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  Infants - (0 - 1 yr) Developmental Milestones Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (like crawling, walking, or jumping). In the first year, babies learn to focus their vision, reach out, explore, and learn about the things that are around them. Cognitive, or brain development means the learning process of memory, language, thinking, and reasoning. Learning language is more than making sounds (“babble”), or saying “ma-ma” and “da-da”. Listening, understanding, and knowing the names of people and things are all a part of language development. During this stage, babies also are developing bonds of love and trust with their parents and others as part of social and emotional development. The way parents cuddle, hold, and play with their baby will set the bas

  National Nutrition Week 2021 Think about it. Your brain is always "ON" . It takes care of your thoughts & movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses — it works hard 24/7, even while you’re asleep. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel. That "fuel" comes from the foods you eat — and what’s in that fuel makes all the difference. Put simply, what you eat directly affects the structure and function of your brain and, ultimately, your mood. Like an expensive car, your brain functions best when it gets only premium fuel. Eating high-quality foods that contain lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress — the "waste" (free radicals) produced when the body uses oxygen, which can damage cells. Unfortunately, just like an expensive car, your brain can be damaged if you ingest anything other than premium fuel. If substances from "low-premium" fuel (such as what yo

  While so-called “helicopter parents” may end up restricting a child’s early independence, free-ranging families do the opposite. Taken literally, “free range” refers to livestock kept under natural conditions. While the free-range parenting definition varies between families, it essentially involves giving your kids responsibilities at a young age. These responsibilities vary based on the specific child’s capabilities. They might include, for example, walking to the park alone, riding bikes to school, or taking public transportation without supervision. It's important to note that free-range parenting isn’t detachment, since mom and dad are still very much involved. They’ll teach essential life skills, guide their children through challenges, and inform them about safety precautions. But when it comes to practicing these lessons in real life, free-range parents step back and let their children take the reigns. The desired result is an increased sense of independence, confidence,

  Helicopter parenting  refers to "a style of parents who are  overly focused on their children ". It simply means "over-parenting", being involved in a child's life in a way that is overcontrolling, overprotecting, and over perfecting, in a way that is in excess of responsible parenting. What are the causes of helicopter parenting? 4 common causes   are  -  Fear of dire consequences, feelings of anxiety, overcompensation and peer pressure from other parents Effects of helicopter parenting  -  Many helicopter parents start off with good intentions. The problem is that, once parenting becomes governed by fear and decisions based on what might happen, it’s hard to keep in mind all the things kids learn when we are not guiding each step. Failure and challenges teach kids new skills, and, most importantly, teach them that they can handle failure and challenges. The helicopter parenting effects may include these five factors decreased self-confident and self-esteem,

Authoritative parenting is a parenting style characterized by high responsiveness & high demands. Authoritative parents are responsive to the child’s emotional needs while having high standards. They set limits and are very consistent in enforcing boundaries. It is seen that preschoolers raised by authoritative parents​: Tend to be happy and content. Are independent and self-reliant. Develop good social skills. Have good emotional regulation and self-control​​ Express warmth and cooperate with peers​​. Explore a new environment without fear. Are competent and assertive. Authoritative parents are likely to have children who Achieve higher academic success​. Engage more in school activities. Develop good self-esteem​. Have better mental health — less depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, delinquency, alcohol, and drug use. Interact with peers using competent social skills​​. Exhibit less violent tendencies. Are well-adjusted Authoritative parents are: warm, attuned and nurtu

Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer in the world , and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women. Smoking tobacco is one of the most common risk factors linked to lung cancer . Tobacco smoke contains at least 70 carcinogens that can lead to cancer. When inhaled, the smoke is believed to damage the cells that line the lungs. Repeated exposure over long periods of time can lead to respiratory ailments. Cigar smoking, pipe smoking, and exposure to secondhand smoke are also linked to increased lung cancer risks. Radon, asbestos, arsenic, nickel, chromium, tar, and soot are some known toxins that are linked to lung cancer. Symptoms include change in mucus, chest or back pain, coughing up blood and difficulty swallowing. Tests that may be used to diagnose lung cancer include chest X-rays, CT and PET scans, bronchoscopy and needle biopsies. Prevention Taking the preventative measures to keep yourself and your loved ones from developing lung cancer is ext

  Uninvolved parents make few to no demands of their children and they are often indifferent, dismissive, or even completely neglectful. They do not respond well to the needs of their children and provide little affection, support, or love. They also make very few demands on their children. They rarely set rules and do not offer guidance or expectations for behavior. Causes - It is important to note that uninvolved parenting is often not intentional. It may arise for a number of different reasons, including things like parental experience and stress. 1. Parents who exhibit an uninvolved parenting style were often raised by uninvolved and dismissive parents. As adults, they may find themselves repeating the same patterns they were raised with. Other parents who display this style may simply be so caught up in their busy lives that they find it easier to take a hands-off approach to deal with their children. 2. In some cases, parents may be so wrapped up in their own problems (i.e., be