By Celia Hamilton

An absolutely awesome gift for teenagers is the Amazon Kindle. Why do I say this? Well what medium do our gorgeous tech -savvy teens use these days for just about everything? That's right they live in the twitch -speed digital world with everything at their fingertips.

They use all forms of electronic medium to play games, interact with friends, listen to music, watch movies and with a gift of an Amazon Kindle eReader they can now read books.

I think it's great that even though today's teens have been exposed to all things digital from infancy many still love reading. I just checked out Amazon today and they had thousands of titles under "books for teens". All the Kindle eBooks are way cheaper than paperback versions, with prices starting from 99 cents, and if you're a member of Amazon Prime many eBooks are free.

Two years ago I had my nephew from New Zealand staying with me. He is a total bookworm. He's in his early teens and his main genre was killer zombie/vampire/bad alien type books and man could he chew through them. I was run ragged between my local bookshop, library and second hand book store trying to keep up book supplies, I'm not kidding.

What would a book loving teen do with a Kindle? Well, all they need to do is browse Amazon books for a book they want, buy it online and download it onto their Kindle in seconds. I was buying my nephew paperbacks at $20.00 a book minimum, he could now get about four Kindle books for the same price.

There are 7 Kindles to choose from, the Kindle, the Kindle Touch Wi-Fi, Kindle Touch 3G, Kindle Keyboard Wi-Fi, Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle DX and the all new Kindle Fire. Thinking about a teenager they would probably like the Kindle Touch 3G or the Kindle Fire. Both devices have only been on the market for about 3 months and cost $149 and $199 respectively.

With the Kindle Touch 3G they would have access to millions of book, newspapers, magazines, games and docs. With the Kindle Fire a teen would have all the above, plus movies, TV shows, music, internet browsing and more, so even if books aren't a high priority for the young person in question, they have a cool compact tablet to play with. The incredibly sleek Kindle Touch features an e-ink touch screen that reads like paper even outside in the sun, something that other medium like an iPad cannot replicate, while the Fire features a full color 7" multi-touch display.

Usability of the Kindle devices for teenagers is child's play as most of them seem to have an innate ability to use any digital device with ease.

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By Colby M Pearce

In my practice one of the more common presenting problems is severe tantrums, or meltdowns, in children. Common reactions among adults who care for these children include frustration, embarrassment, desperation and helplessness. Typically, these otherwise competent parents have tried a range of strategies without finding a strategy or strategies that consistently work. They invariably pose one simple question: what do we do when our child is having a severe tantrum or meltdown? What they really want to know is, what works?

The first answer I provide is that there is no known universally effective strategy for managing severe tantrums and meltdowns. If there was, someone would have written about it by now and made a lot of money! The second answer I offer is that effective management of children's severe tantrums and meltdowns begins with developing an understanding of what is actually going on in the nervous system of a child prior to, and in the midst of, a severe tantrum or meltdown.

The most common belief that exists in the community about severe tantrums and meltdowns is that they are a behaviour management problem. In fact, they are an arousal management problem. Understanding this is the key to effective management of meltdowns and severe tantrums.

By arousal, I mean the level of activity in the child's nervous system. Arousal goes up and down during the day. Arousal generally is lowest when the child is asleep and highest when the child is in a state of high emotion. Arousal is regulated by the brain, though it is influenced by what the child is doing and what is happening in the child's environment. In ordinary circumstances, arousal is thought to go up and down within a regular range, which varies from child to child. Each child's range of arousal is affected by genetic factors (e.g. temperament), early exposure to stress, ongoing maintaining factors (i.e. stressors), and the interaction of these. The temperament infants are born with is involved, as so-called "easy babies" seemingly maintain lower levels of arousal, whereas so-called "slow-to-warm-up" and "difficult" babies maintain higher levels of arousal.

Early stressors include pregnancy and birth complications, early illness, neglect and maltreatment. Early stressors are thought to impact on the structure of the developing brain, particularly those structures that are responsible for the control, or regulation, of arousal[i]. Frequent exposure to stress and prolonged distress, particularly during the first year of life, is thought to result in significant development of the parts of the brain that are associated with high arousal and emotional distress. The result of this is that the central nervous system (i.e. the brain) becomes hard-wired to be highly reactive to sensory stimulation (i.e. sights, sounds, touch, taste, smell) and perceived threats, and vulnerable to maintaining higher levels of arousal. Maintaining factors include stressors associated with higher arousal, including bullying and harassment, learning difficulties and traumatic family circumstances. Maintaining factors also include strength factors that support lower arousal, such as the presence of loving and supportive relationships.

A conventional term for children whose arousal fluctuates in the higher range is that they are "highly strung". Conversely, a conventional term for children whose arousal fluctuates in the lower range is that they are "laid back". Highly strung children are on-the-go, intense, and make mountains out of molehills. Laid back children are comparatively relaxed, calm, unflappable and resilient. It seems to take relatively more stimulation and adversity for laid back children to experience stress. In contrast, highly strung children are more prone to stress, and its associated negative consequences, than laid back children.

Severe tantrums and meltdowns occur when a child's arousal level approaches and exceeds the so-called stress threshold referred to in the above diagram. Brain imaging studies show that when an individual is under stress, or when an individual is exposed to sensory stimulation associated with past traumatic events, there is significant activation of sub-cortical (i.e. inner) regions of the brain and reduced blood flow to areas of the frontal cortex[ii]'[iii](i.e. outer, frontal regions of the brain). The areas of frontal cortex of the brain that experience reduced blood flow are thought to be those that are responsible for logical, rational thinking, planning and responding, and speech. The sub-cortical regions of the brain are responsible for instinctive responses and those that are essential to the survival of the organism, such as emotion, respiration, arousal and the fight-flight-freeze response.

Many behaviours exhibited by children during a severe tantrum or meltdown are associated with a reduced capacity for logical thinking and partial or full activation of the fight-flight-freeze response. These include controlling, aggressive, destructive, hyperactive and unreasonable behaviour. These behaviours are only partly volitional or totally non-volitional, depending on the child's level of distress. The way in which parents (and other caregivers; e.g. teachers and childcare workers) respond to these behaviours either escalates (disciplinary response) or de-escalates (calming response) these behaviours.

So, when a child is having a severe tantrum or meltdown they require interventions that lower their arousal levels. It is only when we do so that the child will begin to behave in a more reasonable manner. I will present strategies for intervening to lower arousal and maintain lower arousal levels more generally in Taming Tantrums; Managing Meltdowns - Part Two.

(Note: much of the material presented in this article can is sourced from my various publications, including my two books: A Short Introduction to Attachment and Attachment Disorder and A Short Introduction to Promoting Resilience in Children.)

(Dislaimer: While it is anticipated that this article will prove to be informative for those who care for children, it is not a substitute for a full assessment and face-to-face support and guidance from an appropriately trained and experienced child development and mental health clinician. If your child is exhibiting severe and recurrent tantrums and meltdowns you should seek further advice about treatment options from your family medical practitioner).

[i]Perry, B.D., Pollard, R.A., Blakley, T.L., Baker, W.L., & Vigilante, D. (1995). Childhood trauma, the

neurobiology of adaptation, and "use-dependent" development of the brain: How "states" Become

"traits", Infant Mental Health Journal, 16(4), 271-289

[ii]Damasio, A.R., Grabowski, T.J., Bechara, A., et al. (2000). Subcortical and cortical brain activity during the

feeling of self-generated emotions. Nature Neuroscience, 3, 1049-1056

[iii]Van Der Kolk, B. (2006). Clinical implications of neuroscience research in PTSD. Annals of the New York

Academy of Sciences, 1-17

Colby is a clinical psychologist with seventeen years experience working in clinical and forensic arenas, including child protection, juvenile offending and family law; the last nine years in his independent practice, Secure Start. Colby has extensive experience conducting assessments, preparing reports and appearing as an expert witness in South Australian and Commonwealth Courts. Colby has also established and directed student training clinics in child protection. Colby is the principal psychologist at Secure Start, a private psychology practice specialising in the provision of child and family psychotherapy services; particularly among children who have experienced complex developmental trauma. Colby is the author of eight journal articles and two internationally-published books; A Short Introduction to Attachment and Attachment Disorder and A Short Introduction to Promoting Resilience in Children. Colby can be contacted at colby@securestart.com.au. Visit Colby's website: http://www.securestart.com.au or Blogsite: http://colbypearce.wordpress.com

By Shaun A Maxwell

Sadly, it appears that cyber bullying isn't going to stop anytime soon. In fact, it gets worse every day. Throughout history we've always had bullies and you probably experienced at least one schoolyard bully yourself. But cyber bullying is different. Cyber bullying is much more harmful. And if your child uses the Internet, there's a good chance he could become a victim.

What is cyber bullying?

Cyber bullying is harassment on a scale much larger than the playground or school cafeteria. It takes place on the Internet, using sites like Facebook and MySpace or chat rooms associated with gaming sites. Bullies also use text messaging to broadcast messages to all their contacts. As you can imagine, with all the options we have for instant, worldwide communication these days, a bully's sphere of influence extends well beyond the edges of the playground.

What makes cyber bullying so prevalent is the fact that the bully can operate anonymously and cast a wider net. Not only does he bully your child, but he drags other bullies into the fray. And because he's hiding behind a computer screen, with other bullies backing him up, he feels even more empowered to terrorize your child. And it might surprise you to know that by the time they hit middle school, girls are the biggest offenders.

What can you do?

Almost 95% of all children between the ages of 12 and 17 use the Internet on a daily basis. Sometimes for hours at a time. In a recent survey, more than 20% of these teens reported they'd experienced some type of cyber bullying, and those numbers are increasing.

The effects of this type of harassment are similar to the feelings you had when you were in school - anger and humiliation - but there's one big difference. Because of the Internet, today's bully can be much more vicious. They can send your child's picture all over the world, with devastating results. The news is filled with young people who have committed suicide because they were victims of cyber bullies.

The most important thing for you to do is be aware. Pay attention to your child's behavior. If he typically spends every afternoon chatting online and he suddenly stops, there may be something wrong. If he's avoiding text messages or you notice emotional changes, show your support and find out what's wrong.

Make sure your child understands how important it is that he keep his personal information off the Internet. Including his pictures. Once something is posted online it never disappears and it's out there for everyone in the world to see.

The best thing your child can do is ignore cyber bullying. Just like that schoolyard bully who bothered you, today's bullies are also looking for attention. Unfortunately, if your child responds to their harassment online that just invites millions of others to join in the fray.

By Tricia L Sharp

Most kids start out playing with their house league hockey teams and practising with their team. That is a great way to start but if the young player wants to hone their skills, it will take more ice time, out of league schooling and off ice training.

The best way is to start with a speed skating clinic. Build up your legs with strength and power. The best way to beat the opponent is by pure speed so building up your stamina is a must. The best defenseman in the NHL are the ones who can out skate their opponents and get back to help protect their goal and help their goalie.

The next thing to work on is your stick handling skills. This is a great item to work on when you don't have access to ice time. You can work on this as off ice training. Put targets on your road hockey net and keep practising until you become a pro at hitting the targets. Once you have accomplished this you can put it into practise on the ice by imagining where the targets would be on the net and aim for them and get past the goalie.

Then start by using a puck or ball for road hockey using the triangle method. Use your stick to handle the ball or puck to the top of the triangle then down to the left and across to the right. Repeat this so that you can do it without missing the puck or ball at all and can do it without looking at the puck or ball. This will make you very confident at your puck handling skills so that when you are on the ice during a game you will be able to stick handle around your opponent and head for the net.

"HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES"

Isn't that what every player wants to hear. At least that's what we all dream about.

Work at these basic skills and improve your game.

If you want to take your game to the next level yet, you should look into hockey schools. There are a lot of great hockey schools available. It just depends what you are looking for. There are spring break hockey schools, christmas break hockey schools and summer hockey schools.

There are hockey schools that are day camps and some that are in-residence camps which include room and board.

The camps most often include on ice instruction, game play and off ice training as well. If you attend an intense in residence hockey camp, my suggestion is that you enroll for at least 2 weeks. The first week you are building up your stamina and your body is adjusting to the new training routine. The second week is when you are honing your skills to the best of your potential. This is when you get the best bang for your buck.

When you return to your team you will see for yourself just how much you have learned and how much you game has improved.

If you would like to more information on hockey schools or off ice training aids please visit http://www.greathockeygear.com.

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By Dan Blair

Abuse occurs whenever anyone dominates, exploits or injures another. Abuse can be verbal, emotional, physical and sexual. It is a potent means which makes another feel demeaned, worthless, and hopeless. Survivors often feel to blame and can struggle for a lifetime. The effects of abuse include confused thinking, disrupted memory, regressive behavior, and inability to relate to others. Abuse could lead to chronic depression, anxiety, panic, anger, cutting or self-abuse, with lifetime social and sexual repercussions along with other disorders. Abuse is also linked to chronic addiction and medical issues.

When sexual activity or suggestion is involved, it is extremely harmful, particularly when it involves a trusted relationship. Sexual abuse involves inappropriate or obsessive questions, or controlling behavior, with or without actual physical contact. When confronted, perpetrators may try to explain away their actions. The process of "grooming" by a perpetrator gradually desensitizes a child to sexual misconduct, while offering some sort of incentive to the child that the child and maybe even the parents notice and appreciate without realizing it. During this process the perpetrator tests whether the child will make a complaint. At this point, complaints may not be identified as abuse because they do not meet a definition of sexual misconduct. Many kids won't tell but will try to avoid perpetrator. Meanwhile academic work may take a downturn, or parents may see a withdrawal from friends and activities along with increased irritability.

The following describes what an abused child may be feeling both as a child and as an adult:

Do You Know What It's Like?

This is me... for real:

I have trouble going to sleep

I get anxious in the evening

Most days - waking up overwhelms me

I want to help my children become healthy, real, safe adults

I rarely feel real and safe

I love being active, exercising, sports

I have become increasingly stressed about my body size/type - which is not like me

I am rather obsessive about normal bodily functions

I am easily drawn to do things hurtful to my body (or destructive)

If I feel body sensations - hunger, being full, needing to go to the bathroom, cold, hot, sexual attraction or sensations, loving feelings, anger, sadness, hyper-ness, shallow breathing, rapid heartbeat, sweaty, wet, tired or sick - I feel very stressed and a great deal of anger or anxiety wells up in me.

When I think someone expects or wants something from me, I detach from my body

When I get angry, especially at a person, I feel like I should be dead

I think about other people dying every day

I think about my own death several times a day

I sometimes feel like my hair and scars are moving or "calling" me to "hurt" them

I like the feeling of barely breathing, especially in sexual involvement - like being under the weight of a man

I am drawn to rough sex, "forbidden" sex, force, pain and extreme amounts of orgasms

I have a knee jerk like response to stress - causing me to desire or feel blunt pressure in my [private parts]

When someone hugs me I think of sex (almost always, but not always - thankfully)

I feel like I am not human and I fear that people will notice

I am both in and out of my body when I'm with a group of people or especially something new or stressful

I love nature, I notice small details

I hate the feeling of clothes - but especially the getting dressed or undressed part

I hate the feeling of food in my stomach

I love how I feel when I haven't eaten in a long time (just a day, that's not THAT long)

I feel more real when I am curled up or on the floor

I can "hear" peoples' hearts

I want to be really cared for by my husband

I would probably do better in some ways not married

I think "nice" sex is gross and a lie

I need a safe and stable environment to help me stay sane

I feel like I'm moments away from insanity - more than I'd like

I'm afraid sometimes that I will split apart again

I would like to be done

I'm amazed and in awe that I have lived this long

I'm thankful to God for what He has done in and through me

I long to speak God's Word and write and sing

I love to show kids respect

I like to be alone

I long to be taken care of

I don't know what's true

I lie, but I don't mean to, I just don't trust myself to have the "right" answer

I've worked really hard to have my life be good. It's an amazing life and I'm ashamed that I am so unhappy

Most days I long to sleep, just sleep. No food, no getting dressed, no people (not because life isn't amazing - it is, and not because I'm depressed - I love being active) It's just hard to be me. By: "drejs"

A boy or girl may feel ashamed and confused, even to the point of self-loathing, which also may discourage them from alerting a trusted adult. Kids are often afraid to tell. Talk to a parent, counselor, school administration or other trusted adult. Seeing a counselor does not mean there is something wrong with you.

The author Dan Blair, LMFT, LCPC, NCPC is a marriage and family therapist, counselor, and divorce mediator with Blair Counseling and Mediation in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

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By Jamell Andrews

Tantrums are among the most difficult things that parents have to deal with. When a child is having a meltdown, it can be so frustrating that it may be tempting for the parent to have a meltdown as well. And if you ask anyone who has raised at least one child, they will likely tell you that dealing with tantrums can be an illogical and confounding challenge. It is not like dealing with an angry adult; kids handle their anger in completely different ways, and they rarely respond well to the types of things that we use to defuse tense situations involving grownups.

Of course, since all children are different, there is no single tantrum solution that works for everyone, but if you try these strategies for stopping tantrums, you should be able to find at least one that works for your child.

    Ignoring: There are many things that motivate kids to throw tantrums, but a simple desire for attention is a common motivating factor. By showing your child that you are not swayed by her extreme tactics, you may be able to help cut down on future tantrums. On the other hand, it may just make your child feel more upset in the short term.

    Bribery: Rewarding a child for stopping his tantrum is essentially positive reinforcement for bad behavior, so it probably should not be used on a regular basis. However, when you simply need to get your child to calm down as soon as possible, bribery is often the only quick fix that works. It is especially useful for those public tantrums, such as when a child throws a fit over not getting something at the grocery store.

    Time out: One of the best ways to teach a child that a behavior is inappropriate is to simply remove her from the situation and not allow her to return until she can calm down. It may help to set aside a safe spot in the house to designate as the official timeout area. Make sure it's in a spot where you can watch even while the child feels as if she has been separated from the rest of the home.

    Distraction: In most cases, a child having in the midst of tantrum is not actually as upset as he appears to be. Often you can reveal the deception behind the tears simply by changing the course of the conversation and making the child focus on something else. For example, if a child is having a tantrum over not being allowed to have a cookie, you might quickly change the subject to talk about something exciting that you have planned for tomorrow, or mention a fun activity that he may be interested in.

    Love: Tantrums can occur simply because a child feels momentarily neglected or unloved. Kids, especially very young ones, like to have frequent attention to remind them that they are loved and wanted. When your child is throwing a tantrum, try to soothe the situation by giving him a nice, warm hug and telling him how much you adore him.

    Calmness: As grownups, most of us realize that, when arguing with another adult, raising our voices only makes the situation worse. While children are less logical, they do respond positively to calm speech. As the grownups in the situation, it is our job not to get sucked into the tantrum and to remain calmly removed from the upset feelings. By staying calm and speaking in a soft voice, you will encourage your child to settle down, and you will also set a positive example for how to behave.

    Leave: Children need to learn as soon as possible that acting up in public is not acceptable. One of the most efficient ways to teach them this to leave any time they throw a tantrum in a public place. After you do this a few times, they'll learn that throwing a tantrum is not the way to get what they want. Plus, leaving can serve as a distraction and help get the child's mind on something else.

By Amanda C. Lewis

Front Facing Installation

Convertible car seat can face forward or backward. If you want you can install your it as front facing with a LATCH method.

Without using the LATCH method you can install it as well. Actually, the installing task is not so hard or troublesome task. In most of the countries it is lawful to rotate it from backward to forward facing at weight of 20 lbs as well as at the age of 1.

You should know that forward facing kid seat is the primary stage apparatus which is under the sort of Group 1 where child is placed frontward facing.

Installation with LATCH

For the installing task, first you have to take out the connectors of LATCH from cargo space if they are piled up. After that you have to drag equally connectors by the front facing belt slot at the frontage of it.

It is important to make certain that they are both on the correct side. You have to fix the LATCH connector next to you which is comfortable for you. Then turn it into the appropriate frontward place, and then fix the extra connector to the lingering anchor.

Installation with Belt

Thread your car belt by the frontward facing slot and in the backside of its seat. Tie up the belt and pushing down on it to make tighter. Then you have to make certain that the belt is not distorted.

Turn the lock-off lever down on the opposite side of the car belt buckle to unlock prior to binding its belt if applying shoulders the belt and a lap. When dragging the shoulder belt taut, turn lever back up once more. Finally, you should make sure the car's seat does not shift more than 1 inch in any position at the belt lane.

Rear Facing Installation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration declares that around 85 percent of car seats are inappropriately installed. But, installing it properly is indeed an important task. You should do it properly.

To install the seat appropriately, first you have to put the seat in the center of the rear seat of your car. Then you have to fold up recline stand below the seat.

Fix as well as tighten its belt to your seat. Then you have to thread your seat belt by the front facing slot. After that, thread your seat belt below the seat pad. You have to buckle your car's seat belt.

Moreover, force down tightly on your seat as well as drag the belt to make tighter. Finally you should check your seat properly for slackness.

Installing convertible car seat is so much important for the protection of your baby. So you should do the task properly.

If you're interested in convertible car seats, check out the top selection at best convertible car seat. Personally, I'd rather get an infant car seat because it can match into baby travel systems, but it's your call.

By Shelby Strong

When I hear the word "leadership" my mind fills with memories. Some of these memories are of teachers, friends, and family. They are of people I looked up to, who helped me grow and push the edges of my comfort zone. Others are of activities and accomplishments, like swimming 37 widths across a swimming pool, as a young swimmer, without stopping, or returning as a young high school student from a successful service project.

I realize now, as an adult, the lessons learned in these activities helped stretch my comfort zone as a shy young girl. These lessons helped build my character and made me a stronger person--something all parents want for their children. Here are a few way parents can encourage leadership in children of varying ages.

Do things together as a family in your home. This can provide opportunities in an environment where young people are already comfortable. For example you can teach your kids how to do specific tasks or projects and let them try. Make sure you give them positive feedback while letting them have fun. One mother I know sings the steps to making dinner and as they finish the child sings in reply.

Encourage social interaction. Every member of the family is different so you will want to create different settings where each individual can be successful. You can have an array of different activities like art projects, science experiments, and sports. A youth working together with a soccer team to make a common goal can be exhilarating while encouraging team unity and leadership.

Help them plan and organize. Do you have girls who like to dress-up or have parties? Pull out a box of dress up clothes and give her support and encouragement by letting her plan her own party. Let her pick invitations, games, and food for her friends as she plans the party from beginning to end. Costumes can provide growth for girls and boys by putting on a play. Boys might also enjoy the challenge of building and racing Lego cars with their friends. Whether your children are quiet followers or enjoy being in the limelight, give them encouragement and help them feel successful.

Teach them to serve. Service projects are a great way for youth and adults to work together. Every participant should understand the goal and their part in it. Learning why something is done provides motivation to participate and encourages leadership. Everyone should have a piece of the project they are responsible for and they should be allowed flexibility in how they fulfill it.

Whether your family does service, sports, plays with friends or makes dinner together, taking time to reflect on the activity is important. It helps everyone see what they learned, talk about what they would change, be accountable, celebrate little and big accomplishments, make memories, and of course teaches them they can be a positive leader in their lives and the lives of others.

Shelby is the mother of 3 kids and lives in Orem, Utah. When not chasing a baby or driving kids to dance and swimming lessons, she is at the office educating people about the benefits of pretend play. She owns an online toy store boutique at https://www.playfullyeverafter.com/ and sells everything from Little Adventures and Disney brand princess dresses to backpacks and quality puzzles and toys. Check out her blog as she often gives away free products. Her Amazon store has free shipping and so does her website. If you would like to read more articles from Shelby please subscribe to her article feed.

By Dr Varsha Patel

The prevalence of "Autism" is increasing day by day. Autism spectrum disorder is only detected after 1-2 years of age and there is no indication that your child might be autistic before this age. Some of the factors that are increasing the chances of the child becoming Autistic may be due to changing lifestyle, imbalanced diet, canned processed food, stress, vaccinations, also increased habit of smoking and drinking especially in women. As old belief goes "PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE" Autism can be prevented by being little cautious and leading a healthy life style.

Precaution starts from day you start planning for a child. The moment you start planning start Folic acid supplement (dosage as per your physician's advice), folic acid is one of the major vitamin which helps prevent neural defects. Next utmost important step to be taken is STOP SMOKING AND HARD DRINKS. Avoid junk food, canned processed food, aerated drinks and canned juices. Avoid red meat and minimize non vegetarian diet, include fresh water fish to other sources of sea food. Drink plenty of water minimum 2.5 to 3 liters of water a day. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Include nuts and seeds like Brazilian nut, hazelnut, walnut, pecans, almonds, flaxseeds, sesame seeds, black dates in your daily routine.

Once you conceive, make sure you eat a balanced diet in terms of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Of course need for each nutrient increases and is different in different trimester of pregnancy. Consult a Qualified Nutritionist who will guide you through your pregnancy. Try to do activities that keep you happy and help you sleep well, take care of your self, avoid high heels - be cautious don't get into an accident. And DO NOT FORGET "NO SMOKING AND HARD DRINKS".

Post delivery; make sure you BREAST FEED your child for one year. As Breast Milk is the best and a complete Nutrients available to your infant. Do not self diet to lose weight and get in shape, while you are breast feeding your child. Eat a well balanced diet, consult a Nutritionist she will advise you. Remember what you eat will go to your child through breast milk. When your child is six months old introduce food in their diet along with Breast feeding; your child is growing and only breast milk will not suffice their needs. A Qualified Nutritionist will be the right person to advice the food that suits your baby.

Feed your child a balanced home cooked food till they are 7 year old. Do not introduce junk food, aerated drinks, canned, ready to eat processed food till the age of 7 years. This will help improve their immunity and help build a strong healthy base for a healthy life ahead.

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By Sharon C Maynard

Are you looking at wooden toy kitchens for a Christmas gift? These are excellent gifts. Not only can they provide hours of fun, but they allow the child to use their imaginations and be creative while they are 'cooking' something special.

Finding the right toy that not only initiates fun, encourages self-expression and will not be tossed aside after the paper is off the box can be a challenge today. Sometimes going back to the basics is what our children and grand children need. Hands on activities that get the mind thinking and processing ideas are a must.

Why Choose Wooden Toy Kitchens?

There are so many things to consider for Christmas gifts today and many of them require battery or electricity to work. The gifts that require hands-on play, the use of imagination and creativity not only tend to be more educational but can be inspiring as well. Toy kitchens are perfect gifts for both boys and girls; yes, boys too as many of the great chefs today are men.

Wooden kitchens can be simple to complex. They can consist of a single unit that consists of a sink and a stove or it could be upper cabinets with the lower cabinets containing a sink, stove and oven. The options are endless because it's made from wood. Just like designing and building a kitchen in your home, these miniature versions can be designed and built to your needs and wants.

Some manufacturers may only offer certain layouts; others may offer an option to custom design your own. You could even contact a local craftsman and see if they will build one for you. Regardless of where you purchase one, you can still add to the wooden toy kitchens once purchased. Wood is very versatile and it can be stained, painted or even varnished. The kitchen will be sturdy and will last a long time.

Life with Wooden Toy Kitchens

Toy kitchens will be part of play when the little girl is pretending to be the mommy to her many dolls. They will also be part of a little boy's playtime when it's time to help out and make a snack for the family. Relatives can give additional gifts such as fake food, dishes and cookware to enhance the gift and increase the time playing with the kitchen.

The solid construction and the ability to decorate it enhance the charm of wooden kitchens compared to the plastic ones. Wood will last longer and a new coat of paint will renew the appeal of the kitchen for any child. You remodel your kitchen, why can't your children remodel theirs?

When giving this type of gift, include other smaller gifts to increase the playtime that the children will want to spend with the wooden kitchen. Have the child open a small table and chairs or plastic dishes and food before unwrapping the kitchen. They may get excited about the smaller gift itself but when they see the bigger gift they will know exactly how to put it all together.

Christmas is a very special time of year and giving gifts is a lot of fun. However, giving gifts that are educational and fun at the same time are even better gifts to give. Children who unwrap wooden toy kitchens at Christmas will spend many months that follow having fun fixing meals, cleaning and organizing their very own kitchen.