Physical needs of a child

Author: Ese Adonkie

At home or at the daycare, children have physical needs that must be met which contribute to their total well being and comfort. Here are some ideas:
•    One of the important physical needs of children is a suitable environment which provides fresh air to breathe, clean water and a nutritious diet. The inhalation of fresh air is essential for good health and normal development. Consequently lack of fresh air can cause poor mental functioning in a child. It can result in the spread of airborne diseases like whooping cough and measles. Homes and nurseries should be properly ventilated in order to replace expired air with fresh air.
•    At home the children should not be exposed to paint fumes and dry cleaning solvents, cigarette smoke, chemicals present in detergents, cosmetics, food etc. Likewise, clean water and a nutritious balanced diet are also necessities for the normal development of the child
•    Mealtimes in the nursery and at home are a very important aspect of caring for a child. Mealtimes should be set and regular so as to set up good eating habits and food given should be attractive and full of essential nutrients.
•    A suitable environment should also provide shelter and warmth for the child. Children should not be exposed to unsuitable variations of temperature. The home and nursery should be properly insulated from wild and harsh weather conditions by providing heating and cooling facilities when the need arises.
•    Physical exercise is important. Children should engage in exercises to encourage optimal development of their muscles, heart and lungs. Also exercises help good posture and co-ordination, as well as promoting a feeling of well being. Simple motor activities like hopping; jumping, skipping, and climbing should be encouraged
•    Good and healthy habits are an important responsibility of parents and caregivers. Parents should make sure that their children are vaccinated at the right time. Likewise at school a visit from the school’s doctor should be encouraged to create awareness
•    Safety is important. At home and in school the need for safety should be taken seriously. A fire extinguisher should be close by incase of fire accident.
The physical needs of a child are an important part of his/her development and should be taken seriously by parents and caregivers.


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Choosing To Conceive A Girl Or Boy Baby

Author: Annie Valle

Is it an urban myth or can how and when you have sex really determine if you will conceive a boy or a girl?  Many women wishing to \"order\" up a boy or a girl are convinced that these tactics are more than just a wives tale.

Remember, that while this list may be somewhat based on scientific fact, our recommendations have compiled by a group of very active and hopeful girlfriends.

The most important concept is timing your monthly cycle because it is key in helping to plan the sex of your baby.  Sperm is made up of X-chromosome (girl) and Y-chromosome (boy) sperm.  When X-chromosome sperm fertilize an egg, it results in a girl baby, Y-chromosome sperm result in a boy baby.  The \"boy\" sperm are fast and tend to get to the egg faster, however they also die much more quickly than \"girl\" sperm.  The closer you have sex to your ovulation date, the better your chances of having a boy.  If you have sex 2 � to 3 or more days before ovulation, the majority of \"boy\" sperm will be dead, leaving a higher percentage \"girl\" sperm available when the egg is released and increasing your chance of having a girl.

The pH of a woman\'s tract is also an important factor in planning for a boy or a girl.  A more acidic environment favors girls.  Shallow or missionary-position will favor a girl.  Rear entry will favor a boy.

When trying for a girl
Have sex every day from day 1 to day 5, then stop three days before ovulation
The man should take a hot shower immediately before intercourse.
When woman will releases a substance at orgasm that will make the environment more alkaline, favoring boys.  If you are trying for a girl, the experts recommend no orgasms!

When trying for a boy
Don\'t have sex for 3 � 4 days before you reach your target date (a day or two before ovulation)
Wear loose underwear, like boxers.
Drink a cup of caffeinated coffee right before sex.

For more scientific details about choosing the sex of your baby, the book \"How To Choose The Sex Of Your Baby\" by Dr. Shettles discusses charting cervical mucus, basal body temperature and using ovulation predictor kits.

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