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So many flowers are blooming. 31 Petite little squirrels come out to play. Really big bears awake from their slumbers. I maginative children enjoy a walk with their friends. No tree is left standing without any leaves. So GO ahead, jump for joy because spring is here! - by Kaitlyn Guenther
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QUESTION: My six year old son has always been an energetic child with some of the symptoms of hyperactivity. He has a short attention span and flits from one activity to another. I took him to his pediatrician who said he did not have Attention Deficit Disorder. However, he’s beginning to have learning problems in school because he can’t stay in his seat and concentrate on his lessons. What should I do?
dr. Dobson:
It sounds like your son is immature in comparison with his age mates and could profit from being retained in the first grade next year. If his birthday is between December 1 and July 1, I would ask the school psychologist to evaluate his readiness to learn. Retaining an immature boy during his early school career (kindergarten or first grade) can give him a social and academic advantage throughout the remaining years of elementary school. However, it is very important to help him “save face” with his peers. If possible, he should change schools for at least a year to avoid embarrassing questions and ridicule from his former classmates. You have very little to lose by holding back an immature boy since males tend to be about six months behind females in development at that time. The age of a child is the worst criterion on which to base a decision regarding when to begin a school career. That determination should be made according to specific neurologic, psychosocial and pediatric variables.
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Learning to swim
I believe that somewhere between the age of 2 and 3 years is a good time to start to teach a child to swim. I am not a swimming teacher, but from experience I have found it is best to start swimming lessons very gently by allowing children to get used to the water through play. Children love water and they love playing, so give them plastic cups and saucers, teapots and water toys and allow them to play on a big step in the pool (hopefully the pool has a big step at the shallow end). I also believe that children should start learning to swim with water wings on their arms to give them a little bit of extra security. A child must first build confidence by having fun in the water and then the skills needed for swimming must be slowly increased. Not only is knowing how to swim a necessary skill for all children to possess from an early age, but swimming also creates upper and lower body muscle strength (gross-motor muscles). By Dr Edwina Grossi, 0832920418, Wonderland Pre-primary
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Did you know that only 35% of South African children in Grades R-3 can read and write at the correct level. While complementing the work that children do at school, Smart-Kids workbooks are dynamic, colourful activity books which children will find captivating and entertaining. Reward certificates, stickers, wipe clean pens and endearing characters make learning fun and interactive. Busy parents are supported by detailed notes and tips which make helping their children at home an easy fun interaction. One type of activity per page as well as clear instructions enables children to work confidently on their own. Pages are colour-coded to help parents quickly identify the type of activity. Activities get progressively more advanced through the book so that children are gradually able to master more challenging tasks.
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EAST COAST RADIO’S TOY STORY CHANGES LIVES Making life better for the people of our province, is not just one of East Coast Radio’s corporate social investment programmes, but rather a goal that the station continuously strives to achieve with its campaigns like Toy Story. Every day, thousands of children across KwaZulu-Natal face the grim realities of living a life affected by the deadly HIV/Aids pandemic. Over the last three months of the year, Toy Story 2010 will distribute tens of thousands of toys and food parcels to children affected by HIV/ Aids throughout KwaZulu-Natal, in an attempt to bring a hint of festive cheer into their lives this Christmas. We recognize that so many children in our province are without the basic necessities to live sustainably, and run this campaign to help make a difference.
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Tonga baby sling TONGA(R) is a new design in baby slings, popular all over Europe, Asia, and Australia. It’s imported from Paris, France and is so compact that it can be folded and tucked into your pocket or handbag. Use it for your newborn, all the way up to about 3 years of age (or about 15kgs). Moms can nurse their little ones easily in this sling, and it’s stylish enough for dads to use as well. The beach hammock-like design makes it breathable, lightweight and great for the hot summers here in South Africa. Whether feeding, out shopping, in the shower or pool, it’s perfect when you could use an extra arm. Because it is so thin, it dries in no time! The Tonga baby sling is made of 100% cotton. It really easy to use, comfy and safe. Its adjustable so one size fits all and its machine washable (cold wash). This product is a hit with the celebs with Leanne Liebenberg, Jane Linley and Lucy Hirsch all owing one! Purchase one at the Hatching House in Durban!
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Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) I often encounter patients in my daily practice complaining of hay fever, yet not fully understanding what this means and how one can distinguish hay fever/ allergic rhinitis from other common ailments like influenza or the common cold. What is hay fever? Hay fever is a misnomer. Hay is not the usual cause of the problem nor does it cause fever. Allergic rhinitis is the correct term used to describe this allergic reaction and several substances or allergens can result in symptoms. Symptoms include nasal congestion, a clear runny nose, sneezing, itching of the eyes and nose and excessive tearing of the eyes. Postnasal dripping of clear mucous frequently causes a cough. Loss of the sense of smell is common. Nose bleeds may occur if the condition is severe. Allergic rhinitis can also lead to other chronic diseases like sinusitis and asthma if it is not treated effectively. Why does an allergic reaction occur? An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system over-reacts to a substance called an allergen.
The immune system calls upon a protective protein called immunoglobulin E (IgE) to fight off these invading allergens. An allergic person has an unusually large amount of IgE. The IgE in turn stimulates specific mast cells in the body to release a chemical called histamine into the blood stream, resulting in the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. A common allergen that is a potent stimulator of allergic rhinitis is pollen. Pollen lodges in the mucous membranes of the nose and other parts of the respiratory tract where it initiates an allergic response. How are allergies treated? The first step in treating allergic rhinitis is to make the correct diagnosis. Consult your general practitioner if you experience symptoms and he/she can then direct the investigation and treatment of this common treatable condition. Allergy avoidance, oral medication, inhaled steroids and allergy desensitization are a few treatment options that may be used to effectively treat allergic rhinitis. Dr RD Shah is a general practitioner with special interests in common childhood conditions, emergency medicine and aesthetic medicine.
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WHAT IS LOW MUSCLE TONE?
Muscle tone is the amount of tension or resistance to movement in a muscle. Low tone is used to describe muscles that have less tension and feel floppy. A child with low muscle tone requires a lot more effort in order maintain a good sitting or standing posture and as a result tires very easily and appears to be lethargic. The child with low tone may also experience difficulties with gross motor skills such as balance, hopping, skipping and fine motor skills such as drawing, colouring and cutting. They may appear to be fidgety and restless as they move around in their chair to build up tone. Warm-up activities may help to activate the muscles temporarily. Prior to doing homework a child can jump on a trampoline or squeeze and roll playdough in order to sit up straight and maintain an efficient pencil grip respectively. Other useful warm-up activities include: wheelbarrow walks, skipping with a skipping rope, tug of war, ball games, arm wrestles, pushing and pulling activities or digging in the garden. Your child’s Occupational Therapist will provide you with a home programme which contains special exercises for low tone. CONSISTENCY and COMMITMENT are the keys to success! Lisha Chetty, Occupational Therapist
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Psychologists are professionals who work with children, teenagers and adults who are going through a difficult time and are struggling to cope with their problems on their own. The problem may have just started or have been there for a long time but just doesn’t seem to be getting any better. A psychologist can assist you in finding the cause of the problem and to explore alternative ways of dealing with these problems more effectively. These problems may be behavioural, emotional, social or personality difficulties. They may be related to depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, self-esteem,ADHD or abuse, to name a few. Children often struggle to understand and express their feelings or experiences in the same way as adults do so alternative strategies are needed. Play therapy is often the most effective approach as the child uses play to communicate what is happening in
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their internal world and to find solutions. One of the tools I have found to be very useful are therapeutic stories as they explore issues such as feelings, anger management, trauma, divorce, loss and anxiety (to name a few) in a non-threatening way. They help the child understand that they are not alone and provide coping skills for the child so that they are able to deal with the problem more effectively. These stories can be used by: psychologists, social workers, parents, teachers or anyone who wants to assist a child in dealing with a problem or in building resilience, whether in the therapeutic setting, at school or at home. To order please contact Delyce on delyce@dbnmail.co.za or visit our website www.therapeuticstories.co.za. To make an appointment please call Lauren on 08285672652
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GROWN UPS underprivileged areas, it’s more than just ‘a talk’ on the SPCA ... We include time for questions and give learners a chance to tell their stories. In this way they reveal a great deal about themselves and the social environments in which they live.
INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL WEEK 04 TO 10 OCTOBER 2010 The purpose of International Animal Week is to draw attention to animals in a celebratory way. SPCAs throughout South Africa have special activities planned for International Animal Week which begins on 04 October. Visit www.spdabn.org.za to check out the Durban & Coast SPCA’s activities. The SPCA movement cares for, protects and works with all species of animals and is using International Animal Week to promote kindness, compassion and respect for all animals. Education is key to a kinder future When you teach children the value of compassion; that caring will extend to animals and people. While our humane education programme is mainly targeted at senior primary level – including Grade 4 – in
Spread the word The children are also encouraged to share their new understanding of animals with family; friends and community. Our interaction with the youth has proved that there’s often a lack of awareness of basic animal needs; and superstitious beliefs are commonplace. Many acts of abuse or neglect are rooted in ignorance – while sadly some children even find cruelty amusing. But there are also youngsters who display a deep love for animals. Our programme fits into at least two of the eight outcomes-based education teaching areas. If you’d like to invite Education Officer Laura Pretorius to your school please contact Fransie on 031 266 6422 or e-mail shirleybell@telkomsa.net
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