Does this not make you smile.
Children should be doing this every day.
Hearing children laughing makes everyone smile, if it doesn't then there is something wrong with them.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Childhood Obesity. One Contributor is Soft Drink
How often do you buy soft drink for your family?
Once a week or is it on supply every day.
The consumption of sugary drinks increases with age and the largest contributor for children of 2-18 years is soft drinks, followed by cordials, fruit juices, fruit drinks and sports drinks.(Health N.S.W gov).
The size of cans has increased over time starting at 200mls fifty years ago, then moving to a 325ml can and now a 600ml.
So what happens to us consumers, we, of course go for the largest size even though we don't need it. This is what the marketers want us to do, buy the super size so they make more money. But because of this, our health and our children's is being damaged before our eyes.
One can of soft drink contains approximately 65 pounds of sugar. This is equivalent to 10 to 12 teaspoons of sugar. (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Imagine eating this by the spoonful, you wouldn't, you couldn't. But some how we have no qualms about drinking this amount everyday, sometimes twice or more.
Try this at home with your children-
Pour a can of soft drink into a glass, now place 12 teaspoons of sugar in another glass next to it.
Take a look at how much sugar that is. Way too much for any person, let alone a child.
If they continue to drink excessive amounts of soft drink the likeliness of having health problems will increase drastically. The chances of getting diabetes later in life is of major concern.
Lets be good role models for our children and set by example.
If you must have some sort of soft drink in the house, go for the sugar free types.
When out shopping try to buy water as a thirst quencher on a hot day and encourage your children that water is much healther for their bodies.
A happy and healthier family all round.
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Once a week or is it on supply every day.
The consumption of sugary drinks increases with age and the largest contributor for children of 2-18 years is soft drinks, followed by cordials, fruit juices, fruit drinks and sports drinks.(Health N.S.W gov).
The size of cans has increased over time starting at 200mls fifty years ago, then moving to a 325ml can and now a 600ml.
So what happens to us consumers, we, of course go for the largest size even though we don't need it. This is what the marketers want us to do, buy the super size so they make more money. But because of this, our health and our children's is being damaged before our eyes.
One can of soft drink contains approximately 65 pounds of sugar. This is equivalent to 10 to 12 teaspoons of sugar. (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Imagine eating this by the spoonful, you wouldn't, you couldn't. But some how we have no qualms about drinking this amount everyday, sometimes twice or more.
Try this at home with your children-
Pour a can of soft drink into a glass, now place 12 teaspoons of sugar in another glass next to it.
Take a look at how much sugar that is. Way too much for any person, let alone a child.
If they continue to drink excessive amounts of soft drink the likeliness of having health problems will increase drastically. The chances of getting diabetes later in life is of major concern.
Lets be good role models for our children and set by example.
If you must have some sort of soft drink in the house, go for the sugar free types.
When out shopping try to buy water as a thirst quencher on a hot day and encourage your children that water is much healther for their bodies.
A happy and healthier family all round.
childrenWednesday, June 16, 2010
Aunty To The Rescue
I have to tell you what a great morning I have had.
I was invited to my little niece's(4yrs) kindergarten for grandparents day. Yes, I know, I was second in line.
Both her grandparents are a way on holidays, so I got to fill in, under sufferance. (Not Likely)
It was great. I arrived to pick her up and here she was standing at the door waiting with her bag. How does that make me feel - extremely happy.
When we arrived at kinder, she showed me a picture that she had drawn of myself. Absolutely beautiful. She had drawn glasses on me and I don't even wear them but apart from that it was a very good likeness.
We played with some playdough and read stories, used hammers and tacks to put shapes on to some corkboard.
We had to sit on the mat and sing songs and dance a little. She had made a small present for me and it is proudly now sitting on my fridge.
It was a joy to see all the children beaming when they had to introduce their grandparents or special friend.
The love that shown in their eyes and in their grandparents was truely unforgettable.
If you ever get the chance to spend time with your grandchildren or any other child, take it because they can grow up so quickly.
As we get older time becomes precious.
I was invited to my little niece's(4yrs) kindergarten for grandparents day. Yes, I know, I was second in line.
Both her grandparents are a way on holidays, so I got to fill in, under sufferance. (Not Likely)
It was great. I arrived to pick her up and here she was standing at the door waiting with her bag. How does that make me feel - extremely happy.
When we arrived at kinder, she showed me a picture that she had drawn of myself. Absolutely beautiful. She had drawn glasses on me and I don't even wear them but apart from that it was a very good likeness.
We played with some playdough and read stories, used hammers and tacks to put shapes on to some corkboard.
We had to sit on the mat and sing songs and dance a little. She had made a small present for me and it is proudly now sitting on my fridge.
It was a joy to see all the children beaming when they had to introduce their grandparents or special friend.
The love that shown in their eyes and in their grandparents was truely unforgettable.
If you ever get the chance to spend time with your grandchildren or any other child, take it because they can grow up so quickly.
As we get older time becomes precious.
Friday, June 11, 2010
2009 Popular Baby Names
Whats in a name?
A hell of a lot, it can be one of the most difficult decisions that new parents have to make.
This child that they have created and brought into this crazy world needs a name that belongs to them, an identity which will be with them for the rest of their lives.
All through their school years, which is one of the hardest times for a child, when growing up.
As parents we think, What about when they get their university degree? How will it sound behind Dr or Prime Minister, President or Professor.
We parents contemplate on this for many months before our baby is born and some couples still do not make their decision until after the child arrives.
Many parents will choose a name because of its meaning, others will just go for the sound of it and how it fits with their surname. Everybody has their own ideas on how to go about picking a name.
So I thought that I would find out what the 10 most popular names for 2009 were. (Babycentre.com.au)
Girls Boys
Isabella Jack
Olivia Lachlan
Lily Cooper
Chloe William
Emily Joshua
Charlotte Thomas
Ella Oliver
Ava Riley
Amelia Noah
Sophie Max
Some of the most unusal names that are out there are:-
Girls - Lululu, Kirraley, Blooper, L'annie, Keanah, Janae, Jypsie, Nikala, Ameeka, Zipper, Silvanna.
Boys - Gideionn, Xorne, Junmal, Dridge, Rockett, Hetcher, Clicker, Wyl, Ashur, Zarson.
These are just a few that I found, I have trouble saying most of these. If you like unique names then these are probably something that you would go for. I honestly don't mind a few of them.
According to a site Babynames.com.au some names that have stood the test of time are:-
Girls:- Julia, Grace, Alice, Charlotte, Rachel,
Sarah, Maria, Emma, Rebecca, Olivia, Lydia.
Boys:- Andrew, David, Edward, Jesse, James,
Nicholas, Patrick, Matthew, Thomas, William, Daniel.
If you can't decide on a name for the new bundle of joy that has entered your life, perhaps you just might see something here that grabs you. Just remember, what ever you choose, your child's personality will grow and you will see as they grow the name will suit them.
Good luck.
A hell of a lot, it can be one of the most difficult decisions that new parents have to make.
This child that they have created and brought into this crazy world needs a name that belongs to them, an identity which will be with them for the rest of their lives.
All through their school years, which is one of the hardest times for a child, when growing up.
As parents we think, What about when they get their university degree? How will it sound behind Dr or Prime Minister, President or Professor.
We parents contemplate on this for many months before our baby is born and some couples still do not make their decision until after the child arrives.
Many parents will choose a name because of its meaning, others will just go for the sound of it and how it fits with their surname. Everybody has their own ideas on how to go about picking a name.
So I thought that I would find out what the 10 most popular names for 2009 were. (Babycentre.com.au)
Girls Boys
Isabella Jack
Olivia Lachlan
Lily Cooper
Chloe William
Emily Joshua
Charlotte Thomas
Ella Oliver
Ava Riley
Amelia Noah
Sophie Max
Some of the most unusal names that are out there are:-
Girls - Lululu, Kirraley, Blooper, L'annie, Keanah, Janae, Jypsie, Nikala, Ameeka, Zipper, Silvanna.
Boys - Gideionn, Xorne, Junmal, Dridge, Rockett, Hetcher, Clicker, Wyl, Ashur, Zarson.
These are just a few that I found, I have trouble saying most of these. If you like unique names then these are probably something that you would go for. I honestly don't mind a few of them.
According to a site Babynames.com.au some names that have stood the test of time are:-
Girls:- Julia, Grace, Alice, Charlotte, Rachel,
Sarah, Maria, Emma, Rebecca, Olivia, Lydia.
Boys:- Andrew, David, Edward, Jesse, James,
Nicholas, Patrick, Matthew, Thomas, William, Daniel.
If you can't decide on a name for the new bundle of joy that has entered your life, perhaps you just might see something here that grabs you. Just remember, what ever you choose, your child's personality will grow and you will see as they grow the name will suit them.
Good luck.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
How Do You Know When To Take Your Child To A Funeral?
I have just had a very tramatic week. My grandmother past away last Friday, after suffering much pain in her life, it has finally now stopped and she can rest in peace.
She was a terrific woman who lost her husband at age 56yrs and had to struggle through life courageously without the love of her life.
I am so glad that she was my nan, she was so loving, generous and caring.
Nan, I will love you forever and never forget you.
A funeral can be a very distressing experience for an adult, let alone a child, so should a child be taken to a funeral?
To me, it is up to the individual person to decide. If you believe that your child is very mature and able to understand what is happening then it will not harm them to experience sadness. I do believe though that a child should experience death with a pet first, go through the burial with them and help them through the grieving process this way first. (each to their own).
My little nephew, who is 10 years, was very upset throughout the service, but he is very mature and I believe that he will cope okay. My neice (12yrs) was upset, but seemed to handle the situation a lot better. Better than myself I thought.
It is a very hard decision to make. As a parent, you know your child better than anybody else. You will know if your child is ready for this emotional rollercoaster, if your unsure, ask if they would like to go, give them the opportunity to accept or decline.
She was a terrific woman who lost her husband at age 56yrs and had to struggle through life courageously without the love of her life.
I am so glad that she was my nan, she was so loving, generous and caring.
Nan, I will love you forever and never forget you.
A funeral can be a very distressing experience for an adult, let alone a child, so should a child be taken to a funeral?
To me, it is up to the individual person to decide. If you believe that your child is very mature and able to understand what is happening then it will not harm them to experience sadness. I do believe though that a child should experience death with a pet first, go through the burial with them and help them through the grieving process this way first. (each to their own).
My little nephew, who is 10 years, was very upset throughout the service, but he is very mature and I believe that he will cope okay. My neice (12yrs) was upset, but seemed to handle the situation a lot better. Better than myself I thought.
It is a very hard decision to make. As a parent, you know your child better than anybody else. You will know if your child is ready for this emotional rollercoaster, if your unsure, ask if they would like to go, give them the opportunity to accept or decline.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Children Need Positive Not Negative Talk To Succeed In Life.
Have you ever thought about the way that you talk to your children. I have been reading this book called The Power of Positive Talk by Douglas Bloch, M.A, it is very educational for us parents, it makes you think.
Stop and actually listen to yourself one day. Are you giving negative talk or positive talk?
I realise now, that I am guilty of this with my daughter, not even realising how much impact it would have on her later in life.
When we're watching our children play sport, how many times have you heard a parent say to their son or daughter "what was that? You can do better than that or What do you call that, I bet your brother could do much better.
Instead of using positive words like- great shot, you better teach me that or I loved that move, you had him fooled.
Using positive words builds a child's character. Their self confidence and self esteem is built up immensely and they feel as though they can achieve anything.
This will later help them to succeed in their adult years. They will have more confidence when applying themselves to their work and when they get into difficult or hard times they will be able to work through it.
Problem solving will seem a breeze.
I'm sure that a lot of parents don't even realise what they are doing. But putting a child down or giving negative feed back can sometimes cause them to withdraw and maybe become depressed. Children that here negative words all the time lose their self confidence and think that they are not good enough and may even give sport away.
This then can lead into their studies, where they give up far to easily because they do not have the confidence. They believe that its to hard and theres no possible way they are good enough to work it out and why wouldn't they believe this when they have heard it all their life.
Remember all children would like to here is praise and encouragement. They want your love and understanding that they are doing the best that they can. Be supportive, not negative.
They will thank you in years to come. (read the book, it will change the way you speak to your children)
Happy Parenting......Happy Children.
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Stop and actually listen to yourself one day. Are you giving negative talk or positive talk?
I realise now, that I am guilty of this with my daughter, not even realising how much impact it would have on her later in life.
When we're watching our children play sport, how many times have you heard a parent say to their son or daughter "what was that? You can do better than that or What do you call that, I bet your brother could do much better.
Instead of using positive words like- great shot, you better teach me that or I loved that move, you had him fooled.
Using positive words builds a child's character. Their self confidence and self esteem is built up immensely and they feel as though they can achieve anything.
This will later help them to succeed in their adult years. They will have more confidence when applying themselves to their work and when they get into difficult or hard times they will be able to work through it.
Problem solving will seem a breeze.
I'm sure that a lot of parents don't even realise what they are doing. But putting a child down or giving negative feed back can sometimes cause them to withdraw and maybe become depressed. Children that here negative words all the time lose their self confidence and think that they are not good enough and may even give sport away.
This then can lead into their studies, where they give up far to easily because they do not have the confidence. They believe that its to hard and theres no possible way they are good enough to work it out and why wouldn't they believe this when they have heard it all their life.
Remember all children would like to here is praise and encouragement. They want your love and understanding that they are doing the best that they can. Be supportive, not negative.
They will thank you in years to come. (read the book, it will change the way you speak to your children)
Happy Parenting......Happy Children.
parenthood
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