Facts about Children's Phobia

Science and Medicines describe phobia as an irrational fear of a specific situation, activity or object. The phobia compels the sufferer to avoid whatever is feared because with it comes some of these following symptoms: 1. Anxiety2. Rapid heartbeat3.Sweating4. Hot or cold flashes5. Choking6. Shaking7. Dizziness, faintness8.the need to flee the situation9.Panic Attack Children may express their anxiety by a) crying b) Clinging c) tantrums d) freezing in place.Helpful tips in controlling your child's phobia1. Teach your child to learn some simple relaxation techniques such as breathing exercise. This will help them to have control over the physical symptoms of his phobia. Teach him to learn controlled breathing. This controlled breathing is done by taking a few deep breaths and hold...

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Diseases Brought by the cold seasons-Part III-Frostbite and Frostnips

Give your child proper body coverings when exposed to colds Frostbite may look like an ordinary heat burn but it is actually some body tissues frozen and in severe cases "dead" caused by below zero temperature.Most often frostbite affect the toes, fingers, earlobes, chin and the tip of the nose. Frostbite can be prevented by layering your clothes rather than wearing bulky clothing. Thin layers of clothing gives more warmth as thin layers of clothing create air spaces that trap body temperature close to the skin and act as insulation for the body against cold. It is also good to have your child wear 2 or 3 pairs of thin socks than the bulky one. Lessen your alcohol intake and don't smoke. Alcohol causes the body to lose heat quickly smoking...

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Protect your kids from diseases brought by the cold season-part 2- Flu or Influenza

Let your child have plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids Flu or seasonal influenza comes during fall and winter months or during the wet seasons in tropical areas. Flu affects the nose,throat,breathing tube and the lungs. Flu is caused by certain viruses which varies each year. It is picked up by hand-to-hand contact of the virus or by breathing in air droplets that contain the virus. Prevention includes getting a flu vaccine. If your doctor had advised you to have, it is better to do so. This could be your children 's single best protection from catching the virus. You can also ask your doctor for any anti viral medicines that can prevent some strains of flu viruses. Have your children get plenty of rest, eat well and have...

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Protect your child from common diseases brought by the Cold season

your child may have slight fever when her throat is swollen The cold season comes with the holiday and with lots of merry-makings your children can be exposed to common diseases brought by the cold season. One of them is Laryngitis which happen when your larynx or voice box is irritated or swollen. Here are the common signs to look out for laryngitis: Hoarse,husky or weak voice Cough Sometimes there is no pain but most of the time you get sore throat fever difficulty in swallowing What to do when your child is having laryngitis: Let him rest his voice. Refrain from talking and write notes instead Make your child drink a lot of fluids. Make him drink warm drinks such as weak tea with lemon Make him gargle every few hours...

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