Breast feeding can also influence the IQ of a child that was least imagined and thought by one. However, the recent researches and results are pointing towards something like that only. According to a few researchers who carried out the study at the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) of the University of Essex and at the University of Oxford, the children fed on schedule and on demand show different levels of intelligence and for proving it a number of children aging between 5 to 14 years were tested. It has been found that any child between these ages who was breast fed or bottle fed on demand as a baby scores higher than a child who was fed on schedule as a baby.

For testing the intelligence of the children, some school based IQ and SAT tests were conducted and the demand fed children are seen scoring at least 4 to 5 points more than the schedule fed ones. This report has also been published in the European Journal of Public Health. This is one of those long term investigations that demanded observation of the behavior of the children from their infancy to childhood and also is the first of its kind as a large scale study.

Dr Maria Iacovou, who led this research from ISER said that although quite reasons and proves have been found on this difference between the children basing on their breast feeding habit, still it can also not be said that there is a definite connection between feeding patterns and IQ. She also put stress on the need for more researches.

There are tricks of making your kids eat the right foods are quite simple which are spoken about in books like “What Chefs Feed Their Kids,” where the tips used and the experiences came across by the working chefs are being stated. Some of the working tips to encourage children to eat good food right from their infancy include serving them food only then where they are hungry rather than forcefully staffing them up anytime. When they will be hungry, they will have no time to judge what is there in the plate nor will they complain.

Another trick is to serve them with different varieties in their foods and try to maintain a variety in the food list. Same kind of foods results to be quite monotonous that kills the eating spirit. Next, try to cook good and tasty foods by adding spices and flavors at a balanced rate. Also, one should try to cook at home at nights rather than opting for eating out as that adds a different taste to your kids’ taste buds and that is dangerous for you only. The tips on managing to cook at nights even after a long tiring day at work can be found in cookbooks like “An Everlasting Meal.”

First of all, use the words of affirmation. In other words, keep in mind that no matter how much angry your kids are, they are always listening to what you say to them. So, try to design your language in a way that they are convinced that you love them a lot.

Second tip is to spend quality time on a regular basis with your kids, so as to make them feel important in your life. Even in your busiest life schedule, work out ways to spend some quality time with your kids and give them attention.

Third tip is to express your love for your kids by gifting them things they wish to own. This is the easiest way to win your kids’ hearts, as kids love gifts and surprises especially from their parents.

Fourth tip is to make them feel loved with your physical touch. Just giving them a good night kiss can also express your endless love for them in a special way. You must try to fulfill their emotional needs and physical needs by expressing love.

Last useful tip in this respect is to exchange roles with your wife. In other words, try to win their heart as a mother does by doing all their daily works in an interesting way.

The first harmful thing that must be avoided during pregnancy is drinking hard drinks. Even a small amount of alcohol must not be taken in pregnancy for your baby’s health. Apart from it, quit smoking if you are a smoker, as this will have ill effects on your unborn baby.

You must also avoid hair colors and highlighting your hair during pregnancy. These colors contain harmful chemicals that might a harmful effect on your unborn baby, so better avoid it for at least 9 months of pregnancy.

Another thing to avoid is the consumption of caffeine and sodas during pregnancy. Also, avoid fatty foods, junk foods, foods with preservatives and foods sold at roadside kiosks, which might be contaminated with germs.

So, now we assume that you have got a fair knowledge of things that must be avoided during pregnancy.

Make sure not to fight and argue in front of kids, as this will give a wrong impression on your kids. They too will then start quarrelling on small matters among each others or with their friends. Another thing that should not be done in front of kids is getting cozy with each other, as this will inculcate romantic feelings in kids too.

Don’t curse or swear in front of kids, as this will give them an impression of how to blame others for their miss-happening. Also, avoid watching violence and nudity on television or on computer in front of kids, as it will cast a bad effect on the young minds.

Parents should also avoid drinking or smoking in front of kids, as the youngsters have a habit of mimicking their parents especially in the wrong habits. You must also avoid lying in front of kids.

Sexual Abuse not only affects child’s physical self, but also destroys him/her emotionally.

According to a study, out of the total cases of child abuse, 15 % of victims fall under 12 year’s age, whereas 44 % are under the age group of 18 years. The victims might not only be girls, even boys can fall victim of such a crime.

When a child becomes prey to such a crime, it brings radical changes in the child. These changes affect the child as well as his/her parents.

To avoid this, parents must make prevention plans. They must speak with the child and try to speak with the child, to find out whom the children are meeting and listen to the child carefully.

The teaching regarding child abuse should also be started early on. These teachings can be imparted through many ways. Like telling the child about their body parts, showing pictures, reading books. The children should also be taught about their private body parts and should be encouraged to speak about any uncomfortable situation they face.

You simply need to think like a kid and do things that they would love and enjoy. Here we are featuring a few activities that you can carry on with your kids and spend some quality time together having fun.

One such activity is playing charades, a popular fun game. Here one person acts out a word or a phrase while other makes guesses. This game might as well enhance some vocabulary skills of your children.

In another similar game, you can ask each child to write a word or draw something on paper and keep them aside. You can then form two groups and ask each member of a group to pick one paper and act on whatever is there in the paper while other members of his group can guess.

Telling stories is another interesting session that you can carry with your kids. Children love it and its fun. These are a few such activities. However, there are a lot more that you can create on your own by using your imagination. Such small but interesting activities would allow you to spend quality time with your kids while relaxing at home.

It seems to me you and your children will love different activities and characters while visiting Disneyland but I am ready to bet after the trip you will have the same sense of excitement and fun.

Disneyland is a land of fun, adventures and sweet moments, you simply can’t miss “Disney Moments.” Are you ready to make you kids happy and celebrate the magic of Disneyworld?

Believe me, magic begins the moment you tell them you are about to visit Disneyland!

So, while you take care of everything to run your household, you must also ensure your own needs and requirements. You must have some time for your own self. Even a few minutes of sitting and sharing good moments with the family will give you lot of positive energy and relaxation. So, you must try to sneak some time from your busy schedule to think after your comfort.

Besides, a little bit of bodily exercise, five minutes of brisk walk, or leisure walk for fresh air might also help. With small babies to take care of, you hardly get enough sleep, so getting some good hours of nice sleep whenever possible is also important.

It can be a good idea to stroll in the park with the baby, to play with him, or to have a bicycle ride. This will not only give you some activity, but you can also spend time with the family.

In addition, things like taking care of your diet and nutrition, avoiding stress, relaxing through yoga or meditation, spending some time with friends or talking to them, and watching your favorite television shows etc. also benefits. So, get some time for you and stop avoiding your health.

The first and the foremost thing would be to surf through the college
profile. This will give an idea about the academics of the college, and
about the subjects that your child wants to study, which will later help
during admissions.

The next thing is to arrange for the required hardware for your child. Like
buying him an advanced computer, which will help in his college tasks. There
are many options available for this. You can buy a notebook, a tablet or
even a netbook. They are light in weigh, offers great battery life, along
with wireless and webcam facilities.

For books, you can look for various alternatives of buying the required
textbook from different sources in advance so that you can get a good deal
and could also make some bargain. This will definitely save you some money.

Spend a little on furnishing and make the study room comfortable and easy.
Another important issue is regarding the finances. Discuss a financial plan
for him so that your child understands the value of money. Moreover, making
him realize about the risks of too much partying and indulging in illegal
behavior is also important.