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Sports competitions for children

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To succeed in life we need to find out what our talents are and develop them with determination and discipline.A good way to begin to instill this in children is by participating in sports and sports competitions.

When a child participates in a sports team that competes he or she learns to strive to be better and better.He also learns to better organize his time to be able to fulfill all of his obligations.Incredibly the more things they have to do the more efficient they become with time management.

They learn that things worthwhile require effort and sacrifice; that they have to choose what they want to do because they can’t do everything at once.

They learn to work together, to win and to lose.They do physical exercise, which helps them with their physical and mental health.Knowing they are good at something helps with their self-esteem.

Be careful to choose in which competitions to enroll them and especially who their coaches will be, they should competent in the discipline they teach but also have to be serious and responsible.

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Entertaining kids

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Rainy season begins and children cannot go out and play as often as usual, either because it’s raining or because it rained so much that everything is wet outside. Then comes the dilemma of how to entertain the kids indoors.

Our first thought is on TV, but we are aware of the negative effects of sitting for hours watching television programs or engage in a video game. While there are many educational programs that are very beneficial, it is also true that it is not healthy to spend hours in front of a screen. There are not very active games that can be organized indoors, but we can find some that require them to think and develop their creativity.

Besides reading, children can solve puzzles no matter their age, as there are for all ages. Also you can improvise a small study to draw and paint. Another option would be to learn to play a musical instrument. The occasion will give us the opportunity to know what the interests of children are, so that we can help develop them.

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What to do when there is no light

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We rely heavily on electricity for many activities of daily living and this is especially true when it comes to entertainment. Television, music, video or computer games are part of our entertainment world. So when there is no light, we do not know what to do to not get bored.

We must take advantage of these circumstances to activities we would normally not do because we are too busy watching TV or glued to the computer. For example, we can sit down under a window and get to read. Or we can devote to painting, embroidery or knitting. Or we can put together puzzles. We can also leave the house and go to the park for a walk and took advantage of exercise.

If we are without electricity at night, things change. Many will say that how can they do any of these activities if there is no light. But we can always have a battery hand lamp that allow us to meet somewhere in the house to play board games, for example. We can even read, if we get one of those battery lamps that are put on to the cover of the book and let us read, sometimes used when the others have gone to sleep and want to continue reading without bothering with the light on. With creativity we can find what to do to entertain when there is no light.

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Bald Barbie

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Girls of all ages and of all countries in the world play or have played with dolls.In their symbolic games they recreate real life and create fantasies as part of their cognitive, psychological and social development.But what happens when the reality the child is living is a cancer and chemotherapy that leave her bald?How does that little girl, who has grown up thinking that beauty includes a long and beautiful hair, feel?

For girls and parents who are going through this ordeal, and in response to strong Facebook campaign started by a mom, Mattel agreed to create a bald Barbie.The doll is called Ella and famous Barbie’s friend.She doesn’t have hair but has wigs and accessories.It has written message from Barbie, introducing her beautiful friend who is beautiful despite not having hair like the girl who is receiving the doll.

This doll is not available in stores; it can only be received through NGOs who care for patients with cancer, as a donation.

Since then they have created other bald dolls and campaigns continue.The next step is to make Disney create a bald princess.

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Overweight Children

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Being overweight is a serious health problem in children and adults.It is important to maintain a healthy weight in childhood and adult life.In addition, in children it can cause social problems as the other kids may make fun of him or her and that affected his self-esteem can make it hard to make friends.

To help a child reach a healthy weight it is best to encourage good habits.Buy and prepare only healthy food for the whole family, so that good food is natural and not a sacrifice or something imposed.

Keep healthy snacks on hand, fruits, vegetables, crackers, and yogurt or skim cheese, so that the child can eat when he is hungry instead of chips or cookies filled with fat and sugar.

Promote an active lifestyle.Choose activities to do as a family that revolve around the games and sports, rather than around the food.Go to the park instead of the movies.

Finally, always approach the weight issue as a health issue rather than aesthetics.It is important that the child know that you love him as he is, and you are encouraging him to lose weight for his health.

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Breastfeeding Myths II

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Continuing with the most common myths about breastfeeding is the early introduction of the pacifier. Those who do not know or are against breastfeeding say that you should give the child a pacifier so he won’t use the mother’s breast as a pacifier. Actually the pacifier is a crude imitation made ​​of silicone of what the child really wants. WHO recommends not introducing a pacifier until at least 4 months of age to avoid nipple confusion.

Still others say it is necessary to introduce a bottle with formula so that the child gets used to it for when the mother returns to work. In principle if we had to feed the baby in the mother’s absence it would be better to give him extracted breast milk in a cup, spoon or dropper to avoid nipple confusion. Also, there is no need to accustom the child; he will do exactly the same if you start doing today than in two weeks when the mother returns to work. It is best to continue breastfeeding directly while his mother is at home and the grandmother or nana can give milk cup when there is no other option.

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Breastfeeding Myths I

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Every mother has the right to decide how to feed her child, whether with formula, breastfeeding or a mixture of both. But it is very sad to see the amount of myths out there about breastfeeding, even among health professionals that make mothers who wish to exclusively breastfeed their children fail.

The first relates to the amount of milk. There is a misconception that there are women who have milk and women who don’t. According to WHO, the reality is that it is easier to win the lottery jackpot than to have no milk. It is all about breastfeeding on demand in the correct position. Breastfeeding on demand means breastfeeding the baby whenever he/she wants for as long as he/she wants; no schedules, or giving supplements so he/she won’t ask to be fed one hour later.

The second relates to weight gain and growth charts. One of the advantages of breastfeeding is that children are leaner than formula fed children, which long term protects against diseases associated with obesity. Growth charts are changing over time; make sure your doctor is using the latest published by the WHO.

Also be aware that being in the 5th percentile means your child is within normal, there are still 5% of normal, healthy children that are thinner than your child.

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Dancing as Exercise

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When deciding what exercise to do to get or stay in shape it is important to choose something we can do long term. It should be an appropriate activity to our capabilities and also something we enjoy to have the motivation to keep doing it.

Recently they have created many exercise routines based on different styles of dance including belly dancing, the flamencofit, zumba and the famous danceaton. All are fun; choosing the one that suits you will depend on your personal preference and your physical condition.

The flamencofit, for example is a good class for beginners because it is low impact and movements are easy to follow, even for those who are not expert dancers. Zumba is great for those who like tropical rhythms because they will feel they are in a club and not in the gym.

The belly dancing requires more muscle strength, but also develops it; you could opt for one class of beginners and move up from there. And finally danceaton is for those who already have good physical condition as it is high impact and movements are fast. The best of the latter is that it burns up to 800 calories per 50 minute session.

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Living abroad

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Moving to live in another country is increasingly common. There are people migrating in search of better educational opportunities or better weather, but the main reason is still financial. People make the decision to move and move their entire family because they have gotten a job in another country, or to seek better job opportunities in a country with a stronger economy than they have in their country of origin or current residence.

It’s not easy to leave behind family, friends, habits and routines, which is why it is important to take certain steps in order to get used to the change. The first is to seek the community of people from your country or culture; they will help you find information about resources that can be helpful. But do not just move in that circle. It is very important to integrate into the culture of the country you are moving to. Talk to your neighbors and enroll in courses so you can meet people with interests similar to yours. Learning the language is essential!

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Gung Hay Fat Choy

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Gung Hay Fat Choy is the greeting of the Chinese New Year. It means “more for you this year.” Yesterday, February 10 began the Year of the Snake. The Chinese community around the world celebrated with a lot of joy.

In Panama there were celebrations in different parts of the country. In the capital there was a fair at the Atlapa Convention Center. Visitors could enjoy an atmosphere of joy that the Chinese community in Panama organized for everyone.

We were able to watch the lion dance, performed by two acrobats brought directly from the Canton province. This dance symbolizes the desire of prosperity for the coming year. Chinese tradition says it is important to see the dance to have a good year.

There was also a Kung Fu presentation by the Shao Lin Temple’s masters and the changing face of dance, a dance in which within two seconds the dancer changes her mask again and again without anyone knowing how she does it.

It is said that the year of the snake is one of many possibilities, so feel free to start their projects with great courage.

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