The Calm Kids Program Increases Your Childs Concentration

Dear Parent


Would you like to be able to enjoy your child for once, & not be constantly frustrated and annoyed by his behavior? Imagine having at your fingertips an arsenal of "secret weapons" that you can use to calm your child down anytime you want. Imagine your child actually obeying you the very first time you ask, without having to resort to spanking, nagging and bribing. What if your child's ADD/ADHD was a strength - the launchpad or starting point - of his current & future success, instead of the crippling failure it has become. What if you could safely "re-program" your child's brain to become more focused, calmer and less fuzzy and distractible.
Imagine being able to calm your child down at the touch of a button? If you read any of the claims above with some skepticism, I wouldn't blame you.

In order for you to fully understand why your child behaves the way he/she does, you need to know a bit about how the brain works. Your brain is made up of billions of cells called neurons which use electricity to communicate with each other. This electrical activity in the brain is what is referred to as brainwaves. There are different brainwave patterns depending on what the person is doing, thinking and/or feeling at that moment. Without going into a lenghty explanation of the different brainwave patterns and their purposes, people with ADD/ADHD lack sufficient Beta Brainwave Activity. The right and left hemispheres also fail to work in synchrony and glucose isn't metabolized effectively. Raising the level of Beta Brainwaves can improve emotional stability, energy levels, attentiveness, concentration and in some cases even increase your IQ.

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Birth Order Rivalry

This is a huge area of debate. We also have to remember also that different cultures and families have a range of ways of growing up. Often people think that the oldest will be more responsible, the middle child will be more placid and the youngest can be spoilt. When this is true, and it is definitely not always true I think it's a more the result of how parents raise the kids that something innate in the kids themselves.

Q. So are the eldest more responsible? A. Depends on the family, age differences and personality of the child. Often the oldest for instance spends more time in adult company due to having no siblings so their language can develop a bit earlier as they are use to adult conversations. Also they are often told by the parents to look after your brother or sister thereby appearing more responsible. By their early teens they may be baby sitting their younger siblings as well. All this does create more responsibility.

Q. So what about the more children a parent has the more spoilt they become?
A. This is not always true. What does happen though is that parents tend to be over cautious with their first born but by number three or more they are far more relaxed. This in part can mean that they younger children are less instructed by parents and as well as looking to their parents they look to the other siblings.

Q. So what are some cultural differences that affect the way siblings are brought up? A. These range from the different expectations based on the gender of the child to different expectations based on their ages. Some examples include; The oldest child being given to a grandparent to raise, boys being encouraged to get out and Girls expected to work at home, the oldest child being punished for the wrongdoings of the younger children.

Q. So when there is so called rivalry does the birth order make a difference?
A. Yes in part. Sometimes it's nothing more than the older sibling being physically stronger. They can also be more aware and possibly a bit more independent. Remember also that busy parents can struggle to manage a full house with the range of expectations they face from their kids. A fairly common response is to tell the oldest to sort themselves out and focus on the youngest who seem to have the biggest needs.

Q. So how do parents help teens sort out the rivalry stuff?
A. First remember conflict if handled well is positive not negative. It should never be violent or nasty. If handled well it's the best place to learn how to relate well and handle conflict. Secondly it's important that parents realise that the children notice how they are treated differently. These differences need to be realised and if necessary changed.

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How to baby proof your home to make it safer for your infant

There is so much to consider and it is very easy to overlook something that might be fairly obvious to some but escape others. Keeping your child safe at all times is one of your greatest concerns and responsibilities

Every year, children under the age of five die from unintentional injury than any other cause. Accidents are the leading cause of permanent or temporary disability in those over the age of one year. One in four children under the age of 15 will require medical attention due to accidental injury. Most of these accidents occur in and around the home. Start today and create a safer home for your child.

Car seats. Make sure cars seats are certified an installed properly. In a study completed by National Safe Kids Council, over 87 percent of car seats were installed improperly. Your child should always be in the back seat and rear-facing for an infant under one year and less than 20 pounds.

Baby's cribs. Slats should be no more than 2 3/8" apart and bumpers should be removed by the age of five months or when your baby begins pulling herself up, whichever comes first. Do not keep stuffed animals or loose bedding in the crib. Rather, use a wearable blanket.

Bathtubs. Never leave a child unattended. Children have drowned in less than 2 inches of water.

When your baby is in a carrier, never place it on a high surface or counter. It can easily be wiggled and topple over.
Put outlet covers in electrical outlets. The small, individual outlet covers come out easily and are a choking hazard.


Furniture. Babies pull themselves up on furniture prior to walking. Be sure to have all heavy furniture, including the changing tables, secured to the wall so they cannot fall down on your child. Be mindful of where you place all furniture, as your toddler likes to climb. Beds, cribs, chairs, chests and desks should be placed away windows.

Medicine and household cleaners. Toddlers have been known to be able to open a child resistant cap in 10 minutes. All medicines and toxic substances, hairsprays, gels, mouthwash, powder and other toiletries should be kept in cabinets that have proper locks installed or placed in higher cabinets out of reach

Never hold your baby in your arms when cooking over a hot stove. Hot oils and boiling water can splash on them. Be sure to use the back burners when cooking and turn handles away from the front of the stove to avoid them being grabbed.

Loose buttons, snaps, etc. Check baby's clothing regularly for these. Never use strings to attach the pacifier or dummy to baby's crib or clothes and check that it is not getting old.

Safety gates. If you have a steps, balcony’s or stairs in your house, place a safety gate to prevent any falls.

Other tips to watch out for. Window guards on windows, keep plastic bags away, tie up hanging tassels and cord from curtains, put up hanging electrical cords, place covers over sharp corners.

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Have you ever heard those familiar words, "I'm bored," coming from the mouth of your child? If so, then kid crafts are the answer. Provide the kids with craft materials and boredom will be a thing of the past. Read on for ideas about kid crafts.
Kid crafts essential materials include paper, crayons, safe scissors, and glue. Paper for kid crafts can include construction paper, plain typing paper, cardstock of various colors, and many other options. Even junk mail and old magazines can make interesting art projects. Crayons are nice for younger children, but the stores are now filled with other options, such as washable dry-erase markers, watercolor pencils, and gel pens. Kid crafts supplies can run into money, but even on a budget there are many possibilities.
Other materials kids can craft with include recycled junk and found objects. By recycled junk, I'm referring to empty cereal boxes, toothpaste boxes, cardboard from packaging, plastic containers, and even tin cans. If you let kids craft with tin cans, however, you need to make sure the open edge of the can doesn't have any sharp edges. Simply file these off or squeeze them flat with a pair of pliers.
Found objects include leaves, twigs, rocks, snakeskins, and other natural item a child might find. Perhaps there is a sheep farm nearby. If so, wool scraps can often be found stuck to the barbed wire fences. Any or all of these items can be used in kid crafts.
One of the most fun and popular kid crafts is making a collage. Kids can glue anything down when making a collage. Use heavy paper for the background, and then let the creativity begin! For an extra challenge, a collage can be built around a theme, like food, animals, or babies. Old magazines can be searched for just the right pictures, which can be cut out and glued to the background. The older child might wish to cut out details from magazine pictures and reassemble them in new and interesting ways. They might cut out interesting words and headlines and add them as well.
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Is Your Child Bed Wetting

This is something that is more common than we think. About 50% of 3 year olds wet the bed at night, and 10% of 5 year olds do. A considerable number are still wetting the bed at 8 or 9 years of age.
What is the cause?
Normal bladder control is about growing nerve connections between the brain and the bladder. It is also dependent on the secretion of a special hormone from the brain that makes the kidneys produce less urine at night (anti diuretic hormone)
Some facts
- It tends to run in families - More common in boys - Child may be a very deep sleeper - Child may just have a smaller bladder capacity or sensitive bladder - Sometimes there is an underlying cause such as diabetes or urine infection.
When should I seek help?
- When the problem persists pass the age of 6 or 7 years. - When the child has been dry and then starts to wet again. This is often associated with emotional problems such as parental separation, starting school etc.
How should you treat your child who wets the bed?
Some don'ts
- Do not punish or scold the child, things are beyond their conscious control. Do not make a big deal of it. - Do not stop the child drinking. Your child needs fluid for proper hydration - Do not wake the child at night to visit the toilet. This does not help to increase bladder capacity
Some do's
- Do use a night light so the child can easily find the way to the toilet. - Reassure the child that they will eventually be dry, and that the child is "normal". - Do put a waterproof sheet on the bed. - Make sure your child has a shower or bath prior to day care or school to avoid ridicule or social shunning from other children or adults.
Other treatments
Buzzers: There are various types of alarms available that you can get from the chemist. They often involve a pad on the bed and an alarm will go off if the bed is wet. This wakes the child and prompts them to go to the toilet. This can be tried after the age of 7 years.
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Broken Bones in Children

How are fractures in children different to adults?
1. The bones are more pliable and often tend to bend rather than break. When the bone bends it is called a greenstick fracture (like a green tree branch). The bone will only be broken on one side. These often happen in the forearm bones.
2. Children have an amazing capacity to heal. For this reason often fractures are treated differently than adults. Like a break in the thigh bone (femur) can often be treated with a hip spica, a long cast, compared to in an adult where often a rod will need to be inserted into the bone to help healing.
3. Children have growth plates at the end of their bones. This is where the growing of the bones takes place. When a fracture involves the growth plate, it can have effects on the growth of the bone and that is why these fractures need to be watched closely.


How do I tell if my child has a broken bone?
Your child may have swelling, bruising or deformity of the affected part. It may be too painful to touch the area or weight bear. A snapping sound may have been heard during the injury.


What should I do if I think my child has a fracture?
1. Apply a cold compress, like a bag of frozen peas, with a tea towel on the skin. 2. Remove affected clothing if you can. 3. Splint the area. Use a rolled up newspaper or kitchen implement, put a crepe bandage around it and tape it up. If you do not have a crepe then you can use some first aid tape. If there are bones sticking out through the skin, call an ambulance. Do not touch the bones. Keep your child lying down.


Common Sites in Children
These include the forearm and mid forearm, the elbow, the clavicle, the tibia and sometimes the femur (thigh bone).

Treatment in Hospital
If the limb looks deformed, it will probably need to be manipulated to straighten up the bones. This is most often done under a light general anaesthetic. Often a plaster of Paris cast is put on. This is essentially a crepe bandage that is impregnated with plaster and then the bandage is wrapped around the affected limb. Children may need these from 2-8 weeks depending on the fracture. Femur fractures take a bit longer to heal. Often after a few weeks (when the swelling has gone down) the cast may be changed to a Fiberglas cast, which is lighter. Some bones only require a sling like the clavicle or collarbone fracture.

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Improving your Chances of Getting Pregnant

What are the chances of getting pregnant?
For the average couple, not using contraception the chances of falling pregnant in any given month are about 30%. For the same couple, if they continue to try and get pregnant for a year, there is a 90% chance that it will happen within that year. This means that there is a 1:10 chance that a couple will not get pregnant after a year of trying. This 10% of couples would have what doctors would consider to "a fertility problem".


What things can make it harder to get pregnant?
Lifestyle, living an unhealthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of getting pregnant; smoking, drinking, drug use, poor diet and stress are all things for both men and women to avoid.
Age, as a woman gets older her chances of falling pregnant get less, this is particularly true as she approaches 40. Having sex at the wrong time in the cycle. It is important to have sex at the time when you are most likely to get egg and sperm together.


Dispelling the myths.
Having an abortion does NOT affect your chance of getting pregnant in the future. An abortion does not affect a woman's fertility. In fact a woman who has been through this procedure has a higher chance of getting pregnant in the future as she has already proved that she can conceive.
Being on the contraceptive pill for a long time does NOT affects fertility. Fertility returns within 2 weeks of stopping the pill, even if it has been taken for many years. (Though it is true it can take up to a year to fall pregnant after coming off the depo contraceptive injection)


Picking the right time of the month to have sex.
Sperm live for a maximum of 5 days and the egg has a maximum life of 48 hours. This means that there are only 7 days of the cycle when a woman can get pregnant. The highest chances are in the couple of days around when a woman ovulates. There are a number of ways to predict the day of ovulation. The three most effective ones follow.
1. Timing. A woman will always ovulate 14 days before her period. If you have a regular cycle you can work out your ovulation day by subtracting 14 from the length of your cycle. For instance in a 28 day cycle ovulation will occur on day 14, and in a 35 day cycle it will occur on day 21. 2. Mucus changes. Mucus produced by the cervix changes throughout the month, just before ovulation it becomes very stretchy and profuse, looking like egg white. This is the best time to have sex. 3. Ovulation prediction kits. These use changes in hormone levels to predict when ovulation will happen.

Introducing Your Baby to Solids

When it comes to feeding your newborn baby, breast milk is the ideal food. Nature has designed breast milk so that your baby can digest and absorb all the nutrients it needs. If you choose not to breast feed, use an infant formula appropriate for your baby's age.


Breast milk or infant formula contains all the nutrition babies need for around the first six months. Baby is not able to digest or absorb solids before 4 months. Some babies show signs of being ready for solids before 6 months. If you think your baby might be ready for solids earlier it may be helpful to discuss this with your Nurse or a Child Health Provider. Some of the signs your baby is ready for solids are, if they are hungry after breastfeeding, being able to control their tongue to take food from a spoon and swallow it. (before this the tongue will keep pushing the spoon and food out). Holding their head up well and watching you eat (reaching out, opening their mouth when you are eating and putting hands/toys in their mouth).


First foods can include niron-fortified baby rice or infant cereal (check the labels to ensure you have the right food for your child's age). Cooked and puréed vegetables such as sweet potatoe, potato, carrot, pumpkin, marrow and avocado, puréed fruit such as cooked apple, pear, ripe banana, peach and apricot, prepared, canned baby foods (check the labels to ensure you have the right food for your child's age).


Breast milk is the most important food until baby is aged around 9 months. You may find your baby gradually reduces the number of milk feeds they require once they are eating solid foods. Offering the milk feed before solids till after 9 months will ensure that baby is getting enough milk. It is recommended that breast feeding is continued into baby's second year and beyond, even if baby is eating a wide range of other foods. If your baby is formula feeding, they need formula as the main milk drink up to 12 months.


When To Start

Choosing a time when your baby is calm and happy and you have time to enjoy feeding and talking (around lunchtime or early afternoon) will help to make the experience a more relaxed one. Offer a milk feed first and then try offering a teaspoon of smooth, runny, slightly warm food, letting baby taste the food and suck it off the spoon.
Starting with one kind of food, such as puréed pumpkin and introducing something new every 3 - 4 days will give baby the chance to get used to different flavours. If a food is refused you may like to mix a small amount of it with a food they like and gradually increase it until they are used to the taste. If food continues to be refused, wait a few minutes and try it again. It may take more than 10 tries before baby decides it likes a new food taste.


Over time, gradually offer different foods so that your baby gets used to a variety of tastes and increase how much and how often you give solids. Start with a small amount once a day, continuing to increase the amount of food over a succession of days, letting your baby's appetite guides how much they eat. Remember every baby is different and some babies will eat more than others. As baby gets better at chewing and swallowing it is important to offer food with a more lumpy texture, for example mashed instead of pureed foods.
Around 9 months baby can start experimenting with finger food too. Try offering cooked pasta, rice, broccoli, carrot, rusks or a piece of orange or apple wrapped in muslin. It is important that you stay with your baby at all times when it is eating food, in case of choking.


Foods to watch out for
It takes around six months for babies to have fully developed immune systems so it is best to avoid certain foods such as honey, which contains bacteria that may cause a serious illness called infant botulism. Honey can be introduced after six months, fish, and dairy products such as cheese, yoghurt, ice cream and custard. These can be introduced after nine months, but if there is a strong family history of allergies, wait until 12 months before introducing fish and dairy products, allergenic foods, such as peanuts and other nut products. Introduce after three years of age, after 12 months egg white can be introduced, and cow's milk and soy milk offered as drinks, preferably in a cup. Breast feeding continues into the second year and beyond. Low fat milk is not recommended for infants and toddlers.


Foods to avoid
Try to avoid adding sugar, artificial sweeteners or butter to your baby's meals. Babies tastes are not well developed and even if your baby's food tastes bland to you, your baby will probably prefer it that way. Salt can damage a young baby's kidneys and is best left out of baby's diet.
Foods such as whole-grain cereals contain too much fibre for a young digestive system and may make baby feel full, reducing the appetite for other foods whole grain breads and cereals are best delayed until at least 2 years of age.


Fluids
As mentioned above, breast milk is the most important food until baby is aged around 9 months. As milk is reduced you need to introduce water. Water is the best drink to offer babies when they want something other than breast milk or formula. From 6 months, offer water in a cup at meal times. This helps to clean the baby's mouth after food and encourages them to accept water as an alternative to milk. It also helps baby to learn how to use a cup and can help with weaning from the breast or bottle. Drinks containing caffeine, such as tea, coffee or cola drinks can reduce iron absorption and may lead to iron deficiency or anemia. Cordials and fruit juices (especially when offered in bottles or sipper cups) can cause tooth decay, and are not recommended for babies and young children, for older children these are best kept for occasional treats.

Keeping your Baby safe and warm in bed

Babies spend a lot of time sleeping and they spend a lot of that time in their beds, so it is important to think about the safety of the bed you sleep baby in, the bedding you choose, and the clothing baby wears. It can be helpful to think about where and how you are going to sleep your baby before they're born so you can choose furniture and heating appliances that meet the needs of you and your baby. Here are some ideas to help parents and caregivers think about what keeps their baby safe and warm in bed.


Putting your baby to bed safely
Lay them on their back with their face kept clear, and tucking them in securely. Avoid loose covers that do not tuck in as they may slip over the baby's face and restrict their breathing.
Make up the cot so that your baby sleeps with their feet at the foot of the cot. This stops them from slipping down the bed and under the covers. The bassinet or cot should also be kept away from curtains, blind cords, power points and heaters. Little fingers like to explore such things and they can be dangerous as they can lead to strangulation, electrocution or burns.
Also avoid safety pads around the bars of the cot because of the risk of strangulation and suffocation if they become loose.


Keeping baby warm in bed
You can check if your baby is warm enough, by slipping two fingers down the back of their neck. If baby's back is warm then they are fine, even if their hands and feet feel cool. Choose blankets made from natural fibres like cotton and wool as they 'breathe' and help keep baby at an even temperature. A woollen or cotton blanket under the bottom sheet can help to keep the baby warm. Baby will usually need one more layer of bedding or clothing than you do to stay warm.
If you want to warm the bed before putting the baby in, use a hot bottle and take it out before putting the baby in the bed. Wheat bags are not recommended as they can overheat and burn.
Ideally position the bassinet or cot away from windows. Sleeping babies away from windows will help to keep their temperature stable. The ideal temperature in the bedroom for babies and young children is about 15-17 C as this means that it is neither too hot nor cold for them.
The room needs to be well aired with the door open, especially if you use a heater. Overheated rooms are not safe for babies. The best type of heater to use is an electric one with a thermostat. Fan heaters can overheat the room. Gas heaters should also be avoided as they can give off dangerous fumes.


Dressing baby for bed
Clothes made from natural fibres are the best for your baby, so choosing clothing made from 100% cotton or wool will ensure baby is comfortable and warm. Using a woollen singlet under the outer layers of clothing will ensure baby is kept warm in winter; you can use a cotton singlet under a woollen one if baby seems irritated by wool next to the skin. If baby is cold, putting a hat on will help warm them up. Avoid ribbons or cords on clothing or hats as they can strangle your baby it they get caught on cots, toys or furniture. Choose clothes that fasten with domes, buttons or velcro instead. Check that baby's clothes have a low fire risk label and choose clothes (including pyjamas) that are close fitting and the correct size for your baby.


Choosing a bassinette or cot for baby
Babies will spend a lot of time in their bassinette or cot. Small babies don't move around much in bed, but as they grow and become more mobile it is important to be sure they can't injure themselves on the cot. Below are some things to keep in mind when choosing and maintaining your baby's bassinette or cot. The mattress needs to be clean, firm, flat and comfortable and fits snugly into the cot so that your baby cannot get stuck down the side. The gaps at the sides should be less than 25 mm. Gaps between the cot bars need to be between 50 to 85 mm. This prevents the baby trapping arms, legs or head. There are no loose or missing pieces on the cot.
The corner posts are no higher than 8mm from the top of the cot side. Babies can be strangled if their clothes get caught on corner posts that are too high. The top of the cot side is more than 500 mm above the top of the mattress. This minimises the chances that your baby will fall or climb out. If you are using a second hand or older cot check that the paint is not lead based. To help prevent the mattress from getting damp, take it outside into the sun or even just taking it out of the bassinet or cot regularly for airing


Can I share my bed with my baby?
Many parents and caregivers choose to share the bed with their babies. If you want your baby to sleep in bed with you it's important you know that bed sharing does increase the risk of SIDS. If you do plan to share your bed with your baby it's important to plan this from the start of the pregnancy as it is important to ensure the pregnancy and home stay smoke-free and avoid potential suffocation hazards. There is less control of safety when babies share a bed with others. This is because of the ever changing conditions: people move, bedding shifts and awareness varies. It is especially important the adults sharing the bed have not been using alcohol or drugs, or are particularly tired.

Keeping your Breasts Healthy

There is a lot of fear associated with breast cancer. Our breasts are such an important part of us and are tied up in providing food for our babies and our sexuality. If fear is one reaction you have when someone mentions breast cancer, turn that fear into action.
Remember, although breast cancer occurs in 1 out of 11 women in New Zealand, this means 10 out of 11 women do not get it. There are things you can do to reduce your risk.


How to Keep Your Breasts Healthy
Breast feed your babies. This has been shown to reduce the rate of breast cancer. As well as doing great things for your baby, it is healthy for your breasts. Lower your alcohol use. There is a direct relationship between alcohol use and breast cancer. The more we drink the higher the risk. There is some suggestion that taking folic acid may reduce this risk as heavy drinkers often have low folic acid levels (this is a vitamin in green vegetables, tomatoes). That is the same folic acid that women take during pregnancy. Keep your weight under control. This is extremely important. There is an association between being overweight and getting breast cancer. Estrogen is produced in fat cells so the less fat cells you have the less estrogen stimulation on your breasts.
Exercise!: exercise has been associated with a lower risk of breast cancer. This is probably because it improves the immune system and also helps keep the weight to a healthy range. Eat the right fats: Increase omega 3 fats and decrease saturated fats. I.e. Increase oily fish such as mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines, and other foods such as lentils, beans, peas, and decrease red meat and dairy products. Animal products tend to promote inflammation and may have pesticide or antibiotic or hormone residues in them which then concentrate themselves in breast tissue.
Choose olive oil (oleic acid is known to be protective against breast cancer) rather than other oils.
Try miso soup - there is a good study showing that this may be protective.
Eat lots of fruit and vegetables; they contain important antioxidants that stop cancer cells.
Have a regular bowel motion every day: this is important because it helps reduce toxin build up and estrogen load. Increase fibre in diet to do this.
Examine your own breasts: it is a good idea to know what your breasts normally feel like so if there is a change you can get it checked out. This is best done when hormone levels are low ie day 1-3 of your period.
Mammograms are x-rays of the breast taken that detect breast cancer before you can feel it. In that way the cancer is picked up very early and chances of surviving breast cancer are greater than if the cancer was bigger. Breast Screen Aotearoa is available to all NZ women residents from age 45 to 69 years. Many women worry about the radiation of mammograms. These machines have improved over the last 30 years and now have to have low dose radiation. The dose is around 0.1-0.2 rads per picture. To put this in perspective, if a woman then has to go and have radiation treatment for breast cancer, she would receive around 5000 rads. If a woman had yearly mammograms from age 40 - 90 years of age she would have received a total of 20-40 rads. In other words the dose of radiation received in a mammogram is about equivalent to the dose that you would receive from natural background radiation from your surroundings over a 3 month period

Weight Loss After Pregnancy.

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CHILDREN AND ACTIVE MOVEMENT - WALKING AND LOCOMOTOR SKILLS

What are locomotor skills and why are they important?
Locomotor skills include activities like walking, running, jumping, hopping and skipping - it involves moving the body from one location to another. Locomotor skills are important as they help children to build their confidence and competence, both in sport and in relation to their general feelings about their body. Basic locomotor skills also allow children to master other sports and activities.
Why are we seeing a decline in these sorts of skills?
Children learn when they practice or experience something for themselves, and we as parents are not building in enough opportunities for our kids to explore and practice locomotor skills. We don't tend to let our children take as many risks as we did in previous generations.
What things can you do to help children develop locomotor skills?
There are lots of ways to encourage children to develop their skill. Making games of simple activities can make them fun and enjoyable as well as develop skills. For example, at home you might ask your child if they can run and get their shoes on as quick as they can. Or outside while walking you might ask your child to see how fast it takes them to get to the next lamppost. Games are a great way to get children to learn while also having fun. Games also allow children to learn about cooperation, competition, relationships and the meaning of success when they master something.
How can you encourage children who are not keen to participate in activities that develop locomotor skills?
Many parents will identify with this. Children learn when they are ready and interested so it should be about making it fun. Children learn skills at different ages and times and they progress at their own rate. It's best to provide activities and experiences where children can explore and discover things for themselves, whatever their age and level. Encourage your children by being positive and enthusiastic and focus on participation and praise. Select developmentally appropriate activities and modify games to their skill level, don't expect too much from them.
How do children learn movement skills?
Children learn movement skills in a progressive order, for example from walking and hopping to skipping. Development usually begins with the head and upper body and then the feet. For example a baby will learn to push up with their arms and raise their head before they learn to crawl. Children also develop control over their body from the centre to more distant parts like feet and hands. They develop skills like throwing before they develop fine motor skills like handwriting. Fundamental movement skill development is related to but doesn't depend on age and experience, children learn holistically.
What about ordinary activities like walking?
Walking with children encourages conversation and it provides an opportunity to talk about your surroundings and your environment. For example, while you're walking with your child you can talk about anything from numbers, the colour of houses and letterboxes to the weather and the clouds. With older children you can talk about more complex ideas for example, how fast you're going or how many kilometres you've walked.
What other activities can you do to encourage locomotor skills?
Hopping, jumping and later on skipping. Classic games like tag and statues all help develop good locomotor skills.

Deciding To Breastfeed Your Baby

Breast milk is the perfect food for infants and gives babies all they need for healthy growth and development. Deciding to breastfeed your baby is one of the most positive steps you can take towards ensuring that your baby is naturally healthy. Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth will ensure that the baby gets colostrum, the first breast milk that contains concentrated antibodies and nutrients. Colostrum is perfect for a brand new digestive system and babies can absorb all the ingredients designed to protect and nourish them. The first feed also begins the process of attachment or bonding between mother and baby, and starts the mother's milk production process so that successful long term breastfeeding is more likely. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is the recommended way to feed your baby. After six months other foods are added to baby's diet, however breast milk remains the ideal milk drink up to two years and beyond.

The many benefits of breastfeeding include
- Breast milk is the original fast food - Breast feeding provides special time and opportunity for you to bond with and get to know your baby - Breast milk is easily digested, breast fed babies are less likely to suffer from constipation, diarrhoea or nappy rash - Breast milk is always fresh and delivered at the right temperature - Breast milk is free and readily available - The antibodies in breast milk help fight infections like colds, chickenpox and measles - Breast milk protects against some conditions triggered by allergy like eczema and asthma - Breast milk can protect your baby against some infections like gastroenteritis (tummy bug), middle ear infections and some respiratory conditions - There are health benefits for mothers too, research shows that women who breast feed are less likely to develop ovarian cancer

Tips for successful Breastfeeding
- If breastfeeding hurts, seek further advice and support - Feed your baby when its ready - not to a timetable - Learn to recognise baby's feeding cues - a crying baby is often too upset to feed well - The more milk a baby takes the more your breasts will make - Eat three healthy meals plus snacks each day; drink when thirsty - Try to rest and relax as much as possible - Accept offers of help from family, friends, neighbours - they may offer to cook you a meal, do the shopping, look after older children, help with the housework/laundry
Breastfeeding is a skill that requires learning for both mother and baby. While most women find it easy and natural for their babies to breastfeed, other mothers and babies need extra assistance. With good support almost all women can breastfeed their babies successfully.

World Breastfeeding Week
World breastfeeding week occurs annually from August 1- 7. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network and is responsible for instigating breastfeeding weeks dedicated to celebrating, supporting and promoting breastfeeding. The theme for the World Breastfeeding Week this year is "Breastfeeding - the first hour". This theme recognises the importance of the initiation of breast feeding as close to birth as possible. This is a truly international theme and it promotes the fact that breastfeeding within the first hour of life could save the lives of up to one million infants across the world.