Dealing with a dishonest child

 

The following are some significant points to consider when dealing with a dishonest child:

 

Reward honesty

 

If your child is having a particularly hard time telling the truth, be sure to offer them a lot of praise each and every time they do manage to be truthful. Approval can be very appealing, particularly when the dishonest behavior is being completely ignored. Children like attention.

 

Family Values

 

In order for children to understand that lying can be wrong, unethical, or immoral, they need to be informed. Be sure to discuss with your children your own beliefs in regards to dishonesty and offer them real-life and age-appropriate examples. It may be worth including a “truth” policy as a major component of your family values, just ensure your children have a definition of truth that they can comprehend and abide by.

 

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Toy Safety Guide

 

Toy safety should be a top priority for parents during the upcoming holiday season. Here’s a handy shopping guide to age-appropriate toys developed by the National SafeKids Campaign:

 

Infant to 1-year old. The most suitable toys for this age group include blocks of wood or plastic; stuffed animals without button noses and eyes; cradle gyms; rattles; mobiles, and squeeze toys.

 

2 year olds. At this age, the best toys are cloth, plastic, or cardboard books; sturdy dolls with no small, removable parts; large soft balls; push-and-pull toys; stacking toys and lightweight toys.

 

2-5 year olds. These children do well with wood or plastic building blocks; crayons; finger paints; clay; a small wagon or wheelbarrow; and outdoor toys such as a sandbox, slide or swing.

 

5-9 year olds. Recommended toys include sewing sets; card games; bicycles; crafts; jump rope; roller skates; puppets; electric trains; and sports equipment. Tape recorders and battery operated toys should be checked regularly for loose or exposed wires.

 

10-14 year olds. These children typically enjoy computers, microscopes; table and board games; and equipment used for outdoor sports.

Nonpoisonous Substances those kids might eat

Here is a list of non-poisonous substances you don t have to worry about harmless things that kids get into and eat.

 

•     abrasives

•     adhesives

•     antacids

•     baby-product

•     cosmetics

•     ballpoint pen inks

•     bath oil

•     body conditioners

•     bubble

•     bath soaps (detergents)

•     calamine lotion

•     candies (beeswax or paraffin)

•     caps (toy pistol [potassium chlorate])

•     chalk (calcium carbonate)

•     cigarettes or cigars (nicotine)

•     clay (modeling)

•     colognes

•     contraceptive pills

•     corticosteroids

•     cosmetics

•     crayons (marked AP, CP)

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Commonly Ingestions considered nontoxic

 

Household Items

 

Thermometers1

Ball-point Pen ink

Crayons

Chalk

Candles

Pencils/Erasers

Ink marking pens

Laundry Detergent

Fabric Softener

Household Bleach2

 

Personal Care Products

 

Bubble Bath

Soap

Lipstick

Hand Lotion

Suntan Lotion

Perfume/Cologne

Eye Makeup

Toothpaste

Deodorant

Other cosmetics

 

Miscellaneous

 

Play-Doh

Silly Putty

Teething rings

Watercolor

 

Remember, if you have any questions regarding something your child has ingested, contact your pediatrician’s office or the nearest poison control center immediately.

 

 

Bathing Baby Checklist

 

Getting ready to bathing baby for the first time is both exciting and a little daunting. Here’s a checklist of what you need and how to best organize yourself for a fun and safe time in the tub

 

·Washcloth

You’ll need a washcloth, sponge, or terry gloves for a tub bath or a sponge bath. If you’re washing a newborn, remember to wash your little one from the neck down; undress half of the body at a time to prevent your baby from becoming chilled.

 

·Baby tub

If you’re bathing an older tot, set up your tub first before bringing Baby in the bathroom. And if you’re bathing your child in a sink, be sure to have a towel or sponge to put at the bottom of the basin for Baby to sit or recline on—this will keep her comfortable and safe.

·Skin products

There is disagreement about the use of lotions, powders, oils, and other products for your baby. Some of these products may help your baby’s skin, but some present a risk. In general, perfumed lotions are more likely to contain irritating chemicals than the simpler, unscented ones. Safflower oil has been used by some for babies’ skin and is a relatively simple substitute for more chemically complex products.

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Pet Allergies Symptoms in Children

 

Pet Allergies & Your Child

 

Pet allergies are a common form of allergy that can make life miserable for your child. From 15 percent to 30 percent of children with allergies have allergic reactions to cats and dogs. Allergies to pets with fur or feathers are common, especially among kids who have other allergies or asthma.

 

Pet Allergies Symptoms in Children

 

Symptoms of pet allergies in children can range from mild to severe, and can include a stuffy nose; itchy, watering eyes; sniffling; sneezing; congestion and sinus headaches.

 

For about 20 percent to 30 percent of children with asthma, cat contact can trigger a severe asthma attack. Cat allergies also can lead to chronic asthma.

 

Many airborne particles are small enough to get into the lungs. When inhaled, the allergens combine with antibodies. This can cause severe breathing problems—coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath—in highly sensitive people within 15 to 30 minutes. Sometimes highly sensitive people also get an intense rash on the face, neck and upper chest.

 

If allergen levels are low or sensitivity is minor, symptoms may not appear until after several days of contact with the pet.

 

 

How Is Acute Bronchitis Treated?

 

Acute Bronchitis in Children

 

To treat your child’s acute bronchitis, the best treatment for acute bronchitis is to ease symptoms.

 

Healthcare providers may recommend the following:

 

·Cough medicine: Use “children’s strength” medication for symptoms. This medicine may help loosen mucus in your child’s lungs and make it easier to cough up. This can help him breathe easier.

 

·Inhalers: Your child’s healthcare provider may give him one or more inhalers to help him breathe easier and cough less. An inhaler gives medicine in a mist form so that your child can breathe it into his lungs. Ask your child’s healthcare provider to show him how to use his inhaler correctly.

 

To help your child feel more comfortable:

 

·Make sure your child gets plenty of rest.

·Give your child plenty of fluids, such as water, juice, or warm soup. Fluids loosen mucus, helping your child breathe more easily. They also prevent dehydration.

·Keep your house smoke-free.

 

Symptoms of Acute Bronchitis

 

Acute Bronchitis in Children

 

Acute bronchitis usually comes on suddenly, often after a cold or flu. Each child may experience symptoms differently; the following are the most common symptoms for acute bronchitis.

Symptoms may include:

 

•chills

•slight fever

•back and muscle pain

•sore throat

•runny nose, usually before a cough starts

•Noisy breathing or wheezing

•Mucus buildup in the airways and lungs malaise (an overall body discomfort or not feeling well)

•Chest retractions (sucking in of the skin around the ribs when your child inhales, a sign of difficult breathing)

•Coughing up yellowish-gray or green mucus (may indicate a bacterial infection)

 

In the earlier stages of the condition, children may experience a dry, non-productive cough which progresses later to an abundant mucus-filled cough. Younger children may have some vomiting or gagging with the cough. The symptoms of bronchitis usually last seven to 14 days, but may also persist for three to four weeks.