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Supplement to the Great Bend Tribune ∙ Sunday, January 18, 2015
2 Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
40 most popular baby names of 2014
Here are the year’s most popular baby names for girls and boys. These baby name lists base popularity rankings on a single spelling of a name.
(Sophia and Sofia, for example, are considered two different names). www.babycenter.com BOYS’ NAMES
GIRLS’ NAMES Sophia Emma Olivia Ava Isabella Mia Zoe Lily Emily Madelyn Madison Chloe Charlotte Aubrey Avery Abigail Kaylee Layla Harper Ella
Amelia Arianna Riley Aria Hailey Hannah Aaliyah Evelyn Addison Mackenzie Adalyn Ellie Brooklyn Nora Scarlett Grace Anna Isabelle Natalie Kaitlyn
Lillian Sarah Audrey Elizabeth Leah Annabelle Kylie Mila Claire Victoria Maya Lila Elena Lucy Savannah Gabriella Callie Alaina Sophie Makayla
Kennedy Sadie Skyler Allison Caroline Charlie Penelope Alyssa Peyton Samantha Liliana Bailey Maria Reagan Violet Eliana Adeline Eva Stella Keira
Katherine Vivian Alice Alexandra Camilla Kayla Alexis Sydney Kaelyn Jasmine Julia Cora Lauren Piper Gianna Paisley Bella London Clara Cadence
Jackson Aiden Liam Lucas Noah Mason Ethan Caden Jacob Logan Jayden Elijah Jack Luke Michael Benjamin Alexander James Jayce Caleb
Connor William Carter Ryan Oliver Matthew Daniel Gabriel Henry Owen Grayson Dylan Landon Isaac Nicholas Wyatt Nathan Andrew Cameron Dominic
Joshua Eli Sebastian Hunter Brayden David Samuel Evan Gavin Christian Max Anthony Joseph Julian John Colton Levi Muhammad Isaiah Aaron
Tyler Charlie Adam Parker Austin Thomas Zachary Nolan Alex Ian Jonathan Christopher Cooper Hudson Miles Adrian Leo Blake Lincoln Jordan
Tristan Jason Josiah Xavier Camden Chase Declan Carson Colin Brody Asher Jeremiah Micah Easton Xander Ryder Nathaniel Elliot Sean Cole
Elin Page Albright
Brecken Joseph Babb
Boland Garet Baker
Koltlyn Kay Bauer
February 14, 2014
December 30, 2014
November 18, 2014
July 10, 2014
Parents Mark & Lauren Albright Grandparents Mark & Susan Crowley Gary & Mary Albright Great Grandparents Dareld & Martha Albright Norma Waymire Katherine Crowley
Parents Andrea (Sander) Babb & Joseph Babb Siblings Blaize Grandparents Glen & Becky Sander Joey & Paula Babb Great Grandparents Gil & Kay Sander, Louie & the late Phyllis Wintholz, Allen & Sherry Sexton
Parents Art & Kristen Baker
Parents Trina & Chase Bauer Siblings Johnay & Dav
Siblings Calyn & Camdyn Grandparents Lewis & Clarita Baker John & Donna Krug
Grandparents Cindy & Craig White Bret & Terri Bauer Great Grandparents Ruth White & the late Bill White, The late Cleota & Gail Rainbolt, Marie Stevens & the late Dick Stevens, Georgia & the late Roy Bauer
Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
About the Cover ... Jayden Claire Keller is the cover girl for our Babies of 2014 issue this year. She is the beloved daughter of Andrea and Josh Keller and her proud daddy works at the Great Bend Tribune. Jayden loves bananas, oatmeal, blowing bubbles, and dancing in her bouncer. The Tribune’s own Hugo Gonzalez is credited with taking this adorable picture. The Great Bend Tribune salutes all the Babies of 2014! Tyson David Bauer
Everett William Beck
July 23, 2014
December 15, 2014
Parents Trent & Jenni Bauer
Parents Dan & Ashley Beck
Sibling Weston Bauer
Sibling Maddison
Grandparents Paul & Lynn Schiller Bret & Terri Bauer
Grandparents Jim & Carol Beck Vincent & Trish Frees
Great Grandparents Georgia Bauer Marie Stevens Ruby Mull
Great Grandparents John & Elsie Beck Buck & Helen McClain Bill & Roberta Frees
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4 Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Laney Kay Beck
Ryker Dean Berger
Gabriella Therése Bernal
Keeley Wynne Birt
November 12, 2014
December 1, 2014
June 18, 2014
March 20, 2014
Parents Erin & Cindy Beck Siblings Luke & Lawson Grandparents Fred & Karlynn Beck Mike & Jan Keeley Great Grandparents Lucille Beck Arlene Strube Bill & Pat Schartz
Parent Sarah Berger
Parents Jesse & Janeé Bernal
Parents Mitch & Christy Birt
Grandparents Trish Berger & the late Roger Berger
Siblings John Paul
Grandparents Randy & Christine Birt Mike & Jan Keeley
Great Grandparents Alene Berger
Grandparents Jim & Jolene Thurston Jesse & Gayleen Bernal Great Grandparents Joe & Bernice Berning Frances Thurston Lowell & Cora Flora
Great Grandparents Ladona Schultz Bill & Pat Schartz
Kayley Renee Bricker
Lily Ann Cason
Houston Francis Patrick Cochran
Allison Elizabeth Cook
May 23, 2014
November 7, 2014
September 22, 2014
May 2, 2014 Parents Wayne & Brooke Cook Sibling Laken Grandparents Keith & Connie Miller, Wes & Janiece Cook Diane Cook Great Grandparents Gaylyn Andrews, Catherine Birzer; the late Lawrence Birzer, Carl & Evelyn Miller, Orville Foss, Walter & Vesta Cook, Florent & Josie Bellerieve, Eldon Andrews
Parents Mark & Sarah Bricker
Parents Ken & Jennifer Cason
Parents Kyle & Shanna Cochran
Grandparents Duane & Debbie Reif Jan & John Sater The late Jim Bricker
Grandparents Paul & Charlotte Wapelhorst Paul Cason Roberta DeJonge
Siblings Cohen, Colby, Joseph
Great Grandparents Mayette Keith Dorothy Reif
Grandparents Frank & Tawanna Callahan Pat & Janet Cochran Great Grandparents Hazel Callahan Jessie Russell
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Tenleigh Kayte Corbett
Brantley Ray Debes
Derek Sean Devine Jr.
Rylee John Dietz
March 18, 2014
March 6, 2014
August 23, 2014
January 9, 2014
Parents Jason & Jenna Corbett Grandparents Jim & Kathy Hayes Jim & Jeanie Corbett Randy & Ronda Miller
Parents David Debes & Kristin Ohnmacht
Parents Derek Devine & Skye Mai
Grandparents Steve & Brenda Ohnmacht Frank & Virginia Debes
Siblings Adrian Castellanos
Great Grandparents Virginia Karlin Ruth Corbett
Grandparents Ron & Barbara Tournear Delane & Lana Dietz Great Grandparents Lila Bowman
Great Grandparents Norman & Marie Roberson Elwood & Doris Mai
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Grandparents Kathy & Jim Morgan Sarina Johnson Dennis & Kandi Wolf
Parents Mike & Marcia Dietz
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6 Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Parker Don Dody
Avery Graham Emerson
Lucy Lynn French
Cooper Matthew Garrett
September 25, 2014
March 10, 2014
April 9, 2014
July 6, 2014
Parents Hillary & Aaron Emerson Siblings Elaine & Oliver Grandparents Dennis & Ros Neeland Misty Emerson; Danny Emerson Great Grandparents Ann Emerson, Clarice Reinhardt, The late Marjorie Harrington, the late Elaine Sayler, the late Dan Emerson, & the late Gene Reinhardt
Parents Chris & Allison French Siblings Ellie, Tristan & Judah Grandparents Gary & Sheryl French Kent & Leanne Taylor Great Grandparents The late Eldon & Margaret French; The late Don & Helen Luthi; Bob and the late Louisa Taylor, The late George & Carolynn Berigan; The late Dean & Ursula Gordon
Parents Tamara & Jason Dody Siblings Paxton, Peyton, & Prycen Grandparents Bob & Alvita Cates Ginger Dody Deb Scott & Terry Dody Great Grandparents Thelma Cates Betty & Don Dody
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Parents Logan & Dru Garrett Siblings Kamryn Grandparents Dave & Susan Holste Rick & Karen Garrett Great Grandparents Janet Little Mark Garrett
Ian Robert Gorney
Leah Renee Guthrie
September 13, 2014
January 4, 2014
Parents Jerad & Ashley Gorney Siblings Jeryn Grandparents Bob & Lora Olivier Randy & Terri Gorney Great Grandparents Geneva Wendler Betty & Bob Olivier Annette Guthrie
Parents Stephanie & Ryan Guthrie Grandparents Brent & Linda Haberman Bill & Lois Guthrie Jenise Brennan Great Grandparent Jessie Austin
Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Sophie Lea Guerrero
Cole Raines Gwin
Landen Thomas Harr
Ava Grace Hertel
July 11, 2014
May 16, 2014
December 4, 2014
October 29, 2014
Parents Sara Dreiling & Chris Guerrero Grandparents Neal & Penny Dreiling Kristin Daily Brian & Sarah McGreevy Great Grandparents Don & Sandy Nation Jenny Guerrero Great-Great Grandparent Jessie Guerrero
Parents Jeremy & Lisa Gwin Siblings McKenzie Grandparents Paul & Lynn Schiller Kala Gwin & Dale Klug Wayne & Michelle Gwin Great Grandparents Bob & Vera Henning Ruby Mull
Parents Khali Anderson & Dakota Harr Grandparents Steven & Shelly Anderson Kipp & Kim Keller Great Grandparents David & Patricia Anderson Jim & Billie Branch
Parents Matt & Katy Hertel Grandparents Gary & Diana Hertel Mike & Kitty Jilek Great Grandparent Clarence Tuzicka
Great-Great Grandparent Maggie Anderson
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8 Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Zander Blake Holinde
Maxwell Scott Homelvig
Cambree Lynne Hunter
Devyn Maxine Hunter
August 1, 2014
January 24, 2014
March 14, 2014
April 5, 2014
Parents Daniel & Nichelle Holinde
Parents Elizabeth McKain & Matthew Homelvig
Siblings Konner & Branson
Grandparents Scott & Tammy McKain Ron & Ann Ochs Michael & Leilani Homelvig Heather Serres
Grandparents Gerard & Marilyn Holinde Phil & Kim Schwerdtfeger
Great Grandparents Lori Yacko
Cooper Banks Kaiser
December 16, 2014
Jayden Claire Keller May 20, 2014
Parents Eric & Jessica Kaiser
Parents Josh & Andrea Keller
Grandparents Paul Kaiser & the late Kathy Kaiser Mike & Jolyn Verbillion
Grandparents Dennis & Connie Keller Delane & Teressa Newkirk
Great Grandparents Dolores Kaiser Artie Jones Robert Banks Lee & Loretta Verbillion
Great Grandparents Georgine Fisher Wilbur & Donna McBeth Great-Great Grandparent Betty Gifford
Parents Nikki Hunter & Justin Holloway Grandparents Deb & Bob Sisson-Rome Curt Hunter Kim & Terry Holloway Great Grandparents Linda Sisson Jean & Bell Eaves Bob & Arlene Holloway Archie Hunter Great-Great Grandparent Doris Holloway
Parents Jake & Nicole Hunter Grandparents Kenny & Paula Axman Terry & Becky Hunter Great Grandparents Marilou Axman Jerry & Mavis Horner Retha Hunter
Colson Dane Kelly
Hallie Hunter Kepka
May 19, 2014
March 7, 2014
Parents Cody & Jessica Kelly Grandparents Scott & Laura Brown Greg & Kim Schenk Great Grandparents Rose Kelly Mae Brown Larry & Carol Horton Paul & Trella Berscheidt Bernard & Mary Jo Schenk Great-Great Grandparent Hazel Scheuerman
Parents Dane & Aimee Kepka Siblings Kloie Grandparents Jayson & Penni Dreiling Phil & Kim Kepka Jeff Farrow Great Grandparents Gladys Ritterhouse Sharon Stephens
Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Ashlynn Grace Ketch
Aubree Jo Kirkpatrick
Colton Todd Klein
Madeline Mae Koochel
November 8, 2014
January 27, 2014
August 12, 2014
September 18, 2014
Parents John & Ashley Ketch Grandparents Rick & Brenda Ketch David & Tiffany Nily Adam & Haziel Lankerd Great Grandparents Connie Henderson Carol Newberry Bob & Dianne Willesden Don & Janet Nily Larry & Bonnie Lankerd
Parents Andrew & Jennifer Kirkpatrick Sibling Madison Grandparents Rick & Patty Kirkpatrick Richard Ganoung Debra Zecha Great Grandparents Pat Thorson Don & Earlene Ganoung Bob Faris Lorna Lumpkins
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Parents Tyler & Ashley Klein Sibling Gannon Grandparents Eric & Christy Kuhn Todd & Dawn Klein Great Grandparents Tom & Linda Barnes Helen Klein Leaetta Tomlinson Tim & Christina Casey Great-Great Grandparents Lillian Rosenberg Ruby Barnes
Parents Christopher & Lindsey Koochel Grandparents Pat & Jillane Koochel Rohn & Traci Shellenberger Great Grandparents Alex & Twila Herrman Ken & Bonnie Kysar Bill Shellenberger The late John & Florine Meister The late Elwyn Koochel
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10 Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Kynslea Lane Kreutzer
Parker Kade Lang
Emmett Lee Mawhirter
June 11, 2014
July 6, 2014
June 24, 2014
Parents Kevin & Jamie Kreutzer Sibling Jace Grandparents Bob & Charlene Kreutzer Brent & Sherre Mawhirter
Parents Dave & Beverly (Wolf) Lang Grandparents Duane & Mary Lang Dennis & Kandi Wolf Patricia Wolf Great Grandparents Lawrence & Norma Lang Don & Ann Wilkerson Leven & Virginia Wolf Russell & Beverly Partridge George & Janice Ulrich
Beatrice Margaret-Marie McBride
September 9, 2014 Parents Justin & Rachel Mawhirter Sibling Jace Grandparents Dan & Teresa Mawhirter Erika Brining Great Grandparents Clarice Brining Joe & Della Guesnier Hugh & Irene List Patricia & Rick Gautier
Parents Seth McBride & Breanna Baker Grandparents Joe Baker Leonard & Miki Boese Great Grandparents Mike Schmidt Great-Great Grandparents Mary Kay Schmidt Paul Bethe Harold Reid
William Ryan Morice
Andrew (Drew) Allen Nelson
Cole Roy Nokes
Kennedy Grace Nokes
July 24, 2014
January 7, 2014
December 5, 2014
February 16, 2014
Parents Keith & Lindsay Morice
Parents Chad & Sarah Nelson
Parents Austin & Kathy Nokes
Parents Colby & Stacia Nokes
Grandparents Rod & Kathy Hafner Mike & Sandy Morice
Sibling Mallory
Siblings Lea & Ella
Grandparents Dennis & Dianne Call Jim & Betty Nelson Van Nelson
Grandparents Arlan & Jyl Nokes Jackie Feeney The late Don Borders
Grandparents Ken & Lori Mitchell Arlan & Jyl Nokes
Great Grandparents Wayne & Wanda Hafner Virginia Cameron Dorothy Morice Evelyn Harris
Great Grandparents Marvin & Mary Ann Bertels
Great Grandparents Iva Behrens Alene Borders
Great Grandparents Iva Behrens Dale Vose
Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Addison Grace Ohlde
Reid Bennett Perry
Kobyn David Powell
Piper Layne Reinert
October 17, 2014
September 12, 2014
July 31, 2014
May 12, 2014
Parents Tim & Rebekah Ohlde
Parents Jason & Kelsey Perry
Sibling Paige
Sibling Chase
Grandparents Joe & Ginger Cotten Don & Nancy Ohlde Great Grandparents Leo & Loretta Baum Wilbur Cotten
Parents Allison Levingston & Jerad Powell
Grandparents Dr. Perry & Krista Smith Vernon Hayes & Karen Perry-Hayes The late Dale Perry
Siblings Kambree & Paisley
Great Grandparents Howard & Vivian Smith
Great Grandparent Sharon Munson
Grandparents Cindi & William Levingston Karen Powell
Parents Darren & Sherry Reinert Siblings Jennifer, KaSarah, Logan & Jaida Grandparents Sharon Tinsley Dennis & Jeannie Schuette Ralph Reinert Greg & Kim Brandon Great Grandparent Elma Thompson
Audrey Kate Schamaun
Alexis Raquel Schmieg
Whitley Rae Siemson
Danielle Elizabeth Smith
November 1, 2014
October 6, 2014
February 17, 2014
July 25, 2014
Parents Zach & Lauren Schamaun
Parents Tony & Sarah Schmieg
Parents Patrick & Erin Siemsen
Parents Matt & Rebecca Smith
Sibling Kylie
Siblings Rylan, Aevyn & Emery
Grandparents Steve & Sheryl Schamaun Tom & Barbara Cason
Grandparents Don & Judy Schmieg Melvin & Sammie Reif
Grandparents Dennis & Teri Zink Steve & Sherry Siemsen
Grandparents Richard & Cindy Stillwagoner Lynn Smith & the late Betty Smith
Great Grandparents Loren & Arlene Schamaun The late Don & Nadine Dreiling
Great Grandparents Steve & Mildred Reif
Great Grandparents Joann Broadbooks Judy Siemsen
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12 Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Leah Grace Snodgrass
Kingston Cody Snyder
April 26, 2014
June 19, 2014
Parents Sarah Waite Snodgrass & Curtis Snodgrass Grandparents Mel & Mary Waite Roger & Lynda Snodgrass Great Grandparents Arlene Karlin Theresa Waite
Parents Clint & Keri Snyder Grandparents Mike & Rhonda Snyder Bill & Trudy Zimmerman Great Grandparents Milt & Peggy Raymer Marian Snyder Faye Zimmerman
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Coltyn Andrew Suchy
Weston Martin Tournear
October 21, 2014
January 17, 2014
Parents Jill Wahlmeier & Travis Suchy Grandparents Cindy & Charlie Suchy Kathy & Glen Hertel Brian Wahlmeier
Parents Derek & Jaime Tournear
Encourage your children to make reading the newspaper a part of their everyday routine for lifelong learning. Newspapers are living textbooks, helping students develop reading, math, social studies and language skills while exploring the issues affecting our world today.
Siblings Savannah & Dakota Grandparents Donna & Lenny Gales Gail Tournear Debbie & Frank Pool Great Grandparent Ciddy Vick
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Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Bodhi Rhys Unruh
Paisley Janae Walecki
Brooklyne Claire Walker
Aniston Grace Waterhouse
December 10, 2014
February 3, 2014
May 7, 2014
July 2, 2014
Parents Wells & Erin Unruh Grandparents Norbert & Terry Schneider Randy & Terry Singer Scott Unruh Great Grandparent Twilla Brack
Parents Andrew & Chelsea Walecki Sibling Boston Grandparents Chuck & Belinda Fellhoelter Frank & Tonetta Walecki
Parents Rick & Kristen Walker
Parent Samantha Waterhouse
Sibling Gunner
Grandparent Diana Waterhouse
Grandparents Mish Prosser The late Ron Prosser Betty Griffin The late Rick Walker
Great Grandparent Esther Pfannenstiel
Great Grandparent The late Marge Prosser
Preslie Marie Weber-Ramos
Jordayn Traelynn Wilson
Keltie Marie Woods
Geddy Paul Zamarripa
September 15, 2014
May 23, 2014
January 29, 2014
May 15, 2014
Parents Kelsea Weber & Eric Ramos Sibling Blaine Grandparents Paula Martin Charlie & Sarah Weber Diane Ramos Great Grandparents George & Ruth Weber Oma Sharp
Parents Jennifer Wilson & Shannon Ybarra Siblings Rylie Adams, Jade Wilson, Colton Potts & Alaunuh Ybarra Grandparents Steve Wilson, Max & Pam Fleming, Pete & Wanda Ybarra
Parents Cody & Kayla Woods
Parents Jaron & Amy Zamarripa
Grandparents Claude & Kathy Nelson Glenn & Lori Woods
Grandparents Gary & Marya Brenner Jon & Kathy Krannawitter Mike & Linda Zamarripa Great Grandparents Minnie Krannawitter Jin Mar Tom & Vivian Bahr Ben & Margaret Brenner JoAnn Winkler
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14 Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
Diet can help or hinder children in the classroom
(MS) – Children who are not regularly consuming a healthy and balanced diet may not be receiving the nutrients sufficient for sustained energy and mental acuity. Junk food and high-sugar snacks can affect the body in a number of ways. A 2009 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that children who routinely ate a diet high in junk foods were more likely to be hyperactive than those who did not. Hyperactive children may struggle to concentrate on simple tasks or find it difficult to focus on more complex matters, such as those presented in a classroom. The Women’s and Children’s Health Network notes that diet can influence children’s study habits. Foods high in sugar can deplete energy levels and compromise a student’s ability to concentrate for extended periods of time. In an Oxford University study published in FASEB Journal in 2009, researchers tested the cognitive effects a high fat and junk food diet had on rats. After nine days, the rats that ate the junk food were put into a maze and tested against rats that ate a more balanced diet. Rats fueled by the junk food struggled to navigate the maze and made more mistakes than the rats that were given a healthy diet. Concentration is not the only problem linked to a poor diet. Children who regularly eat junk food have a higher risk for obesity and other conditions. According to the Prevention Institute, junk food shoulders some of the blame for rising rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke, and children who regularly consume junk food have higher rates of chronic illness. Children who are routinely sick and have to stay home from school
may miss important lessons and fall behind in their studies. Children’s obesity that is linked to poor food choices may have higher levels of depression and poor self-esteem. These psychological conditions can have their own profound effects on learning ability and concentration. Disinterest in school or in being around peers may set in. Nutritionists at The Mayo Clinic say that eating high amounts of junk food may result in depression. The effects of junk food and other dietary choices can easily be changed by altering a child’s eating
habits. Children who eat foods made from complex nutrients often experience a renewed ability to concentrate and focus. Diets high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, lean protein, fruits, and vegetables will release a stead supply of energy through bodily metabolism, and this will help prevent the blood sugar peaks and crashes associated with foods high in refined sugar and simple carbohydrates. The addition of omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in walnuts, oily, cold-water fish, olive oil, and flax seed, can keep children feeling full and improve their mental
acuity. All brands of baby formula currently sold in the United States are now fortified with omega-3 fatty acids in the form of DHA and ARA. Some studies in infants suggest that including these fatty acids in infant formulas may have positive effects on visual function and neural development over the short term. It can be easy to blame declining school progress on insufficient study habits or poor connection with a teacher. However, a child’s diet can help or hinder his or her academic performance as well.
Health news for expecting Hispanic mothers (MS) – Doctors are urging pregnant Hispanic women to be more aware of the potential birth defects that affect children of Hispanic mothers in seemingly higher rates than other ethnicities. According to a major finding in a report released by the March of Dimes, babies born to Hispanic mothers have a higher risk of developing defects of the brain and spine known as “neural tube defects.” Neural tube defects, or NTDs, are some of the most common birth defects, affecting more than 300,000 births across the globe each year. An NTD happens when an opening in the spinal cord or brain occurs early during human fetal development, according to the National Institutes of Health. Spina bifida is one of the more common NTDs. When accounting for the higher rates of NTDs among Hispanic pregnancies, researchers surmised diet could play a large factor. In 1996, the United States Food and Drug Administration published regulations requiring the addition of folic acid to enriched breads, cereals, flour, and other grain products. Adequate folate intake is essential for proper operation of the neurulation process. However, Hispanics tend to eat a lot of corn masa flour. The flour is often not enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, such as folic acid. Furthermore, researchers found Hispanic women
also are less likely to take multivitamins during pregnancy, which could affect the baby’s risk of birth defects. The March of Dimes is working toward having cornmeal fortified with folate. Until this becomes the standard, health officials advise Hispanic women to be aware of their health and the health of their babies. Supplementing diets with foods rich in folic acid is vital for pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant. Fetal neurological development begins early on -- sometimes before a woman even learns she is pregnant. Here are some foods rich in folate: • dark, leafy greens • asparagus • broccoli • citrus fruits • legumes • avocado • cauliflower • beets • carrots In addition, pregnant women can consume fortified grains and take multivitamins that contain the recommended levels of folic acid.
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Most common parenting mistakes
Install a new appliance, which comes with an instruction manual. Buy a new gadget, and there will be an operation booklet tucked into the box. But have a child, and there’s no how-to guide that comes with the new baby. Parents must learn the ropes themselves with some guidance from others who have been there. Parents with good intentions make mistakes when parenting their children, and most of these mistakes are quite common. Parents employ many strategies for raising children the right way. It is often a task of trial and error to find methods that work in certain families. When making parenting decisions, individuals may want to avoid these common pitfalls that may lead to potential problems down the line with children’s behavior. • Do as I say, not as I do. Parents are often guilty of instructing children how to do something, but not following their own advice. For example, telling children to eat a balanced meal (including those vegetables) while the parent doesn’t put any on his or her plate. Children learn best by example, and they are always watching their parents’ behavior. Setting a good example all of the time is important. • Failure to be consistent. Empty threats will soon be recognized by children for what they are. If a certain punishment is mentioned in reference to poor behavior, it is important to follow through. Don’t allow children to feel as though they can behave badly without facing consequences. • Setting unrealistic expectations. This is a fast-paced world, and one in which many people are trying to keep up with the Jones’. This can cause parents to compare their children to others the same age and wonder why their kids are not yet meeting a
milestone someone else may have accomplished. As a result, parents tend to get pushy and impatient with their own children. This is often the case with a toddler who is not yet ready to potty train or a teenager who has yet to a commit to a course of study at school. Parents should set realistic expectations for their children, taking time into consideration. All children mature or do things on their own schedules -- and will come around in time. • Offering too many choices. Children presented with too many options might become indecisive. Parents can keep this in mind when allowing kids to have some independence by making a few decisions but limiting the choices to a manageable amount. For example, when asking children what they may want for breakfast, only give three choices, such as: cereal, oatmeal or yogurt. They’ll
still feel like they are making choices, but fewer options are less likely to overwhelm kids. • Packing the schedule. More is not necessarily better when it comes to setting a child’s schedule. Too often parents fill their kids’ schedules with too many activities, especially extra-curriculars. Although afterschool activities help kids make more friends and become well-rounded individuals, overdoing it can cause stress, fatigue or inability to concentrate. Children need a balance between just having fun with free play and their school and extracurricular commitments. Having something to do each and every afternoon may overwhelm some children. • Over-praising mundane things. It’s good to reinforce positive behavior with praise, but often parents heap on too much praise or reward things that don’t have much merit. This may cause
children to expect a pat on the back every time they do something. When parents applaud everything a child does, he or she may end up undermining the effectiveness of praise as a form of positive reinforcement. • Nagging doesn’t work. Repetitively asking for something to get done may cause children to tune out. If the child doesn’t comply in a reasonable amount of time, then he or she will face some sort of punishment. • Children and adults are not equal. In an effort to befriend their children, parents often worry about hurting feelings or having their kids mad at them. Children shouldn’t be treated as small adults, and parents should remember they are parents first and foremost. Some decisions will be unpopular, but such decisions need to be made if they are in the child’s best interest.
Bicycle riding tips to give your toddlers more fun (MS) – The milestone of riding a bike is a big one for kids and their parents. With new equipment, toddlers can reach that two-wheeled milestone earlier than ever and enjoy many sidewalks and bike paths together. According to experts, children 12-to-18 months are not bicycle-ready, as they lack pedaling skills and their neck muscle strength is insufficient to allow them to support the weight of a helmet and to endure riding on rougher terrain. Instead, children in this age group can build their strength and balance by using items such as rocking horses. Trailers are a sound alternative for bringing the baby along. They are lightweight, sturdy and roomy enough for additional items. Parents are advised to make sure the trailer is equipped with a tall flag alerting traffic to its presence. If the trailer’s bulky size is daunting, you can opt for a mounted seat instead. Once a child reaches 18 months, mounted bike seats are sleek, easy to install, and give parents another way to ride a bike with a baby. However, when dismounting, keeping the bike upright can
be difficult, experts say. Though front-mounted seats offer better balance, they can interfere with the rider’s ability to pedal and steer, so it is recommended to test out both seats before choosing. Once a toddler wants his own set of wheels, ride-ons and tricycles will help him or her get used to bike riding and will help improve coordination and learn balance. If your child exhibits signs of pedaling and steering abilities, it may be time to graduate to a two-wheeled bike – and without the need for training wheels. Nowadays, kids transition straight to balance bikes, two-wheeled bikes without pedals. This concept has parents very pleased by how quickly their little kids learn to ride a real bike. Erin Ruddy, the editor-in-chief of What’s UP! magazine, put her three-year-old son on a balance bike and said she was amazed to see him riding with the rest of the family almost immediately. “It is incredible,” says Ruddy. “We now go on bike rides as a family. He picked it up right away.”
16 Babies of 2014 – Great Bend Tribune, Sunday, January 18, 2015
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