. It needs patience and takes some time to be successful.

Take notice whether the children are ready for potty training or not. Some of the signs are having regular bowel movements and showing signs of discomfort when using diapers.

Buy a potty chair based on your children’s choice to start the training. Do the next steps, enjoy the moment, and you’ll be proud when you see them do it alone!

Find out other interesting info about potty training on this page as well. And don’t miss the heroic report of some people who make children’s lives different.

If there’s something in particular that you think would provide value for all of us, please let me know. Thank you!

Enjoy the reading!

-Adwina Jackson-

Editor of InspiringParenting

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Worldwide Reports
Today’s Parent Presents the Second Annual Today’s Parent for Kids’ Sake Award winners and donates $15,000
Make the world better for our kids! Read the stories of these great individuals who found a way to make a difference in kids’ lives. Today’s Parent, a Canadian magazine, honored them with Today’s Parent for Kids’ Sake Award for their outstanding efforts.

Click here to read the reports.

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Child Care

Say goodbye to diapers? Of course it’s possible. Indeed, there must be a time when your child should leave the diapers and learn to go to the bathroom by themselves.

An article below will help you potty training your child. Some interesting facts about your child’s readiness for potty training are revealed here. Enjoy the reading!

Potty Training Facts
By David Chandler

Potty training, toilet training, toilet teaching or toilet learning are names frequently used to describe how kids learn to use the bathroom independently.

Children who are potty training or ready to potty train will:
• Walk to the potty and undress
• Consistently keep underwear clean and dry during the day and/or night
• Recognise the need to go to the potty and let you know or goes by self
• Use the potty-chair or toilet by himself or herself.

Children will potty train at different rates and stages:
• Detours in potty training come with the territory and should not be taken as a sign of failure.
• Physical and mental developments play a large role in potty training success.
• By using training pants in your training approach will help to make it a positive and rewarding experience.

Facts to keep in mind:
Girls usually complete training at a younger age than boys and generally start earlier than boys. The time-spent training does not change in most cases. 80 percent of boys and girls are completely trained by age 3-1/2. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

Potty training takes an average of eight months but will vary from child to child. One child can take one month; another might take up to a year or more. There are kid trackers online that you can use to determine if you child is where they should be in their progress.

Potty chairs are best for most kids, but a potty seat for the big toilet can work with a little assistance and a step stool.

Before your child has started potty training, start thinking about a reward system that will work for both you and your child. Keep it simple and easy to stick with such as a sticker on the chart for sitting on the potty!

For more information, go to: http://www.PottyTrainingInfoCenter.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/

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Things to Do Today

So, when will you start potty training your children? Remember those signs above. It’s best if you begin it in your spare time; really focus on the children and the training. Praises, hugs, and kisses will absolutely be wonderful ideas to award them.

It’s always every parent’s wish to see the children’s development. It seems that we don’t want to miss any new progress they make, right? Start giving extra care and notice to your children anytime and anywhere.

Enjoy the incredible moments!

Introduction

Dear Smart Parents,

Living as single parents may not be easy for you. Everything seems so complicated and hard to solve.

You’re busy with your job to earn much money for your children, while at the same time they really need your love and attention. No need to be sad or distressed. You have family and friends with you. Joining a support group will also be a great idea.

Start up your life by reading the stories of single parents who won awards for their incredible struggle. Don’t miss some tips to help you raise happy and healthy children. Just remember that you’re not alone!

Enjoy your life!

-Adwina Jackson-

Editor of InspiringParenting

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Worldwide Reports

Inspirational Nina Wins Single Parent Award

A mother who battled adversity to become a deputy head teacher was named Single Mum of the Year yesterday.

Nina Wallace was 17 when she fell pregnant with Chantel and found herself raising a child alone.

There’s also Shaun Lee who was named Single Dad of the Year for raising his three children after his wife’s death.

Read other single parents’ stories who won awards for their incredible struggle. Click here to read the reports.

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Child Care

3 Simple Tips for Single Parents to Raise Happy and Healthy Children

Either you are single mothers or single fathers, being a single parent is very challenging. It’s a hard work that you may not realize before. Raising children alone may bring some problems to your children.

Here are simple tips you can do to raise happy and healthy children:
1. Never feel that you are alone.
You have family and friends with you. Joining single parent groups is surely a good idea. Here you can share your problems and get supports from other single parents and advisors.

2. Make time for yourself and children balanced
Your life is undoubtedly very busy. Accept help from people around you. Spend some time to play together with your children. Though not many, make it a routine agenda. Don’t forget to spend some time for yourself as well. Watching your favorite movies with your best friends while your children are at school will be very exciting.

3. Give your children extra care
Even though you’re very busy, try not to refuse your children whenever they ask your help or suggestion. If you can’t make it, always find someone to help them. Don’t forget to explain to your children why you can’t do that for them.

Hope those simple tips can give benefits to you and the beloved children.

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Things to Do Today

As single parents, you’ll face more problems than others. But, there’s one thing you should be thankful with. You can decide everything on your own! Of course you can ask advice from your big family, but the decision is yours.

Since you’re alone with the kids, always show that you love them so much. Restricted time, due to your busy activities to earn money, may cause you lose special time with your kids. From now on, make it quality tim