The Curious Mom

A healthy diet and plenty of exercises are essential for a child's growth and development, but did you know that there are other things you can do to help your kids be healthier? The following blog post will discuss tips on ensuring your children are as healthy as possible. Follow these tips, and you can be sure that your kids will be happier and healthier!

 

Continued Partnership with Save Philippine Seas
The first episode of Miming and Friends supported by Mondelēz International was released on World Oceans Day on June 8, 2022, and is the first in a series of five. It talks about the importance of segregating waste at home, to ensure they don’t end up in the ocean. SPS serves as consultant and advisor to the Miming episodes on waste collection. Led by Anna Oposa, Executive Director and “Chief Mermaid,” SPS is an organization that aims to empower citizens towards environmental consciousness, leading to collective action and behavior change. In 2021, Mondelēz International and SPS released a series of infographics sharing the real reasons behind marine litter, entitled “There’s Plenty of Plastics in the Sea; How did this happen?”

Partnering with Miming and Friends
Miming and Friends, led by Cat-Fish Miming, flying lizard Buboy, and Unicorn Anacorn, join the many friends they meet along the way in learning about the world. Other video topics include values, how to count and sing, and the importance of caring for each other and the environment - all from the multilingual and multicultural perspective of the Filipino experience. The channel is the creation of Miming and Fwends Animation Studios, formed by partners Ramon and Meryll del Prado from Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, “The values we espouse through Miming and Friends very much align with the values of Mondelēz International and Save Philippine Seas. We are thrilled about this partnership as it fully synergizes with the greater goal of having responsible children as they grow up to become mindful adults.”

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Playing music is a talent that can enrich a person’s life for many years to come. Moreover, there have been plenty of studies to show links between musically gifted kids and academic performance. As a loving parent, then, actively supporting your child’s love of music is highly advised.

However, knowing how to do this in style may not come naturally, especially if you are not a musically gifted person yourself. The following tips should point your family in the right direction.

First and foremost, kids need instruments to play music. Whether it’s a half-sized guitar or an electronic drum kit doesn’t matter, they should be of a good quality. It doesn’t have to be professional quality equipment, but it should be reliable. As kids get older, they may also increase their skills with loop pedals and other advanced tech. Check out the Aeros loop studio as a great example. Kids naturally embrace tech with ease and will quickly find ways to make it enhance their music.

Most musically gifted kids will play several instruments. Having cheap keyboards, recorders, and tambourines can all aid the cause.

Music is all around us, and it can easily be incorporated into a variety of activities. When looking for fun online games, a focus on music can be key. Meanwhile, you can go back into the archives of Rock Band titles to take this to the next level. It’s not the same as playing an instrument but still helps with timing and keeping to the beat. It’s also a great way to enjoy social activities as a family and expand your child’s music tastes with classic songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s.

Singing can brighten up a host of daily chores and even support academic progress as tunes make it easy to teach valuable lessons.

Kids can develop their skills simply by picking up an instrument. However, a lack of guidance may lead to frustration. If you’re not a skilled musician yourself, finding a tutor can be highly rewarding. While some schools are naturally blessed with great music departments, many are not. Either way, the one-on-one sessions can facilitate far faster progress. It also encourages the development of key skills. These can translate to increased academic learning and human interactions.

Online tutors and video guides are available too. For the best results, though, a face-to-face tutor is the answer.

A deeper understanding of music, including their own efforts, will make a huge difference. Recording their music and listening back to it will help them identify their strengths and weaknesses. Meanwhile, attending gigs will inspire them while also encouraging them to think more about how to improve their own music. Buying noise reduction headphones with help from Headphonesty will protect their young ears. So, it will be possible to interact with music as frequently as wanted.

Of course, you mustn’t let the analytical side of things stop them from having fun. As with most aspects of life, finding balance is the key. You’ve got this.

Babies are fussy eaters, but that should never bother doting mothers and keep them away from the biggest joys in your life. When looking to provide your baby with the best of everything, ensure that they grow up well and focus on their food. Your regular food is not enough for your baby because they need to grow into healthy and happy toddlers.

When considering the best baby food organic is the way to go. Many dietary experts and pediatricians support organic baby food for many good reasons.

If you are looking to go organic, here are five reasons.

Genetically modified food has been controversial for quite some time. While the long-term side effects have not been revealed, many people are already on the fence about it. When you want to ensure that your baby is getting good nourishment and energy from their food, it is good to stay away from GMOs until research can tell you more.

Organic food comes in handy in this aspect as the fruits and vegetables are guaranteed to be non-GMO. For families who believe their child has been affected, legal support is available to address the harm caused by toxic baby food, helping those impacted seek justice and compensation. It can be ideal to ensure your baby gets the best food possible.

Chemicals are detrimental, whether for an adult or a baby. Your baby is most vulnerable when young, and you have to ensure that nothing can disrupt their growing up.

When you want to ensure that your baby’s hormones are not affected by chemicals in their food, it is best to go organic. Organic baby food contains fewer herbicides and pesticides, so your baby’s health is not compromised.

If you want to be more sustainable or eco-conscious, organic food is optimal. Because the processing time is significantly less, you do not have to worry about how much pollution is caused.

You will find that in most baby food, organic ones come in sustainable packaging that you can either recycle or use again. Organic baby food that comes in glass packaging is most convenient, as you can use the jars for other purposes later on. Many companies also offer discounts on your next purchase if you return the product packaging to them. It can help you save more money as you go.

When looking to give your baby delicious and nutritious food, organic is the right choice to make. Because of the absence of preservatives and artificial flavoring, your baby can taste the fruits and vegetables in the food.

If you want to make your baby love vegetables and fruits, choosing organic food might be the best option. Companies that focus on organic food know the best combinations and best ingredients that will make your baby excited every time mealtime comes around.

With organic food, once the product has been picked from the farm, it will hit the shelves within a few days. Because of no preservatives in the food, they do not have a long shelf life, which means you will have to use them within a few days of being opened.

When you look forward to your baby growing up healthy and being concerned for their well-being, you need to research organic farming. It is the best way to ensure their digestion and health are on track.

This rainy season, our skin is extra vulnerable to triggers and irritations. Even babies are no exception to different skin conditions like Eczema. According to the Philippine Dermatological Society, Atopic Dermatitis is even more common among children as it usually starts before the child’s 5th birthday. Luckily, Aveeno Baby brings in exciting new products and new and improved formulations to help moms soothe and protect their baby’s sensitive skin!

                                 
First, for babies with normal to dry skin, moms can use the Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture line. Formulated with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal, these products ensure to moisturize, protect, restore the pH skin balance, soothe, and cleanse baby’s sensitive skin. Under this product line are the Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion that protects and moisturizes a baby’s sensitive skin for 24 hours, and the Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo that gently cleanses and nourishes baby’s hair and sensitive skin. The Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo has a new and improved formula that upgraded the fragrance to eliminate all known allergens and minimize potential skin sensitizations and allergic reactions. It also comes in smaller and bigger sizes – from 100ml to 532ml! Moms can have Aveeno Baby right by their side, no matter where they are.

Now for babies with very dry, itchy skin, Aveeno Baby offers the Soothing Relief Cream that provides rapid soothing relief for baby’s very dry, itchy skin from 1st use. With its Natural Colloidal Oatmeal + Portulaca Oleracea Extract formulation, it immediately helps soothe baby’s sensitive skin and enhances the skin’s moisture barrier to protect and hydrate the baby’s very dry skin for 24 hours. This also now comes in a smaller size of 140g, making it handy to bring anywhere you go to ensure that you always have Aveeno Baby to give your baby soothing comfort from a #skinmergency or very dry, itchy skin.

                                 

                           

Kids ages 3 to 6 are taking off from toddlerhood to a new stage of exploration and learning, which is pre-school. This is commonly a critical phase in their lives when they start going to school, making new friends, and discovering the most fundamental lessons in life. However, because of the pandemic, children have been compelled to find a safe learning environment in their homes, with their parents actively participating to make sure of their child’s physical and academic growth.

Naturally, parents would exert their best efforts to give their child the best quality of life. For them, this starts with ensuring their child’s all-around development. One way parents can do this is by understanding the transformation of their child in this stage of growth, so they can support them effectively.

Vitaminized Lactum 3+, a brand trusted by mothers for over 30 years now, champions All-Around Development in children with nutrition that helps support their Immunity, Brain, and Bones. To help parents understand their kids better, Lactum 3+ shares tips on how they can support their little ones’ growth milestones between ages 3 and 6.

Kids in this stage and age begin to have finer motor skills that manifest in them hopping, skipping, and jumping, as well as making sudden stops. Their balance is also starting to develop by being able to alternate steps when climbing the stairs. Cognitively, this is when they start stating their name and age, and analyze situations by doing pretend play. *

Parents can nurture this by encouraging learning through role-playing. With the help of families and playmates, kids can make sense of the world and the things they observe by immersing themselves in creative scenarios.

A parent can experience certain challenges as children now struggle to find their independence. Four-year-old kids start objecting to being treated like a baby and would have a higher interest in making their own friends. They take pride in their personal achievements and are now more aware of social approval and disapproval. At this stage, a CDI study reveals that a child would already know an average of 900 words. Physically, their bones are now much stronger, allowing them to start brushing their teeth, combing their hair, and washing their hands on their own. *

As their physical growth becomes the main consideration, kids can be supported by parents through proper nutrition, stimulate a healthy progression for them.

The motor skills of a five-year-old can now include whirling around and hanging on bars, as well as playing with larger toys and equipment. They also develop their dominant hand preference. Parents may often respond to the many “why” questions of their child at this stage. By using appropriate words and manner of speaking, their child can easily differentiate between right and wrong. At five, children exhibit increased attention span and concentration, leaving them to easily absorb occurrences from their surroundings. 

In this period of a child’s growth, the most important mode of learning is through play. Parents can engage with their children in various forms of fun activities to help them develop their oral communication skills, creativity, and physical health. Another way they can supplement their children’s growth is by giving them Vitaminized Lactum 3+ to help support their all-round development.

With Vitaminized Lactum 3+, parents can have peace of mind even amid these uncertain times as this milk is formulated with Vitamin C plus Prebiotic Inulin, Vitamins A and E, Zinc, and Selenium. These are essential vitamins to help support strong immunity. Kids can also learn better even with various methods of teaching — whether face-to-face, online, or through play — with the support of brain development nutrients like DHA, Iron, and Iodine working together in Vitaminized Lactum 3+. In addition, kids can maintain healthy bodies as Calcium and Vitamin D, the building blocks for strong bones, are key ingredients in Vitaminized Lactum 3+. With proper nutrition and stimulation, these key nutrients can help their children be the best they can be and support their all-round development, right at an early age.

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Any parent knows that kids are clumsy, and any parent knows that their kid will, at some point, injure themselves. For a lot of parents, this fills them with dread. They don't want their precious baby to feel any pain ever. However, while this is a sign of a caring parent, it may not be ideal for the kids. 

Reacting too dramatically after your child falls, trips, stumbles, or collides can impact how they deal with accidents, injuries, and pain. If you fail to stay calm, then how can you expect them to remain calm? While you should be aware of what happens to your child, it's also vital to stay calm when an accident happens, and here is how to do that. 

Reacting harshly, jumping up in shock, and screaming your lungs out that your baby is hurt is not going to do anyone any favors. All this will do is make your child overreact to your overreaction, and this will make the pain feel much worse than it is. 

While you definitely should acknowledge that your kid is hurt, it's also worth trying a different approach. Instead of shock and horror, consider laughing or even don't react at all. It could be that your child is just looking for attention, and if you don't give it to them, they will get over any pain soon enough. 

Most playground injuries are never too bad. However, there is always going to be one time where the injury is just as bad, if not worse than it looks. When this happens, you've got to ensure you are prepared for all scenarios. 

Being prepared for everything will help you find the treatment your child needs. This will save you panicking and stop them from panicking. Whether you treat a cut knee or bloody nose, or even arrange for tooth veneers from a particularly nasty fall, being ready for anything will help keep everybody calm.

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You may have thought that during your pregnancy you were going to give your child the best start in life. But what happens is that life tends to get in the way. We always think that we are going to make our child the brightest, the best, and the healthiest but the real solution to this is all about instilling the right habits. With regards to health there are a handful of worthwhile habits that we need to instill in our children when they are young but what are these and how can we do it?

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We all want our kids to be better people. This means that we have to become the blueprint for our children. And when there are so many modern comforts we can realize that we are setting our children up for bad habits. The most obvious example in the modern day is using a smartphone. We think nothing of it when we are walking around the house checking social media. And when our children are at those crucial ages of development, they will see us on our phones and think that they need one. And we can either give in and provide them with a smartphone, which can have negative consequences, or we can dig our heels in. But there are many pros and cons to getting our children a smartphone? What are the main ones we should take note of?

Every parent wants the very best for their little ones. So much so, everything that you do is for them, their happiness, and their health. But, sometimes, you may find that you really don’t know if the efforts you’re making are for the best. It can be tough. So, it’s definitely nice to know that whatever you’re doing is working. When you want that to happen, here are some quick wins to get you started.

Move A Lot

To start with, it’s important for you all to move a lot. And the idea here is that you’re doing it too. Not only to set a good example but to keep yourself healthy too. This could be simple as walking to the park, running around in the garden, or playing sports together. It can be fun and good for keeping you fit.

Relax & Have Fun

Next, you should also make sure that you’re able to relax too. If your kids are going to grow up to be well balanced, they need to know how to relax and manage their minds. Having chill out time and prioritising fun can be so important to keep them happy and healthy.

Think of a family vacation with the kids and memories of frolicking in the sand will spring to mind. You had such an incredible time that you want to repeat the experience over and over again. It’s as if there isn’t anything that can stop you or your loved ones when you’re in a foreign country on a golden, sandy beach. Well, anything but the sun. Unfortunately, UVA and UVB rays tend to be stronger on vacation as destinations are more tropical. That means protecting your children’s skin from burning.

The clothes in your suitcase will offer the most protection, which means you must bring the right items. Shorts and t-shirts are fundamentals, but they leave a lot of skin exposed to sunlight. With that in mind, when looking at kids' bathers it could be worth buying long-sleeved tees, and board shorts, both of which have more fabric. Shirts are fantastic if you want them to be stylish and practical at the same time. Even SPF shirts and tees are manufactured to reflect the sun’s rays. Patagonia has some of the most rigorous outfits for kids.

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A humble accessory is enough to maintain a healthy amount of sunlight daily. Of course, a snapback is now a staple of most vacationers’ suitcases, but floppy, wide-brimmed hats are more suitable. The size of the brim means it covers everything from their face and head to their neck and shoulders. Sunglasses shouldn’t be dismissed either. Aside from being fashionable, quality shades keep the light out of kids’ eyes, which is vital when their peepers are growing because they’re very sensitive. A tip: don’t buy throwaway ones that last for the vacation. Instead, pick a top brand and splash out a little so that you know the lenses are adequately filtered.

  

Last Wednesday, Dairy Goat (DG) Goat Milk Beverage for kids officially launched here in the Philippines and I am one of the mommies who got invited to the launching of this product held at Ronac Lifestyle Center, Makati (Thanks Ms.Anya and Ms. Millie). Pediatricians and some people from the New Zealand Embassy are also present at the said event, Mom and Meeeh . I got curious about the product so I went and learned many benefits of drinking DG. I tasted goat milk, used some goat soaps, and other few things but I am not familiar with the taste of its milk, anyway back to the topic.

Philippines’ first and only Premium Powdered Milk sourced from Goat’s Milk!

Introducing DG Goat Milk Beverage for Kids (for 3 years old and above), produced and imported from the Dairy Goat Co-operative in Hamilton, New Zealand, DG Goat Milk Beverage for Kids offers powdered goat milk of the highest quality and manufactured by Pacific Healthcare Philippines.

As a mom, I want to give the best to my children and before I gave them anything I make sure that the product is at its highest quality attending the launching of the DG Goat Milk made me think to replace their milk because I learned so many beneficial from Goat Milk's that my kids can get.

DG Goat Milk is made responsibly. The process of converting pure goat milk into a safe, exceptional powdered milk beverage is a gentle, and minimal one; minimal processing results in a product closer to its natural source! they choose only the healthiest Saanen goats from New Zealand to ensure having the milk of the highest quality. ( see Saanen info. here )

PROMOTES GOOD NUTRITION

Gently and Responsibly Made.

Like humans, Goats produce their milk through Apocrine Secretion, where milk fat and bioactive components in mammary secretory cells are enveloped by cell membranes as they are secreted. As a result, milk produced by goats has naturally occurring bioactive components.

EASY DIGESTION

For A Happy Tummy!

Casein in milk produces curds in our stomach. Compared to milk sourced from other animals, Goat Milk produces a very loose curd structure with a high proportion of water that is easily broken apart, thus facilitating easier digestion of milk proteins.

Fewer ALLERGENS

Boosts all-around Good Health!

β-Lactoglobulin is the whey protein that stimulates milk protein allergies. Compared with milk from other animals, Goat Milk has the lowest levels of β-Lactoglobulin; thus making it less allergenic for us! Dairy Goat is undoubtedly the premium goat milk brand perfect for your child.

For my early graders' boys, I am now switching their milk to DG to see my stories for their reaction when drinking the Dg for the first time.

 DG Goat Milk Beverage for kids is available at Mercury Drugstore nationwide, Lazada and Shopee for only Php1,299.00.

You can also check out their Facebook  @DGPhilippines and on Instagram @dairygoatph for more information about the products, promotions, and latest updates.

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As a parent, we can find ourselves under various pressures. But when we start to realize that this is affecting our children directly, we've got to learn to blow these troubles away. Coping with stress is not just about being confident, but it's about understanding that when we are armed with the right tools, we can navigate issues in life. But what can we do to ensure that we cope with various stresses in life? Is it to do with the toolbox? Is it about the environmental factors, or is it about a combination of components?

Look At Your Every day Stresses

You have to examine the environment you are in to ensure that you have a good grounding for coping with stress. As most parents will attest, there can be a lot of money problems. If you are a stay-at-home mom, these tips on ThriftyTwo can provide you with some simple changes to save money. And we have to remember that if we have consistent pressures, like our finances, or worries, we've got to tackle these first where possible. This means that we can progress with a far more positive mindset if we make the necessary changes.

Learning is a lifelong process, and taking the journey is an important decision, especially for parents and stakeholders of education involved in a learner's journey.

REX, the country's premier learning solutions provider, designs Core Learning Materials that enable learners of all ages to not just absorb information, but more importantly, develop the skills necessary to use, adapt, and apply what they learn in real-world contexts and situations.

Guided by the Whole Child framework, REX taps on its years of experience and collaboration with the country's leading authors and researchers, combining relevant frameworks and methodologies to create learning materials that are intuitively designed to ensure that learners are Safe, Healthy, Engaged, Supported, and Challenged.

The portfolio of printed learning materials designed by REX ranges from Basic Education texts to specifically-designed texts for various Senior High School tracks, to texts designed for Tertiary Education based on the framework of Outcomes-Based Education (OBE), as well as comprehensive texts, guides, codes, and reviewers designed for Legal Education.

Starting school can be a very scary experience for children, as it's a whole new environment that they have never had to be in before surrounded by people they do not know. This can have an effect on their willingness to learn new things, as it can take some of the joy and excitement out of education and mean that they are unhappy in a classroom setting. However, it doesn't have to be this way, as there are several things that you can do which will help your child to make the most of every opportunity to learn and have the most fun at the same time too. So, if your child is having some problems with school and you would like to find out more about how you can improve their attitude, then read on for some of the best top tips that you can begin implementing today!

You as their parent can have such a huge impact on their opinion, which means one of the best things that you can do to encourage them to change the way they feel about learning is to get involved. Whether this means talking through their days' lessons over your evening meal at the dinner table or making time to complete their homework with them each day, any show of interest can motivate them to pay more attention and begin to get the most out of their education. Don’t just rely on your child's school to teach them everything they need to know, as it's your responsibility as their mom or dad to pass on information and knowledge too. Display to them that you are always ready to learn something new even if it might be difficult to understand, and they will follow in your footsteps to become progressive and motivated learners.

There’s no guide for how to be the best parent possible. It’s something that we have to continually keep an eye on, adapt, and question. Yet while there’s no secret formula that’ll ensure an easy-going relationship between you and your child, and put them on a clear pathway to success, there is something you can do, all of the time: do right by your child. By following a few simple rules, you’ll be on your way to, at least, meeting the basics that parenthood demands. We take a look at them below.

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Be the Best You

Many parents make their children their priority. And that is the right way to go. However, some people get confused as to what this should look like. The idea isn’t to give your energy and resources and time to your son or daughter; it’s to ensure that you are the best version of yourself. It might sound selfish on the surface, but it’s not -- you’re doing it for them. A person who is getting enough exercise, eating well and being all-around happy will be able to do more for their child than someone who’s constantly on the edge of a breakdown because they’re not looking after themselves.

It's one of the most intense moments in your life to be diagnosed with a chronic illness. Conditions that will change your life forever are never really going to become normal. We have our lives planned out and not once did we ever think we were going to either pass away sooner or live in pain for most of our remaining years. It's even more daunting when you have a young family to raise. A million worrying thoughts will go through your mind in a single moment. How will you take care of your kids, can you do chores like washing their clothes and cook them dinner or helps them with their homework? How long will you be able to manage on your own before the later and more aggressive stages of your illness begin to show up? It's an incredibly difficult set of circumstances. To stay on top of these challenges, you must plan ahead and change the way you live based around your condition.

Ask for help

Local authorities are one of the avenues you can go down to ask for help. Many local authorities will actually assign helpers and carers to families with parents that cannot cope with the number of things their children need. This may be to simply cook dinner or to help them with their homework. If parents with chronic illnesses have slowed down and are unable to provide the basics such as this, local authorities must be contacted. Such entities of governance will want to step in and provide some kind of support because the last thing they want to have to do is take the children away. So, it's within your right to ask for professional services from the local authorities to help around your home and make life as normal as possible while you cope with your health condition.

Support JOHNSON’S® partnership with Mercury Drug Foundation, Inc. and help raise 3,600 maternity kits for moms and babies in need nationwide

Following the brand’s biggest re-launch to-date and its movement of rallying parents to choose only the gentlest products for their babies and kids, JOHNSON’S® teams up with Mercury Drug Foundation, Inc., the corporate social responsibility arm of the Mercury Drug Corporation, to extend gentleness beyond its products and into helping mothers and newborn babies in critical need.

After birth, a newborn baby needs to be kept warm. You want them to feel safe. That’s why many parents make the choice to invest in a Moses basket. It’s like a cozy nest where baby can feel like they’re still in the womb of their mum. Despite the great benefits that a Moses basket offer, some parents don’t see the utility of buying one compared to a cot. Let’s explore why you’d want to get one for your baby. 

It’s wonderful to have a positive and strong relationship with your child. As a parent, you need to be able to teach them about the world and to make the right decisions, but that can sometimes have its challenges. So here are some tips to improve your relationship with your child.

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