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Teaching Children About Dental Health
It’s never too soon to teach your children about the importance of good oral health and get them in to a routine that will carry them throughout their lives.
While some children will take to the task at hand easily and without much fuss, everyone learns differently and may take a little extra coaxing. Here are a few tips for you to help your little ones keep their teeth and gums healthy.
• Teach your children about their teeth. Explain the different types of teeth, how many they have, where they are located and even what their jobs are. As adults we have 32 teeth – twelve molars (in sets of three and are in the back of the mouth), eight premolars (also known as bicuspids and are used to crush and tear food), four cuspids (next to the bicuspids or premolars and are pointed which make tearing food easy) and eight incisors (located in the front of the mouth and are used to cut food.)
• Read books specifically about dental health. A trip to your library or local book store will provide plenty of age-appropriate reading material that talk about good dental health. For younger children, books with more illustrations are a better choice. If you are able to connect to the Internet, the American Dental Association’s website offers an animated book about going to the dentist.
• Experiments are fun, too! You can come up with your own experiments or, if you prefer, Crest offers a great experiment on their website that shows how teeth can become soft and weak if they are continuously exposed to acids that are normally found in foods we eat every day.
The younger your children are the better when it comes to teaching about good oral health habits. Don’t put it off another minute.
Making It Easy To Live Healthy
Healthy living should not be a choice so much as a way of life but many people find following a routine something of a chore. Fortunately healthy living can be made surprisingly easy just by following a few simple tips.
One good tip is to drink around a liter of cold water every single day, at minimum. If you have an empty stomach, drinking cold water actually raises your metabolism helping your body to keep a core neutral temperature.
You should eat around six to ten walnuts and almonds every day, also on an empty stomach, so as to create enzymes that likewise raise metabolism. A powerhouse of energy are nuts and dry fruits, while peanuts can be eaten at any time and raisins are a superb choice when it comes to recovering after a workout.
Breakfast ought to be the day’s most fulfilling meal and should include food items that are rich in protein and carbohydrates.
Stretching exercises can be very helpful first thing in the morning, helping to maintain the flexibility of your muscles and delay the processes of degeneration.
Keep expenses down when your baby is born
A new baby is a source of joy—and bills!
You may feel overwhelmed once you get home from the hospital, but you can keep a steady hand on your finances as you balance feedings, diaper changes, and sleep.
A recent article on the U.S. News & World Report website explains what to do:
- Audit your bill. Request an itemized bill from your hospital and check it for errors. You may find duplications, charges for procedures and medications you didn’t receive, and so forth. If so, contact the hospital’s billing department to request a reduction.
- Understand your insurance. Get out your insurance company’s explanation of benefits and refer to it as you check your bill, paying attention to anything your policy didn’t cover. You may find mistakes, which you should bring to the attention of both the insurance company and the hospital billing department as soon as possible.
- Research financial aid. You may qualify for financial assistance based on your income and family status. Your hospital’s website should have information on both its own benefits and also charitable organizations that may be in a position to help you
Make Good Communication a Priority
Make good communication the basis of your family life. Communication is the foundation of a healthy family. Without it, mothers, fathers, siblings, and children don’t know what to expect or how to get what they need. But a family whose members can talk freely and share their feelings will endure all sorts of hardships without cracking. Keep these guidelines in mind for communicating with honesty and love:
• Listen to each other. Practice active and respectful listening with everyone in your family, from infants to grandparents. Don’t jump to conclusions or interrupt when they’re speaking. Make sure you understand what they’re saying before you respond.
• Think before speaking. Whether you’re arguing or discussing dinner, try not to blurt out the first words that come to mind. Think about how the other person might react, and choose your words with care to prevent a needless confrontation.
• Make time to talk. Some conversations shouldn’t be rushed. When you need to talk out a major issue, schedule enough time for everyone to be heard. You don’t need a crisis to make time for each other, though. Make an effort to give everyone the attention they deserve for as long as they need it.
• Work on your patience. When you’re tired or stressed out, you may have trouble maintaining your self-control. But losing your temper or pushing a family member too hard can make communication impossible. If necessary, call a timeout or take some deep breaths to remain calm when you feel your patience slipping.
• Show some empathy. Don’t just say, “I know how you feel.” Make a positive effort to understand how your family members feel, no matter how young or old they are. Small children and the elderly can both feel helpless at times; adults may feel the pressure of competing demands. If you can see things from their point of view, you’ll do a better job of solving problems and enjoying real intimacy.
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