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Minyak Zaitun Palestine: Pergi memancing

2012-01-22T08:01:00.000-08:00

Minyak Zaitun Palestine: Pergi memancing

Teens, young men way over limit on sugary drinks

2011-09-04T07:05:00.000-07:00

By Susan Kelly and Alina Selyukh

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON | Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:30pm BST

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - About half of the population drinks a sugar-sweetened beverage on any given day, with teens and young men consuming way more than recommended limits for staying healthy, according to new government data.

The survey results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show how far consumer habits must change to help fight the nation's obesity epidemic, with nearly two-thirds of Americans either overweight or obese.

More here: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/08/31/us-sugar-idUKTRE77U49A20110831

Breastfeeding tied to kids' brainpower

2011-09-04T07:01:00.000-07:00

(Reuters Health) - In a new study from the UK, kids who were breastfed as babies had higher scores on tests of vocabulary and reasoning at age five than those who weren't breastfed.

Breastfeeding seemed to make the biggest difference for babies who were born early and therefore had more catching up to do in their brain development.

SOURCE: bit.ly/pmHaGk The Journal of Pediatrics, online August 11, 2011.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/09/01/health-us-breastfeeding-brainpower-idUKTRE7805M820110901

Wonder boy from Iran has Holy Quran etched in memory

2011-08-19T17:37:00.000-07:00

Mehyar Hussein Boor at a Dubai hotel. A verse from

the Holy Quran and a Hadith (below) written from memory

by Mehyar. ©Gulf News

Mehyar Hussein Boor from Iran not only has the entire Holy Quran etched in his mind, but he will also tell you there are 77,807 letters in the Holy Book.

The 10-year-old boy is a miracle of Almighty Allah according to participants at the Dubai International Holy Quran Award started in Dubai on Wednesday. Mehyar is probably the youngest ever to have memorised the entire Quran. The boy, who otherwise cannot read, write or speak Arabic, learnt the holy book when he was six years old in only six months.

http://www.ya-hussain.com/int_col1/others/qurankids/wonder_boy.htm

Take Care Your Health: For Childhood Cancer Survivors, the Many Benefits of Breast-Feeding

2011-08-03T23:41:00.000-07:00

Thanks to remarkable advances in both detecting and treating cancer, young children who are diagnosed with various forms of the disease have an 80% chance of surviving into healthy adulthood.

And while numerous studies have documented that these youngsters end up paying a price for their life-saving treatment - a new study shows that at least for some female survivors, a relatively simple intervention could alleviate some of that risk.

Read more: healthland.time.com

Take Care Your Health: For Childhood Cancer Survivors, the Many Benefits of Breast-Feeding

My Craving- Milkshake

2011-04-17T10:28:00.000-07:00

I really wanted something sweet, after reading a post on cupcakes. And I wanted some quick to drink/eat. I decided to make a Milkshake. It's really simple. These ingredients will make 1 serving or 1 glass of Milkshake. This is milkshake is good to use if your bananas or apples are spoiling a bit or getting black spots.

You will need.
1 Banana

Use a half of an apple. (Even though the image shows a whole apple)

Milk!

First, cut the banana and apple into small pieces, and put them into either a blender or any other appliance you have.

Then add milk, it show fill the to the top.

Put on the cap/top and blend!!

This is how it will turn out.......

If you want to add sugar to make even sweeter go ahead!! And I actually tried a scoop of ice cream and tasted really good. It would make it taster better if you added more banana instead of apple.

Here is the link to the cupcakes post I was reading before this.

http://wondergram.blogspot.com/2011/03/tiny-pink-luxuries.html

Just a Hijabi: My Craving- Milkshake: "I really wanted something sweet, after reading a post on cupcakes. And I wanted some quick to drink/eat. I decided to make a Milkshake. It's..."

Minyak Zaitun Palestine Terbaik di Dunia

2011-04-17T10:18:00.000-07:00

Jika kita perhatikan statistik di bawah ini menunjukan

punca utama kematian di kalangan wanita adalah kanser.

Fakta ini tidak boleh dinafikan kerana ianya

statistik rasmi National Cancer Registry.

Pernahkah kita terfikir bahawa mungkin
satu hari kelak kita juga akan diserang kanser?

Kanser utama yang menyebabkan kematian kaum wanita adalah kanser payudara, ini diikuti kanser paru-paru dan ketiga bahaya ialah kanser servik. Jumlah pesakit kanser yang meninggal dunia bertambah dari tahun ke setahun.

Persoalan yang timbul di fikiran kita ialah, bolehkan kita dirawat dan sembuh?

Tiada jawapan yang pasti. Yang penting kita dapatkan rawatan yang sepatutnya disertakan dengan lain-lain usaha. Pesakit kanser yang menjalani rawatan chemoteraphy tentunya mengalami kesakitan.

Sementara itu kos rawatannya juga tinggi. Jika kita baca dalam artikel Utusan Online, kos rawatan yang ditanggung oleh Azean mencecah ratusan ribu ringgit.

Tentunya ia adalah satu kos yang amat besar.

Selebriti Azean Irdawaty, 59 mengamal meminum minyak zaitun Palestine membantu mengatasi masalah kanser payudara ang dihidap oleh beliau, selain rawatan pakar perubatan. Walaupun sebelum itu beliau dibberi harapan untuk hidup sehingga Okt 2010, insyaAllah beliau kini dapat menjalani kehidupan normal.

Amalan meminum minyak zaitun Palestine ialah satu sudu makan pagi dan satu sudu makan sebelah malam. Jika kita disahkan menghidapi masalah kesihatan, dosnya perlu ditambbah.

Minyak Zaitun Palestine

(Diproses secara 'Cold Press')

Dapatkan minyak zaitun Palestine (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) dengan harga istimewa

Untuk tempoh yang terhad sahaja !

Harga:-

RM150.00/botol (Semenanjung)
RM168.00/botol (Sabah & Sarawak)

Anda boleh dapatkan borang pesanan dengan mengklik di sini;

BORANG PESANAN

Kaedah pembayaran adalah dengan cara memasukkan wang ke salah satu akaun berikut;

Anda perlu memohon nombor akaun bank yang mudah anda berurusan, apabila kemasukan wang telah selesai, sila maklumkan jumlah RM dan tarikh transaksi.

Terima kasih.

Minyak Zaitun Palestine Mujarab: Minyak Zaitun Palestine Terbaik di Dunia

Maria Elena: Mathematics

2011-04-17T10:14:00.000-07:00

"ok. mana satu power, mana satu root?" i asked.

she looked at me innocently.

made an L shape with her fingers (thumb and index finger out)

"POWER ROOT!" she answered enthusiastically.

mana la tak i gelak macam orang gila..

hilang macho keguruan saya.

Kerajaan haramkan botol susu bayi polikarbonat 'Bisphenol A'

2011-03-14T03:38:00.000-07:00

KHAIRUNNISA Kasnoon, 27 menunjukkan perbezaan botol susu

yang diharamkan selepas sidang media pengharaman penjualan

botol susu bayi polikarbonat yang mengandungi bisphenol A,

di Putrajaya, hari ini. - Foto Izhari Ariffin

PUTRAJAYA: 2011/03/14

Kerajaan memutuskan untuk mengharamkan penjualan botol susu bayi polikarbonat yang mengandungi 'Bisphenol A' (BPA), berkuat kuasa 1 Mac 2012, kata Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

Beliau berkata perkara itu diputuskan oleh Jemaah Menteri pada 2 Mac lalu sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga kerana sehingga kini tiada bukti saintifik yang kukuh menunjukkan botol susu tersebut adalah selamat untuk digunakan oleh golongan berisiko tinggi terutamanya bayi dan kanak-kanak.

bharian.com.my

Reproductive issues from the Islamic perspective

2011-03-03T03:29:00.000-08:00

The Islamic faith is regarded by its followers, Muslims, as a complete way of life.

A multitude of nationalities practise Islam and also various sects, and as a result there are various interpretations of Qur'anic guidance relating to almost every matter. Only a fully qualified jurist of the highest rank can issue edicts on problems that are not already clearly addressed in the Qur'an. This applies to contemporary issues and any Muslim is at liberty to debate and dialogue with the religious leader to obtain a ruling on a specific question.

Marriage is described as half the faith in Islam and to have children is seen as a great blessing. There is no religious objection to an infertile married couple pursuing any form of infertility treatment including in vitro fertilization, surgical sperm retrieval and micro-assisted conception methods. However, there must be strict control to ensure that the gametes belong to the husband and wife. This relationship is described as ‘halal’ (permitted), whereas any union of gametes outside a marital bond, whether by adultery or in the laboratory, is ‘haraam’ (forbidden).

Therefore, donor sperm pregnancies are strictly forbidden in all schools of Islamic law. The advent of ovum donation and surrogacy has led some Islamic scholars to allow this procedure between co-wives thereby avoiding the ‘haraam’ relationship between sperm and egg, but there is still debate on the definition of the mother.

Similarly, treating any other situation outside a marriage relationship, for example fertilization of an ovum from cryopreserved sperm after divorce of the couple or death of the husband would be ‘haraam’ and strictly forbidden. The Qur'anic guidance is quite clear that the couple can pursue all permitted treatments but may need to accept that they may not achieve a pregnancy.

Adoption is encouraged in Islam with the specific rule that the child must be able to identify its biological father by keeping his name. It must be emphasized that Muslims will vary on their degree of adherence to the faith and the practitioner should present all the options to the couple without assuming which treatments they will or will not accept.

Read More: informahealthcare.com/

Facebook: Minta wang 'tebus maruah'

2011-02-14T15:16:00.000-08:00

KUALA LUMPUR:Selasa, 15 Februari 2011

Bahana bercinta melalui facebook dengan lelaki baru dikenali menyebabkan seorang pelajar perempuan dihantui ketakutan selepas menerima ugutan daripada kekasihnya itu yang mahu menyebarkan gambar seksi mangsa jika enggan membayar wang ‘tebus maruah’ RM150.

Difahamkan, remaja terbabit yang berasal dari Segambut, di sini, mengatur pertemuan dengan mangsa di sebuah pusat beli-belah terkemuka di Bukit Bintang, di sini, kira-kira jam 3 petang, Khamis lalu.

“Dalam pertemuan itu, remaja terbabit memujuk mangsa untuk meminjamkannya komputer riba selain telefon bimbit.

“Bagaimanapun, tiga hari kemudian, mangsa menghubungi suspek dan meminta komputer riba dan telefon bimbitnya dikembalikan. Suspek enggan memulangkannya melainkan mangsa memberikannya wang RM150,” katanya.

hmetro.com.my

Konsert Mohsen Namjoo dibatalkan

2011-02-14T15:00:00.000-08:00

KUALA LUMPUR 14 Feb. 2011 -

Kementerian Penerangan, Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan tidak membenarkan konsert penyanyi kontroversi dari Iran, Mohsen Namjoo yang dijadual berlangsung di Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur (KLCC), Jumaat ini.

"Malah, rekod peribadi penyanyi antarabangsa itu juga jelas menunjukkan dia merendahkan martabat Islam dan ayat suci al-Quran mengukuhkan lagi untuk tidak membenarkan konsert itu diteruskan," katanya kepada Utusan Malaysia menerusi khidmat pesanan ringkas (SMS) di sini, hari ini.

Tidak sesuai untuk umat Islam. Sesat!

utusan.com.my

Anak dan Harta Hanya Ujian Allah SWT

2011-02-05T16:20:00.000-08:00

Mendidik Anak-Anak

Allah SWT berfirman:

وَلْيَخْشَ الَّذِينَ لَوْ تَرَكُوا مِنْ خَلْفِهِمْ ذُرِّيَّةً ضِعَافًا خَافُوا عَلَيْهِمْ فَلْيَتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَلْيَقُولُوا قَوْلًا سَدِيدًا

“Dan hendaklah takut kepada Allah orang-orang yang seandainya meninggalkan di belakang mereka anak-anak yang lemah, yang mereka khawatir terhadap (kesejahteraan) mereka. Oleh sebab itu hendaklah mereka bertaqwa kepada Allah dan hendaklah mereka mengucapkan perkataan yang benar.” (QS. An-Nisa 4:9)

Di antara peran dan tanggungjawab seorang wanita muslimah adalah memberikan pendidikan yang terbaik kepada anak-anaknya. Hendaknya juga seorang wanita muslimah takut dan khawatir jika meninggalkan keturunan yang lemah; baik lemah finansialnya ataupun lemah akal dan pendidikannya. Dan lemah pendidikan harus lebih diperhatikan daripada lemah harta dan finansialnya.

Dan pendidikan anak sangat disarankan dimulai sejak dini, bahkan sejak dalam kandungan. Ketika sang ibu rajin beribadah, insya Allah, kelak janin yang dikandungnya akan menjadi ahli ibadah. Ketika sang ibu rajin membaca Al Qur’an, insya Allah, kelak anak yang dilahirkannya pun akan mencintai Al Qur’an. Dan ketika sang ibu sangat berhati-hati menjaga dirinya dari hal-hal yang diharamkan, insya Allah, kelak anaknya pun akan menjadi hamba-Nya yang ihsan. Karena itu tidak keliru kalau ada yang mengatakan: “Seorang ibu adalah madrasah pertama bagi anak-anaknya”.

Wanita Muslimah

From zero to hero

2011-02-05T16:16:00.000-08:00

'The Malay Mail' tracks former Customs D-G's road to success

IKRAM ISMAIL

PETALING JAYA: Friday, February 4th, 2011

For a boy growing up in the Jenderata estate in Hutan Melintang, Perak, a lofty position within the government seemed a mere pipe dream for Tan Sri Halil Abdul Mutalib.

It eventually became a reality for the former director-general of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, who was recently bestowed the Tokoh Kastam 2011 award in recognition of his services.

Now 64, Halil said such ambitions seemed impossible then for someone who had to help his parents sell kuih, as well as gather scrap rubber to help his family make ends meet.

Recalling his childhood, the eldest of four siblings had lived in Jenderata where his father worked as a estate worker. "My father, Abdul Mutalib Abdul Rahman, worked under the supervision of an English man."

mmail.com.my

Mengatasi Masalah Anak-Anak Yang Nakal, Degil Dan Suka Melawan Cakap Ibu Bapa

2011-02-05T16:02:00.000-08:00

Secara fitrahnya semua ibu bapa mahukan anak-anak yang menghormati ibu bapa, mentaati hukum agama, sentiasa menjauhi maksiat serta tidak terjebak dengan gejala sosial.

Baca di Wanita Muslimah

When work is child’s play

2011-02-05T15:58:00.000-08:00

Muhd Faiz Yarman says serving foreigners

will improve his English

Under Malaysia’s Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966 (CYP Act) the siblings are not committing an offence.

Indeed, the law allows children and young persons to do “light work” in family enterprises and licensed public entertainment establishments besides engaging in approved internships and apprenticeships and government-sponsored work.

The CYP Act, which only applies to the states of Peninsular Malaysia, also specifies the number and duration of working days and claims to protect children and young persons from the so-called 3D — “dangerous, difficult and dirty” — jobs.

The East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak have similar Acts.

Malaysia has taken steps to further ensure that children and young persons who enter the job market are safe from abuses.

Read more: nst.com.my

Children want your presence, not presents

2011-02-05T15:37:00.000-08:00

My readers, I think, would be correct in this observation. The reason that I specifically mention the "ban on work" during my promised time with my boys stems from my sons' often heard complaint that "all you do is work!"

In fact, stuck to the top of my computer screen in my office is a small verse of prose penned by my son Alexander. The lines read:

"My daddy is special because he works

My daddy always says he loves me!

My daddy's favourite thing to do is work

My daddy loves me because he cuddles me."

I read those lines every day and reminded myself of my promise and so last month I kept it.

Read more: nst.com.my

Ninja Baby

2011-02-05T11:09:00.000-08:00

Lemon sucker

2011-02-05T11:06:00.001-08:00

4 laughing babies

2011-02-05T11:05:00.001-08:00

Best ever laughing baby

2011-02-05T11:03:00.000-08:00

Best Baby Laugh

2011-02-05T11:00:00.001-08:00

Baby Laugh

2011-02-05T10:58:00.000-08:00

Baby eating lemon mix

2011-02-05T10:54:00.001-08:00

Little Mosque on the Prairie

2011-02-01T02:22:00.001-08:00

Season 1 Episode 1 - Little Mosque

Baby in bath making sense while speaking funny

2011-01-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

Funny baby bath

Baby Bath Time

Gambar: Nur Amalina Che Bakri Seksi?

2011-01-03T17:31:00.000-08:00

السلام عليكم

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Bayi kerap menangis koma dibaling bapa

2010-12-22T05:58:00.000-08:00

Mangsa bengkak di kepala tak sedarkan diri

MELAKA: Seorang bayi berusia sembilan bulan koma akibat pendarahan dalaman otak, akibat dipercayai dibaling bapa kandungnya ke atas katil selepas kerap menangis, di kediaman mereka di Jasin, dekat sini, Ahad lalu.

Sumber: Berita Online

Teaching Kids About Resolutions

2010-12-17T02:10:00.000-08:00

Mindy's Videos

Buang Bayi - Ajaran Sesat?

2010-12-17T00:42:00.000-08:00

Harian Metro

Siapa Yang Sesat?

4-month-old hoping for holiday medical miracle

2010-12-16T17:36:00.000-08:00

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Some parents pushing kids into sports too soon?

2010-12-16T17:31:00.000-08:00

Watch video at www.msnbc.msn.com/

Drop-side cribs banned

2010-12-16T17:10:00.000-08:00

Watch video here at www.msnbc.msn.com

Syair Abadi - Anak Di Mata Nabi

2010-12-14T04:40:00.000-08:00

Adakah dalam pertanyaanmu tentang rumah yang roboh

Mampu mengobati sakit dan cinta dalam diri?

Atayukah panasnya hghari perpisahan yang terjadi

Mampu mendinginkan air mata yang menets?

Wahai penunggang yang derap tunggangannya begitu gagah

Kibaran pakaian lusuh yang melaju dengan cepat

Sampaikan salamku pada penghuni kubur yang mulia di Najaf

Manusia terbaik di kalangan orang Ajam dan bangsa Arab

Yang menjadikan syiarnya adalah kekhusyukan di hadapan Tuhannya

Yang menyeru washi terbaik dari nabi terbaik utusan-Nya

Mereka berjejal di Ghadir Khum menantinya

Saat Ahmad yang pemberi petunjuk menaiki tumpukan pelana, mimbarnya

Berkata, sementara manusia mendekatinya dan mengitarinya

Para pendengar dan penantinya, inilah ucapannya

Bangkitlah wahai Ali, sungguh aku mengikuti perintah-Nya

Menyampaikan pada manusia dan akulah penyampai berita-Nya

Hanya kaulah suami Zahra as belahan jiwanya

Menjaganya selain ayanh dan dua putra cucunya yang mulia

Putra-putra yang berjuang di jalan Tuhannya

Baginya, meyakini-Nya, dan berkorban untuk-Nya

Petunjuk jalan jika malam telah gelap bagi umatnya

Penerang jalan bagi mereka yang lebih terang dari pelita

Salam sejahtera dari-Nya pemilik Arsy sepamjang masa

Untuk putra-putra Fatimah menyingkap kepedihannya

Putra yang terbunuh dengan madu yang meracuniunya

Dan yang tergeletak di atas tanah terpenggal kepalanya

Hamba yang zuhud as-Sajjad mengikutunya

DaN Baqir (sang pendedah) ilmu yang mencapai puncak keilmuannya

Ja’far dan Musa putra setelahnya

Ridha yang mulia dan Jawad yang teguh dalam ibadahnya

Dan dua imam Askari serta al-Mahdi penegaknya

Pemilik perintah yang mengenakan jubah petunjuk di tubuhnya

Pengubah bumi yang dipenuhi kezaliman dengan keadilan-Nya

Penghacur manusia-manusia jahat dan durjana

Wahai pemailik telaga Kautsar penghilang dahaga

Penol;ak para durjana untuk mencicipinya

K nyatakan pada mereka dalam benak dan ucapan

Di hadapanmu, bahawa mereka pasti kuhancurkan

Dengan ketajaman syair dan ucapan

D dahi mereka panas kutorehkan

Kuharapkan kedekatabn dengan takwa dan cinta pada kalian

Bahwa kalian sebaik-baik persahabatan

Ingatlah Abadi dalam lantunan yang ditampilkan

Andaikan ini berlebihan namun tak mampu menyucikan kalian

Aku malu dan petunjukku menuju kalian

Sungguh kalian dihiasi adab dan kemuliaan

Dan sesungguhnya kemudahanku kelak kerana kesulitan.

- Imam Ja’far Shadiq as dalam pesan belaiu untuk mempelajari dan mengajarkan syair Abadi pada anak-anak kerana syair-syair Abadi memuat pengetahuan tentang keluarga kenabian.

Holy City of Qom A Hub of Knowledge and Insight

2010-12-03T15:20:00.000-08:00

Photo: abenyusuf.wordpress.com

The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that enemy is seeking to cause division among the Iranian nation through targeting public faith and loyalty.....

He said the holy city of Qom has been historically a hub of political insight, most recently in emergence and victory of the Islamic Revolution, and has served the world of Islam as a headspring of religious teachings. aimislam.com

Tawaran khas lanjut pelajaran dengan subsidi RM15,000 di Kolej Universiti Segi

2010-12-03T15:09:00.000-08:00

Tawaran khas lanjut pelajaran dengan subsidi RM15,000 di Kolej Universiti Segi

KUALA LUMPUR - Kira-kira 5,000 rakyat khususnya di kalangan belia tercicir kini berpeluang untuk melanjutkan pelajaran di Kolej Universiti Segi mulai 15 Disember ini beserta dengan tawaran subsidi pendidikan sebanyak RM15,000.

...Rosnah berkata, program "Kecemerlangan Milikmu Tiada Alasan Lagi!" itu memastikan melalui subsidi pendidikan RM15,000 oleh kolej itu, pelajar tidak perlu membuat sebarang pembayaran ketika mendaftarkan diri.

More at www.sinarharian.com.my

Mengapa Imam Ali As memberi nama putranya dengan Uthman

2010-11-30T05:15:00.000-08:00

Mengapa Imam Ali As memberi nama putranya dengan Uthman: Dari istri yang bernama Ummul Banin binti Hizam bin Darim ......"

Menyambut Kelahiran Anak 3 : Azan Dan Iqamah

2010-11-29T20:46:00.000-08:00

Dalam tempoh yang segera yang mungkin, anak itu perlu diazan dan diiqamatkan. Adalah sunat untuk azan di teliga kanannya, dan iqamat di telinga kirinya. Seeloknya, si bapa sendiri yang melaksanakan tugas yang ringkas, tapi penuh makna ini
Azanlah dan iqamatlah dengan penuh khusyuk, pasrah dan mengharap. Pastikan suaranya jelas, sebutannya tepat dan lebih baik lagi bersama dengan menghayatan maknanya. Sambil azan dan iqamah, bolehlah hati bapa tadi mendambakan harap agar Allah jadikan telinga, mata, lidah dan seluruh anggota anak itu dekat dengan Allah, dan jauh dari syaitan.

Kat sini ada lagi....

Panduan Penjagaan Reproduksi Wanita

2010-11-29T20:42:00.000-08:00

Cemburu dengan bentuk tubuh terutama bahagian pinggul selebriti Hollywood atau selebriti tanah air? Mahu kelihatan cantik dan seksi seperti mereka?

Lebih baik, jangan terlalu mementingkan bentuk tubuh yang seksi semata-mata. Paling penting bagi golongan wanita adalah menjaga bahagian reproduksi dengan baik lebih-lebih lagi dari aspek kesihatan.

Maksudnya, jaga otot dan tulang pinggul dengan baik untuk menjamin kesihatannya. Pinggul yang sihat membuatkan anda kelihatan lebih seksi.

Lagi disini

Membentuk Kemahiran Membaca Kanak-Kanak

2010-11-29T20:35:00.000-08:00

Kata orang bijak pandai, "Kunci untuk mendapat pengetahuan adalah daripada pembacaan dan penulisan."

Kepada kanak-kanak, keupayaan membaca dan menulis sejak dari usia tiga tahun merupakan satu kelebihan kepada diri sendiri dan kebanggaan kepada keluarga.

Minat membaca kanak-kanak ada kaitan rapat dengan keupayaan mereka berbahasa.

Secara umumnya, kanak-kanak boleh membaca dengan lancar akan suka pada buku seterusnya menjadikan aktiviti membaca sebagai satu hobi yang menarik. Lagi di sini

Melatih Anak Berpuasa Sejak Dini

2010-11-28T05:14:00.000-08:00

Memang, tak ada acuan di usia berapa anak sanggup berpuasa karena kondisi tubuh setiap anak berbeda. Bagaimana mengetahui kemampuan berpuasa pada anak? Sebetulnya mudah saja; anak yang sudah merasa lemas pasti akan mengeluh lapar. Jangan tunda sampai lemasnya memunculkan keringat dingin, apalagi muntah-muntah. Boleh jadi itu salah satu pertanda kadar gula darahnya menurun atau anak mengalami dehidrasi karena umumnya anak-anak tetap aktif bermain dan mengeluarkan banyak keringat. Segera batalkan puasanya.

Jangan lupa untuk tetap memuji usahanya.

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Breastfeed Your Baby in a Hijab: Public Breastfeeding in the Middle East

2010-11-28T05:10:00.000-08:00

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Baby Feeding: Masa Menyusui

2010-11-28T03:54:00.000-08:00

Masa Menyusui adalah masa yang sangat sensitif bagi kaum wanita. Islam sebagai agama yang sempurna mengajarkan kepada wanita bagaimana menyusui anak yang baik, utamanya memperhatikan masa ideal menyusui. Sebab, bila wanita tidak menyusui anaknya, tanpa ada uzur yang dibenarkan, sesuai dengan batas waktu yang ditetapkan Islam, maka ia dianggap berbuat aniaya terhadap anaknya.

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2010-11-07T02:41:00.000-08:00

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Take Care Your Health: Bila Pesakit Tidak dilindungi Insurans?

2010-11-07T02:13:00.000-08:00

KOS rawatan penyakit kronik dapat dikurangkan jika pesakit

membeli polisi insurans khusus untuk tujuan itu.

Bila pesakit tidak dilindungi insurans

POLISI insurans kesihatan bukan untuk dibeli oleh individu yang sedang menghidap penyakit kritikal seperti sakit jantung dan strok.

Sebaliknya hanya orang yang sihat boleh mengambilnya dengan andaian mereka mungkin mendapat penyakit itu pada masa akan datang.

“Kos rawatan untuk penyakit kritikal adalah tinggi. Jika tiba-tiba seseorang itu disahkan menghidapnya, polisi insurans kesihatan yang ada boleh membantu mengurangkan beban kewangan pesakit,” kata ejen insurans
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Take Care Your Health: Bila PEsakit Tidak dilindungi Insurans?

Mengapa Yahudi Bijak?

2010-09-21T00:19:00.000-07:00

Tesis bertajuk "Why the jews so smart" dialih-bahasakan secara rengkas.

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WHY JEWS ARE INTELLIGENT?
Written by Dr. Stephen Carr Leon

Setelah berada 3 tahun di Israel kerana menjalani housemanship di beberapa hospital disana, ada beberapa perkara yang menarik dapat saya perhatikan untuk dijadikan tesis ini, iaitu mengapa Yahudi Bijak?. Memang tidak dapat dinafikan ramai cendikiawan berbangsa Yahudi, dari segala bidang, Engineering, musik, saintis dan yang paling hebat ialah bidang perniagaan, dimana ia memang paling tersohor. Hampir 70% perniagaan didunia dikuasai oleh kaum Yahudi, dari kosmetik, pakaian, pemakanan, senjata, perhotelan, perfileman diHollywood dan sebagainya.

Ketika tahun kedua, akhir bulan December 1980 dan sedang saya menghitung hari untuk pulang ke California saya terfikir apakah sebab nya kaum Yahudi begitu pintar? Kenapa tuhan memberi kelebihan kepada mereka? Apakah ini suatu kebetulan? Atau oleh manusia sendiri? Adakah bijak boleh dijana? Seperti kilang pengeluaran?

Maka saya pun tergerak membuat tesis untuk Phd saya, disamping kebaikan untuk umat sejagat dan dapat hidup secara harmoni. Untuk pengetahuan anda tesis yang saya lakukan ini mengambil masa hampir lapan tahun, ini kerana untuk mengumpulkan data-data yang setepat mungkin.

Antara data-data yang saya kumpulkan ialah pemakanan, adat resam, ugama, persiapan awal untuk melahirkan zuriat dan sebagainya dan data data tadi saya cuba bandingkan dengan bangsa dan kaum kaum lain.

Marilah kita mulakan dengan persiapan awal melahirkan zuriat. Di Israel, setelah mengetahui yang sang ibu sedang mengandung, pertama kali saya perhatikan ialah, sang ibu akan sering menyanyi dan bermain piano dan si ibu dan bapa akan membeli buku metamatik dan menyelesaikan masalah metamatik bersama suami , saya sungguh hairan kerana teman saya yang mengandung sering membawa buku metamatik dan bertanya kepada saya beberapa soalan yang beliau tak dapat menyelesaikanya, oleh kerana saya memang minat tentang metamatik, tentu saja dengan senang saya bantu beliau.

Saya bertanya kepada beliau, adakah ini untuk anak kamu? Beliau menjawab, "ini untuk anak saya yang masih didalam kandungan, saya sedang melatih otak beliau, semuga ia menjadi genius apabila dewasa kelak". Perkara ini membuat saya tertarik untuk mengikut perkembangan beliau seterusnya. Berbalik kepada matematik tadi, tanpa merasa jenoh beliau membuat latihan matematik sehingga beliau melahirkan anak.

Seperkara lagi yang saya perhatikan ialah pemakanan beliau, sejak awal mengandung beliau gemar sekali memakan kacang badam dan kurma bersama susu , dan untuk tengah hari makanan utama beliau ialah roti dan ikan tanpa kepala bersama salad yang digaul dengan badam dan berbagai jenis kekacang, menurut beliau daging ikan sungguh baik untuk perkembangan otak dan kepala ikan mengandungi kimia yang tidak baik yang dapat merosakkan pengembangan dan penumbuhan otak anak di dalam kandungan.

Menurut beliau ini adalah adat orang orang yahudi ketika mengandung dan ianya menjadi semacam kewajipan untuk ibu ibu yang sedang mengandung mengambil pil minyak ikan.

Ketika saya diundang untuk makan malam bersama orang orang Yahudi, perkara pertama yang saya perhatikan ialah menu mereka. Setiap undangan yg sama perhatikan ialah mereka gemar sekali memakan ikan (hanya isi atau fillet) dan biasanya daging tidak akan ada bersama dimeja jika ada ikan, menurut mereka, campuran daging dan ikan tak elok dimakan bersama. Salad dan kacang adalah suatu kemestian, terutama badam.

Seperkara yang pelik ialah mereka akan memakan buah buahan dahulu sebelum memakan hidangan utama. Jangan terperanjat jika anda diundang kerumah Yahudi anda akan dihidangkan buah buahan dahulu. Menurut mereka, dengan memakan hidangan kabohidrat (nasi atau roti) dahulu kemudian buah buahan, ini akan menyebabkan kita merasa ngantuk dan lemah dan payah untuk memahami pelajaran disekolah.

Di Israel, merokok adalah taboo, apabila anda diundang makan dirumah Yahudi, jangan sekali kali merokok, dan tanpa malu mereka akan menyuruh anda keluar dari rumah mereka dam merokok diluar rumah mereka. Menurut saintis di Universiti Israel , siasatan menunjukkan nikotin dapat merosakkan sel utama pada otak manusia dan akan melekat pada genes, ini bermakna keturunan perokok bakal membawa generasi yg cacat otak (bodoh atau lembab). Suatu penemuan yg dahsyat ditemui oleh saintis yg mendalami bidang genes dan DNA. Para perokok harap ambil perhatian. (Ironi nya, pemilik pengeluar rokok terbesar di dunia adalah tekalah sendiri..!)

Perhatian saya selanjutnya ialah melawati tadika mereka, Pemakanan anak anak tadi cukup dikawal, makanan awal ialah buah buahan bersama kacang badam, diikuti dengan menelan pil minyak ikan (code lever oil) Didalam pengamatan saya, kanak Yahudi sungguh bijak dan rata rata mereka memahami 3 bahasa iaitu Hebrew, Arab dan Inggeris dan sedari awal lagi mereka telah dilatih bermain piano dan violin, ini adalah suatu kewajipan. Menurut mereka bermain musik dan memahami nota notanya dapat meningkatkan lagi IQ kanak kanak dan sudah tentu bakal menjadikan budak itu bijak. Ini menurut saintis Yahudi, gegaran musik dapat stimulate (semacam senaman untuk otak) maka itu terdapat ramai sekali genius musik terdiri dari kaum Yahudi.

Seterusnya ke darjah 1 hingga 6, anak anak Yahudi akan diajar metamatik berkonsepkan perniagaan dan pelajaran sains amatlah diberi keutamaan. Di dalam perhatian peribadi saya, perbandingan dengan anak anak di California , ianya jauh berbeza tentang IQ dan boleh saya katakan 6 tahun kebelakang!! !. Segala pelajaran akan dengan mudah di tangkap oleh anak Yahudi. Selain dari pelajaran tadi sukan juga menjadi kewajipan bagi mereka dan sukan yg diberi keutamaan ialah memanah, menembak dan berlari, menurut teman saya ini, memanah dan menembak dapat melatih otak memfokus sesuatu perkara disamping mempermudahkan persiapan untuk perhidmatan negara.

Selanjutnya pemerhatian saya menuju ke sekolah tinggi (menengah) disini murid murid ditekan dengan pelajaran mata sains dan mereka digalakkan mencipta produk, segala projek mereka walaupon kadangkala kelihatannya lucu dan mengarut, tetap diteliti dengan serius apatah lagi ianya berupa senjata, perubatan dan engineering, idea itu akan dibawa ke institut tinggi di Politeknik dan Universiti.

Satu lagi yg di beri keutamaan ialah fakulti perniagaan. Saya sungguh terperanjat melihat mereka begitu agresif dan seriusnya mereka tentang perniagaan. Diakhir tahun diuniversiti, para penuntut dibidang niaga dikehendaki melakukan projek danmemperaktik kanya dan anda hanya akan lulus jika kumpulan anda (10 pelajar setiap kumpulan) dapat keuntungan sebanyak $US1juta! Anda terperanjat? Itulah kenyataan, dengan rangkaian seluruh dunia dan ditaja sepenuhnya oleh syarikat milik Yahudi, maka tidak hairanlah mereka dapat menguasai perniagaan didunia! Siapakah yg mencipta design Levis yg terkini? Ianya dicipta di Universiti Israel oleh fakulti bisnes dan fesyen.

Pernahkah anda melihat cara orang Yahudi melakukan ibadah mereka? Salah satu caranya ialah dengan menggoyangkan kepala mereka, menurut mereka ini dapat mengaktifkan otak mereka dan menambahkan oksijan dikepala, banyak ugama lain di Timur Tengah, seperti Islam juga ada menyuruh umatnya menunduk atau menggoyangkan kepala, ini guna dapat mensimulasikan otak kita supaya bertambah aktif.

Lihat orang orang Jepun, mereka sering menunduk nundukkan kepala dan ianya sebagai adat. Ramai orang orang Jepun yg pandai? Adakah ianya sebagai kebetulan? Kegemaran mereka ialah sushi (ikan mentah). Adakah ini kebetulan? Fikirkanlah!

Berpusat di New York, Dewa n perniagaan Yahudi bersedia membantu mereka yg berminat untuk melakukan bisnes (sudah tentu untuk Yahudi sahaja) jika mereka ada idea yg bernas, jawatan kuasa akan memberi pinjaman tanpa faedah dan pentadbir dari jawatan kuasa tadi akan bekerjasama dengan anda untuk memastikan yg perniagaan mereka menurut landasan yg betul. Maka itu lahirlah Starbuck, Dell computer, Coca cola, DKNY, Oracle, Perfileman di Hollywood, Levis, Dunkin Donut dan ada beratus kedai ternama dibawah naungan dewan perniagaan Yahudi di New York . Graduan Yahudi dari fakulti perubatan New York akan disarankan untuk mendaftar dipersatuan ini dan digalakkan memulakan klinik mereka sendiri dengan bantuan wang tanpa faedah, barulah saya tahu mengapa hospital di New York dan California sentiasa kekurangan doktor pakar.

Kesimpulanya, pada teori saya, melahirkan anak dan keturunan yg bijak boleh dilaksanakan dan tentunya bukan semalaman, ianya memerlukan masa, beberapa jenerasi mungkin? Persiapan awal adalah ketika sang ibu mengandung, galakkanlah si ibu melakukan latihan metamatik yg mudah tetapi konsisten disamping mendengar musik klasik. Seterusnya ubahlah cara pemakanan, makanlah makanan yg elok dan berhasiat yg baik untuk otak, menghayati musik sejak kecil adalah baik sekali untuk penumbuhan otak kanak kanak, dengan bermain piano dan violin sudah tentu dapat melatih anak anak mencerdaskan otak mereka demikian juga sukan yg memerlukan konsetrasi yg tinggi, seperti memanah, bola keranjang, dart dan menembak.

Merokok menjanjikan jenerasi yg moron (goblok/bodoh) dan sudah tentu genes bodoh akan mengikut ke jenerasi siperokok. Lawatan saya ke Singapore pada tahun 2005 amat memeranjatkan sekali, disini perokok seperti dianak tirikan dan begitu susah sekali untuk perokok dan anda tahu berapa harga sekotak rokok? US$ 7 !!! ini bersamaan perbelanjaan sehari untuk makan anda!! Saya puji sekali sikap pemerintah Singapore dan menakjubkan sekali!!! dan seperti Israel ianya begitu taboo dan cara pentadbiran dan segi pembelajaran mereka hampir serupa dengan Israel , maka itu saya lihat banyak institusi pelajaran mereka bertaraf dunia walau pun hakikat nya negeri Singapore hanyalah sebuah pulau sebesar Manhattan !!

Anda mungkin musykil, benarkah merokok dapat melahirkan jenerasi goblok, saya telah menemui beberapa bukti menyokong teori ini. Lihat saja Indonesia, jika anda ke Jakarta , dimana saja anda berada, dari restoran, teater, kebun bunga hingga kemusium hidung anda akan segera terbau asak rokok! Dan harga rokok? Cuma US$ .70cts !!! dan hasilnya? Dengan penduduknya berjumlah jutaan orang berapa banyak kah universiti terdapat disana? Hasil apakah yg dapat dibanggakan? Teknologi? Jauh sekali. Adakah mereka dapat berbahasa selain dari bahasa mereka sendiri? Mengapa mereka begitu sukar sekali menguasai bahasa Inggeris? Ditangga berapakah kedudukan mereka di pertandingan metamatik sedunia? Adakah ini bukan akibat merokok? Anda fikirlah sendiri.

Di tesis saya ini, saya tidak akan menimbulkan soal ugama atau bangsa, adakah Yahudi itu zalim sehingga diusir dari semenjak zaman Paraoh hingga ke Hitler, bagi saya itu isu politik dan survival, yg ingin saya ketengahkan ialah, mampu kah kita dapat melahirkan jenerasi yg bijak seperti Yahudi? Jawabanya ialah mungkin dan tidak mustahil dan ianya memerlukan perubahan, dari segi pemakanan dan cara mendididik anak dan saya kira hanya memerlukan 3 jenerasi sahaja. Ini dapat saya lihat sendiri tentang cucu saya, ini setelah saya mengajar anak saya melalui program yg telah saya nyatakan diatas tadi, pada umur 9 tahun (cucu saya) dia dapat menulis esay sepanjang 5 mukasurat penuh.Esay nya hanyalah mengenai "Mengapa saya gemarkan tomato!"

Selamat sejahtera dan semuga kita dapat melahirkan manusia yg bijak dan bersifat mulia untuk kebaikan manusia sejagat tanpa mengenal batasan bangsa.

Dr. Stephen Carr Leon

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Hakim Ma'ruf Bin Hj Abdul Kadir
Universiti Massachuset
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Jaga gigi ketika bayi

2010-09-18T20:49:00.001-07:00

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PERNAH terfikir mengapa ramai antara kita ‘gerun’ apabila hendak berjumpa doktor gigi? Walaupun kita disaran menjalani pemeriksaan gigi dua kali setahun, tetapi rasa gerun ini menyebabkan ada orang hanya berjumpa doktor gigi kerana terpaksa iaitu apabila ada masalah berkaitan gigi; itu pun bilangannya boleh dikira. Selagi boleh, ramai cuba bertahan dan mencuba kaedah lain untuk mengurangkan masalah mereka.

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More UK children living in poverty

2010-09-10T21:44:00.000-07:00

The number of British children living in poverty has risen for a second successive year, raising doubts about the government's commitment to halve the number by 2010.

According to government figures published Tuesday, the number of children living in poverty rose by 100,000 in 2006-2007 to 2.9 million before housing costs.

Pensioner poverty also increased for the first time since 1998, up by 300,000 to 2.5m. The numbers of both children and pensioners in poverty is even higher once costs such as rent and mortgages are taken into account.

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From Marriage to Parenthood: The Heavenly Path

2010-09-08T04:12:00.001-07:00

From Marriage to Parenthood: The Heavenly Path

From Marriage to Parenthood: The Heavenly Path

By;
Abbas and Shaheen Merali

Source: http://www.al-islam.org/heavenlypath/

Published by:
The Islamic Education Board of the
World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities

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Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project team

From Marriage to Parenthood: The Heavenly Path

Title

Introduction

Chapter 1
The Wedding Night

-Wedding Night A‘māl

-Some Points about the ‘Aqd & Wedding

-Some Points for the Bride and Groom

-The Wedding of Imām ‘Alī (as) and Hadrat Fātima (as)

--The ‘Aqd

--The Wedding

--Hadrat Khadīja’s (as) Wish

--The Wedding Suit

Chapter 2
Sexual Etiquette

-Sexual Etiquette in Islam

-Importance of Sexual Relations

-Importance of Satisfying your Wife

-Acts not Recommended

-Recommended Times

--Obligatory times

--Mustahab (Recommended) times

-Times not Recommended

--Harām (Forbidden) times

--Makrūh (Undesirable) times

-Healthy Body

-Strengthening and Weakening Sexual Desire

Chapter 3
Important Fiqh Rules 1, For Married Couples

-State of Janābat

-Ghusl al-Janābat

-Tayammum

-Making things ritually clean that are stained by Semen

Chapter 4
Family Planning

-Family Planning in Islam

-Methods of Contraception

--Permissible Methods

--Prohibited Methods

-Consent between husband and wife

-Abortion

Chapter 5
Conception

-Recommended Foods

-Recommended Acts

-Acts not Recommended

-Recommended Times

-Times not Recommended

-Planning Pregnancies

Chapter 6
Pregnancy

-The Creation of a Child According to the Qur’an

-Importance of Motherhood and Pregnancy

-Responsibilities during Pregnancy

-Recommended Foods

-Recommended Acts

-Recommended Supplications

Chapter 7
Delivery

-Recommended Acts

Chapter 8
After Delivery

-Recommended Foods

-Recommended Acts

-‘Aqīqah – A Closer Look

-Naming the Child

Chapter 9
Breastfeeding

-Food for the Newborn Child

-Three Examples

-Reward of Breastfeeding

-Importance of Breast Milk

-Benefits of Breast Milk

-Recommended Acts

-Weaning

Chapter 10
Important Fiqh Rules 2 , For Mothers

-Nifās

-Baby’s Urine

Chapter 11
Raising Children

-40 Akhlāq Points on Interacting with your Child

-14 Ways to Instil the Love of the Ahlul Bayt (as) in your Children

-Memorisation of the Noble Qur’an

Chapter 12
BIBLIOGRAPHY

The Theme Song For The Backyardigans

2010-05-15T02:22:00.000-07:00

Children loves to sing and watch cartoons. Besides they also like to play computer games.

For example, especially this videos;

May be they also like this one;

They are born to play, let them play up to age of seven years old.

This title : Backyardigans intro en español

Some even like this cartoon;

Barney : te quiero yo y tu a mi

or this one;

Pin Pon

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‘Nur Amalina mangsa fitnah’

2010-01-03T17:45:00.000-08:00

KENANGAN...gambar Sabariah dan anaknya

ketika menerima keputusan SPM pada 2004.

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Sad Babies

2009-07-10T22:23:00.000-07:00

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A recent alarming report found that a staggering 48 babies under the age of one were prescribed with anti-depressants in Australia in the past year.

"There is no good reason why babies should be prescribed with anti-depressants for depression," says Professor Ian Hickie from the Brain Mind & Research Institute in Sydney, "however there may be a number of unusual off label uses such as down syndrome or autism where GPs felt the tablets might help. Read More

Teach Your Child Good Manners

2009-02-17T05:02:00.000-08:00

Picture & article are taken from http://www.nspcc.org.uk/

How can you teach your child good manners? Dr William Sears, dad of eight, parenting expert and co-author of The Good Behaviour Book, shares his tips

One day, as I was visiting a school, an eight-year-old girl accidentally stepped on my foot. Within a second she turned and said, “I’m sorry” as she looked me in the eye with a concerned expression on her face. What struck me about her response is that it happened so quickly. Politeness was such a natural part of her behaviour that she didn’t have to think before she acted. That’s a well-mannered child.

Kindness, politeness and respect are learned in the home. If taught when children are young, such qualities become a habit and part of the child’s personality. You wouldn’t put your 16-year-old in a car and let him drive without teaching him the rules of the road. Kindness, politeness and respect are the rules of the road in life, and teaching them helps ensure a safe and enjoyable journey for our children, as well as the people who they share the road with. Read More

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The Soya Bean Story

2009-02-04T22:22:00.000-08:00

This humble little legume has made great strides as a health food but not all soya products are created equal

THE soya bean (or soybean in the US) has long been recognised for its many health benefits. Being a good source of protein, it makes a great meat substitute for many vegetarians and vegans, and as an alternative source of plant protein for others.

For this reason, soya products have become increasingly popular nowadays. Chief among them are soya beverages or soya bean milk.

Made from whole soya beans that are ground and mixed with water to form a milk-like liquid, these soya beverages are then packaged and sold plain or added with flavourings such as vanilla, chocolate or coffee to enhance their taste appeal.

Although soya beverages are safe and nutritious for adults, they do not satisfy the nutritional needs of infants and young children.

They are not designed with the special needs of infants and children in mind and its exclusive use in infants and children can lead to severe protein malnutrition and vitamin D deficiency.

Severe protein malnutrition, known as kwashiorkor, is characterised by pigmented skin lesions, irritability and thin, sparse hair.

Vitamin D deficiency leads to rickets, a disease that causes bone fractures and deformities and, in severe cases, the child may lose his/her ability to crawl or roll over.

Thus, parents should take note that soya beverages, even organic ones, do not provide the right ratio of nutrients needed for child development, especially for infants younger than a year old.

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9 months: Terapi Herbal, Sayuran dan Buah Mendongkrak Kesuburan Wanita

2009-02-03T18:16:00.000-08:00

Terapi Herbal, Sayuran dan Buah Mendongkrak Kesuburan Wanita

9 months: Terapi Herbal, Sayuran dan Buah Mendongkrak Kesuburan Wanita

Setahun atau dua tahun setelah nikah belum juga diberi momongan mungkin masih belum meresahkan. Namun bagi yang sudah bertahun-tahun,bisa jadi berbagai anjuran bertubi-tubi datang kepada anda dan pasangan. Selain periksa kesehatan ke dokter, biasanya ada juga yang memilih pengobatan alternative. Belakangan ini terapi herbal untuk mendongkrak kesuburan semakin mudah didapat.

Berikut adalah beberapa jenis tanaman herbal yang berkhasiat untuk meningkatkan kesuburan khususnya bagi wanita. Terapi herbal dari sayur dan buah bisa dibilang tak ada efek samping. Sekaligus menyehatkan dan membuat kulit anda makin mulus.

Pegagan (Centella asiatica, (Linn), Urb.)

Biasa juga disebut antanan (sunda) dan ditambahkan untuk bahan asinan sayuran.

KANDUNGAN KIMIA :

Asiaticoside, thankuniside, isothankuniside, madecassoside, brahmoside, brahminoside, brahmic acid, madasiatic acid, meso-inositol, centellose, carotenoids, garam-garam mineral.

Zat madecassosside mampu merangsang produksi kolagen dalam tubuh serta regenerasi sel telur (ovum) pada perempuan dan sel sperma laki-laki. Tak hanya itu, tanaman ini juga mengandung karoten yang berperan tak hanya sebagai antioksidan tapi juga menjaga mutu sperma dan sel telur. Caranya dengan melindungi dinding sperma dan sel telur dari kerusakan akibat radikal bebas.

Mineral mineral seperti kalium, natrium, kalsium, besi dan fosfor dalam pegagan juga penting bagi kesehatan tubuh. Sertakan daun segar ini dalam menu harian sebagai lalapan untuk mendapat hasil maksimal.

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Children Prone To Overeat

2009-01-20T04:24:00.000-08:00

Prone To Overeat

WHEN it comes to cookies, some children really can’t help themselves, British researchers said.

In an experiment, researchers offered 131 four- to five-year-olds a plate of cookies after they had eaten a meal. They found that the children who ate more cookies were more likely to have certain variations of the FTO gene, a gene linked to larger body size, suggesting that for some overeating is genetically programmed.

"This research ... tells us more about how some children are more responsive to signals in their bodies encouraging them to eat when full than others," said Jane Wardle of University College London, who led the study. "Knowing how the genes work is the first step to minimising these negative effects."

Studies have shown people with two copies of the obese version of the gene on average weigh nearly 3kg more and are about 70% more likely to be obese than those with other versions.

http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=29402

Effective Parenting Skills

2009-01-14T08:42:00.000-08:00

Effective parenting skills

What are effective parenting skills and how would we know if we were using them?

Effective parenting skills

Effective parenting skills are displayed clearly through a consistent parenting approach.

Clear, firm, consistent parenting is quality parenting. I believe being a consistent parent is both vitally important and totally necessary to ensure a happy family life.

In fact I would go so far as to state that I believe clear,consistent parenting produces well adjusted children and parents. This creates a happy family.

* Do your children whine and grizzle?
* Are you a push over and easily manipulated by them?
* Do you walk on egg shells around your children in order to maintain peace?
* How often do you give in after saying no?
* Are you in charge or do your children run your household?

Children learn best by being given clear, firm and consistent directions from parents who are clear, firm and consistent in their approach.

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Study: Exposure to Media Damages Children's Long-Term Health

2009-01-12T04:50:00.001-08:00

Common Sense Media published a study on December 2 performed by researchers from the Yale University School of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, and California Pacific Medical Center about the impact of media on children's health. The report, "Media and Child and Adolescent Health: A Systematic Review," looked at the best studies on media and health from the last 30 years and found that 80 percent of them showed that greater media exposure led to negative health effects in children and adolescents.

"This review is the first ever comprehensive evaluation of the many ways that media impacts children's physical health," said Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D., National Institutes of Health and lead researcher on the study. "The results clearly show that there is a strong correlation between media exposure and long-term negative health effects to children. This study provides an important jumping-off point for future research that should explore both the effects of traditional media content and that of digital media -- such as video games, the Internet, and cell phones -- which kids are using today with more frequency."

The meta-analysis looked at 173 studies that examined media exposure's connection to seven different health outcomes, including tobacco use, sexual behavior, obesity, ADHD, academic performance, and drug/alcohol use. The strongest relationship was found between media and obesity. Of the 73 studies that examined the relationship between screen time and childhood obesity, 86 percent revealed a strong relationship between increased screen time and obesity.

You can read a summary of the report here.

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Protect For Life

2009-01-09T08:48:00.000-08:00

POSITIVE PARENTING
By DATUK DR ZULKIFLI ISMAIL

No other health prevention effort has prevented deaths and disability to the extent that childhood immunisation has.

BEFORE the age of modern medicine, infectious outbreaks were common and often resulted in death or disability. People lived in unsanitary conditions, where germs spread easily. No one knew how to prevent, much less treat these diseases.

Today, in addition to effective antibiotics, we have the advantage of vaccines, a scientific discovery that has saved millions of lives. Yet, some parents remain sceptical, leaving their children to pay the deadly price.

Defending against diseases

Your child’s body is designed to produce cells and antibodies that can combat viruses and bacteria. An attack by these viruses or bacteria will produce a complex immunological “memory”, which is what gives your child immunity against future invasions by the same germs.

However, there are certain types of germs that the body cannot protect itself against, without the help of vaccines. These germs include bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB), diphteria, pertussis, tetanus and meningitis, as well as viruses that cause hepatitis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Without vaccination, these germs could wreak havoc on your child’s body, causing disability, even death.

Have your child vaccinated

There are currently six types of vaccines recommended by the Ministry of Health Malaysia to protect your child. Your child will receive his first vaccination at birth, and should continue receiving all the other doses of these vaccines, following the recommended schedule (please see table).

The latest addition to the schedule, Haemophilus Influenza type b (Hib), introduced in 2002, should prevent severe diseases like pneumonia and meningitis caused by this bacteria.

Apart from the mandatory vaccines, optional vaccines are also available to protect him against other diseases, such as chickenpox, hepatitis A, Japanese encephalitis (JE), typhoid, and influenza.

There are also vaccines against specific organisms like the pneumococcus (a bacteria) and rotavirus (a virus that cause diarrhoea). In addition, cancer-preventing vaccines like human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for young adults are now making their mark.

What’s stopping you?

There are some parents who do not take their children for vaccinations. Some hold fast to misconceptions, while others merely make excuses.

The Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) takes a look at some of the common beliefs.Read More....

Article source: Sunday January 4, 2009

Parents Pivotal role

2009-01-07T09:56:00.000-08:00

CHILDWISE
RUTH LIEW
Wednesday December 31, 2008

RAISING children is a paradoxical task. It starts out really hard for parents who want to do a good job of caring for their children. You think that all the hard work will pay off as the child gets older, but things do not always stay the same.

Parents have to be consistent when dealing with children, yet they have to keep up with the changes as their children grow and develop.

One father said this during a parenting seminar: “I used to have many parenting theories before I became a parent. Now that I am a father of three, I have no theories left.” Parenting is all about learning and experiencing. It requires work, time and loads of patience.

Language is the key to good communication between parents and children. It is not a Western thing to talk to our children. Using respectful language with children transcends all cultures. Children learn from the way we communicate with them.

Shouting or yelling at your children will make matters worse. They will open up to you when they feel secure, loved and respected. Threats will only confuse them and make them fearful to share their thoughts.

Most parents want their children to listen to what they say. They focus so much on seeking cooperation from their children that they overlook the importance of developing the child’s character. It is better for children to cooperate because it is the right thing to do, not because their parents told them so.

Parents forget that their children tend to mimic them in their behaviour rather than internalise their words. You want your child to tell the truth at all times, yet there are occasions when he hears you telling a white lie over the phone.

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Palin Welcomes Grandson, Daughter Discourages Teen Pregnancy

2009-01-03T10:22:00.000-08:00

Fri Jan 2, 1:09

AFP - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin answers questions from the media at the meeting of the National Governor's … WASHINGTON (AFP) – Alaska Governor and former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin welcomed her first grandchild Tuesday and admitted she felt fear and despair when she first learned her teenage daughter Bristol was expecting.

"We are over the moon with the arrival of this healthy, beautiful baby," Palin said in a statement dated December 31 and posted Friday on the website of the governor of Alaska.

In the same statement, Bristol Palin said becoming a teen mother was "not ideal" and spoke out against teen pregnancy.

"Teenagers need to prevent pregnancy to begin with -- this isn't ideal," she said, adding that she has set aside "plans she previously made for herself" in order to devote herself to her son.

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Are You Over-Scheduling Your Kids' Activities?

2009-01-02T10:14:00.000-08:00

Stop the Insanity!
By Patricia Walker

Our children should be given freedom to schedule their activities at home, but the parents must have to know and give guides so that the children do not waste time unnecessarily.

Dance lessons. Sports practices. Sports games. Tutoring. Play dates. Voice lessons. Drama lessons. Karate. Most parents want their kids to have all the opportunities available in the world so that their kids can explore different sports opportunities and different artistic ventures so that they can socialize with lots of other kids that come from different backgrounds.

However, experts warn that parents may be over-scheduling their kids and giving them too many structured activities. After all, they say, kids need some time to just be kids and to learn to amuse themselves in a non-structured environment.

Whether or not you agree with the experts, there is a real danger that you may be over-scheduling your kids to the point where your kids may be struggling to keep up with school on top of all the other activities that they do. It's stressful enough for kids these days with peer pressure and all the stuff they go through. Adding additional layers of stress just flat out isn't healthy and can ultimately cause damage to the parent-child relationship. Is it worth it?

So how can you tell if your kids are over-scheduled? Check your family schedule. Each child should have at least one weekday where they don't have to be at a scheduled activity. If each child doesn't have one day in the week besides the weekends that they can just relax and not have to attend a scheduled event, lesson, practice, play date or other activity, then your kids may be over-scheduled.

Sometimes parents don't even realize how many activities they have committed their children to. They don't realize that their kids can be overwhelmed with the all too many school and extra activities they are signed up for. Yes, sometimes parents do need to schedule activities so that the kids aren't left alone in the afternoon after school because both parents need to work.

But, no matter what the reasons are that your kids attend a lot of activities, you should talk to your kids and ask them if they feel overextended. A child who is struggling with a busy schedule that is too packed with activities may be hesitant to say anything to mom or dad about it. But that doesn't mean they can handle that kind of a schedule.

Communicate with your kids to find out how they feel about their schedule. Get their input on what activities they enjoy and which ones they might like to drop out of or do without.

We're all guilty of wanting to provide our kids with the experiences that we might not have had ourselves as children. There's no shame in that. But it's important not to force your kids into a schedule that is too busy for them or they will start to flounder.

Discover the importance of parenting with the best parenting advice available...for free! More information including videos and additional articles on parenting tips can be found at http://www.theparentingreport.com/blog/.

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FAMILI Strategi Anak makan Sayur

2008-11-22T02:05:00.000-08:00

Oleh YEO LI SHIAN
ls.yeo@kosmo.com.my

Satu kelebihan kaedah Jessica adalah ‘menyembunyikan’ sayuran di dalam menu makanan anak dalam bentuk puri.

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KEBANYAKAN Kanak-kanak Enggan Mengambil Sayur.

MENOLAK makanan bersayur atau sayuran adalah sebahagian daripada cabaran ibu bapa dalam menyediakan menu makanan si kecil.

Kerenah dan sikap cerewet anak dalam memilih makanan, ada ketikanya boleh membuatkan ibu bapa letih dan pening kepala. Di mana-mana sahaja di dunia misalnya Amerika Syarikat, ibu bapa juga terpaksa berdepan dengan isu yang sama.

Pelbagai kaedah dan ganjaran turut ditawarkan semata-mata untuk mendapatkan anak mengunyah bahan yang dinamakan sayuran ini. Tetapi, hasilnya masih kurang memuaskan.

Seperti juga kebanyakan ibu bapa lain, seorang ibu kepada tiga orang anak, Jessica Seinfeld percaya masalah ini boleh diatasi.

MENDIDIK anak memakan sayur memerlukan strategi tersendiri.

Jessica yang juga isteri kepada pelawak terkemuka, Jerry Seinfeld, turut berdepan dengan kemelut hidangan antisayuran dalam kalangan anak-anaknya sendiri.

Malah, kata Jessica, menjadi ibu sesungguhnya satu peluang untuk mencabar keupayaan diri dari semasa ke semasa.

Hasil daripada itu, maka berputiklah rahsia penyediaan hidangan yang enak dan bernutrisi untuk anak-anaknya menerusi penghasilan buku sulungnya, Deceptively Delicious.{Read From Original Source....}

Hati-hati beri bayi vitamin

2008-11-22T00:44:00.000-08:00

Sabtu, 22 November 2008

HAIRUL,
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

ADAKAH bayi terutama mereka yang berusia sekitar dua tahun memerlukan makanan tambahan seperti vitamin selain pengambilan makanan pejal biasa, susu badan atau susu formula?

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APABILA bayi berusia enam bulan ke atas, makanan pejal akan diperkenalkan sebagai makanan tambahan kepada susu formula atau susu badan.

Bagi kanak-kanak normal berusia dua tahun ke atas di mana pengambilan makanan pejal sudah menjadi kebiasaan di samping susu, maka makanan tambahan seperti vitamin tidak perlu diambil dengan syarat pengambilan makanan itu mencukupi untuk kanak-kanak membesar dengan normal.

Makanan pejal dan susu adalah sumber makanan yang kaya dengan zat yang diperlukan untuk tumbesaran kanak-kanak seperti vitamin dan mineral. Sekiranya anak anda mengambil makanan yang mencukupi bagi pembesaran mereka seperti yang disarankan, pengambilan makanan tambahan tidak diperlukan. {Read From Original Source....}

PAKAR KANAK KANAK bersama Dr Norrashidah Abd Wahab
Pembaca yang mempunyai kemusykilan mengenai kanak-kanak boleh menghantar soolan untuk dijawab Ketua Jabatan Pediatrik yang juga juga Pakar Perundingan Kanan Pediatrik dan Pakar Paru-paru Kanak-Kanak, Hospital Serdang, Dr Norrashida Abd Wahab:

rencana@Metro, Harian Metro, 31, Balai Berita Jalan Riong, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Faksimili : 03-22848390
E-mel: rencana@hmetro.com.my

Health Tip: Protect Baby From Diaper Rash

2008-11-20T06:50:00.000-08:00

Brought to you by Yahoo! Health

Mon Nov 10, 11:48 pm ET(HealthDay News) --

Your baby's bottom may be prone to a nasty rash if the diaper isn't changed frequently or if the skin isn't cleaned properly.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these preventive suggestions:

1. Keep a watchful eye on your baby's diaper, and change it as soon as possible after it is soiled.

2. When you change baby's diaper, clean the infant's bottom thoroughly with warm water and mild soap.

3. Pat baby's skin dry after a bath or diaper change -- never scrub it.

4. Make sure baby's skin is completely dry before you put on a clean diaper.

5. Don't use scented baby wipes, or those that contain alcohol.

6. Cover baby's skin with a zinc oxide ointment or petroleum jelly to protect it from wetness.

7. Avoid diapers with plastic edges, or plastic pants.

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Parents See Benefits of Kids Playing Video Games

2008-11-16T01:53:00.000-08:00

By Dave Rogers - Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:09pm
PDT 3 Comments

Parents across America are recognizing the benefits of their children playing videos games, according to a new study from Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE). The results, published exclusively in the new November issue of Family Circle magazine, suggest parents are seeing improvements in hand/eye coordination, problem solving and typing skills.

In addition to basic education elements, the survey suggests video games are teaching children to think strategically. The majority of video games require players to follow rules, think tactically, make fast decisions and fulfill numerous objectives to win. This resonates with the 70% of the parents surveyed who have seen their children's problem-solving skills improve since they started playing video games.

Yahoo!'s website, Shine, which reaches 10 million women each month, hosted the survey throughout June 2008. The study found that 87% of parents who participated in the survey are spending time playing video games with their children. "Family video game nights are becoming incredibly popular with the variety of games out there," said Linda Fears, editor-in-chief, Family Circle magazine. "Parents and children of all ages are finding games to play together, no matter what each person's experience level."

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Parenting Tips

2008-11-15T15:14:00.000-08:00

Sun, 16 Nov 2008

More children on drugs

MORE and more children are being given drugs to fight chronic conditions such as asthma and hyperactivity, according to a study published in the United States recently.

From 2002 to 2005, prescriptions for medicines to treat type 2 diabetes doubled; asthma medications rose by more than 46%; medicines for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder increased by more than 40%; and prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering drugs were up by 15%.

Sleeping Well

CONSISTENTLY getting a good night’s sleep may help protect children from becoming obese as adults, according to the researchers.

They found that among more than 1,000 people followed from birth to age 32, those who got too little sleep as children were more likely than their well-rested counterparts to become obese adults.

Caffeine Harms Foetus

PREGNANT women who consume caffeine – even about a cup of coffee daily – are at higher risk of giving birth to an underweight baby, researchers said.

The new findings published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) also linked any source of caffeine, including that from tea, cola, chocolate and some prescription drugs, to relatively slower foetal growth. {Read From Original Source....}

– Reuters

Updated: 12:44PM Tue, 11 Nov 2008

How Do Teens Think?

2008-11-13T21:50:00.000-08:00

Children are often self-centered (egocentric) in their thinking. This is as true of teenagers as it is of small infants. From about age 7 or 8 to 11 or 12, this egocentric thinking works in a certain way.

* Children of this age are quite simply convinced their beliefs are correct.
* They do not understand beliefs are the result of a thinking process and can be arrived at differently.
* They assume that their beliefs are correct and that these are the only beliefs held and shared by all people.
* If they learn new information that contradicts their beliefs, they will find a way to integrate that information into their beliefs rather than alter them. An example is a child who believes in Santa will interpret a forbidden glimpse of Mom wrapping Christmas presents as Mom's attempt to help out overworked Santa.

As children grow toward the teenage years, they begin to think in a different egocentric way. It is this new way of thinking that often causes problems in their relationships with parents.

At about age 11 or 12, children:

* begin to realize that beliefs are the result of a thinking process
* come to understand other people think too, and their own beliefs on a certain subject may differ from those of others
* may understand others have different ideas about the same topics, yet they still do not understand that other people may think about different topics altogether.
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Pandering To Baby’s Hunger Pangs

2008-11-12T19:37:00.000-08:00

Thu, 13 Nov 2008

BREASTFEEDING mothers can cut down on their baby’s crying by recognising promptly when the little one is hungry, noted the Munich-based Association of Paediatrics and Adolescent-Medicine Professionals (BVKJ).

Stretching, sucking motions, and restlessness are the first signs of hunger. Subsequent signs are wriggling and crying. Hunger is not always the reason that a baby cries, however.

Newborns generally have to be nursed every two or three hours, around the clock, in the first weeks after birth.

"Mother and child get to know each other as time goes by, which makes recognising the signals easier," remarked Monika Niehaus, a paediatric and adolescent physician in the German city of Weimar.

After about two or three months, the frequency of feedings decreases from 12 times a day to between six and eight. But during rapid growth phases – about 10 to 14 days after birth, and at three weeks, six weeks, three months, and six months – the baby may deviate from its accustomed feeding schedule and want milk more often.

Breastfeeding on demand is generally recommended nowadays, the BVKJ said. That means the baby should be fed whenever it wants.

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Essential play

2008-11-11T17:36:00.000-08:00

Wednesday November 12, 2008

Why parents should play with their children during the early childhood years.

THE early childhood years between the ages of three and six are the most important time of a person’s life, say child development experts.

During this period, the child learns at an astounding rate. The mind develops logic and starts to form the foundations of common sense and basic thinking. What the child experiences during this period can shape his future relationships with people and affect the way he views the world.

A child begins to learn that the world is not solely about him around the age of three. He starts to understand that the world is inhabited by his family, friends and many other people. Thus begins the process of cognitive development during which the child slowly discovers more about the world around him.
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Coping With Childhood Fears

2008-11-10T20:04:00.000-08:00

Parents should know how to turn stressful situations into helping their children develop a sense of balance and well being

By: Rachel Goodchild

FEAR is a normal part of childhood. It comes with children learning about the world around them and discovering themselves.

As parents, we often seek to soothe our children of whatever troubles them and we approach fear in the same way. It causes discomfort in our children, thus, we seek to remove it from their world.

But this is something we should not be doing!

Fear is an essential part of life. It teaches us how to deal with stressful situations and how to overcome them. Ultimately, it can develop a sense of balance and well being in our children.

How can we best help our children to cope with their fears? The first step is to know the things we shouldn’t do.

We should not focus too much on it. Children learn in simple ways. We often allow our own anxieties and stress about certain things to interfere with getting the message through to our children. This is wrong. {Read On [....]}

Shaking A Crying baby Can Cause Brain Damage

2008-11-10T18:56:00.000-08:00

Posted : Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:13:37 GMT
Author : DPA
Category : Health

Cologne,Germany
- A crying baby should never be shaken as this can cause severe brain damage or even death, Germany's professional association for paediatricians said in Cologne. Parents should first leave the room or count to 10 and take a deep breath before acting hastily and doing something they later bitterly regret, the association advises. A paediatrician could recommend a nearby outpatient clinic that can make the interaction with a difficult infant easier.

About 100 infants in Germany annually suffer severe brain damage because they were shaken by caregivers who, in most cases, were overburdened. This figure was reported by the census unit for rare paediatric illnesses in Germany, but the paediatricians association estimates the number of babies in Germany that suffer trauma from shaking is higher.

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Breastfeed for smart children

2008-11-10T18:43:00.000-08:00

Tue, 11 Nov 2008

MOTHERS who breastfeed their children can expect them to grow up smarter than their formula-fed peers, say Canadian researchers in the largest-ever study of lactation.

The study, published in this month’s issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, found that breastfeeding raises a child’s IQ and improves his or her academic performance.

"Our study provides the strongest evidence to date that prolonged and exclusive breastfeeding makes children smarter," said lead investigator Michaelo Kramer, of McGill University in Montreal.
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Understanding Colic In Babies

2008-11-09T18:32:00.000-08:00

Colicky Baby

Colic is a condition when infants crying for hours for no known or apparent reason. It is an abdominal pain that is normally distressing for the child. There are about 20% of all infants suffering from colic which is also having an impact to the parents as it is exhausting and drains them emotionally. However, the situation is harmless and benign and by the time a child is four years old the condition will end.

What Causes Colic?

The cause is unknown but the pain, according to experts are attributed to a few number of things. The most important attribute is the particular temperament of the infant, alongside with the infant’s immature digestive system and also allergies.

Check The Symptoms

Colic is a pattern of persistent and prolonged crying among babies from infant up to four months. It is not a disease and the symptom exhibits the following behaviors.

* Situation where you notice loud crying that last for three hours or more for three or more days a week. Alert if it continues over a period of more than three weeks.
* Prolonged crying between 6 pm and midnight especially if it occurs to a baby that has been fed.
* Crying episodes that sometimes begin or end with a bowel movement or the passing of gas.
* Alternate flushes and face pales due to the crying effort and the act where the infants draws his legs to his abdomen and clenches his hands and curls his toes while crying.
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Why Attachment Parenting Is Disastrous For Children

2008-11-09T01:22:00.000-08:00

By Michael Grose

Attachment parenting is a new parenting fad and its number of devotees are growing. This style of parenting places children at the centre of the mother-child relationship and flies in the face of how we have raised kids for thousands of years.

Attachment parenting means kids are breastfed until they choose to stop - four, five, six years of age. It doesn't matter. They stopped when they want - no weaning please.

Attachment parenting means kids are not nappy or potty-trained. Mothers do the toiletting not the kids. They poo and pee when and where they want.

Attachment parenting means that the child sleeps with his mother, while their father is relegated to another room. Those who practise attachment parenting put their lives on hold.

For thousands of years we have raised kids to fit in with family or group norms. Healthy child-rearing is about children fitting in, rather than the other way around.

Developmentally, kids are required to grow away from the parents. Attachment parenting stops them from separating and makes children helpless and dependent on parents for longer than necessary.

Healthy families know a child's place in the person, partner and parenting triangle. When we put the person first (yes, you do have a life) and the partner second (if you have a partner you nurture this relationship) we have the ideal conditions to be an effective parent. Attachment parenting denies the person a life of their own and places the mother-father relationship at the periphery rather than the centre of the family.

Attachment parenting reminds me of another child-centred fad - permissive parenting - that was similarly misguided and had disastrous results.

It is negligent to practise such unresearched fads on children.

Author: Michael Grose is a popular parenting educator and parent coach. He is the director of Parentingideas, the author of seven books for parents and a popular presenter who speaks to audiences in Australia, Singapore and the USA. For free courses and resources to help you raise happy kids and resilient teenagers visit http://www.parentingideas.com.au

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Grose

Good Parenting – Providing Benefits For A Lifetime

2008-11-07T08:57:00.000-08:00

By Michelle Bery

Good parenting can not be clearly defined, as it is very often a subjective concept. One parent’s definition of good parenting may be another’s definition of poor judgment. Cultural differences impact parenting standards enormously as do a myriad of other things. Luckily there are a few fundamental standards that are held by society as a common measure of good parenting.

As parents, the most basic of our responsibilities are to keep our children safe and healthy to the best of our abilities. A parent who struggles to feed their child because of economic reasons, or a parent who lives in a less than safe neighborhood can hardly be considered a bad parent. The key here is the “best of their abilities” – good (or bad) parenting can often be defined by intent. The care a parent provides for their child – that is consciously intended to be beneficial can help us define good parenting.

For our purposes, a child who is clean, well fed, and healthy as a result of the care provided to them by their parent’s best efforts is said to be the product of good parenting.

Additionally, a child’s emotional well being is just as important as their physical well being. Good parenting means making yourself emotionally available to your children – encouraging them and supporting their journey through life. A child who is emotionally healthy – happy, secure, and self-confident – can often attribute their emotional health to good parenting.

Conversely – a child who acts out behaviorally, inflicts harm on himself or others, and is emotionally shut down is often missing good parenting. Keep in mind, however, that many of these warning signs can be the result of depression and other medical conditions. But when none of these conditions are present, the parenting of the child should be addressed.

Schools will often become involved in assessing the existence of good parenting when danger signs become evident within school. A child who is noticeably neglected physically – comes to school unkempt, unclean, and otherwise unhealthy on a consistent basis will raise red flags. Additionally, a child who appears emotionally unstable, suffers from poor grades, depression, and/or social problems will also be noticed.

Children who are the product of good parenting will often be noticed as the children who excel in school, have many friends, and are happy, functioning members of the school community.

Good parenting can set the tone for a child’s whole life to come. Providing a physically and emotionally safe environment in which a child can flourish will provide that child a lifetime of confidence and emotional health so that they can pass good parenting along to their children.

For easy to understand, in depth information about parenting visit our ezGuide 2 Parenting.

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Tips Membentuk Anak Mandiri

2008-11-04T19:33:00.000-08:00

November 5th, 2008

Setiap orang tua pasti menginginkan anaknya mandiri. Entah itu dalam berfikir maupun dalam perbuatan sehari hari. Anak mandiri tidak dapat hadir begitu saja, perlu adanya pendidikan dari orang tua atau pengaruh lingkungan yang mendukung.

Mendidik anak agar menjadi mandiri adalah salah satu tugas orang tua. Sikap mandiri dapat dibiasakan sejak anak masih kecil: memakai pakaian sendiri, memasang tali sepatu, memakai kaos kaki dan berbagai pekerjaan kecil lainnya.

Beriku adalah tips untuk melatih anak hidup mandiri :

* Berikanlah pujian terhadap kegiatan positif yang telah dilakukan anak, meskipun hasilnya kurang memuaskan, tetapi pujian dapat memberikan motivasi kepada anak untuk berbuat yang sama dilain waktu.
* Orang tua atau pengasuh, sebaiknya jangan langsung memberikan bantuan jika anak mengalami kesulitan. Berilah dorongan agar Read the rest of this entry »{Baca Seterusnya....}

Nota: Mandiri = Berdikari

Violent Video Games ARE Linked to Child Aggression

2008-11-04T17:55:00.001-08:00

Giant Enemy Crabby Kids

By Austin Modine
Posted in Applications, 3rd November 2008 23:47 GMT

Studies connecting video games with real world violence have historically been... conflicting. It's almost as if the human brain is complex and doesn't dictate behavior based entirely on one particular stimulus.

Or something.

The most recent finding out there leans towards a direct connection. But it also attempts to avoid the causation/correlation problem of whether violent video games make kids more aggressive, or if aggressive kids simply prefer violent games. {Read More....}

Article Source: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/03/video_games_linked_with_child_aggression_us_japan/

The Birth of a Baby !

2008-11-04T06:05:00.000-08:00

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It is narrated that when Hazrat Hussain (Radiallah Tala Anhu) was born Rasoolullah (Peace Be Upon Him) said the Adhan in his ear and He put his own blessed Luab (Saliva) in the mouth of Hazrat Hussain (Radiallah Tala Anhu) and made Dua for him. (Khutbate Muharram by Faqihe Millat Mufti Jalalud Deen Ahmad Amjadi.)

Welcoming a New Born Baby:

The baby should be given ghusl (bath) upon birth and the umbilical cord should be cut immediately.

Adhan for a newly born baby:

New born child should hear the Zikr of Allah upon their arrival into this world. After the baby is born the Adzhan should be said in the right ear and the Takbeer (Iqamah) should be said in the left ear by anyone who is able to say the adzhan of the salah such as the father. This sould be done as soon as possible. {Read More....}

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The Importance Of Breastfeeding To The Muslim Child

2008-11-04T05:46:00.000-08:00

By Maria Hussain
Islam Online, New Jersey
"The mothers shall give suck to their offspring for two whole years, if the father desires to complete the term. But he shall bear the cost of their food and clothing on equitable terms…If they both decide on weaning, by mutual consent, and after due consultation, there is no blame on them. If ye decide on a foster-mother for your offspring there is no blame on you, provided ye pay (her) what ye offered, on equitable terms. But fear Allah and know that Allah sees well what ye do." (Quran 2:233)

Given the importance of breastfeeding in the Islamic religion, the low rates of compliance among Muslim women in North America are puzzling. Although a formal research study has not been conducted, it seems upon observation that the breastfeeding rate among Muslim women is actually lower than among the population at large. There are small pockets of "fundamentalist" Muslim women who are well educated and adamant about nursing their children under their chadors, and who often practice natural childbirth and home schooling. However, those mothers who nurse their babies past the age of one year are the exception rather than the rule. There seems to be a lighthearted attitude among the general Muslim populace towards the bottle-feeding of infants. It is not frowned upon, and it is rarely something people even question. Perhaps it is a lack of education about the benefits of breastfeeding, combined with an absence of a support network to assist the new mother. Perhaps it is a misunderstanding of the meaning of weaning.

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More Vitamin D Recommended For Babies, Children and Teens To Prevent Diseases

2008-10-30T19:38:00.000-07:00

This week I have been hearing lots about the increase in the daily recommended amount of vitamin D for babies, children and teens. [More...]

The Importance of Baby Skin Care

2008-10-30T18:59:00.000-07:00

Baby skin care is one of the many concerns that a new mother has to worry about. Having a baby is a special blessing, but most mothers are unsure of what they should do. This is normal, and even second or third time mothers find it difficult to remember what they did with their firstborn.

Some mothers want to choose all natural baby skin care products, and will search for products that do not contain preservatives and other additives. Even mothers who are not overly concerned with skin care will still prefer natural products.

You should take extra care when you obtain baby skin care products even though most products that are found on stores are gentle. You should avoid perfumes or preservatives that may irritate your baby’s skin. Finding out if your new born baby’s skin is sensitive can be tricky. It may take a few months before mothers can find out and change what they use and do for baby skin care.

If you discover that your baby’s skin is sensitive, you should look online or in natural food store for some alternatives. Take extra care when you purchase shampoo, soap, lotions, detergents, and diaper rash creams. If you have someone else who takes care of your baby for you, inform her or him to be extra careful with your child’s skin.

Keep an eye out for dry, red skin patches on your baby. This may be caused by harmful chemicals in the lotions or detergents that you are using. Look for detergents that are mild, and baby-friendly. You might also want to use gentle detergents on your clothes because your baby will also come into contact with your clothing.

Babies with normal skin should also have gentle baby skin care products. It is always wise to play it safe even though your baby’s skin does not react to the products you use. You want to keep your baby’s skin soft and smooth. When it begins to change, it will be one of the things you will miss about your baby.

If you receive a lot of baby skin care products that you can’t use, thank the giver for the present, and donate the stuff you don’t want to a local charitable institution. This way you won’t have to feel bad about rejecting someone’s gift, and you will have helped other mothers in need.

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By Morgan Hamilton

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Developing Your Child's Confidence and Character

2008-10-26T03:56:00.000-07:00

"I got two A's the small boy said,
His voice was filled with glee.
His Father proudly said,
"That's terrific! I'm glad you belong to me."

"Mom, I've got the dishes done,"
The girl called from the door.
Her Mother smiled and softly said,
"Masha'Allah - each day I love you more."

"I mowed the grass," the teenage boy said,
"And put the mower away."
His Father answered with much joy.
"Thanks for doing a great job, Son."
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Children deserve to be shown appreciation and praise for the task they are asked to do. If they are to lead a secure, well-adjusted and happy life, so much depends on how we as parents treat them.

At the age of two, a child starts to form their attitude towards the world around them. Some developmental psychologists think that the sense of self-confidence is one of the first of these attitudes and the strength of these feelings at age two depends on the kind of care that the child receives and on the parents’ attitude in meeting their basic needs.

At this stage the child shows signs of development by showing a desire for independence, as they need the freedom to speak, walk and play. [More...]

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What Does Your Child REALLY Need From You?

Most parents want to be good parents. Yet parenting is one of those things that does not have hard and fast rules. So how do we know what to do? How do we know what will support our children in being all they can be?

One of the most important things for parents to do is to learn to trust their own intuition. Your feelings tell you when you are on course or off course in your behavior with your children. When things feel right inside, then you know that you are being a truly loving parent, and when they feel wrong inside, you know you are out of alignment with what is in your highest good and your children's highest good. [More...]

Child's Creativity

2008-10-23T19:23:00.000-07:00

Parents and teachers can and do have an effect on child's creativity. Creativity may be more influenced by environmental rather than genetic factors. In fact, it is promoted through the maintenance of a playful, jovial atmosphere that allows and supports the unconventional but at the same time distinguishes and elaborates on what is appropriate and useful. It develops when examples of different approaches are analyzed. It is more likely to thrive when adults express the idea that any problem can be worked out.

A characteristic noted about creative individuals that is worth mentioning is persistence. Those who display creativity often stick with an idea or problem well beyond at time when others get frustrated and quit. To assist your child to be more persistent, focus on conveying two attitudes. First, reflect the belief that no problem is essentially difficult. With further information or a change in strategy, perspective or persistence, any problem can be solved. Secondly, underline the concept that failure is a term related to situations, not people. Failure indicates a temporary state of affairs and only means that another method or more information and practice are needed.

Creativity is unique and the best way to recognize a child's creativity is to create a craft room. It facilitates a child not only explore it's talent but have fun as well. One has to plan this room in a way that the child loves being there and is stimulated to do some activity, craft and art to develop creativity and keep boredom away.

Child's creativity can be nurtured even as a toddler. It requires a great amount of time, patience and planning to keep toddlers occupied even for some time. The setting of the décor where the little one spends most of it's time should be pleasant. The wall should have stickers or murals of his/her favorite cartoon characters and the ceiling should be covered with glow stars or something of similar sort. This will work out during the story time when the child is put to sleep. The furniture should be placed at a height that can be reached by the child. The toys, craft materials etc can be placed in a place where the child can reach whenever he/she wants. It makes him/her independent and raises his/her level of confidence as well as keeps him/her busy. Small children love scribbling on the wall. Border the scribbling with a wooden frame .It will look as though the little one's creation is framed.

When the child is slightly older, say around five to seven years of age, one wall of a room could be devoted to the child entirely. It could be left blank for the child to scribble on it, paint, write poems or draw whatever he/she likes. Let the young one personalize it in any way he/she likes. If the child prefers, paint a story on the wall to fire his/her imagination. At this age, children at present spend their leisure hours playing games on the computer. The time allotted to play these games must be strictly monitored. The child must be encouraged to pick up a book, read it, and even narrate the story. They should be given a topic on which they can draw or create something using their imagination.

Encourage letter writing which not only improves communication skills but also helps the child to keep in touch with relatives and friends. Craft items such as painting with wet paints, sticking certain pictures and creating a collage etc can bring out the creative genius in these children while keeping them busy. Board games can be handy when friends and classmates come along. These can be kept within easy reach on open shelves that can be reached by the children. If time permits, this is the right age to introduce the child to an adult game like chess.

To conclude in order to develop a child's creativity,

i) Expose him/her to a diversity of cultures, experiences, people, and ways of thinking.

ii) Make them aware of the fact that there are different ways to think about a problem.

ii) Instill confidence in the child to try new experiences within his/her age level abilities and expectations.

About The Author

Mary Rose has authored several books including books related to children and childcare.For more information logon http://www.casanads.com/bm/children.htm

Article source: http://www.articlecity.com/articles/parenting/article_1657.shtml

The Real Facts About Your Child's IQ

2008-10-16T00:12:00.000-07:00

Parents may be surprised to discover the following facts about IQ and IQ testing.

1. IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient.

But it is debatable whether IQ tests really measure intelligence (or whatever it is we mean by "intelligence" - psychologists have been divided for years).IQ tests do not take into account aspects such as creativity, artistic or musical talent - a child can most certainly be "gifted" without having a high IQ.

Nor do IQ tests take into account qualities such as leadership which will have a huge impact on the child's life. They cannot be taken as any kind of indicator of success in future life.

It is dubious as to whether IQ scores have any real value of their own outside the educational system.

2. However unimportant IQ is in itself.

Your child’s IQ score will have a serious impact on his or her schooling. It may well determine which class he or she is put in and can therefore have far-reaching effects.

It is a fact that children achieve better academic results when in a class with more able pupils. It is therefore in your child's interest that he or she gets a place in the highest class possible for his or her abilities.

3. IQ test results can be very unreliable.

Research has shown that 50% of children will achieve a score varying by 5 points in either direction when retested, some as much as 20 points!

The most unreliable tests are group tests (rather as individual tests) which are usually the kinds of IQ test used in schools. The teachers responsible for carrying out the tests are often not trained adequately, which may make the results even more unreliable.

4. The IQ of an individual is not innate or fixed.

Many parents assume that the IQ score is something innate to their child, that he or she will have to live with it for the rest of their lives. This is not the case. The IQ can change significantly - either decrease or increase - due largely to environmental factors. It is not fixed at any time.

5. Statistics show that the IQ of children is related to their environment.

Parents can raise their child’s IQ by providing the optimum environment and stimulating the child in the right way. It is proven that IQ scores can be significantly raised by practising IQ tests, as explained in detail in "How to Raise Your Child's IQ" ( http://www.raise-your-childs-iq.com/ ).

6. It is dubious as to whether IQ tests actually test any kind of innate intelligence.

You can see this when you examine an IQ test. Much emphasis is placed on aspects which are in fact "learnt" rather than innate - in particular, a heavy emphasis on verbal expression (vocabulary and proverbs) which is commonly taken as a useful intelligence indicator, however depends greatly on the kind of environment in which the child has been raised, and what kind of training he or she has received.

Given that the IQ is not innate or fixed, and that such an importance is attached to IQ scores in the educational system, it is the responsibility of the parents to assist their children as much as they can in achieving as high a score as he or she is able to reach.

The child will most certainly benefit.

About The Author

Alannah Moore

Visit http://www.raise-your-childs-iq.com/ to see how you can help your child by improving his or her iq score.

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Giving Your Child Constructive Criticism

2008-10-10T08:47:00.000-07:00

Our role as parents is to educate our children to behave properly in the world. To do this we must be able to point out and help them to correct their mistakes. This means that we must be able to give them constructive criticism.

First we need to stress that to give this criticism to our children is not an option, it is an obligation. We have a parental obligation to correct our children. It is neither in our children's best interests nor do we do them any favors if we do not guide them properly. When we see things that come up in their daily lives that they do wrong, we must correct this behave. How can we as parents redirect our children's behavior in such a way that it does not get in the way of the healthy parent child relationship?

How to Give Criticism Constructively

There are a number of things we should remember when redirecting our children that will make our criticism more accepted and more effective.

1- Children Have Feelings

This is probably the most important thing to remember when criticizing our children. It is obvious to everyone that children have feelings. Yet very often it is something that we as parents forget.

When our children are small, they are almost entirely in our control. It is easy to forget that they are little people. They have feelings that can be hurt and self-esteem that can be crushed if we criticize them in a non-constructive belittling way. We must try to relate to them as we would like others to relate to us.

2- Have Your Message Clear

The goal of proper criticism is to get your message across to your child. That means you have to have a message. If you don't have an idea you are trying to convey, then all you are doing by criticizing your child is venting your own anger and frustration. You will do nothing positive for your child, and your child will not change his behavior in the future. Remember, your goal with criticism is to educate, not to punish or embarrass or to seek revenge against the child. When you criticize you must have something you are trying to teach.

3- Deliver Your Message Properly

You must give rebuke. It is your obligation as a parent. The point is that it should be given in a positive manner. To do this you must satisfy a number of conditions.

a. Criticize the Behavior not Your Child

This is critical. Direct your criticism toward your child's behavior. It has to be clear to your child that it is the behavior that upsets you, not him.

b. Don't Label Your Child

Children get their sense of who they are from what others tell them. When a parent gives a child a label, this label will eventually stick, with disastrous consequences.

c. Give Your Rebuke Privately

It will be hard enough on your child to have to bear your criticism. You should do everything you can to spare him the embarrassment of having you rebuke him in front of others.

d. Don't Dwell Upon the Past

The only valid criticism is for the future. What the child did is over. You should acknowledge the mistake but make it clear that the reason you are speaking to your child is so that he can improve in the future.

4- Offer an Opportunity to Correct the Wrong

Your child has to know what he did was wrong. He should also be given the opportunity to redeem himself by correcting his mistake. You should have suggestions how the child can correct the wrong. This will give your child the message that he can't hurt others and just walk away. He must say he's sorry or do the victim a favor. It allows your child to be responsible for what he does. It also allows him to put the misdeed behind him and go on.

5- Deliver the Criticism with Love

This is vital. Criticism is a gift. It is a gift of knowledge, it is a gift of values. But it is an unwanted gift. Still, it is a gift nevertheless. No one wants to hear criticism. Our goal when we give criticism is to do it as painlessly as possible so it will be received properly.

You have to make it clear to your child when you deliver your message that you are doing this for the sake of your child. If your child knows that what you are saying is because you love him, the message will be better received.

If you are angry, all the child will hear is the anger. The message that comes through is, "You don't like me." Nothing else will be heard. You must make it clear to your child that you are criticizing because you care about him. You cannot let the message get blurred out by the static of your emotions.

This is not easy. It is easy to write about it and to read this when no one is around and things are calm. It is much harder to apply this idea when there is a tumult going on and the tensions are high. Still we have to acknowledge at least the proper way to do things. Or else we will never be successful.

6- Try to See Your Child's Point of View

We as parents are not faced with the same challenges as our children. This leads to a very reasonable response, at least in the mind of the child, to think, "Who are you to criticize me? How do you know what I am going through? You don't understand me."

This is a legitimate response. Your child doesn't see you as a former child. Your child sees you as a stable adult. Now, you may understand your child perfectly, but your child doesn't know that. It helps when you give criticism to visualize things from your child's perspective and couch your words is such a way that your child knows clearly you understand him.

7- Sometimes it is Better to Delay the Criticism

We have a knee jerk reaction to respond immediately when we see our children do something that we don't like. This is a normal reaction. However, you should always ask yoursef if this is the best time and place to rebuke your child.

When your child does something wrong he will be expecting the criticism right away. When the child is expecting the reaction, his guard is up he will react by defending himself and fighting back. He will not hear what you say and he will be defending himself.

Sometimes it is better to wait until things quiet down. Then you can discuss with the child rationally and the child will hear it. You will also be calmer and be able to deliver a better message to your child.

8- Sometimes no Criticism is the Best

The purpose of criticism is to correct future behavior. If it is clear to the child that he did something wrong and if the child feels bad about what was done and he is not likely to repeat it, there is nothing added by acknowledging his misdeed.

Conclusion

I want to point out that the principles that we have discussed apply when you need to rebuke anybody. The difference is that for anyone else we usually can choose whether or not to get involved. As a parent we do not have that option. We are automatically involved.

We have an obligation to correct our children's behavior. Our children need our guidance. It is a terrible example when parents let their children do what they want without direction. The children may act like they like the freedom, but these are the children who grow up not knowing right from wrong and not realizing that there are consequences for bad actions. Eventually these children feel that their parents really don't care about them. Often they are right.

It is hard to be a parent. But the more effort you put into steering your child on the proper path to adulthood, the more happiness you will have when you share in your child's successes through his life.

About The Author

Anthony Kane, MD is a physician and international lecturer. Get ADD ADHD Child Behavior and Treatment Help ( http://addadhdadvances.com/childyoulove.html as well as Oppositional Defiant Disorder child behavior help and advice ( http://addadhdadvances.com/betterbehavior )and help with defiant teenagers ( http://addadhdadvances.com/ntpcentral.html )

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Childhood Obesity: Physical Effects

2008-10-10T08:26:00.000-07:00

Obesity can be a problem as early as kindergarten for some children. Children who suffer from obesity will most likely endure a lifelong struggle with physical and emotional consequences.

Physical effects of obesity in children include difficulty keeping up with physical activities, problems sleeping, and trouble with breathing. Not only are obese children more often affected by asthma, they also have problems with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is being recognized with more frequency as the incidence of pediatric obesity rises. Clinically significant effects on learning and memory function have been documented in children with obstructive sleep apnea as a consequence of obesity. (Must, Aviva, Ph.D., ET AL, 2003 "Effects of Obesity on Morbidity in Children and Adolescents" Nutrition in Clinical Care, p. 8).

Childhood obesity clearly impacts the health of the growing child. Furthermore, it is considered an important disease because of its link to long-term health problems including type II diabetes, hypertension, some forms of cancer, lack of energy and asthma. The incidence of type II diabetes in children is expected to grow in parallel with the rise in obesity. Onset diabetes in childhood is a predictor of early onset of diabetes complications including cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and amputations (Must, p. 131). Approximately 60% of overweight five to ten year old children experience at least one associated biochemical or clinical cardiovascular risk factor, such as hyperlipidemia, elevated blood pressure, or increased insulin levels, and 25% have two or more (Koplan, JP, Deitz WH., "Calorie Imbalance and Public Health Policy" The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1999. p 1579).

Children from lower income families are at a greater disadvantage because the majority of this population resides in neighborhoods with intimidating playgrounds. Concerned with street safety, children are often kept inside by parents and they tend to spend more time in front of the television or playing video games.

Playgrounds in lower income neighborhoods tend to be filthy, with broken bottles, trash and graffiti covering the park. Although the playground has basketball courts, swings and jungle gyms, they are generally not child friendly. The parks are usually populated with young adults hanging out, intimidating the younger children. This is not a safe environment for children to play in and not one in which children could safely play unsupervised.

Schools are contributing to childhood obesity by failing to make physical education an important part of the curriculum. Children don't get enough exercise at school. Time allotted for gym is inadequate and infrequent. Teachers can try to compensate by providing their classes with additional outside play time. The physical education program is extremely vital and deserving of more attention.

Implementation of after school programs that emphasize physical activities such as kickball and basketball should be a priority. There is a need for an after school athletic program at the elementary level to augment the physical education program and provide a safe, healthy environment for lower income children as well. This would be a benefit for children as well as parents, and an important factor in reducing obesity in children.

Copyright (c) 2007 Gurion Blattman

About The Author:

Gurion Blattman is a lifelong athlete and fitness expert with over 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry. A graduate of Northeastern University, he is a Certified Professional Trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is based in Darien, Connecticut.

For more information or for a complimentary consultation contact info@gurionblattman.com. http://www.gurionblattman.com

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Discipline - Be Clear, Be Firm, Be Consistent

2008-10-08T01:15:00.000-07:00

Children learn best by being given clear, firm and consistent direction from parents who are clear, firm and consistent in their approach.

How to Discipline Children by Being Clear:

Firstly find and maintain clarity within yourself and then follow through on simple, clear instructions. Clarify for your self what being clear means.

It is about being plain, obvious, and understandable in a clear, short sentence that explains exactly what you mean.

It isn't about maybe this or maybe that.

Often parents have no idea that they chop and change their minds within minutes. To become clear about your own patterns of behavior, observe yourself and ask for your partner's help in this.

"We are going to tidy up your toys in five minutes", is clear and direct. Follow this with,

"Please help me tidy up your toys now" and it means just that.

Be firm with yourself about this. It doesn't mean soon, or later, but now.

I have seen parents give out this simple instruction, then become distracted themselves by a television program, conversation or magazine. What their children observe is parents saying one thing and doing another and this gives a much distorted message. Multiplied over many times each day, is it any wonder that children cease to follow simple instructions?

How to Discipline Children by Being Firm:

Firstly find and maintain firmness for yourself and then follow through with firm clear directions in a firm, clear tone.

Clarify for your self what being firm means.

To be firm is to be certain, definite, and determined. It is also being loving, kind and calm.

It means saying no and meaning no, or saying yes and meaning yes and sticking to it. It's about now being now. How often does your no become perhaps, later, maybe giving in, next time, soon, or alright then? This is a very common fault in how to discipline children and again it leads to numerous mixed messages for children.

Resolve within yourself and with your partner's help to ascertain how often you are both easily swayed into changing your decisions. Are you allowing your children to manipulate you? Imagine how simple your life will become when you are clear and firm within yourself.

It is every child's right to KNOW they can trust their parent's boundaries. So firstly, become firm with your own boundaries and then apply this to your parenting discipline.

"It is bedtime, (bath time, meal time) in five minutes" is a clear direction. Now follow through on this.

Giving the direction in a calm, clear, firm tone of voice helps your children to understand that you mean what you say. Being firm is about being in control of both yourself and the situation.

How to Discipline Children by Being Consistent:

Firstly find and maintain consistency for yourself and then follow through with a firm, clear, consistent approach.

Clarify for yourself what being consistent means.

To be consistent is to be reliable, dependable and constant.

These words immediately convey comfort don't they?

Let's look at the opposite of being consistent. Contradictory, unpredictable, changeable. That's definitely lacking in comfort and safety.

So how do you want to be seen by your children?

To begin with it can seem quite time consuming to concentrate on clear, firm, consistent guidelines. Be aware that this is very true. It takes concentrated effort and time to change old habits to new ones, but if you maintain consistency, you will be very surprised how quickly new patterns of behavior are formed.

Parenting Discipline In Summary: With parenting discipline we are teaching our children how to have self control, self discipline and to become self reliant, so they are able to make good choices for themselves.

The only way children can learn to do this is by being given the opportunities for this learning.

This means not over protecting them, or doing everything for them, but maximizing their opportunities to learn through personal experience and observation, even when this means making mistakes.

Can you see the opportunities here to change some of your own patterns of behavior into superior ones?

Clear, firm, consistent parenting is quality parenting. You learn to trust your own responses and your children are surrounded by your loving constancy.

This is the recipe for creating a happy, well adjusted family.

About The Author
Helen Williams
Editor Consistent Parenting Advice.com
http://www.consistent-parenting-advice.com

I believe that being a consistent parent is both vitally important and totally necessary to ensure a happy family life. However, becoming a consistent parent is rather like trying to push water uphill if we are not consistent within our selves. This website addresses HOW to adopt a firm, clear, consistent parenting approach, while enabling you to enhance and increase your emotional well-being.

Article source: http://www.articlecity.com/articles/parenting/article_1694.shtml

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2008-10-05T23:15:00.000-07:00

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What to do When Kids Go off Their Meds: Brain-based Learning Strategies for ADD/ADHD

2008-10-05T22:38:00.000-07:00

Steven Nissen, a prominent Cleveland Ohio Cardiologist recently prodded the FDA's Advisory committee to put a black box warning on Ritalin, warning of potential heart danger. Why? From 1999 to 2003, 81 deaths and 54 nonfatal cardiovascular events such as heart attacks have possible links to Ritalin and similar drugs.

During the same period 78 million prescriptions were written for children up to the age of 18. Today two million kids a month take these drugs.

These are startling statistics to put it mildly! Assuming Nissen is correct, Ritalin is a pretty dangerous method of improving brain-based learning.

Now before I go any further with this story, please do not take a child off their ADD medication or suggest to a parent that such should be done. I am not a medical doctor. I do not prescribe. If you want to look into lowering a dosage or stopping a child's medications, you must talk to a doctor.

What does this story mean in terms of ADD behavior at home and in the classroom? How does it affect brain-based learning? I predict that anxious parents and doctors are going to take kids off their meds. Now what are we going do with 2 million hyperactive kids!

For years, we haven't had to take responsibility for helping these kids or keeping ourselves from going crazy trying to keep some kind of order in the classroom and at home. The drugs did it for us. Now we may be on our own.

Here are ten brain-based learning strategies to help you and your kids cope:

1. Decrease sugar including drinking fruit juice. Cut down on bread and pasta, esp. that made with white, processed flour.

2. Limit TV and video games, especially TV and games that have lots of flashing lights.

3. Help them get organized. Keep a schedule and be consistent.

4. To help with reading focus, let kids read aloud and record their voice. You could read something yourself or purchase a "book on tape." Now they can read along while listening. If they can't sit still for the whole tape, let them listen while moving around. Listening skills are a necessary ingredient for good reading.

5. Practice deep breathing. Kids can even be taught a simple form of meditation which is nothing more than watching one's breath.Even getting more oxygen to the brain is a brain-based learning technique.

6. Cross right ankle over left and then give yourself a hug by crossing arms across the body, left over right. Reduces the stress in the central nervous system. Try it yourself.

7. Decrease visual distractions in children's rooms and at school. Fewer pictures, mobiles, toys. Less stuff.

8. Exercise: play, run, skip, insist on recess at school.

9. Do Brain Gym®. See www.braingymclasses.com. Some kids have gone off their meds or at least had doses reduced by doing Brain Gym. Another very effective brain-based learning strategy.

10. Eat more foods with Omega-3 fatty acids like wild salmon, sardines, tuna, flaxseed, flaxseed oil. Take fish-oil supplements. Omega-3 fatty acids increase the production of neurotransmitter chemicals just as Ritalin does.

Brain-based learning strategies include attention to what we feed our brains and how that food affects the brain's neurotransmitters.

Using these teacher resources and parenting tips will help you help children get control over ADD/ADHD, settle down, and learn more easily.

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MaryJo Wagner, Ph.D.The Learning Doctor "Helping You Help Yor Kids Learn".
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Parenting Bringing Up Children: How Do You Know if Your Child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

2008-09-29T02:56:00.000-07:00

Parenting Bringing Up Children: How Do You Know if Your Child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

How Do You Know if Your Child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

2008-09-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

There are more than 2 million children suffering from ADHD in America, and the figures are set to increase exponentially every 4 years. Despite this, most parents are unaware of how to recognize ADHD, or how to treat it. The symptoms of ADHD are also easily mistaken for a child misbehaving, making it even harder for a parent to differentiate between the two.

ADHD is a form of Attention Deficit Disorder, and is the most common neurological disease that children suffer from, with up to 5% of the children in America afflicted. As a parent, learn to recognize the symptoms so that you can seek professional help for your child. The main symptoms of ADHD are aggression, impulsiveness, restlessness, learning disabilities, an inability to focus and hyperactivity. Hence, even for parents who know the signs to look out for, it is often difficult to draw the line between normal misbehavior and ADHD.

How to you differentiate between the various forms of ADD? Add simply means that your child is unable to concentrate, and likely to forget what you have told him less than 10 seconds ago. ADHD on the other hand, means that not only has he forgotten what you have said, he is also likely to be running around instead of staying still whilst you address him. If you suspect that your child may be suffering from ADHD, it is better to err on the side of caution and visit your doctor for a professional opinion. It is treatable, and if identified early you can make a difference in helping your child learn and cope with life.

There are many symptoms of ADHD, such as forgetfulness, restlessness, aggression, agitation, depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior and an inability to focus. However, these are highly common and often confused with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, thyroid, or a stressful environment. Excessive sugar and allergies may also cause the same symptoms, as well as if your child is highly intelligent causing him to be easily bored and hence restless.

Fortunately, more parents are gaining greater awareness of the problem, and schools have also played a major role in the dissemination of information regarding ADHD. Whilst it is a significant problem for a child suffering from ADHD, keep in mind that you are never alone and that there is help available readily. Often times, medication is the first answer that parents look to for solving the problem. However, there are other alternatives as well.

Parents should try to keep a closer watch over the child’s diet, and cut off foods with high sugar content, or possible allergies. Give the child more attention and time, and help him to feel connected to the environment. He knows that he is different, and you should try your best to help him feel that he belongs. Whilst medication can treat the symptoms, it is equally if not more important to ensure that the child’s emotional and mental health is well taken care of.

by: Greg Frost

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Greg Frost is a leading innovator in the field of ADHD and the founder of http://www.Attention-Deficit-Disorder.net which specializes in providing a whole range of ADHD Medications topics to improve the quality of people's lives and help them concentrate.
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Breastfeeding Versus Bottle Feeding

2008-09-27T07:12:00.000-07:00

It is easy to see why breast milk is the best possible start for your baby. After all it was designed by Mother Nature to contain everything your baby will need to thrive for the first six months, and it is also the perfect complement to first foods for the first year and beyond.

As well as breast milk being free, convenient, sterile and always at the right temperature, breastfeeding brings many health benefits for both mum and baby.

Here are just a few:
- It is easy for your baby to digest.
- It is packed full of antibodies that help protect against infections.
- Breast fed babies are less likely to develop asthma and eczema.
- Women who breastfeed are less likely to develop ovarian and breast cancers and osteoporosis.
- Breastfeeding uses up about an extra 800cals a day so it can help reduced some of the weight put on in pregnancy.

Breastfeeding sometimes is not as easy as nature intended. It's a skill that can take a bit of time to learn, but don't be afraid to ask for help and advice from your midwife, health visitor or breastfeeding counsellor if you are worried. Just relax and stick with it, and in no time at all you will be enjoying one of the best kinds of job satisfaction there is.

Many mothers today have very busy lives and helping them continue to breastfeed for as long as possible is very important. It may help you to maintain breastfeeding by expressing your milk from time to time, and storing to feed from a bottle when you can't be there to feed your baby. This could allow you to return to work or have a night out from time to time.

The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature range is a breastfeeding support system that can help mothers breastfeed for longer by helping baby to move between breast and bottle - and back again - effortlessly.

Bottle feeding

There is no getting away from the fact that breastfeeding is best for babies, and many health care professionals will advise mums to have a go. However many mums may wish to introduce some form of bottle feeding for their babies, whether it's to give expressed breast milk, a combination of both breast milk and formula milk or just formula milk on its own.

Bottle feeding can allow another family member to get involved in the feeding of the baby, although there are many other things that they can get involved in, like bathing. You may also to choose to bottle feed if you are returning to work, and the baby will be cared for by someone else.

The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature teat has been designed to mimic the natural flex, feel and movement of a mum's breast, helping baby move between breast and bottle effortlessly.

So, when it comes to baby feeding, Tommee Tippee has the products to help you, whatever choice you make.

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2008-09-26T18:09:00.000-07:00

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Muhamad Ali Husaini

2008-09-26T17:22:00.000-07:00

This is my first grandchildren, Muhamad Ali Husaini.