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January 27, 2024January 27, 2024

In Nutrition Tipsby AUNT PORRIDGE

10 PREPARATION TIPS FROM VACATION TO SCHOOL MODE!

The start of the school term means a new chapter with new possibilities and challenges. It’s normal for children (and their parents) to feel anxious about returning to school. Here are some simple ways to ease the transition from vacation mode to school mode.

1. Celebrate the start of a new school year
If you celebrate the first day of school, your child will see back-to-school as a good thing. Remember to get photos of both the moment and when he/she is in their school uniform. This is going to be a fantastic year!

2. Re-establish a routine
The holiday is over, and youngsters should be getting back into the normal school routine. Write down what your child needs to accomplish in the morning and evening; this could include breakfast, homework, playtime, cleaning their teeth, taking a bath, and reading before bed.
3. Choose Nutrient-filled snacks
Involve your children in the selection, preparation, and purchase of healthy snacks. Serve your child whole grain snacks such as Instapo; a ready-to-drink cereal, fruits, nuts or it’s butter, eggs, yogurt, whole milk, and seeds. Remind your child to stay hydrated as well.

4. Offer Healthy Breakfast
Children who eat a healthy breakfast do better. They perform better in school and have greater concentration and energy. Aunt Porridge’s best alternative is Instapo, a ready-to-eat quick breakfast cereal.

5. Mark the school calendar
Nobody wants to be the parent who forgets their child’s important day at school, such as class day, visitation day, or musical. Keep track of the school calendar and make reminders. You can also contact your child’s school teacher.

6. Set boundaries on screen time
Back to school is a great time to re-establish screen time limits. This will prevent your child from using media inappropriately so they can focus on the task at hand which is school. You can limit TV time or allow older children to use their phones over the weekend. Decide what is best for you and your child.

7. Choose the right backpack
Backpacks that are overly heavy or worn inappropriately may cause muscle strain, headaches, and neck pain. Choose a backpack made of durable, lightweight fabric with wide, comfortable straps to support your child’s shoulders. Make sure they don’t hang it over just one shoulder.

8. Mind the gut.

A recent study indicates that children’s gut health has a substantial impact on their developing bodies and minds. A healthy stomach regulates your child’s mood, nutrient absorption, mental health, and immune system. Feed your child’s gut with yogurt, whole grains such as Instapo, fruits, and veggies.

9. Regular Exercise
Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve heart health, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve overall resilience at school. After-school clubs or physical activities like tennis, swimming, music, dance, and drama.

10. Finally the blessing.
Blessings can include components of affection, vocal affirmation, and personalized encouragement from a parent to their child. Your youngsters carry this with them everywhere they go, and it serves as inspiration during school storms.

BREAST MILK IS GOLD!

After birth, a mother’s mammary glands produce milk that is given to babies by breastfeeding. This is a super ability women possess. And in turn has numerous benefits for both the baby and mother!

Well-breastfed babies have;

. A strong body immunity thus low infections
. Less diarrhea, constipation, gastroenteritis
. Fewer colds and respiratory illness
. Better vision
. Improved cognitive development
. Reduced risk of obesity and chronic disease later in life
. Reduced rate of child mortality
“This only happens because breast milk provides numerous nutritional components, enzymes, antioxidants, immune properties, and antibodies from the mother.“

Breastfeeding is good for mothers because;

. Promotes faster weight loss as more calories are burnt to produce breast milk
. Stimulates uterus contraction
. It reduces the risk of diabetes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, osteoporosis, hypertension, and fewer cardiovascular diseases
. Causes fewer urinary tract infections
. Less chance of anemia

“Aunt Porridge breastfeeding formula is the best choice to help you stimulate enough breast milk.“

Talk to the nutritionist/Dietician 0787070057

How to praise your child the right way

Praise is when you tell your child that you like what they’re doing or how they’re behaving. Praise nurtures your child’s confidence and shows your child how to think and talk positively about themselves.

For praise to be more meaningful, it has got to be detailed.

1.Detailed praise; Is when you tell your child exactly what it is you like. For example. “I like the way you’ve eaten all your greens today“. This helps your child understand exactly what it is that they’ve done well. It’s also more genuine than non-specific praise like “You’re a good boy”.

2.Praise for their effort; For example, “You worked hard on that math’s homework – well done”. Praising effort can motivate your child and encourage them to try hard in the future.

3.Praise to change poor behavior; For example. If your child throws food at the table, you might want to encourage your child to eat more carefully next time. So at the next meal time, when they eat better, offer praise meaning you have acknowledged the change of behavior.

“Praising your child should be heartfelt to carry more meaning and produce results”

Contact the nutritionist: 0787070057

November 13, 2023November 16, 2023

In Nutrition Tipsby AUNT PORRIDGE

7 ways on how dads can help during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding is a family and community affair. For the successful breastfeeding of a child, teamwork is key. This is why today we bring you tips on how dads can offer support during breastfeeding. Here are ways you can help;

You can burp the baby after they are done breastfeeding.
Bringing the baby to the mother for breastfeeding.
In case mother is away and she left expressed breast milk, you can offer to warm the milk and give it to the baby.
You can offer back and neck massages; these help relax her body so she can breastfeed efficiently.
Offering fluids like a big glass of water during breastfeeding time.
Encouragement goes a long way especially when a mother doesn’t feel good about herself. “boosting her self confidence”.
Taking on the tasks she was doing before breastfeeding like washing dishes, cooking or running errands. This helps relieve her from any stress so she can focus on what is at hand-Breastfeeding

“Just remember for breastfeeding to be successful, everyone must take part and not just one person-the mother”
Nutritionist || Dietician Aunt Porridge.