7 Ways to Avoid Tantrums

 

                     Beginning of 2014 my husband asked me what my new year’s resolution would be. “To be more patient as a mom,” I said. Because I just realized how I’ve become quick-tempered most of the time to my 4-year old son since our baby came in 2013, which should not be the case. It’s just so hard to deal with a very active boy, who keeps on screaming and jumping around the house while you’re trying to put the baby to sleep. But at least, hubby said, it wasn’t bad for my first month.  J

                    I did a little research on different discipline techniques. Check out the list, you may find one or two that will work for you.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, oh puhhlease Go Away!!!

There have been several cases of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease around Metro Manila since August last year. It’s a mild but contagious viral illness. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said HFMD is a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than five years old, though it can also occur in adults. Sadly, my two kids and my nephew have acquired the said illness before 2013 ends.

I have noticed some red dots on my 8-month old baby's palm and toes, thinking they were just insect bites, I didn’t do anything. However, after a week, the redness didn’t fade. So, we consulted her pediatrician, and told us that it could be the HFMD. There were just few (less the ten dots), that’s why she was not able to confirm, was advised to observe if it continues. Fortunately, it didn’t get worse. Pretty sure it was because she’s an exclusively breastfed baby.  

 

 

After two days, my son had a fever and couldn’t eat. We found out that he got some blister-like sores in the mouth, called “herpangina”. He wasn’t able to take any food or even drink milk. He said it was so painful every time he swallows. He woke up and cried from time to time while sleeping and even jump on the floor while crying because he thought it will lessen the pain. His doctor told me to put xylogel on his tongue, rinse his mouth with cold water and give him ice cream to numb the throat, but to no avail. It was truly heart breaking!

 

My nephew’s case is different. (see photo on the left side) He had MANY rashes around his mouth, his hands up to his arms and on both feet. It looks really itchy, but he said it was not. Good thing also, that he was still very active and had no change in appetite. He was just advised to stay home until the rashes disappear.

It’s been a month now, blisters and rashes are gone. But the boys are having another issue. Beau's Lines- visible depressions running across the nail bed. According to their doctor, it is still caused by HFMD, The nails will return to normal after the illness has passed and the ridge in the nail will grow out.

It is so horrible to see our children sick. This kind of disease is caused by a virus; it usually runs its course. Antibiotics have no role in the treatment. So better give them vitamins to boost their immune system, and remind them to wash their hands frequently and thoroughly. 

 

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**you may also want to read about  - How to Choose a Healthier Food

 

How to Choose a Healthier Food

                           

If you want your child to stay healthy, or you want to reach your weight goals. You MUST read the Nutrition Facts on food/drink labels. When you go to a grocery store, don’t just compare prices. Pay attention to some important information about the serving size, sugar, protein, calories and calcium as well. Here’s the Simplest Guide to Read Nutrition Labels – For a Healthier Choice of Food.

 

 

1. Serving Size – look for the number of servings in the package. If one serving of milk is 250ml equals one cup. But, you gave two cups to your child in just one serving. That doubles the sugar and other nutrient numbers.
 

 
2.  Sugar – watch out for this one. Better check the label of your child’s favorite cookie. Only 5-10g per serving is recommended.
 
3. Protein  –   It will make you feel full. Aim for 5-10g protein for kids and 10-20g for  adults per serving.
 
4. Energy (or Calories) – For you to tell how much food your child really needs, you must know the Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intake (RENI), considering the kid’s ages, body weight and how active he is. 
 
 Required Calories per Day



Source: Food and Drug Administration, Philippines
2,000-2,500 calories for adults


 
5. Calcium - Experts advise adults to take 1,000mg per day or 100%DV in a daily 2,000 calorie diet. some Nutrition label lists a %DV for calcium. In the picture below, you'll see that the  low fat milk has more calcium but less energy content than the fresh milk.

                                                 

 

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References

http://www.fda.gov.ph 

http://www.fda.gov/Food 

http://ph.she.yahoo.com/blogs/healthy-living