TePe toothbrushes

TePe toothbrushes

Danas je tu malo drugačiji post, jer se neću baviti kozmetikom, ali nega zuba je svakako podjednako bitna kao i nega kože, zar ne?! Ja sam pre skoro dva meseca promenila četkicu za zube koju sam godinama unazad koristila (Curaprox 5640), a i muž mi se pridružio u toj avanturi. Naime, dobila sam dve četkice od TePe uvoznika, pa smo odlučili da svako isproba po jednu (mada, trebalo je malo ubeđivanja jer sam prvobitno planirala da obe budu moje, hehe). Dobili smo dve različite vrste, kao i interdentalne četkice, o kojima ću pisati drugom prilikom. Sada ću sa vama podeliti utiske samo o Supreme i Gentle Care četkicama!

Roze četkica je vrste Supreme, a plava Gentle Care. Mi smo se opredelili sa svoje po principu boje (roze je ženska i testiram je ja, a plava je za muža). Za cene nisam sigurna, ali mislim da su u proseku oko 300- 400 dinara. Odmah da napomenem da oboje imamo jako osetljive desni, pa je to i razlog zašto već dugo koristimo specijalne četkice. Ja sam oduševljena obimom ponude TePe proizvoda. Jednostavno, bila sam navikla na Curaprox četkicu i nije mi padalo na pamet da pogledam šta još ima u ponudi. Nikada ne bih znala šta propuštam! Možete ih kupiti u apotekama i DM-u (za Lilly nisam sigurna), a svakako je najisplativiji Srbotrade. Često su promocije pa uz kupovinu možete dobiti i poklon proizvod.

"TePe Supreme ima vlakna u dva nivoa, koja omogućuju bolji pristup između zuba i duž linije desni. Kratka vlakna efikasno čiste površinu zuba, a duža, istanjena vlakna omogućavaju bolji pristup između zuba. Četkica ima suženu glavu i neklizajući deo za palac."

Ja sam oduševljena! Kada sam počela da je koristim nisam mogla da verujem da postoji nešto što toliko dobro zalazi između zuba, a pri tom je izuzetno nežno za moje jaaako osetljive desni. Od prvog korišćenja znala sam da je ovo četkica koju planiram da koristim do kraja života! Bez preterivanja. Nedavno smo putovali kod mojih u Valjevo, gde imam Curaprox 5640 i kada sam njom prala zube imala sam utisak kao da koristim one najobičnije četkice, a ne onu koja važi za jednu od boljih i kojoj sam do nedavno bila verna. Zaista ne znam šta bih vam više rekla nego da je OBAVEZNO probate ako imate osetljive desni (čak i ako niste u toj grupi, preporučujem je, jer će vam promeniti osećaj pranja zuba zauvek).

"TePe Gentle Care ima veoma meka vlakna (malo čvršća nego TePe Special Care). Preporučuje se svima nakon hirurških intervencija ili radioterapijskih tretmana, kao i onima sa nežnim i osetljivim desnima."

Od muža je bilo, naravno, teže izvući utiske, ali ipak tu je ponešto i o drugoj četkici. Pošto sam dobila samo dve rečenice, njih ću vam bukvalno i preneti. I njemu je definitivno TePe četkica mekša nego Curaprox 5640, pa je sam osećaj pranja zuba prijatniji. Ali, nije se još sasvim navikao na ovaj oblik četkice, jer su mu više prijala malo kraća vlakna, poređana na većoj širini. Pošto nije nežan dok pere zube kao ja, čini mu se da će mu sama četkica kraće trajati. Ali, nema krvi prilikom pranja niti bilo kakvih nelagoda sa kojima se ranije susretao.

Jasno vam je da će i TePe Supreme četkica naći mesto u favoritima 2017 . godine i planiram da se družimo još duuugo, dugo... Za bebu takođe planiram da kupim njihovu četkicu, jer trenutno iščekujemo prvi zubić, a jako je bitno odmah početi sa oralnom negom kod dece (od prvog zuba!!!). Kada malo detaljnije testiram interdentalne četkice (koje su usled loše organizacije ostale po strani) pišem vam i o njima.

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A Diabetes Meal Plan

A Diabetes Meal Plan

When you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, eating a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats is crucial to controlling your blood sugar and weight. Some people find it helps to count carbs, too. So what's a well-balanced dinner look like when it comes to Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? How can a patient with diabetes enjoy a power breakfast? Moreover, what foods should you try to avoid? Your doctor's food guidelines are the building blocks of healthy eating as a patient with diabetes. Choosing within them and enjoying your meals is what this article is all about.

What Does a Healthy Diet Look Like for Diabetes ?

Diabetes puts you at greater risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death among people with diabetes. So a healthy diet for diabetes is one that reduces your risks of those deadly conditions.
To avoid heart disease, a healthy diabetes diet is one designed to improve your

• blood glucose,
• blood pressure, and
• cholesterol numbers.

A successful diabetes meal plan should also help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

Bad Breakfast for a Diabetes Diet: Farm Breakfast

Calories: 2,060
Carbs: 276g
While patients with diabetes can eat any food they like, moderation is crucial. The problem with the traditional American farm breakfast (pancakes, sausage or bacon, eggs, and hash browns), is that you blow through your carb and calorie budget in a hurry.

What Is the Carb Limit for Type 2 Diabetes?

Experts suggest that meals for people with diabetes should have 45-75 grams of carbohydrates, depending on individual goals. Your body weight, activity, and medications all matter. This meal packs enough carbs for four to five meals, meaning you should steer clear.

Better Breakfast for a Diabetes Diet: The New American Breakfast

Calories: 294
Carbs: 40g

In this meal, comprised of eggs Florentine and oatmeal, lots of fiber helps slow digestion and prevent blood sugar spikes. Most of those 40 carbs come from fiber-rich oatmeal and blueberries.

Why Do Carbs Matter With Diabetes?

Carbohydrates fuel your body, and some are necessary to stay energized. But high-carb foods are the ones that spike blood sugar, too.
Spreading carbs across the day makes sense for people with diabetes. Some foods that are high in carbohydrates include

• cereal,
• bread,
• rice,
• pasta,
• starchy veggies like potatoes and corn,
• sweets,
• fruit,
• milk, and
• yogurt.

Bad Mexican Food a Diabetes Diet: Chips, Burrito

Calories: 1,760
Carbs: 183g
You've sat down to a tasty Mexican food meal, and before the entrée comes to the table you're greeted with a nice, big basket of chips with salsa. Before you even take a bite of your burrito, you've consumed 98 grams of carbs and 810 calories from that one basket of chips alone.
Once you've finished the burrito, you've consumed most of your calories for the day and way more carbs than you should eat in one meal. Not only that, but the sodium from the chips is sky-high—easily more than a day's worth.

What Beans Are Healthiest ?

Picking the right beans with your Mexican food can make a big difference to your health. Let's compare the numbers.
1 Cup Canned, Refried Beans

• Saturated fat: 1g
• Sodium: 1,069mg
• Fiber: 12g
• Sugar: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 36g

1 Cup Unsalted Black Beans

• Saturated fat: 0g
• Sodium: 2mg
• Fiber: 15g
• Sugar: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 41g

As you can see, black beans have refried beans beat on almost every level. The sodium level is much, much lower, saturated fat disappears, and fiber is slightly higher as well. There are slightly more carbs in black beans, but the fiber helps prevent that sugar from causing spikes in your blood sugar level.

Better Mexican Food for a Diabetes Diet: Black Bean and Beef Enchilada

Calories: 443
 Carbs: 48g

Lean beef and black beans make this Mexican dish a good option for a diet for patients with diabetes. The fiber in the beans can help lower blood cholesterol and control blood sugar. Follow these tips for a successful meal that's mindful of your Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes:

• Go heavy on the veggies.
• Go light on cheese.
• Enjoy 10 small corn chips (1 ounce) with a little guacamole.

Bad Pork for a Diabetes Diet: Southern Rib Plate

Calories: 2,510
Carbs: 83g
All of that macaroni and cheese, corn on the cob, and sugary barbecue sauce lies in waiting on your plate, ready to ambush your daily carb intake goals. The fatty pork ribs add to the calorie cost, too. But corn is a vegetable, right? True, but remember: corn is one of the high-carb vegetables. One medium ear of corn packs 19 grams of carbohydrates. All in all, this meal is high-risk for anyone concerned about controlling their blood sugar and weight.
Fortunately, there are healthier ways to enjoy pork, as you will see on the next slide.

Better Pork for a Diabetes Diet: Pork Tenderloin Meal

Calories: 360
Carbs: 42g
Pork tenderloin is one of the leanest and most versatile cuts of meat. Here it's prepared in a Dijon mustard glaze and served with steamed broccoli.
“But wait!” you might be thinking. “Aren't those mashed potatoes laden with diet-busting carbs?” Au contraire. These are mock mashed potatoes—pureed cauliflower that stands in beautifully for carb-heavy white potatoes. (Remember—from a diet perspective, potatoes are a starch, not a vegetable). Round out the meal with a whole wheat dinner roll, which will add some carbs, but also prevents blood-sugar spikes with additional fiber.

Bad Pasta for a Diabetes Diet: Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

Calories: 2,290
Carbs: 196g
A typical shrimp pasta Alfredo at your local Italian restaurant is often served in huge portions. Expect a whopping 73 grams of artery-clogging saturated fat. That's bad news for anyone with diabetes, as doctors advise limiting saturated fat to about 15 grams per day for a 2,000-calorie diet. And speaking of that 2,000-calorie diet, exactly how can you stick to it given the calorie count on this dish? Do your heart a favor and say “hasta luego” to pasta Alfredo.

Better Pasta for a Diabetes Diet: Shrimp, Feta Pasta

Calories: 369
Carbs: 48g
Naturally low-fat shrimp and ripe, juicy tomatoes make this pasta dish a winner for anyone, especially anyone concerned with the health of their heart.

For an extra-healthy bonus, try pasta made from 50% to 100% whole grain to add the benefits of fiber: better blood sugar control and more satisfaction.

While this salad offers a lot of flavor, pay attention to what it doesn't have: heavy sauces full of saturated fats and sugars. Sometimes the sauce is the difference between a meal that's healthy and nutritious and a meal that's better to avoid.

Feta cheese has a tangy flavor and 1/3 less fat than hard cheese. When you use cheeses with stronger flavors, you also need less of them. So a good way to get the healthy benefits of dairy without going overboard is to find robust cheeses that you like, and use them sparingly in your dishes.

Bad Sandwich for a Diabetes Diet: Tuna Sandwich Meal

Calories: 1,050
Carbs: 183g
Lunch is just as important as other meals when you have diabetes, so don't grab just any sandwich or wrap. What's wrong with the one shown here? It's not the tuna itself, but what it comes with; Ready-to-eat tuna salad can be swimming in mayonnaise. Chips and a large, sugary drink push the total carbs to 183 grams: far too much for anyone who wants to avoid heart disease, especially anyone with diabetes.

Another problem here is the plain, white bread this tuna sits on. White bread is a starch, and starches pack on carbs. Some starches can be included in a healthy diet, but it's always a good idea to choose starches that balance the carb load with the added health benefits of fiber via whole grains. Look for breads with the “100% Whole Grain” stamp. Even breads stamped “Whole Grain” may made of up to 50 percent refined grain.

Better Sandwich for a Diabetes Diet: Turkey-Veggie Sandwich

Calories: 445
Carbs: 55g

Order a turkey sandwich on fresh, whole-grain bread, piled high with veggies. Those veggies and whole grains add fiber—six grams of fiber, in fact—which is important to any diet and helps control spikes in blood sugar.
Make it a combo with fruit salad and a glass of low-fat milk for a terrific, diabetes-friendly meal. Milk, fruit, and veggies are all high in potassium, and potassium helps lower blood pressure.

Are High-Fiber Foods Filling?

If you're not used to eating enough fiber—and most Americans aren't—you may be skeptical of how full you'll feel from a high-fiber diet. “Will that salad really satisfy?” you may wonder.
It may come as a surprise that one of the chief benefits of fiber is that it increases satiety—that's the feeling of fullness you get after a meal. That's because fiber slows your digestion and affects hormones that impact fullness. What's more, fiber does this without adding many calories to your diet, which makes it ideal for weight loss. Adding plenty of water to a higher-fiber diet will also help you feel fuller longer.
How much fiber is enough? The federal government's official nutrition guide, “The Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” recommends 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories consumed. The average American diet is well below this standard.

Bad Cajun Food for a Diabetes Diet: Cajun Sausage Gumbo

Calories: 1,069
Carbs: 92g
Rotisserie chicken provides a reasonably good start for a Cajun gumbo lunch, but the sausage, oily soup base, and giant corn muffin make this meal a problem for anyone concerned about long-term health. The fat, saturated fat, and calories in this gumbo are sky-high.
The carbs in this meal would be manageable, except for that large corn muffin. It has 71 grams of carbs, which blows your whole day's carb intake in one meal. A mini-muffin offers the same taste for only about 9 grams of carbs.

Better Cajun Food for a Diabetes Diet: Trim Chicken Gumbo

Calories: 451
Carbs: 42g
Gumbos you make at home are more likely to fit within your diabetes meal plan. That's because you get to control exactly what goes into your meal. Use reduced-fat sausage, brown rice, and lots of high-fiber vegetables. Instead of getting your flavor from greasy soup bases, feel free to go wild with the Cajun spices, which add tons of kick without any additional carbs or calories.
To complete this meal, add a whole-grain salad medley with nuts, dried fruit, and chopped veggies. The veggies bring up your daily fiber, something nearly everyone could use more of in their diet.

Bad Chicken for a Diabetes Diet: Fried Chicken Meal

Calories: 1,030
Carbs: 96g
Chicken is a lean, healthy protein, so what's wrong with this meal? The big problem is the “fried” part of “fried chicken.” By ordering fried chicken, you're also ordering a side of saturated fat, too much of which adds serious health risks later in life.
Meanwhile the mashed potatoes and biscuits are adding diet-wrecking carbs to your chicken dinner. Overall, this meal has way too many carbs and too much saturated fat to be healthy. Add to all that the sodium—more than twice your daily allowance—and you have a recipe for early heart problems, particularly if you suffer from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Better Chicken for a Diabetes Diet: Roast Chicken Meal

Calories: 312
Carbs: 29g
Roast chicken is simple to make and tastes great. Serve up half a cup of skinless chicken breast. Add sweet potatoes and asparagus for a super-nutritious meal.
Those sweet potatoes are high in fiber and vitamin A. Because they're so naturally sweet, all the sweet potatoes need is a sprinkle of cinnamon. Some think cinnamon may help manage blood sugar, too, though the American Diabetes Association does not recommend cinnamon to help regulate blood glucose.

Bad Burger for a Diabetes Diet: Bacon Cheeseburger Meal Deal

Calories: 2,700
Carbs: 209g
You had to know this one was coming. Does anyone think a hamburger and french fries make for a healthy meal? A bacon cheeseburger, large fries, and large soda have more than two days' worth of carbs, 2,700 calories, and 44 grams of saturated fat. That all adds up to a dangerous affront to your heart health. Keep in mind that meals like this contribute to heart disease and stroke, the two greatest killers of people suffering from diabetes. Still think it's a tasty treat?
Part of the problem comes from the low price of such high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat food. "Upsizing" and low prices make it hard to eat small portions at burger joints, meaning if you eat frequently from fast food restaurants, your overall health outlook is likely to decline.

Better Burger for a Diabetes Diet: Asian Tuna Burger

Calories: 437
Carbs: 38g
To get a healthy burger fix, make this meal at home. Tuna gives you heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, while satisfying your protein needs with far fewer calories than a hamburger patty.
Add a whole-grain bun, ½ cup of broccoli-carrot slaw, and a few mandarin orange slices. All of that adds fiber. The sweet and tangy flavors also go great together!

Bad Fish for a Diabetes Diet: Fish Fry Platter

Calories: 910
Carbs: 92g
Just like chicken, fish is a healthy, lean source of protein. But when it comes fried, it brings lots of unwanted saturated fat. The breading, oil, and extra calories cancel out the health benefits of the fish itself.
Not only is the fried fish a problem for anyone concerned about a healthy heart, those french fries in the typical fish and chips meal come with similar problems as well. Beware of fried sides, as well as coleslaw slathered in sugary mayonnaise dressing. Look for healthier ways to enjoy fish to save yourself from shipwrecking your health.

Better Fish for a Diabetes Diet: Grilled Fish and Veggies

Calories: 456
Carbs: 48g
A super meal for people with diabetes, or anyone else, begins with grilled or baked fish. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish twice a week for better heart health. They say eating fish regularly leads to a lower risk of heart disease. In fact the type of fish is secondary to just eating more fish, provided it's prepared in a healthy way. Whether it's farm-raised, wild-caught, high in omega-3 fatty acids or not, adding more fish to your plate will help keep your heart in good shape.
To complete this healthy meal, add a grilled corn salsa and a beet, pear, and walnut salad. The total carbs don't go overboard (48 grams), and there's a good balance of other key nutrients: protein, fiber, and fat.

Bad Chinese Food for a Diabetes Diet: Chinese Combo

Calories: 1,433
Carbs: 125g
Chinese food can be great for a healthy diet, but not all Chinese food is created equal. Deep fried egg rolls, fried rice, and a main dish dripping in oily or sugary sauce make the meal above an unhealthy choice.
There's another hidden danger in this particular meal. Some people with diabetes should have less than a third of the sodium found in this Chinese combo meal all day. That's because about 25 percent of the population is salt sensitive, a condition that causes their blood pressure to rise from eating too much sodium. If you're one of them, beware of soy sauce, a flavoring that sends the sodium content soaring. Just one tablespoon of soy sauce adds about 1,000 milligrams of sodium to your food.

Better Chinese Food for a Diabetes Diet: Stir-Fry

Calories: 474
Carbs: 39g
If you want to enjoy the flavor of Chinese food without all the negative health effects, start at home. Make your own beef and broccoli stir-fry meal. Making it yourself allows you to choose a lean cut of beef and low-sodium soy sauce.
Choose steamed instead of fried pot stickers to shave fat calories. For even less sodium, skip the soy sauce.

Stir-Fry Vegetable Tips

Rather than slathering your plate with greasy noodles and fried rice—both full of carbs, calories, and fat—load up on stir-fried vegetables instead. Some veggies that go great with stir-fry include the following:

• Bell peppers
• Carrots
• Zucchinis
• Onions
• Baby sweetcorn
• Bean shoots
• Spinach
• Mung bean sprouts
• Snow peas (also called sugar peas and snap peas)
• Asparagus
• Broccoli

To make sure your vegetables turn out their tasty best, follow these tips:

• Keep it uniform! Try to cut all your vegetables down to about the same size.
• Keep it dry! Don't ruin your stir-fry with soggy vegetables. Water explodes when it gets too hot, which can lead to grease splatters and poor results. Try washing and draining the veggies earlier in the day to keep them dry.
• Keep them moving! Don't forget the “stir” in “stir-fry.” By keeping your vegetables moving while they cook, you'll be making sure they cook evenly and avoid burning.

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ADHD in Children: Better Parenting

What Is ADHD ?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder seen in children. ADHD symptoms in children include the inability to focus on tasks or pay attention, impulsiveness, and/or hyperactivity. The American Psychiatric Association estimates 5% of children have ADHD, though some studies believe the incidence may be higher.

ADD Vs. ADHD

The term “ADD” was used by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), third edition, first published in 1980. At that time scientists believed attention difficulties are sometimes independent from impulse problems and hyperactivity. By the release of DSM-IV in 1994, the name of the disorder had been replaced with “ADHD.” Today, “ADHD” is considered the current term, while “ADD” is considered outdated.

ADHD Symptoms in Children

ADHD Symptoms in children include unusual hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness. While these behaviors are normal in children at times, children with ADHD have symptoms that are more frequent and severe.

ADHD Symptoms: Hyperactive Kids

• Fidgeting and squirming
• Inability to sit still
• Nonstop talking
• Difficulty with quiet or calm activities

ADHD Symptoms: Impulsiveness

• Impatience
• Difficulty waiting their turn
• Saying inappropriate things
• Interrupting others
• Acting without regard for consequences

ADHD Symptoms: Inattention

• Being easily distracted
• Difficulty focusing on tasks
• Difficulty staying organized
• Trouble completing homework or other activities
• Struggle to follow instructions

How ADHD Is Diagnosed

Most children show signs of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness as part of normal behavior and development. In children with ADHD these behaviors are more severe and frequent.

Guidelines for Diagnosing ADHD in Children

Diagnosing ADHD requires several steps. To diagnose ADHD in children, associated ADHD behaviors must persist for six months or more, be observed in multiple settings (such as home, school, and other places), and interfere with the child's schoolwork or relationships.

Where ADHD Guidelines Come From

Healthcare professionals use guidelines from the current edition of the American Psychiatric Association's DSM to help diagnose ADHD. By using this standard, professionals seek to assure that children are appropriately diagnosed and treated for ADHD. Only trained health care providers can diagnose or treat ADHD.

After an ADHD Diagnosis: Types of ADHD

If an ADHD diagnosis is deemed appropriate, one of three types of ADHD may be determined:

• Combined Presentation: If enough symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity were present for the past six months.
• Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: If enough symptoms of inattention, but not hyperactivity-impulsivity, were present for the past six months.
• Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation: If enough symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity but not inattention were present for the past six months.

ADHD symptoms can change over time, and so can ADHD diagnosis. The average age of onset for ADHD is 7 years old.

Is it ADHD ?

The first step in determining if a child has ADHD is to talk to the child's pediatrician about the behaviors observed and concerns you have. Often you will be referred to a mental health specialist who has experience in childhood disorders such as ADHD. There is no single ADHD test.

Other Conditions Similar to ADHD in Children

The first step is to try to rule out other conditions that may have similar symptoms to ADHD. ADHD may be suspected when a child actually suffers from seizures, hearing or vision problems, learning disabilities, or anxiety or depression.
Here are other conditions that share the symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsiveness with ADHD:

• Malnutrition: Improper nutrition can harm brain development in growing children, especially in the first year of life.
• Stress: Major life stress like divorce or death of a loved one can cause changes in children's behavior that may sometimes mimic the symptoms of ADHD.
• Ineffective parenting: If parents are inconsistent or unsure of themselves, children without ADHD may develop behavior problems.

Many other conditions may be responsible for symptoms that resemble ADHD. That's why a doctor must take a close look at other possibilities before diagnosing a child with ADHD.

Raising a Child with ADHD: Think Positively

An important part of helping a child with ADHD to overcome their challenges is to provide positive support and encouragement. Many children with ADHD are bright and creative and can use those strengths to their advantage.

Opportunities to Notice Positive Behavior

When parents, teachers, and coaches find something children with ADHD are good at, it is important to praise them and encourage those positive traits. Remember that your child is not behaving badly on purpose, and know that your child can learn and grow.
Here are some opportunities for recognizing and appreciating your child with ADHD:

• Observe them with arts and crafts. Praise them as they work, or let them know you appreciate what they've created once they've finished.
• When your children with ADHD help with chores, make sure to recognize their contribution. Let them know they are valued.
• Many children with hyperactivity need a lot of exercise. Organized sports can be a great way for them to blow off steam, and sports also give you opportunities to recognize their talents.

Parenting for ADHD: Define Schedules and Routines

Children with ADHD often benefit from well-defined schedules and routines. Knowing what to expect helps the child manage daily tasks.

Tips to Create Manageable Routines for Kids with ADHD

Set routines for getting ready for school, doing homework, and chores around the house so a child with ADHD can complete them in a timely manner. Here are three tips to get you started with setting appropriate schedules for your child with ADHD:

• Understand Your Routine: Pay attention to the things that need to be done every day, and when they need to be done. Set aside time for meals, chores and play.
• Be Prepared to Stick to the Schedule: Make the schedule you establish a priority. This can be tricky in daily life, so prepare ahead of time. For example, you can get breakfast items ready the night before, or pack a day trip bag for your beach trip the day before.
• Know When to Make Changes: Nobody can be perfectly consistent, but if you find yourself slipping out of your set routine several times in a row, be prepared to re-establish the schedule. Make sure to sell the change enthusiastically to your child with ADHD in terms he or she will understand.

Tips for Setting Schedules for Children

When setting schedules for kids with ADHD, there are a few organizational tips that can make life easier. Here is a partial list of ways to set schedules for your child with ADHD:

• Charts and checklists can also be used to help the child know what has been done and what tasks need to be completed. As the child finishes each task, he or she can check them off the list.
• Time management skills and cues can help them, such as timers for homework or play time.
• Create a family calendar and either put it on the wall or keep it organized online. This will help you plan more effectively, as well as recognize scheduling conflicts before they become problems.

Parenting for ADHD: Set Clear Rules and Expectations

Clear-cut rules with reasonable expectations are important for children with ADHD. Write down
the rules and post them if this is helpful. Children with ADHD often respond well to rewards and consequences. Make sure your child understands the rules that are set, and stick to them. When the child follows the rules, provide positive feedback and rewards. If the rules are not followed, there needs to be fair and consistent consequences.

Helpful Phrases for Instructing a Child with ADHD

Make sure instructions are clear. Children with ADHD may have difficulty following vague requests. Instead of telling your child to "clean the mess," tell him to "make the bed and put your clothes in the closet." Instead of saying, "play nicely," ask your child to "give your friend a turn to play with the video game." Give step-by-step instructions for larger tasks. Stay calm and speak clearly, and make eye contact to keep your child focused on you. Ask your child to repeat instructions back to you to make sure they are understood.

How to Discipline a Child with ADHD

A clear-cut system of rewards and consequences helps children with ADHD to manage behavior. Use positive rewards such as praise or privileges when the child behaves well. Avoid rewards such as food or toys. Consequences for negative behaviors may include time-outs or removal from activities.
Consequences must be consistent and fair. A child with ADHD should know in advance what the consequences of negative behaviors are, and those consequences must be predictable and acted upon immediately. Delayed consequences are less effective. Consequences may include time-outs, withdrawing the child from the situation where they are acting inappropriately, or restricting privileges. Every time the child exhibits negative behaviors, consequences should be implemented.

Rewarding a Child with ADHD

Try to praise your child with ADHD, even for small things. Children with ADHD often hear a lot of criticism and it is important for them to know they can do things well.

Using Effective Time Outs

One type of effective consequence for children with ADHD can be time-outs. These can be particularly useful for younger children and can remove the child with ADHD from the situation that may be stressful or over-stimulating. Time outs should be immediate (at the time of the behavior) and should last no longer in minutes than the child's age in years (for example, a 6-year-old should get a time out for no longer than 6 minutes).

Learn to Ignore Negative ADHD Behavior

Often, children with ADHD may whine, nag, yell, or argue for attention. Ignoring these undesirable behaviors may be an effective consequence when done consistently. Another way to respond to these attention-seeking behaviors is telling children with ADHD in a calm and quiet tone that they will be listened to when they are calm and quiet themselves. If a child's behavior could injure themselves or others, this should not be ignored.

Keep Your Child Organized

ADHD in children can manifest as having difficulty organizing tasks and belongings (also referred to as executive functioning skills). Doing homework and performing in a classroom may be stressful for children with ADHD. Parents and teachers often find using color-coded binders and notebooks for each subject along with a checklist of homework for the day to be helpful. Having a second set of textbooks at home may help the child who forgets to bring books home. Create an organizing system for your child and help him or her follow it.

Ways to Remove Distractions for Children with ADHD

Children with ADHD can easily become over-stimulated, so quiet spaces are important. There are many distractions at home from televisions, computers, video games, and siblings. If your child has ADHD, make sure to have a space free of distractions so they can complete homework assignments and other tasks.

Overcome ADHD: Set Small, Realistic Goals

Set small, gradual, and attainable goals. It is unrealistic and stressful for a child to be expected to change overnight. Just as with losing weight you cannot expect to lose 25 pounds overnight and need small increments along the way, your child needs small steps to accomplish behaviors that are important.
If you want your child to sit still when you go out to dinner, break up the meal into small, attainable segments such as not interrupting conversations for five minutes, then remaining seated for ten minutes. Offer praise and rewards for each goal met.

Slowing Kids Down: One Thing at a Time

Take it one step at a time as far as attempting to change challenging ADHD behaviors in children. Remember that your child is not behaving this way purposefully. Changing will take time and patience. Expecting change all at once is stressful and frustrating for the child. Pick just one or two things to change such as not interrupting, or putting toys away, or not arguing about homework. Changes may be gradual and it is important to praise your child for every positive accomplishment along the way.

Ways to Help Your Child Shine

All children are good at something. Children with ADHD are often criticized for their negative behaviors. That means their positive behaviors and accomplishments are often overlooked. Help your children with ADHD find out what they are good at, whether it's a sport, a musical instrument, a class at school, art, or any other activity. It doesn't matter what the hobby is – having something they can be successful at and receive praise for will improve self-esteem.

Helpful Phrases for Praising Your Child

Here are a few handy phrases you can use in recognizing the talents and capabilities of children with ADHD:

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• “I am so proud of you!”
• “You set such a good example when you...”
• “You can do this.”
• “I really enjoy how much you like to ask questions.”
• “You're making great progress.”
• “I believe in you.”

ADHD Treatments & Nutrition

Physical and emotional health is also important. Many children with ADHD are so distracted or disorganized they neglect to eat proper balanced meals. Limit sugary and junk foods, as many parents find they worsen ADHD symptoms. In addition, many of the medications used to treat ADHD can cause decreased appetite so it is important to make sure your child eats regularly. Make healthy choices for yourself and your children will follow your example.

ADHD Treatments & Exercise

Children with ADHD often have a lot of excess energy and regular exercise can help them release their pent-up energy in healthy and constructive ways. Organized sports can provide regular exercise, a predictable schedule, and an area for your child to receive positive rewards and praise. Activities such as martial arts or yoga can be beneficial for children with ADHD as these emphasize the mental and physical aspects of activity. For some children with hyperactivity, highly active sports where there is more constant motion such as running track may be better than sports with a lot of 'down time' such as baseball.

ADHD Treatments & Sleep

Lack of sleep can make it more difficult for children with ADHD to focus and pay attention. Falling asleep is often a challenge for children with ADHD who are frequently over-stimulated to begin with. A scheduled and consistent bedtime should be part of your child's schedule. Also coming up with a bedtime routine where the child is calm and quiet before bed can help them relax. Children with ADHD should avoid caffeine, and the television, computer, and cell phones should be turned off well before bed time so they don't interfere with the child's sleep.

Show Your Unconditional Love

Like all children, kids with ADHD need to know they have their parent's unconditional love and support. Even if you are angry or frustrated at your child's behaviors remember to tell them you love them no matter what.

Tips for Self-Care While Raising an ADHD Child

It can also be stressful and frustrating as the parent or caregiver of a child with ADHD. Remember to take care of yourself. It can help to remember your child cannot control his behaviors and they are due to a disorder. Take a break if you need one, and don't be afraid to ask for help. You will be a more effective parent if you take care of yourself.

Quick Tips for Self-Care

• Make sleep a priority
• Stay in touch with friends
• Spend time outdoors with fresh air and natural light
• Ask for help and be willing to accept support when it is offered
• When overwhelmed by stress, take a step back and breathe deeply

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Back-to-School Health Checklist

Remember Your Child’s Health as School Starts

You've got the pens, the notebooks, and a few fresh new pairs of clothes. But what have you done to look after your children's health as they head off to school? Follow this checklist and discover the problems and solutions that impact the health of your star students, including overloaded backpacks, bullying, and back-to-school separation anxiety.

Be a Lunchbox Hero

Little changes can make a big difference over time. Changing the way you pack your kids' lunches can make them healthier over the long term. Plus, you're helping them appreciate what healthy food tastes like. Try filling their lunchboxes with colorful fruits and vegetables. Grapes, apples, mangoes, berries, and thin slices of red bell peppers and carrots are often popular, or mix in a few of your kid's favorites. Switch juices and sodas for water. And consider substituting white bread for whole grains to add more fiber to their diets.

Prepare With Good Sleep Hygiene

Sometimes the long days of summer throw sleep routines out of whack. Your kids will be more alert and focused in class if you start to get them ready for their school schedule ahead of time. School-aged children need at least 10 hours of sleep every night. Teens need between nine and 10 hours. For good sleep hygiene, get kids accustomed to the same bedtime every night. Also, try removing screen devices from their rooms at night, like cell phones, tablets, computers, TVs, and other gadgets.

Immunize, Immunize, Immunize

Polio was once one of the most dreaded childhood diseases in the United States, causing paralysis and even death. In 1955 a vaccine was created and widely implemented. Today polio has been nearly wiped out worldwide.
Vaccinations save children from unnecessary pain, illness, and death. That's why all 50 states require school-aged children to be immunized against diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, and chickenpox. Be sure your child's immunizations are up-to-date for their safety, and for the safety of others.

Flu Shots

Every year, kids in school are at risk of contracting the flu virus, which interferes with learning and in certain cases can be deadly. To reduce the risk for your children and their classmates, make sure to get them immunized. Everyone above 6 months old should be vaccinated every year to control the spread of flu, according to the CDC. Ideally, get your family vaccinated before October, the start of the flu season.

Staying Physically Fit

Kids need at least an hour a day to exercise. Making sure they get enough exercise is a matter of balancing their priorities. For instance, setting limits on TV-watching, video game time, and similar low-energy activities can give kids the encouragement they need to pick up a ball or a jump rope or go out and explore their surroundings. Doing so helps kids maintain a healthy weight, sleep better, and feel less stressed out.

Teach Them the Rules of the Road

As the school year starts, remember to teach your children about walking and bicycling safely. These statistics show how important it is to teach schoolchildren to stay safe:

• In 2014, car crashes in the U.S. killed 4,884 pedestrians and 726 bicyclists and injured many more.
• In 2013, one in five U.S. children under the age of 14 killed in an auto crash was a pedestrian.
• Children ages 5-14 are the most likely pedestrians to be injured in car crashes.

Be sure your kids know to always walk on a sidewalk when available. When there is no sidewalk, always walk on the shoulder of the road facing traffic. And whenever possible, cross the road at intersections with clearly marked crosswalks.

Battling Backpack Burdens

Most experts say that carrying any more than 10-15 percent of a child's body weight in backpacks can cause problems. Heavy backpacks can cause significant pain in children's backs, necks, and shoulders. Girls are particularly prone to back pain from overburdened backpacks. Lightweight backpacks with waist belts and padded backs can help. Using both shoulder straps is also a good idea. Finally, finding ways to reduce the extra weight like using lockers more frequently between classes can help prevent unnecessary pain.

Sick at School? Have a Plan

Now that most parents work, getting a call from the school nurse can be a major disruption. Caring for your child when they come down with a flu or other illness takes preparation when you're away from home. Your backup plan can include a trusted family member or family friend who can care for your child for the day, or bring them to a babysitter or child care facility flexible enough to take sick kids. Or you could start a parent network at your school for support during challenging situations like this.

Prepare for Emergency Medication

When your child needs medication, the law may prevent schools from administering it without your written consent and a note from a doctor. School staff is not allowed to administer medications as needed, so you need to give them specific instructions on how to medicate your child. Also consider asking your pharmacist to put your child's medication into two labeled bottles - one for use at home, the other to be kept at school. And remember that when it comes to transporting medication, make sure adults are in charge until your child is mature and responsible enough to handle the job.

Keep Clear of Colds

Don't let colds and other infectious diseases stand in the way of your child's success. Teach your kids the basics of cold prevention. Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your face, sneeze into tissues or sleeves, and throw tissues away after using them. Finding ways to lower your kids' stress can help them keep colds at bay, too.

Allergy Awareness

The new school year can also bring new allergy concerns. Common classroom allergy triggers include mold, dust mites, and chalk dust. Food allergies present another challenge. Try talking with teachers, coaches, and other school staff about your child's allergy needs. If your child has hay fever, pay attention to local pollen counts and plan accordingly with allergy-fighting medicine. If your child has a life-threatening food allergy, make sure school staff know how to administer auto-injectable epinephrine.

Beware of the Heat

It's easy to forget that for most students in the U.S., the beginning of the school year is the hottest time of the year. One of the most important ways to protect your child's health in the heat is to be sure they're staying hydrated. For kids aged 4-8, about two quarts of water should be enough on a hot day. The amount increases for each age group, leveling out as teenagers at about 3.5 quarts for boys and 2.4 quarts for girls each day.

Get Them in for a Checkup

It's a good idea for kids to have a yearly checkup to keep up with their growth progress and other health concerns. From birth until early adulthood, doctors recommend that children be seen annually to check on their progress. Let the first day of school be a reminder each year that the annual checkup is an important time to assure your child's health and wellness.

Time for Glasses?

As children head to school, some of them will begin to notice trouble with their vision. Nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and many other vision problems may create barriers to learning. Yet young children often do not tell their parents about their vision problems or even recognize that they have problems with their sight. A yearly eye exam can help. Also, watch for signs of vision problems like squinting, rubbing eyes, sitting too close to the television, frequently losing their place while reading, closing one eye to see better, and frequent headaches.

Stop Bullying

Bullying is a complicated social problem in our schools. Bullies have the potential to hurt children physically, socially, and emotionally. It can lead to academic problems, later substance abuse, and even death in extreme cases. However, there are many ways to fight bullying at school. Teach your children to tell you and other trusted adults if they are being harassed or see harassment of others, and to be kind to bullied kids. Teach them to speak up for themselves by telling the bully clearly to stop, or, if that seems unsafe, to walk away and stay away. Experts do not recommend fighting back.

Overcoming Separation Anxiety

It's common for both parents and children to feel anxious over being apart as the school year starts. But there are ways to relieve this separation anxiety. Try practicing separation ahead of time by leaving kids with caregivers for short periods. Developing a simple goodbye ritual can help reassure children. Make goodbyes short and sweet—don't stall! And realize that your own trouble saying goodbye may feed into your kid's anxiety. Forging a good relationship with the teacher can help you and your child both feel better about saying goodbye for the day.

Building a Healthy Future

Little eyes are watching. By taking steps to secure your child's health at school, you are leading by example. Children learn how to take better care of themselves when you take them to get annual checkups, teach them how to face bullying, make preparations to manage their allergies, and follow the other steps listed here. What's more, those lessons can last a lifetime, setting them on the right track to become and remain healthy adults.

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