बच्चों में एकाग्रता बढ़ाने के टिप्स और खाद्य पदार्थ

September 11, 2021January 30, 2023 | Shilpi

क्या आपका बच्चा हमेशा विचलित होता है और अपने होमवर्क पर ध्यान केंद्रित नहीं कर रहा है? क्या आपके लिए अपने बच्चे को केवल २०-३० मिनट के लिए बैठाना और पढ़ाना मुश्किल है? यह समझने के लिए पढ़ें कि बच्चों में एकाग्रता की समस्याएं क्या हैं और जानें कि एकाग्रता बढ़ाने के टिप्स और खाद्य पदार्थ क्या हैं?

बच्चों का ध्यान केंद्रित करना आसान नहीं है, और कई माता-पिता को वास्तव में कठिन संघर्ष करना पड़ता है। माता-पिता के लिए अक्सर यह एक चुनौती होती है कि वे अपने बच्चे को एक जगह बिठाएं, उन्हें सिखाएं कि कैसे अपनी पढ़ाई पर ध्यान केंद्रित करें और बिना ज्यादा विचलित हुए इसे खत्म करें। यह माता-पिता को चिंतित करता है और कुछ माता-पिता भी यह सोचने लग सकते हैं कि उनके बच्चों में कुछ गड़बड़ है। लेकिन निश्चिंत रहें, बच्चों में एकाग्रता की समस्या बहुत आम है।

न केवल स्कूल से संबंधित प्रतियोगिताएं , बल्कि विभिन्न प्रकार की अतिरिक्त प्रतियोगिताओं जैसे स्पेल बी, ओलंपियाड, क्विज़ आदि में बढ़ती प्रतिस्पर्धा के साथ, माता-पिता और बच्चों पर दबाव बढ़ रहा है और इस सब के लिए बच्चे में तेज स्मृति और एकाग्रता शक्ति की आवश्यकता होती है। बच्चों में एकाग्रता बढ़ने के टिप्स आपि मदद कर सकते हैं.

बच्चों में खराब एकाग्रता के लक्षण:

यदि आपके बच्चे को किसी चीज़ पर बहुत देर तक ध्यान केंद्रित करने में कठिनाई होती है, तो वह कम एकाग्रता या एकाग्रता की समस्या से पीड़ित हो सकता है। ध्यान की यह कमी उसकी पढ़ाई और अन्य गतिविधियों में भी देखी जा सकती है। आइए बच्चों में खराब एकाग्रता के लक्षणों को समझते हैं:

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बच्चों में कम एकाग्रता का क्या कारण है?

बहुत सारे विकर्षण:

बच्चे स्वाभाविक रूप से जिज्ञासु होते हैं और उनका दिमाग हमेशा भटकता रहता है। टीवी, वीडियो गेम, मोबाइल फोन आदि उनके लिए आसान ध्यान भटकाने का काम करते हैं। स्टडी टाइम, टीवी टाइम, प्ले टाइम के लिए एक शेड्यूल या टाइम टेबल बनाएं और सुनिश्चित करें कि वे इसका नियमित रूप से पालन करते हैं। धीरे-धीरे आपका बच्चा समझ जाएगा कि पढ़ाई के दौरान उसे सिर्फ पढ़ाई पर ध्यान देने की जरूरत है और बाकी काम भी उसे करने को मिल जाएंगे।

चुनौतीपूर्ण कार्य:

कभी-कभी बच्चों को उन्हें दिया गया प्रश्न या कार्य बहुत कठिन या चुनौतीपूर्ण लग सकता है। ऐसे मामलों में, वे पूरी तरह से ध्यान केंद्रित करने में सक्षम नहीं हो सकते हैं और रुचि भी खो देंगे। बड़े कार्य को छोटे और सरल कार्यों में तोड़ना जो आपके बच्चे के लिए उपयुक्त उम्र के हों और आपके बच्चे को हर एक कार्य को पूरा करने के लिए प्रेरित करें।

नींद की कमी:

अध्ययनों से पता चला है कि नियमित रूप से पर्याप्त मात्रा में नींद लेने वाले बच्चों ने एकाग्रता, ध्यान, व्यवहार, सीखने, स्मृति और सबसे महत्वपूर्ण मानसिक और शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य में सुधार किया है। बच्चे के दिमाग का ज्यादातर विकास नींद के दौरान होता है। बच्चों के मस्तिष्क के समुचित विकास के लिए हर रात कम से कम आठ से बारह घंटे की नींद बहुत जरूरी है। (मस्तिष्क के विकास के लिए सोना क्यों ज़रूरी है?) सुनिश्चित करें कि आपके बच्चे को पर्याप्त नींद मिले और यह भी कोशिश करें कि बहुत देर तक जागकर उनकी दिनचर्या में खलल न पड़े।

माता-पिता का ध्यान आकर्षित करना :

कभी-कभी बच्चे अपने माता-पिता का ध्यान आकर्षित करने के लिए ठीक से अपना काम नहीं करते हैं और ध्यान नहीं लगाते हैं। अपने बच्चे के साथ प्रतिदिन कुछ गुणवत्तापूर्ण समय बिताएं और उन्हें अधिक सुरक्षित और प्यार महसूस करने में मदद करें।

अल्प खुराक:

नाश्ता न करना और अनुचित पोषण आपके बच्चे की एकाग्रता शक्ति को भी प्रभावित कर सकता है। अपने बच्चे को हर दिन एक संतुलित आहार देकर उसकी मदद करें और सुनिश्चित करें कि आपका बच्चा कोई भी भोजन, विशेष रूप से नाश्ता नहीं छोड़ता है। (संतुलित आहार इतना महत्वपूर्ण क्यों है?)

भावनात्मक उपद्रव:

यदि घर में माता-पिता के झगड़े, तलाक या किसी प्रियजन की मृत्यु जैसी किसी भी तरह की अशांति है, तो बच्चा भावनात्मक रूप से परेशान हो सकता है और इससे न केवल उसकी एकाग्रता बल्कि समग्र प्रदर्शन भी प्रभावित होगा। अपने बच्चे को घर की परेशानियों से दूर रखें और इस परेशानी की घड़ी में उन्हें अधिक भावनात्मक सहारा दें।

शारीरिक गतिविधि में कमी :

कम शारीरिक गतिविधि या शारीरिक व्यायाम की कमी आपके बच्चे को आलसी और सुस्त बना सकती है जिससे उसकी एकाग्रता पर नकारात्मक प्रभाव पड़ता है। अपने बच्चे को साइकिल चलाने, दौड़ने, बाहरी गतिविधियों और खेलों के लिए बाहर ले जाएं।

प्रेरणा या रुचि की कमी:

किसी विशेष विषय या गतिविधि में रुचि या प्रेरणा की कमी भी बच्चों में खराब एकाग्रता का कारण बनती है। उन्नत बच्चे या बच्चे जिनका औसत स्तर से अधिक IQ है, रुचि या प्रेरणा की कमी के कारण अधिक पीड़ित होते हैं। अपने बच्चे को हर छोटी उपलब्धि के लिए प्रेरित और प्रोत्साहित करें।

अव्यवस्थित कार्यक्षेत्र:

अव्यवस्थित कार्यक्षेत्र या अव्यवस्थित नोटबुक होने से जो पढ़ाया जा रहा है उस पर ध्यान केंद्रित करने के बजाय चीजों की तलाश में अधिक समय व्यतीत करना पड़ सकता है। अपने बच्चे को संगठित होना सिखाएं और उन्हें अव्यवस्था मुक्त रहने में मदद करें।

सीखने में समस्याएं:

कुछ मामलों में, एडीएचडी, डिस्लेक्सिया या एडीडी जैसी सीखने की कठिनाइयां बच्चों में कम या उचित एकाग्रता के लिए जिम्मेदार हो सकती हैं। आप ऐसे मामलों में उचित निदान और मार्गदर्शन के लिए किसी पेशेवर से परामर्श करके मदद कर सकते हैं।

बच्चों में एकाग्रता बढ़ाने के टिप्स:

मस्तिष्क व्यायाम: बच्चों में एकाग्रता बढ़ाने के टिप्स में मस्तिष्क व्यायाम बहोत ज़रूरी है| विभिन्न प्रकार की पहेलियों को हल करना या स्मृति खेल खेलना, सुडोकू, शतरंज बच्चों में एकाग्रता में सुधार करने में मदद कर सकता है।

मेडिटेशन: मेडिटेशन और माइंडफुलनेस प्रैक्टिस बेहतर एकाग्रता में मदद कर सकते हैं। अध्ययनों से पता चलता है कि ध्यान, माइंडफुलनेस ट्रेनिंग, योग और गहरी सांस लेने से बच्चों को ध्यान, याददाश्त, फोकस और अन्य संज्ञानात्मक क्षमताओं को बढ़ाने में मदद मिल सकती है। इसलिए, यह एकाग्रता में सुधार करने के सर्वोत्तम सुझावों में से एक है।

संगीत सुनना: एकाग्रता बढ़ाने के टिप्स में संगीत सुनना बहोत ज़रूरी है | एकाग्रता में सुधार के लिए कुछ अध्ययन संगीत सुनने के लाभों का समर्थन करते हैं। काम या पढ़ाई के दौरान संगीत चालू करने से एकाग्रता में सुधार करने में मदद मिल सकती है। विशेषज्ञ आमतौर पर इस बात से सहमत होते हैं कि शास्त्रीय संगीत या प्रकृति की आवाज़ फोकस बढ़ाने में मदद करने के लिए अच्छे विकल्प हैं।

प्रकृति में समय बिताएं: बच्चों में एकाग्रता बढ़ाने के लिए एक और उपाय प्रकृति में समय बिताना है। शोध से पता चलता है कि प्राकृतिक वातावरण मस्तिष्क के विकास को लाभ पहुंचा सकता है और बच्चों में एकाग्रता शक्ति में भी सुधार कर सकता है। यहां तक कि पार्क में 20 मिनट की पैदल दूरी शहरी सेटिंग में समान लंबाई की पैदल दूरी से अधिक बच्चों में एकाग्रता में सुधार करने में मदद कर सकती है।

बच्चों में एकाग्रता और याददाश्त बढ़ाने के लिए खाद्य पदार्थ:

ओमेगा -3 फैटी एसिड:

अनुसंधान ने बचपन में ओमेगा 3 फैटी एसिड और मस्तिष्क के विकास के बीच एक कड़ी स्थापित की है। इन स्वस्थ वसा में अद्भुत मस्तिष्क शक्ति होती है और स्मृति और ध्यान अवधि को बढ़ाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं। मछली और अखरोट ओमेगा 3 का बहुत अच्छा स्रोत हैं और इसलिए एकाग्रता और याददाश्त में सुधार के लिए सबसे अच्छे खाद्य पदार्थों में से एक हैं। (ओमेगा 3 आपके बच्चों के लिए क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?)

ब्लू बैरीज़:

ब्लूबेरी में एंथोसायनिन होता है, जो पौधों के यौगिकों का एक समूह है जिसमें विरोधी भड़काऊ और एंटीऑक्सिडेंट प्रभाव होते हैं। एंटीऑक्सिडेंट ऑक्सीडेटिव तनाव और सूजन दोनों के खिलाफ कार्य करते हैं और इस प्रकार मस्तिष्क की उम्र बढ़ने और न्यूरोडीजेनेरेटिव रोगों को रोकने में मदद कर सकते हैं। (एंटीऑक्सीडेंट क्यों?)

हरे पत्ते वाली सब्जियां:

हरी सब्जियां दिमाग का पसंदीदा भोजन है। पालक, पत्तागोभी, पुदीना और केले जैसी सब्जियां मस्तिष्क के स्वास्थ्य में योगदान करती हैं क्योंकि वे विटामिन बी, आयरन और एंटीऑक्सिडेंट से भरपूर होती हैं जो नई कोशिकाओं के विकास में मदद करती हैं और तेज सोच में सहायता करती हैं। चूंकि पालक में विटामिन ए, बी12, के और आयरन जैसे मस्तिष्क को बढ़ावा देने वाले पोषक तत्वों की एक विस्तृत विविधता होती है, इसलिए इसे बच्चे के मस्तिष्क के विकास के लिए सबसे अच्छा भोजन माना जाता है। (बच्चों के लिए पोषण युक्तियाँ?)

अंडे:

अंडे मस्तिष्क के स्वास्थ्य से जुड़े कई पोषक तत्वों का एक अच्छा स्रोत हैं, जिनमें विटामिन बी 6, बी 9 और बी 12 शामिल हैं। पूरे अंडे (अंडे का सफेद भाग और जर्दी) खाने से कोलीन की वजह से याददाश्त को नियंत्रित करने में मदद मिलती है। शोध बताते हैं कि अंडे के नियमित सेवन से बच्चों और वयस्कों में संज्ञानात्मक प्रदर्शन में सुधार होता है। (बच्चों को विटामिन की आवश्यकता क्यों है?)

डार्क चॉकलेट:

एक अध्ययन से पता चला है कि पांच दिनों तक कोको खाने से मस्तिष्क में रक्त का प्रवाह बेहतर होता है। डार्क चॉकलेट में पाए जाने वाले कंपाउंड्स यौगिक स्मृति, ध्यान अवधि, प्रतिक्रिया समय और समस्या को सुलझाने के कौशल को बढ़ाते हैं। यह बच्चों का पसंदीदा है और बच्चे के मस्तिष्क के विकास के लिए भोजन के रूप में काम करता है। (बिना चीनी वाली चॉकलेट ट्विक्स बार की रेसिपी)

मेवे और बीज:

बच्चे के मस्तिष्क के विकास और संज्ञानात्मक कार्यों के लिए मूंगफली, अखरोट, पिस्ता, बादाम और काजू जैसे मेवे बहुत महत्वपूर्ण हैं। इन्हें अपने बच्चे के दैनिक आहार में शामिल करना बहुत फायदेमंद होता है। (मेवे और बीज के अन्य लाभ)

पानी:

हाइड्रेटेड रहने से भी एकाग्रता पर सकारात्मक प्रभाव पड़ सकता है। यहां तक कि हल्का निर्जलीकरण भी जानकारी पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना या याद रखना कठिन बना सकता है।

बच्चों में एकाग्रता बढ़ाने के लिए जड़ी-बूटियाँ:

करक्यूमिन: करक्यूमिन में मस्तिष्क-व्युत्पन्न न्यूरोट्रॉफिक कारक (बीडीएनएफ) नामक एक प्रोटीन होता है जो मस्तिष्क और रीढ़ की हड्डी में पाया जाता है जो तंत्रिका कोशिकाओं को स्वस्थ रखने के साथ-साथ तंत्रिका कोशिकाओं के बीच संचार को विनियमित करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है| (मस्तिष्क के समग्र विकास के लिए खाद्य पदार्थ?)

ब्राह्मी: ब्राह्मी मस्तिष्क के लिए एक सुपरफूड है और माना जाता है कि यह कोशिकाओं की रक्षा करके तथा सीखने और स्मृति से जुड़े रसायनों को बढ़ाकर मस्तिष्क को तेज करता है। इसने बच्चों में स्थानिक सीखने और शक्ति बनाए रखने में सुधार दिखाया है। पुराने समय में, बच्चों को अक्सर घी/शहद के साथ ब्राह्मी पाउडर दिया जाता था। इससे उनका ध्यान और चिंतन बढ़ेगा, और वे शांत और व्यथित भी रहेंगे। (आयुर्वेदिक जड़ी-बूटियाँ मस्तिष्क के विकास में कैसे मदद कर सकती हैं?)

अश्वगंधा: यह जड़ी बूटी चिंता और तनाव को कम करने के लिए जानी जाती है। और एसिटाइलकोलाइन के स्तर को बढ़ाने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है जो बेहतर स्मृति, मानसिक ध्यान और बुद्धि का समर्थन करता है। यह जड़ी बूटी मानसिक थकान को भी कम करती है और नींद की गुणवत्ता को बढ़ाती है। यह मस्तिष्क की तंत्रिका कोशिकाओं को क्षति से बचाता है। यह बच्चों के मस्तिष्क के विकास के लिए सबसे अच्छा भोजन है। (अश्वगंधा क्यों?)

शलाकी: यह जड़ी बूटी मुख्य रूप से अपने एंटीऑक्सीडेंट गुण के कारण मस्तिष्क के कार्य में सुधार करती है। इसमें मौजूद एंटीऑक्सीडेंट मस्तिष्क की कोशिकाओं को नुकसान पहुंचाने वाले फ्री रेडिकल्स से लड़ते हैं और याददाश्त को मजबूत करते हैं और इसलिए इसका उपयोग बच्चे के मस्तिष्क के विकास के लिए भोजन के रूप में किया जाता है। (फ्री रेडिकल्स क्या हैं?)

पकाने की विधि: छिपे हुए जड़ी बूटियों और नट्स के साथ बाजरा क्रेप / पैनकेक

आइए सब्जियों, जड़ी-बूटियों और नट्स के ‘छिपे हुए’ पोषण से हर व्यंजन को स्वादिष्ट और पौष्टिक बनाते हैं।

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बच्चों द्वारा पसंद किए जाने वाले अधिक स्वस्थ व्यंजनों की रेसिपी देखें ।

उत्पाद/प्रोडक्ट्स:

हमें बच्चों के लिए पौष्टिक और स्वादिष्ट उत्पादों की अपनी श्रृंखला पेश करते हुए खुशी हो रही है !!

हम जानते हैं कि प्रतिदिन स्वस्थ भोजन तैयार करना और खिलाना एक बहुत बड़ा काम है, और भी कठिन है जब बच्चे अपने द्वारा चयनित भोजन खाने वाले होते हैं। बच्चे कुछ खाद्य पदार्थ और प्रारूप को पसंद करते हैं। बच्चों को हर रोज कड़वी आयुर्वेदिक जड़ी बूटियां, तरह-तरह की सब्जियां, फल, मेवा और बीज खिलाना आसान नहीं होता।

आयुर्वेदिक जड़ी बूटियों के साथ मिश्रित, यह अनूठा उत्पाद बिना किसी झंझट के बच्चों को प्रतिरक्षा(इम्युनिटी), मस्तिष्क के विकास (ब्रेन डेवलपमेंट) , हड्डियों की मजबूती(बोन स्ट्रेंथ) और समग्र विकास (ओवरॉल ग्रोथ) के लिए दैनिक पोषण (डेली न्यूट्रिशन) प्रदान करने का एक आसान उपाय है।

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एकाग्रता बढ़ाने के टिप्स

आयुर्वेदिक जड़ी बूटियों के साथ भारत का पहला स्वादिष्ट किड्स न्यूट्रिशन।

बच्चों के लिए दैनिक पोषण: प्रतिरक्षा, मस्तिष्क विकास, हड्डियों और समग्र विकास के लिये

(शिपिंग केवल भारत और सिंगापुर में )

छोटे बच्चों और किशोरों के माता-पिता के लिए बच्चों के पोषण और स्किनकेयर समुदाय में शामिल हों।

पोषण विशेषज्ञ द्वारा अनुशंसित खाद्य पदार्थ और उपचार।

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8 Common Nutritional Deficiencies in Children

September 10, 2021January 12, 2023 | Srilekha

Have you ever wondered why your child gets sick or has health difficulties despite having a full plate of food? Do you think that plate provides all the essential nutrients that the child requires? Nowadays, malnutrition is most prevalent and is found to be associated with common nutritional deficiencies in children.

Most parents make the mistake of believing that just because their child eats three meals a day means he or she is getting all of the nutrients needed for growth and development. But, a well-balanced meal consisting of all the important vitamins and minerals is all that the child needs. So, let’s understand what is nutritional deficiencies, symptoms, nutritional deficiencies diseases and foods that help to overcome them.

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What are nutritional deficiencies?

The child’s body needs a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals to grow properly and be able to fight and avoid diseases. We refer to these nutrients as micronutrients.

While some are made naturally by the body, the majority come from the foods your children consume. Malnutrition, also known as nutrient deficiency, occurs when your child’s body does not get or is unable to absorb the necessary amount of nutrients.

Signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies in children

Nutritional deficiencies cause health-related problems which can be difficult to detect while your child is young but become more apparent as they develop. Immune deficiency, stunted bone development, delayed brain growth, weariness, digestive troubles, and even early dementia are few common nutritional deficiencies symptoms.

Apart from these common symptoms, nutritional deficiencies diseases also exhibit symptoms such as :

Lethargy
Loss of attention
Dry skin/hair
Depression/ Anxiety
Delayed speech
Weight loss
Hyperactivity
Frequent cold or flu

8 Common nutritional deficiencies in children

Here is a list of some common nutritional deficiencies in children, their symptoms and dietary sources:

1. Calcium deficiency

Every cell in your body requires calcium to function properly. Calcium helps to mineralize bones and teeth, which is especially important during periods of rapid growth. Calcium is also a signalling molecule, so a deficiency can cause problems with your child’s heart, nerves, and muscles.

You should never take more calcium than you need. Calcium levels in your blood are strictly controlled, therefore any excess is stored in your bones as calcium phosphate. As a result, your bones will release calcium if you don’t get enough of it from the diet.

HeALTH CONCERNS caused due to calcium deficiency

In many cases, a calcium deficiency is not accompanied by symptoms. However, rickets in children and osteoporosis in the elderly are two prevalent forms of calcium deficiency that cause weaker and more fragile bones.

Dietary sources of calcium

Here are some of the calcium-rich foods that you should include in the diet:

Milk and dairy products like cheese and yogurt
Moringa
Ragi (8 amazing benefits of Ragi)
Vegetables like cabbage, mustard, broccoli, lady’s finger
Seeds like poppy, chia and sesame
Almonds
Makhana/ Lotus seeds
Amaranth

2. Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in children. However, it is even more common in picky eaters and toddlers who have weaned from breast milk. (Iron deficiency in children)

Iron is a vital mineral that is found in abundance in red blood cells. Also, iron attaches to haemoglobin and aids oxygen transport between blood cells. It also aids in the production of RBCs.

There are two types of dietary iron – Heme and Non- heme iron. Heme iron is found in animal sources such as red meat and is easily absorbed in the body. Non-heme iron can be present in plant and animal foods, but it is difficult to absorb.

Vegetarians and vegans mostly consume plant sources having non-heme iron which is less absorbed. Hence they are more likely to develop iron deficiency.

HeALTH CONCERNS caused due to iron deficiency

Anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in children. The common symptoms of anemia include pale skin, fatigue, weakness and tiredness, poor appetite, craving for strange things like ice, dirt and paint, slower growth and development, behavioural issues, frequent infection.

Dietary sources of iron

The best sources of iron both heme and non-heme are listed below:

Heme iron sources:

Red meat
Shellfish
Organ meat
Sardines

Non-heme iron sources:

Beans
Green leafy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, kale
Seeds like pumpkin, sesame, flax and hemp
Dried fruits like raisins, prunes and apricot
Fruits like apple, pear and pomegranate
Legumes

3. Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts in the body like a steroid hormone and is produced on exposure to sunlight. It aids iron, magnesium, zinc, and phosphate absorption. It also aids calcium absorption and helps in the formation of strong bones and teeth. Not just bones and teeth, vitamin D also builds immunity in the body and fights off attacking viruses and bacteria. (Vitamin D and calcium for building strong bones in kids)

HeALTH CONCERNS caused due to Vitamin D deficiency

The deficiency of vitamin D prevents the absorption of calcium in the body. Calcium deficiency causes disorders, such as hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia (rickets), as well as the weakening of bones, certain types of malignancies and lowered immunity. It may also cause growth delay, bone loss and there is an increased risk of fractures.

Dietary sources of Vitamin D

Sunlight is the natural source of Vitamin D. However, other dietary sources of vitamin D are:

Cod liver oil
Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines
Egg yolk
Banana
Milk and milk products
Fortified cereals
Mushroom
Ragi

4. Vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important. It aids in the formation and maintenance of healthy skin, teeth, bones, and cell membranes, as well. Also, it creates eye pigments, which are essential for vision. For Vitamin A to travel to the required parts of the body, like the retina at the back of the eye, it has to partner with another mineral- Zinc.

Dietary vitamin A comes in two forms:

Preformed vitamin A (Retinol): It is derived from animal sources.
Pro-vitamin A (Carotenoid): It is obtained from plant sources.

HeALTH CONCERNS caused due to Vitamin A deficiency

A lack of vitamin A or vitamin A deficiency can cause both acute and chronic eye damage, leading to blindness. Vitamin A deficiency can also weaken the immune system and increase mortality, especially in children and women who are pregnant or lactating.

Dietary sources of Vitamin A

The dietary sources of vitamin A are:

Organ meat
Fish liver oil
Sweet potatoes
Carrot
Green leafy vegetables

Orange-coloured fruits and vegetables like carrots, mangoes, apricot, and sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, hence helps to protect your kid from any eye disease.

5. Vitamin B9-Folate deficiency

Vitamin B9, also known as folic acid or folate, is an essential component for the growth and development of the human body. Folate aids in the formation of DNA and RNA, as well as protein metabolism. Dietary folate is also necessary for the production of healthy red blood cells. And it is especially important in times of fast growth, such as during pregnancy and the development of the foetus.

HeALTH CONCERNS caused due to Vitamin B9-Folate deficiency

Folate deficiency in children and babies can cause brain and spinal cord underdevelopment, growth issues, anaemia, and congenital defects. (7 brain-boosting foods for your child)

Dietary sources of Vitamin B9-Folate

The sources of Vitamin B9 include:

Green leafy veggies
Fresh fruits
Nuts
Beans
Fortified cereals and bread
Seafood
Eggs
Peanuts

6. Vitamin B12 – Cobalamin deficiency

Cobalamin is important for the production of blood cells and to sustain healthy nerve cells in the body. However, vegetarians and vegans may not obtain enough vitamin B12 in their meals and may need to take a B12 supplement. (Foods with B vitamins and their importance)

HeALTH CONCERNS caused due to Vitamin B12 – Cobalamin deficiency

A vitamin B12 deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia. The diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies of Vitamin B12 can also lead to a number of symptoms including weakness, exhaustion, constipation, a decreased appetite, and weight. Failure to meet the minimum requirements can also show negative effects on the nervous system and nutritional deficiencies symptoms such as confusion, depression and dementia.

Dietary sources of Vitamin B12 – Cobalamin

The sources of Vitamin B12 include:

Dairy products
Fish
Meat
Beef liver
Fortified cereals
Egg

7. Zinc deficiency

Zinc is an important mineral for healthy growth, digestion, sex hormone development, and immunity in children. A deficit can have an adverse effect on your child’s hair, skin, and nails, as well as his or her cognitive function and height.

HeALTH CONCERNS caused due to zinc deficiency

Loss of appetite and decreased growth and development in babies and children are early signs of zinc deficiency. They may be angry and sluggish. The immune system of the body may be compromised, causing wounds to heal more slowly and incompletely.

Dietary sources of zinc

The sources of zinc include:

Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
Beans
Peas
Lentils
Grains such as amaranth, oats, wheat
Fruits such as avocado, berries
Cashews
Peanuts

8. Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium is an important mineral in the human body. It’s not only important for bone and tooth structure but it’s also involved in over 300 enzyme processes.

HeALTH CONCERNS caused due to magnesium deficiency

The diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies of magnesium include type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Abnormal heart rhythm, muscular cramps, restless leg syndrome, tiredness, and headaches are the most common magnesium – nutritional deficiencies symptoms. (How magnesium can help to balance hormones in teenagers?)

Dietary sources of magnesium

The sources of magnesium include:

Whole grains
Nuts
Dark chocolate
Green leafy vegetables

Almost every vitamin can be lacking in some way. However, the aforementioned flaws are by far the most prevalent. Children, young women, the elderly, vegetarians, and vegans appear to be the most vulnerable to a variety of deficits.

Eating a well-balanced diet rich in full, nutrient-dense foods is the greatest approach to avoid deficiencies. Supplements, on the other hand, maybe essential for people who cannot get enough from their food alone.

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7 Brain Boosting foods for your child

September 7, 2021March 20, 2025 | Shilpi

A child’s brain undergoes an amazing period of development from birth to the first few years of life. More than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second. Since brain develops rapidly from birth to age 5 in children, it affects overall growth of a child. There are four main areas of development in any child: motor (physical), language and communication, social & emotional and cognitive. Brain development is part of cognitive development. Feeding right can help them in better brain development. Moreover, brain-boosting foods for children can help to sharpen memory, improve focus and help with cognitive development. As a parent, you can help your child to make healthy food choices to develop their positive relationship with food. Once this is done, kids benefit a lifetime.

Nutrients like omega-3, B vitamins and antioxidants are good foods for brain for kids. That is why incorporating foods rich in these on a regular basis can improve the health of the brain and also benefit memory, cognition and attention.

WHICH FOOD IS GOOD FOR THE BRAIN?

Ashwagandha:

Ashwagandha is an adaptogen. It is known to reduce anxiety and stress. Moreover, it increases acetylcholine levels which support better memory, mental focus and intelligence. This herb also reduces mental fatigue and enhances sleep quality. In addition, it protects the brain nerve cells from damage. Another important use is that it provides benefit against illnesses such as epilepsy, depression, arthritis and diabetes. Here is a NIH study that elaborates about the positive impact of Ashwagandha on Brain development.

Brahmi:

Brahmi is a superfood for brain and is believed to sharpen the brain by protecting cells and increasing chemicals associated with learning and memory. It has shown to improve spatial learning and retaining power in kids. That is why in older times, kids were often given Brahmi powder with ghee/honey. This would increase their focus and attention, while keeping them calm and distressed. It is best food for brain growth and development in kids.

Also, check NIH study that elaborates on cognitive function benefit of Brahmi.

Shankhapushpi:

Shankhapushpi is a traditional remedy for increasing the functioning of the brain. The powerful antioxidants and flavonoids present in it improve the memory capacity, focus, concentration, calmness, alertness of an individual. Since it is a brain tonic and stimulator, people taking shankhapushpi have improved memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities. Here is a study that elaborates on the positive affects of Shankhapushpi on brain.

NUTS:

All the nuts like almonds, walnut, cashew, peanuts and hazel nuts are rich in vitamin E and helps in boosting memory. They are also antioxidants which protect against cell damage. Walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acid is a valuable substance for brain function, memory and thinking abilities. This fatty acid also encourages the cognitive functions.

Seeds:

Apart from nuts seeds like flex, chia, melon, sesame and pumpkins also contain powerful antioxidants like vitamin E that protect the brain from free radical damage. Sunflower seeds impacts overall mood and mental processing powers and therefore it is considered a brain boosting snack. Pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium, copper, and much higher in zinc than other seeds, which help in increasing concentration and memory. One of the easiest to feed brain boosting foods for kids.

Also, check Health Benefits of Seeds

Antioxidants:

Pure Cocoa powder (unsweetened) contains brain boosting components as it is packed with large number of antioxidants molecule, the main is epicatechin which is helpful to improve cognition in studies. Hence, cocoa powder is also an important brain development foods for children.

OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS:

These healthy fats are crucial to brain and eye development, and can help stabilize mood. It is the primary fatty acid found in the brain, meaning it is a building block for the brain.

SCIENTIFICALLY proven studies conducted by NIH

There are many researches by NIH that support the benefits of Ayurvedic herbs in kid’s brain and speech development. few are as below.

Also, check How Brahmi, Ashwagandha and Shankhapushpi helps in Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is one of the commonest learning disability. It is defined as a disorder where a child, inspite of all the classroom teaching, is not able to attain the language skills of reading, writing and spelling according to their level of intelligence. The review indicates the Ayurvedic herbs like Brahmi, Shankhapushpi and Ashwagandha, have the potential to provide a significant improvement in children suffering from dyslexia.

Also, check How Ashwagandha helps in speech and brain functions?

Benefits of Brahmi for brain and speech

Proven benefits of shankhapushapi in boosting memory

Foods to avoid

Refined sugar: Excessive sugar impairs cognitive skills as well as self control. Moreover, sugar damages the protein in our body, resulting in ageing of organs, which further compromises immunity, growth and functioning. Greatest source of sugar in the average kid’s diet are sugary snacks and beverages like cookies, cakes, candies, fruit juice, soda, and sports drinks. Everything that the child picks up to eat today has strains of added sugar in some form or the other.

Preservatives: Most of the packaged food companies are adding artificial preservatives to delay spoilage and contamination in foods. Artificial preservatives such as nitrates, benzoates, sulfites, sorbates, parabens, formaldehyde, BHT, BHA and several others can cause serious health hazards such as hypersensitivity, allergy, asthma, hyperactivity, neurological damage.

Refined oil: The high temperature involved in the refining process removes all the natural and beneficial substances from the oil, which is not good for the digestive as well as respiratory health and ultimately affects your immunity.

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All about coconut oil benefits: Skin, Hair, Body and Oral hygiene

August 24, 2021September 14, 2021 | Vandita

Coconut oil is widely considered as a “True Superfood”. This is because there aren’t a lot of things that coconut oil can’t do. While talking about coconut oil benefits, it can be considered as “Do it all miracle oil”.

Coconut oil is derived from the lifeline of the health tree i.e., coconut tree. It is well known for its taste, health and other versatile benefits that you may not be even aware of. Over decades, coconut oil has gained its fame as a healthiest food for skin, hair and body and the benefits are beyond your expectations.

Let’s get aware of what all this hype is about with the science-backed health benefits of coconut oil for skin, hair, body, oral health and others.

Composition of coconut oil:

Coconut oil is rich in Medium Chain Fatty acids (MCT). These MCTs are easier to burn and harder for the body to convert into fats. It is a rich source of Vitamin E and almost 100% fat.

Fatty acids found in coconut oil include –

Saturated fatty acids: Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Palmitic acids, Caprylic acid, Stearic acid, Capric acid.

Unsaturated fatty acids: Oleic acid, Linoleic acid

Types of coconut oil:

Broadly speaking, Coconut oil is classified into two: refined coconut oil and virgin coconut oil.

Refined coconut oil is produced through heat exposure. It is refined, bleached, deodorized and made from dried coconut. Moreover, it is less expensive, has a neutral scent and higher smoke point. Usually recommended for cooking and have fewer nutritional properties.

Virgin coconut oil is a pure form of oil and is produced without heat exposure. It is made from cold pressing and is unbleached. Moreover, it retains all the natural aroma and has a lower smoke point. It tastes great and has numerous health and nutritional benefits. It is recommended to consume this raw like a dressing.

Cold pressed coconut oil is extremely pure and raw. It has a higher smoke point and is considered better for high temperature cooking. This is usually priced higher since the extraction process retains all the nutrients.

Benefits of coconut oil for skin:

Apart from cooking, coconut oil has some outstanding benefits for skin too. It shines in the beauty product sector too. Read below to explore more about coconut oil benefits for skin.

Treating dry skin:

Skin hydration is an issue faced by most of us. Coconut oil helps in protecting and retaining skin hydration with the help of fatty acids present in them. If you have oily face skin, then try to avoid its use. (Home remedies for dry skin)

Protection against UV radiation: Natural sunscreen

Coconut oil protects your skin from the harmful UV radiations by acting as a barrier between your skin and the radiations. This acts as a natural sunscreen as few studies have stated that it can block about 15-20% of the sun’s UV radiation. Although this may be true but it won’t work as a complete protection. (How to apply sunscreen)

Reduces Inflammation:

The major reasons for skin inflammation include eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. Since, coconut oil possess anti-inflammatory properties, it is a quick fix that penetrates the skin easily.

Treating Pimples:

Coconut oil contains MCTs that help in reducing pimples or acne by killing the bacterias responsible for this. Therefore, application of a thin layer of coconut oil to the affected areas works. (Home remedies to reduce pimples)

Keeps you safe from infections:

As coconut oil contains lauric acid and other essential fatty acids too, it possesses antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral properties. This helps in prevention of infection in the body. Consumption and application both work well. (Immunity boosting foods)

Heals wounds:

Coconut oil helps in wound healing by increasing the production of collagen. It is considered as an important wound healing protein.

Anti-ageing:

Apart from soothing, smoothing and nourishing the skin, coconut oil acts as an anti-ageing serum. It is rich in vitamins, vitamin A and fatty acids that reduce wrinkles, fine lines, damaged skin and hyperpigmentation. Moreover, it improves the skin elasticity to a greater extent. (How sugar affects your skin)

Stretch marks:

Coconut oil can be an effective remedy to reduce stretch marks. Application of a mixture of warm coconut oil with pure kapoor (camphor) works best.

Treats baby rashes:

Baby’s skin is quite sensitive. Rashes caused by diapers and heat can be treated with the help of coconut oil. Since coconut oil has soothing and hydrating properties, it reduces the inflammation thus giving relief from itching and irritation. (Home remedies to treat heat rash)

Benefits of coconut oil for hair:

Coconut oil is not only beneficial for the skin but also plays an important role in hair nourishment. Mentioned below are few benefits of coconut oil for hair:

Prevents damage:

Your hair is more vulnerable when wet. When the hair is wet it undergoes structural changes by absorbing water. This results in hair damage and hair fall. Applying coconut oil before and after hair wash prevents damage by reducing protein loss. If applied before, it reduces the amount of damage during washing whereas application of the same after bath prevents damage caused by friction and styling. Moreover, it keeps your hair soft and smooth. (Hair fall home remedies)

Makes your hair shine:

Coconut oil helps in hair shine as it penetrates the scalp much better than other mineral oils. It protects the hair and locks the moisture thus, providing shine to the hair strands. This is the secret of long and shiny hairs.

Protects your hair:

Coconut oil contains essential properties that are important for revamping damaged hair. The nutrient in the oil nourishes the scalp thus protecting it from damage. Its chemical structure is so superior that it helps in protecting the hair from the environmental and cosmetic damages.

Aids hair growth:

Longer, thicker and shinier hair can be obtained from coconut oil. In addition, coconut oil helps in aiding hair growth by reducing breakage, moisturizing the hair, reducing protein loss and protection against environmental damage. It also promotes hair growth by removing excess sebum from the hair follicles. For this to work best, you need to make it a regular beauty regimen. (Reasons of hair fall in kids and remedies)

Prevents lice:

The initial step of lice prevention can be usage of coconut oil. Massaging coconut oil along with tea tree oil kills the lice. Alternatively, you can use apple cider vinegar to wash off the lice eggs after the coconut oil treatment.

Protects hair from sun UV radiations:

Studies state that application of coconut oil protects the hair from the sun’s harmful radiations. It may work as a weak sunscreen.

Treats dandruff:

Coconut oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties. That is why frequent massage of warm coconut oil reduces dandruff. (Home remedies for dry and itchy scalp)

Benefits of coconut oil for oral hygiene:

Coconut oil for oral hygiene has been used since decades. Oil pulling is the natural way of preventing any oral health issues. It helps in maintaining the oral hygiene by

Killing the harmful bacterias
Reduce bad breaths
Prevents dental plaque
Prevents tooth decay (Importance of teeth brushing in kids)
Preventing gum disease
Reduce build-up of food debris
Prevents formation of film on tongue

How to oil pull?

It’s simple! Oil pulling is more like an oil mouthwash. Swish coconut oil in your mouth for 15-20 minutes and spit out followed by brushing. The reason behind doing this is, every time you oil pull, the fatty acids present in the oil traps the bacteria and removes them from the mouth. Isn’t it an interesting fact about coconut oil benefits?

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Boost heart health:

Coconut oil may help in boosting heart health. It contains saturated fatty acids but these work differently as compared to the other saturated fats. It increases the healthy cholesterol (HDL, good fat) in the body while lowering the harmful effects of LDL. Additionally, the MCTs present in this oil are not involved in the cholesterol transport. On the whole, it may help boost heart health.

Quick source of energy:

MCTs present in the coconut oil are easily digested and go directly from your gut to the liver. The body uses them as a quick energy source without increasing the blood sugar levels. (Power foods all kids need)

Helps in fat burning:

Coconut oil helps in the proper functioning of the thyroid and endocrine system. It boosts the body’s metabolic rates which aids weight loss. The major fats from coconut oil are converted into energy rather than being stored as a fat. (Natural ways for weight loss)

Reduce hunger:

Studies shows that coconut oil is responsible for satiety. It reduces hunger by producing ketones in the body. This aids to weight loss also as the intake of the calories reduces. (Tips to increase appetite in kids)

Improve Cognitive (Brain) Functions:

One of the lesser-known facts about coconut oil benefits is its role in improving brain function. The MCTs present in this oil break down into super rich ketones which act as an alternative energy source (fuel) for the brain. This helps in boosting memory. Moreover, it has been studied that it enhances the abilities of language and orientation in Alzheimer patients. (Foods for brain development in kids)

Controls blood sugar:

Recent work on the impact of coconut oil on the blood sugar level states that it helps in promoting insulin secretion. In addition to that, it helps in stabilizing the blood sugar levels and encourages effective use of blood glucose.

Boost Bone Health:

Coconut oil helps boost bone health in two ways. Firstly, being a rich source of antioxidants, it neutralizes the free radicals and reduces oxidative stress. Secondly, it helps in the absorption of calcium, magnesium and other fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. In addition, it is useful in reducing the symptoms of osteoporosis and arthritis. (Bone development in kids)

Reduce stress:

The combination of two properties of the virgin coconut oil helps in relaxing the body. This oil can be used in aromatherapy which helps in body and mind relaxation. Gentle massage of coconut oil eases the stress.

Balance hormones:

Hormonal imbalance is quite a matter of concern these days. Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid. It helps in balancing the hormones and may have a good effect on the estrogen levels. It is good to consume this during menopause. (Foods to manage hormone imbalance)

Everything is okay, but how much coconut oil per day?

Even though coconut oil serves abundant health benefits, moderate use of it is required. It should be treated like any other fat that you come across. You can enjoy all the benefits of coconut when consumed in adequate amounts.

Usually, it is best to limit yourself to about 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a day.

Health benefits of coconut water:

Not only coconut oil but also coconut water plays an important role in the body.

Good source of hydration
Great source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium (Calcium rich foods)
Help in preventing kidney stones
Instant energy source
Reduce blood pressure
Aids in digestion (Probiotic foods)
Healthy skin
Hangover cure
Treats flatulence, stomach ulcer and gastrointestinal issues
Prevention against infections
Eliminates worms (Deworming in kids)

Other benefits of coconut oil:

Apart from having health benefits coconut oil helps in some non-health related issues too. This makes coconut oil a whole.

Stain removal
Natural deodorant
Wood shine
Makeup removal
Massage
Base for exfoliants
Natural highlighter
Nasal drops
Hygiene wash

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10 Proven Activities for Brain Development of Child

August 24, 2021March 3, 2023 | Divya shukla

Brain power improves by brain use, just as our body strength grows with exercise. A child’s brains undergo an amazing period of development from birth to three years as in the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second. The brain is the command center of the human body. A newborn baby has all of the brain cells (neurons) they’ll have for the rest of their life, but it’s the connections between these cells that really make the brain work. Brain connections enable us to move, think, communicate and do just about everything.

The early childhood years are crucial for making these connections. The brain development of child is influenced by many factors such as the kid’s environment, relationships, daily activities and of course eating habits (Know some foods helps in brain development of child). As soon as the baby is born, his/ her brain is ready to learn and they depend upon parents, family members and other caregivers to help them to develop the right skill to become independent and lead a healthy and successful life.

Many parents ask how they can help their child’s brain development. The best way is to actively engage your child through everyday activities like playing, reading and being there when he/she feels stress.

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ACTIVITIES to encourage brain development of child:

Interaction:

Quality interaction is the key for cognitive development. Responding to your baby’s coos and cries, making eye contact and showing them funny faces is the type of interaction you can do in their early months and soon you will see them responding in their own sign language.

Hiding game:

By the age of 5 to 7 months babies start to recognize objects or the knowledge that something still exists even when it’s not visible. Showing any object like their feeding bottle and then moving it out of their sight and asking your baby where is the bottle gone, helps them to think and use their brain which contributes to brain development of child.

Introduce books:

Books play a vital role in brain development of child as well as motor skill development. You can introduce board books from 6 months and paper books from 1 year. Show different colors, shapes and objects through these books or just allow your baby to turn the pages by themselves and let them observe and memorize things.

Story telling:

Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships. When children listen to a story, their imagination is on steroids! They’re picturing characters, they’re living the plot and they’re visualizing the setting; they’re sowing the first seeds of creativity. Encourage them to talk to you about the plot and characters, ask them how they think a character could behave, let them ask questions whenever they feel like they’re simply learning how to express themselves.

Block games:

As soon as the baby starts sitting you can introduce the block games. There are lots of block games available in the market, you can choose according to your baby’s age. Block games help kids to express their imagination and helps them to understand different shapes and colors. Create simple patterns with blocks and ask your toddler try to copy the patterns. This is a simple way to help your child observe patterns.

Jigsaw Puzzle games:

Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to develop your child’s spatial perception, coordination, problem-solving, cognitive skills and fine motor skills. These puzzles are awesome for their brain development. But always choose which is age appropriate as if it’s too difficult, kids get impatient and give up. For one year olds you can choose a puzzle with a few pieces whereas for kids over 3 year, try a 16 to 20-piece jigsaw puzzle with large pieces. Older children can handle even more difficult puzzles.

Memory games:

Playing memory games can improve brain functions, such as attention, concentration, and focus. Simple matching activity for younger children, increase or decrease complexity by changing the number of elements. You can also show any picture for a limited time and ask your child to memorize things in the picture and then list the objects in the picture without seeing them. Finding the difference between two pictures is also a good memory game for a toddler. (How to increase concentration and focus in kids?)

Obstacle games (jumping, running and skipping):

Physical activities not only help in physical development but also aids in brain development. Obstacle games are easy to set up in your room or garden. You can create a simple obstacle for younger kids and a little creativity for older kids which may include something to walk on, crawl under, crawl through, jump, throw, hop, solve a riddle, the possibilities are endless.

Spending time in nature:

Another tip to improve concentration in kids is spending time in nature. Research suggests that natural environments could benefit brain development and may also improve concentration power in children. Even a 20-minute walk in the park could help improve concentration in kids more than a walk of the same length in an urban setting.

Games for 5 +kids:

If your child is above 5 years you can start with games like chess, sudoku, crossword and math games

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OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS: These healthy fats are crucial to brain and eye development, and can help stabilize mood. (What are some food sources of omega 3?)

COMPLEX CARBS: These nutrients not only fuel brain, but also protect brain cells against damage from free radicals released from pollution, stress (Some super tasty carbs for kids)

ANTIOXIDANTS: Studies have shown that antioxidants may help to counteract the unstable molecules that comprise free radicals (What are they and foods rich in antioxidants?), counteracting the negative effects of oxidative stress.

CHOLINE: Vitamin B4, also known as choline, is a nutrient that is essential for development of brain, memory and muscle function. It also helps the brain communicate with the rest of the body and can help regulate mood (What other foods help with mood?).

HERBS : Herbs like curcumin, brahmi. Ashwagandha and shalaki improves brain function. protects the brain nerve cells from damage. this would increase their focus and attention, while keeping them calm and distressed. (How can ayurvedic herbs help with brain development?)

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Parent’s guide for the Anger Management in Kids

August 20, 2021January 10, 2023 | Shilpi

Are you shocked by your child’s anger? You are worried and do not understand what to do further? Relax!!!! Anger is a common and healthy human emotion. We all experience it at times in different situations. The kids also come across this. Before they face trouble and lose control, it is important to teach kids ways to identify their emotions; and express and manage them without harming their own personalities. In this article, we will understand anger in child, the anger management strategies, tips to control anger and foods that can help.

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What is Anger in Child?

Anger is a strong emotion that the child experiences when something goes wrong or when someone wrongs them. Stress, frustration, and irritation are common feelings associated with it. Anger is something that everyone experiences from time to time. It’s a totally typical reaction to challenging or stressful conditions.

Anger becomes a problem only when it is shown excessively and begins to interfere with daily functioning and relationships. Anger can range from mild irritation to rage in intensity. It can be difficult to keep your child’s emotions under check in these situations, which may lead them to act in ways they wouldn’t normally.

Reasons for anger in child:

Multiple factors can contribute to the child’s anger. The common reasons that bring out anger in a child:

Disappointment: Kids don’t get what they want
Helplessness: Kids are forced to do something which they might not feel like doing
Sadness: Kids feel sad due to poor performance in academics or rejections by their peers
Fear: Kids fear losing something or someone like fear of losing parent when forced to go to school for the first time
Impatience: Kids lose their patience easily and this might cause anger
ADHD or learning disability
Lack of sleep (How sleep & brain development is connected?)

HELP kids to identify their anger:

Firstly, the most important thing in managing anger for kids is to help them understand their feelings. The child should be able to communicate their anger, depression or frustration. But how do you help them identify anger? Well!! You can play games such as “Displaying emoji faces” with your kids. Say, for example, you can ask your child to show a happy, sad, or angry face and then ask them the reason why someone might have that feeling. Apart from this, you can encourage them to read stories about emotions and have open discussions about the good and bad feelings that they possess. (How to improve concentration in kids?)

Help them to differentiate between anger & aggression:

Anger is a human feeling or emotion while aggression is the behavior shown as a result of anger and is often expressed in the form of destruction or violence. Explain the difference between angry feelings and aggressive behavior. Aggressive behavior like temper tantrums, disrespect, fighting, spitting, throwing things, slamming doors, etc., are the result of anger and frustration. Teach them, “ Getting angry is fine but showing the above aggressive behavior is totally unacceptable”. Help them to make sure they are in control of their behavior when they are angry. Also, try to understand the reasons behind their anger or frustration. (Foods that help in brain development?)

anger management strategies for children:

It’s never too early to educate your child on how to manage his/her anger rather than allowing it to control him/her. However, keep in mind that mastering these anger management strategies is challenging for young children. They will require your assistance – as well as a great deal of practice:

Put an end: The child who is angry and out of control, should be separated and taken away from the other person with whom he/she is angry. It is better to walk out of the place.
Keep cool: Teach your child how to utilize calming techniques/strategies when he/she is experiencing bodily signs of anger. Taking deep breaths, drinking a glass of water, playing with toys, distracting with songs or stories can help the child.
Think and act: Explain to your child to question herself/himself in situations that provoke their anger, like “ What does this bring to me?” Help them understand that actions taken in anger and frustration are worthless. Understanding and making right decisions are useful.
Respect other’s feelings: You can help your child to show empathy to others. Teach your child to respect others’ feelings as he/she wants his/her feelings to be respected.
Identify potential solutions: Always find possible solutions that help both parties to compromise. Accepting the mistakes and apologizing can often bring peace between them.

How to control anger in child?

The anger in child must be controlled and kids must learn appropriate ways to cope up with their anger. Instead of saying “Don’t do that”, teach them other healthy ways to express their anger.

Some tips to control anger in child:

Going for a walk
Deep breathing
Blowing bubbles
Playing with toys
Counting numbers and alphabets together, say 1-A, 2-B,3-C, and so on.
Visualising happy moments
Drawing and colouring
Listening to soothing music
Reading storybooks
Singing a song

You should also remain calm when your child is angry. When your child is in angry mode, you don’t shout or take a lecture. Rather calm your child by speaking in a low and neutral tone. They can’t process information in anger, so keep repeating the same phrases like “ I understand”, “Let me help you”, “It’s OK” etc. If you show anger or shout at them during this situation, it teaches them it is alright to yell or raise the voice in anger. Take them to a calm place and recognise or identify their triggers. Understand what’s making them angry and help them practice coping skills.

Set the anger management rules:

You have to set the anger management rules and list out the pleasant and unpleasant behaviors that are acceptable when the child is angry. Unpleasant behaviors such as slamming the doors, raising the voice, destroying property, and using foul language should not be encouraged.

Teach kids to use anger in a healthy manner:

As the saying goes “ Home is the first school and parents are the first teachers”, it’s you who have to set an example by showing them how to deal with your emotions when you are angry. Kids usually follow the actions of their parents. If you lose your temper, they will likely follow the same. Instead, if you handle your anger in a kind and gentle manner, they get the hang of that too. Refer to the situations when you got frustrated and explain to them how you dealt with it. Expressing your feelings verbally will teach kids to talk about their emotions.

You should also apologize to your kids when you lose your temper. Explain to them the reason and discuss what you should have done instead of yelling or screaming.

Offer rewards for their behaviours:

You can follow a reward system to encourage your kids to follow the anger rules. Consider a sticker/ star reward chart and put a sticker /star each time your child follows anger rules. On the other hand, you can remove a sticker/ star when they do not follow the rules. And based on the stars/ stickers earned, you can gift them their favorite toys or color pens. This inculcates healthy and positive anger management skills in kids.

TAKE IT SLOW AND Be patient:

It is not easy to teach children new ways to cope up with anger and it takes time. Keep repeating and practicing things. Take it slow and work on one behaviour at a time. Observe the changes and reward them.

Foods that can help to control anger in child:

Magnesium:

In our body, Magnesium is responsible for nerve transmission and nerve-muscle coordination. In other words, it protects against the excessive excitement in a child (which can be traumatic). There is enough research going on how Magnesium can help in fixing or preventing neurological disorders. Banana, avocado, pumpkin seeds and spinach are some food sources of magnesium.(What are some disorders in which magnesium can help?)

Complex carbohydrates:

Having whole grains and less processed food and flours reduces risk of blood sugar spikes, also they feel full for longer, this will prevent them from unnecessary snacking. It also enhances mood and encourages better sleep. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and lentils are carbs rich foods.(Importance of good carbs for kids)

Banana:

Bananas contain dopamine that helps in enhancing mood. They also contain vitamin B, A, C & B6 which helps nervous system and also aids sleep. Bananas are also a good source of magnesium which enhances mood and tryptophan which is used in cure of anxiety and depression.

Dark Chocolate:

A study showed that eating cocoa for five days improved blood flow to the brain. A small part of dark chocolate helps the brain to discharge endorphins and boost serotonin levels. It helps in lowering stress hormones and decreasing anxiety levels. What better to give child than this favorite food. (Check this recipe for Hazelnut Dark Choco Balls)

WALNUTS:

Walnuts look like human brain’s shape and can help brain health. It contains omega3s, vitamin E, melatonin and antioxidants which are helpful for the human brain. It decreases the enhanced vulnerability to oxidative stress. And it offers the mixed mood-boosting elements of omega-3 fatty acids, tryptophan, and vitamin B6. Walnuts can not only boost happiness but also help with the anger management in child. (What are other benefits of walnuts?)

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Child with Developmental Delay: Signs & Remedies

July 25, 2021February 17, 2022 | Shilpi

What is developmental delay in A child?

A child with developmental delay means that the child has not reached a specific milestone according to his/her age group. Or lags behind their peers in one or more areas such as emotional, mental or physical growth. For example, some common milestones are giving the first smile, speaking the first word, taking the first step, being able to sit and crawl. And also expressing emotions like happiness, anger, joy and excitement. Since the first few years of a child’s life are very important for their future growth and development, any kind of a child developmental delay can have a negative effect on a child’s social, emotional and mental growth. (Which foods should be introduced to babies?)

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY:

Premature Birth
Genetic conditions like down syndrome or muscular dystrophy
Malnutrition (Why nutrition is important?)
Poor eyesight or hearing
Alcohol or drug use during pregnancy
Physical abuse
Lack of oxygen during delivery

5 Types of Child Developmental delay

Language or speech
Motor Skills
Vision
Cognitive skills
Social and emotional skills

Global developmental delay in children refers to infants or preschoolers who face delays in two or more of these areas lasting for at least 6 months. However, there is a difference between developmental delay and developmental disabilities. While developmental delay is temporary and can be treated, developmental disability like cerebral palsy, hearing loss and autism is permanent and cannot be treated. Firstly, let us understand what are the causes, warning signs and treatment for different types of child developmental delay. (How balanced diet can help in proper growth and development?)

WARINING SIGNS FOR CHILD with DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY:

Since child with developmental delay will not be able to reach one or more of the milestones according to his/her age. Therefore, early treatment can make a big difference in the progress the child makes. Contact doctor if the child has any of the following signs at the age that is mentioned. And in addition, watch for any loss of skills that have already been learned.

Language and Speech Developmental Delay IN CHILDREN:

Language development of the child is an important aspect in child’s overall growth and development. But speech and language problems are the most common developmental delay a child faces. Similarly, The speech development of a child means verbal expression or the way words are spoken. Whereas the language development of the child refers to a broader concept of expressing, receiving and comprehending information.

Causes:

Learning disability
Exposure to more than one language
Premature birth
Brain injury or trauma
Hearing loss
Autism
Apraxia of speech, a disorder where a child faces difficulty sequencing and executing words

WARNING SIGNS:

AGE	Language and speech development
3-4 months	•Unresponsive to loud noises •Does not babble •Babbles but doesn’t imitates sounds
7 months	Does not respond to sounds
1 year	•Can’t speak single words like ‘Mama’ or ‘Papa’ (Doesn’t speak gibberish too, anything like sssbi, ebeedu) •Doesn’t understand simple words like ‘Yes’, ‘No’, ‘Bye’
2 years	•Is not able to speak at least 15 words •Does not use two word phrases •Not able to use speech to communicate

Warning Signs for Language & Speech developmental delay

Treatment AND REMEDIES:

In case a child shows any of the warning signs mentioned above, consult with an occupational therapist, social worker, speech-language pathologist or an audiologist. In addition, use the tips and remedies mentioned below:

Start talking to baby before birth
Communicate more with your child
Read stories to your child daily
Play word games with your child

Moreover, adding foods that support brain development can help to improve language development.

MOTOR SKILLs DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY IN CHILDREN:

Motor skills development in children refers to the development of gross motor skills such as walking or crawling. Whereas fine motor skills means picking a spoon or holding a sippy cup. A child facing motor skill developmental delay may experience difficulty coordinating certain movements such as holding a pencil, walking and performing activities requiring brain and body coordination.

CAUSES:

Premature birth
Cerebral Palsy (brain damage before birth)
Myopathy (a disease of muscles)
Brain injury
Ataxia (defective muscle coordination)
Problems with vision
Spina Bifida (birth defect in the baby that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not develop completely)

AGE	MOTOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
3-4 months	•Not able to grasp or hold objects •Doesn’t support head well •Can’t bring objects to their mouth •Not able to push down legs for moving when their feet are firmly placed on the ground(4 months)
7 months	•Has stiff muscles •Reaches with one hand only or doesn’t reach •Not able to get objects to mouth •Doesn’t roll over in either direction (5 months) •Not able to sit up on own or with help(6 months)
1 year	•Not able to crawl •Drags one side of the body while crawling •Can’t stand with support
2 years	•Not able to walk •Hasn’t developed a heel to toe walking pattern •Can’t push a wheeled toy

Warning Signs for Motor Skills Developmental Delay

TREATMENT AND remedies:

In case a child shows any or some of the warning signs mentioned above, Doctor may suggest to encourage more physical activity. In addition, physical or occupational therapy helps with fine motor problems or sensory processing disorder (when brain has trouble processing sensory information) . (Which foods can improve bone health?)

The social development of a child refers to his/her interactions with adults or other children. Therefore, The social and emotional developmental delays affects how the child perceives the world. And this causes them to react differently than other children when exposed to the same environmental stimuli.

Causes:

Brain injury
Child abuse or trauma
Parental neglect
Ineffective parenting
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Impaired communication and interaction skills)

Warning Signs:

AGE	SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
3-4 months	•Doesn’t smile at people •Doesn’t pay attention to new faces
7 months	•Doesn’t cuddle •Shows no affection for parents •Can’t be comforted at night (after 5 months) •Doesn’t smile without prompting (by 5 months)
1 year	•No back and forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or facial expressions (at 9 months) •No back and forth gestures such as waving, reaching or pointing

Warning Signs for Social Skills Developmental Delay

TREATMENT AND REMEDIES:

Certainly a good occupational, speech, or social developmental delay specialist can help to improve the social development of a child. For example, treatment involves speaking with your child and helping them understand social and emotional cues. Therefore, supplementing their treatment with certain prescribed medications for dealing with emotional and behavioral problems like ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and sudden bouts of anger can help.

COGNITIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY IN CHILDREN:

Since the cognitive development of the child means how a child thinks, explores and figures things out. Therefore, the cognitive developmental delay in a child hampers child’s learning ability.

CAUSES:

Exposure to alcohol or toxins before birth or afterward, including lead poisoning
Neglect during early childhood
Down syndrome and other genetic disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Newborn medical complications
Learning disability

Warning Signs:

AGE	COGNITIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
1 year	•Does not search for objects that are hidden while they watch •Not uses gestures such as waving •Does not point to objects or pictures
2 years	•Can’t follow simple instructions •Doesn’t imitate actions or words •Doesn’t know the use of common things like hairbrush, telephone or spoon

Warning Signs for Cognitive Skills Developmental Delay

TREATMENT AND REMEDIES:

As a result, behavioral and occupational therapy, special education and prescribed medications can help with the cognitive development of the child. In addition, giving ayurvedic herbs regularly in addition to brain foods can help with the cognitive development.

Visual Developmental Delay in children:

Certainly, the visual development of the child is a complex combination of the eye, brain and vast network of nerves that connects them. Till 6 months, a newborn’s vision is blurry and it improves as the child begins to coordinate sight in both eyes. But sometimes, this does not happen or other vision or eyesight related problems show up.

CAUSES:

Amblyopia (lazy eye)
Strabismus or cross eyes
Refractive errors like nearsightedness and far sightedness
Infantile cataracts or clouding of the eye’s lens
an eye disease called Retinopathy of Prematurity (Inherited problem)

Warning Signs:

AGE	Visual Development
3-4 months	•Doesn’t follow moving objects with their eyes •Or doesn’t notice hands (by 2 months) •Can’t move one or both eyes in all directions •Or crosses eyes most of the time
6 months	•One or both eyes turn in or out all the time(6 months) •Constant tearing or eye drainage(6 months) •Or doesn’t follow near or far objects with both eyes (6 months)

Warning signs for Visual Developmental Delay

TREATMENT AND REMEDIES:

Eventually, depending on the vision or eye problem that a child is suffering, doctor might prescribe glasses, contact lenses, surgery or eye patch. Moreover, giving foods good for eyesight can help.

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Puberty in girls

July 3, 2021December 21, 2022 | Rupali

During parenting you experience many things while watching your kids grow. Infant (0 to 1 years old), toddler (1 to 3 years old), early childhood (4 to 8 years old), middle childhood (9 to 11 years old) and adolescence (12 to 18 years old), as each stage passes you observe some mental and physical development in your child. During the first three stages (Infant, toddler and early childhood) kids generally go through many natural physical changes of growth. These first 8 years of kids are extremely important for their healthy development and lifelong learnings. Cognitive, social, emotional, language and physical development during this time plays an important role in their life. At every stage a child needs you to understand the learnings and changes that they are experiencing around them. As they enter the puberty phase it becomes more important to be with them. This is the time for some major physical and hormonal changes, which may pop up some questions, which have to be answered properly, But the main question is what puberty is and at what age puberty starts?

What is Puberty? At what age puberty starts?

Puberty is the time when a boy or girl goes through a series of biological and physical transformations. Everyone has experienced this phase in life. It is a transition from childhood to adolescence. Teens go through some changes in their body and hormone levels during this phase. Puberty often begins early in girls as it falls between the ages of 8 to 13 in them. Although every girl has her own unique journey and puberty timing differs in each girl, it definitely brings some hormonal, physical and emotional changes in girls which are absolutely normal. 8 years of age sounds really young for seeing any physical changes. So, it is a little bit awkward to discuss puberty stages and the female reproductive system with your young girls, but it is important to start educating them on these topics before changes happen to best prepare them. It will make them much more comfortable to understand and accept the changes.

Sings of puberty among girls

Breast development: It is the first visible sign of puberty among most of the girls. One can notice “breast buds”, little bumps under the nipples. It is normal for the left and right breast to grow at different speeds. Its also normal for breast buds to be tender or sore, usually it improves with time. A sports bra can be a good choice to wear at this stage.

Body hair: In about 15-20% girls public hairs may be the first sign of puberty. These hairs begin to grow under the arms, around genital areas and on the legs. It is another sign of puberty among girls.

Vaginal discharge: This is a sign of growing numbers of estrogen hormones in the body. Girls experience a small amount of clear or white vaginal discharge that starts about 6-12 months before their first periods. It is considered as a sign of puberty among girls.

Periods: Girls usually get their first periods within 1-2 years after the development of breast buds. It is important to be aware that periods are a normal natural process of growing up. It can be irregular during the first few months as the body is adapting to some fast physical changes. Normal menstrual cycle can be from 21 days to 35 day. (Which foods can help during menstruation?)) Cramps and pains are normal with periods. There is nothing to worry about. But if menstrual cramps are severe and affecting school and normal day to day activities, talk to gynecologists.

Some other changes during puberty phase

Brain

Girls obviously face fast changes during puberty phase and thus their brain needs time to adjust. (Top 10 foods to boost kids brain power) It affects their behavior and social skills. You may observe some sort of clumsiness in their activities.

Bones

If girls hit puberty at an older age they may have lower bone density and can face bone issues further in life. so, it is the ideal time to invest in bone health. Including calcium and vitamin D rich foods in their diet can help them to get strong bones for lifetime. (How vitamin D can help to absorb calcium?)

Weight

There might be an increase in weight. (How to manage weight issues?) During puberty the brain instructs the ovaries to make female hormones estrogen. This hormone is responsible for the change in size and shape of a girl’s body. Fat can be seen around the upper arms, thighs and backs. Hips tend to become wider and curvy. Their organs like stomach, intestine also increase in size during this phase. More healthy and nutritious foods with protein, minerals calcium and iron should be included in their diet at this point of time.

Height

Girls may grow taller during puberty. While entering into puberty girls can see an increase in height by 7-8 cm per year. Peak growth in girls’ height can be seen 6-12 months before the onset of their periods.

Sleep patterns

During puberty or you can say teenage there is a pattern developed in kids of staying up late at night and sleeping longer in morning. (Which foods can help to get better sleep naturally?) This happens because their body takes time to produce melatonin, a sleep promoting hormone. Sleep research suggests that a teenager should get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep. But most of them get only 6-7 hours.

Skin and hairs

During puberty phase oil glands become more active. Due to this girls face acne issues. (How to treat my kids acne?) Sometimes it’s just an occasional pimple that occurs right before each menstrual cycle. But for some teens it can be a chronic condition which is known as acne. Mostly oily skin and acne issues go hand in hand. Many teen girls also face excessive sweat on the palm, soles of feet, under the arms, and in the scalp. Some teenage girls experience hair fall as they enter puberty. (What is the root cause of hair fall in kids?) Though it is curable and can be managed by following a healthy diet.

PCOS IN TEENS

PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It has become a common condition in teenage girls nowadays. Women make a female hormone that is entrogen. But she also makes male hormone testosterone in small amounts. The girls with PCOS make little extra of these male hormones. Though it is not clear what exactly causes PCOS, it is said that the genes you inherit from your family is the main cause for this hormone imbalance. If a mother has PCOS, daughters are at high risk of having it. The signs and symptoms include:- Irregular menstrual periods, very heavy and pain full periods, facial hair growth, acne and weight problems. If your girl has any of these issues, consult your gynecologist. PCOS is treatable and can be cured by making some changes in lifestyle in terms of diet and exercise.

Nutrients that can help during puberty

Protein

Girls need a balanced meal with adequate amounts of protein during puberty. It helps in growth and repair of muscles and tissues. It also generates enzymes and hormones. Protein rich diets help them to feel energetic throughout the day. (How can I provide needed protein to my kids?)

Iron

Many girls lead to iron deficiency and anemia. (How to overcome from iron deficiency?) This happens due to lack of iron because of an unbalanced diet. As per RDA (Recommended dietary allowances) guidelines 2020, the iron need for a girl ranges from 28-30mg/d. A girl needs more iron during puberty to restore their menstrual loss. It helps in muscle growth and increases blood volume too.

Calcium

Girls need at least 800-1000mg of calcium per day. (How calcium helps in building strong bones?) They need it to build strong bones which can help them later in life. Deficiency of calcium can increase the risk of developing osteoporosis (Condition in which bones become weak and can easily break). Consumption of vitamin D is equally important as it helps in absorption of calcium.

Zinc

The RDA for zinc is highest for teen girls ranging from 9- 12mg/day. Deficiency of zinc can lead to growth retardation in girls. It also promotes bone mineralization during puberty and helps to increase bone density.

Vitamin A

This is the most essential nutrient to include in a girl’s diet. It helps in strengthening the uterus during puberty phase. Besides this it promotes healthy skin and optimum growth. It repairs tissue and helps in vision too.(How can we absorb vitamin A from foods?)

Useful herbs

Manjishtha

Ayurvedic herbs are well known for their healing and treating properties since ages. Manjishtha is one of the herb known for its blood purifying properties. Apart from that it is well known for treating pimples, enhancing moods, develops smooth blood flow during thus reduces the menstrual pain and helps in regulating periods and treating PCOS.

Neem

Neem is incredibly effective in treating acne issues. As girls enter into teenage their oil glands become more active and causes acne. The anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of neem have a positive impact on any kind of pimples, black or white heads. It control the harmful effects of acne causing bacteria. It also has antioxidants and medicinal properties which helps to purifies blood and promotes regular periods. Consuming neem leaves can help to fix period pain as it is an excellent pain reliever. (Why do we need antioxidants?)

Turmeric

Turmeric (Haldi) has medicinal benefits which helps to treat many medical conditions. It helps in balancing hormones and regulating menstrual cycle in girls. Turmeric is also rich in vitamin A, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2) and vitamin C and works as a perfect immunity booster food for teenage girls. Curcumin stimulates the production of bile in gallbladder it is used by liver to eliminate toxins and purify blood which helps to cure PCOS. (Immunity powder for kids)

Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds are packed with protein, antioxidants, fiber and vitamins and minerals. They also include healthy fats which have anti-inflammatory effects and provide healthy structure to body cells. All of these nutrients are essential and beneficial for balancing hormones. Eating flax seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Almonds and Hazelnuts on regular basis can help to reduce the symptoms of PCOS.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is an adaptogen herb. It is an excellent stress reliever and can be immensely helpful for teenage girls. Researchers suggest that its root has sleep inducing compounds which can help to get better sleep naturally. It also induce raising the level of acetylcholine, the most important neurotransmitter associated with boosting brain power. (Health benefits of ashwagandha for kids)

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Tips to Improve Concentration In Kids

June 29, 2021April 7, 2023 | Shilpi

Is your child always fidgeting and not focusing on his/her homework? Is it difficult for you to make your child sit and study for just 20-30 minutes? Read on to understand what are the concentration problems in kids and how you can help your child develop focus and concentration skills with some foods and tips on how to improve concentration in kids.

Getting children to focus is not easy, and many parents have to struggle really hard. It is often a challenge for parents to get their child to sit in one place, teach them how to focus on their studies and finish it without getting too distracted. It makes parents worried and some parents may also start thinking that there is something wrong with their children. But rest assured, concentration problems are very common in children.

With the rising competition in not only school related academics, but also various kinds of additional competitions like spell bee, Olympiads, quizzes etc., the pressure on parents and children is rising and all this requires the child to have sharp memory & concentration power.

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SIGNS OF POOR CONCENTRATION IN KIDS:

If your child has difficulty focusing on something for very long, he/she might be suffering from low concentration or concentration problems. This lack of focus can be seen in his/her studies and other activities as well. Let’s understand the signs of poor concentration in kids:

Easily distracted
Lack of interest
Inability to sit still and think
Inability to follow instructions
Loses things easily
Moody, irritable and cranky most of the time
Hyperactive
Fidgety
Inability to organize his/her things

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What CAUSES poor concentration in kids?

Lots of distractions:

Children are naturally curious and their mind is always wandering. TV, video games, mobile phones etc. act as an easy distraction for them. Make a schedule or time table for study time, tv time, play time and make sure they following it regularly. Gradually your child will understand that during study time, he/ she needs to focus only on studies and they will get to do the rest of the things as well.

Challenging tasks:

Sometimes children might find the question or task given to them too difficult or challenging. In such cases, they might not be able to focus completely and will lose interest also. Breaking down the big task into smaller and simpler tasks which are age appropriate for your child and motivate your child on completion of every single task.

Lack of sleep:

Studies have shown that kids who regularly get adequate amounts of sleep have improved concentration, attention, behavior, learning, memory and most importantly, mental and physical health. Most of a baby’s brain development happens during sleep. At least eight to twelve hours of sleep every night is very important for the proper brain development of children. Make sure that your child gets enough sleep and also try to not disturb their routine by staying up too late. Also check, Sleep for brain development?

Seeking parent’s attention:

Sometimes kids don’t do their work and concentrate properly just to get the attention of their parents. Spend some quality time with your child everyday and help them feel more secure and loved.

Poor diet:

Skipping breakfast and improper nutrition can also affect your child’s concentration power. Help your child by giving him/her a balanced diet every day and ensure that your child doesn’t skip any meal, especially breakfast.

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Emotional disturbance:

If there is any kind of disturbance at home like a parent’s fights, divorce or death of a loved one, then the child might be emotionally disturbed and this will affect not only his/her concentration but also overall performance. Keep your child away from the troubles at home and give them more emotional support during this troubled time.

Less physical activity:

Less physical activity or lack of physical exercise can make your child lazy and lethargic thereby affecting his/her concentration negatively. Take your child out for cycling, running, outdoor activities and games.

Lack of motivation or interest:

Lack of interest or motivation in a particular subject or activity also causes poor concentration in kids. Advanced kids or kids who have higher than average IQ levels, suffer more due to lack of interest or motivation. Motivate and encourage your child for every small achievement.

Cluttered and disorganized workspace:

Having a cluttered workspace or notebook may lead to spending more time looking for the things than focus on what is being taught. Teach your child to be organized and help them to stay clutter free.

Learning difficulties:

In some cases, learning difficulties like ADHD, Dyslexia or ADD might be responsible for low or proper concentration in kids. You can help by consulting a professional for proper diagnosis and guidance in such cases.

Tips on how to improve concentration in kids:

Here are some simple activities for concentration and memory of kids,

Brain exercises: Solving different kinds of puzzles or playing memory games, sudoku, chess can help to improve concentration in kids.

Meditation: Meditation and mindfulness practices can help in improved concentration. Studies suggest that practicing meditation, mindfulness training, Yoga and deep breathing can help kids to increase attention, memory, focus and other cognitive abilities. Hence, it is one of the best tips to improve concentration.

Listening to music: Studies support the benefits of listening music to improve concentration. Turning on music while working or studying may help to improve concentration. Experts generally agree that classical music or nature sounds are good choices to help increase focus.

Spending time in nature: Another tips to improve concentration in kids is spending time in nature. Research suggests that natural environments could benefit brain development and may also improve concentration power in children. Even a 20-minute walk in the park could help improve concentration in kids more than a walk of the same length in an urban setting.

Foods to Improve concentration and memory in kids:

Foods that help to improve memory and concentration in studies include:

Omega 3 fatty acids:

Research has established a link between omega 3 fatty acids and brain development in early childhood. These healthy fats have amazing brain boosting power and play a vital role in enhancing memory and attention span. Fish & walnuts are a very good source of omega 3 and hence one of the best foods to improve concentration and memory.

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Blueberries:

Blueberries contain anthocyanins, a group of plant compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Antioxidants act against both oxidative stress and inflammation and thus can help to prevent brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Also check, Why antioxidants?

Green Leafy vegetables:

Green veggies are the brain’s favorite food. Vegetables like spinach, cabbage, mint and kale contribute to brain health as they are rich in vitamin Bs, iron and antioxidants that help in the growth of new cells and aids in sharp thinking. As spinach has a wide variety of brain-boosting nutrients such as Vitamin A, B12, K and Iron, it is considered as best food for toddler’s brain development.

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Eggs:

Eggs are a good source of several nutrients tied to brain health, including vitamin B6, B9 and B12. Eating whole eggs (egg white and yolk) helps regulate memory because of Choline. Research suggests that regular consumption of eggs improves cognitive performance in kids and adults.

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Dark chocolate:

A study showed that eating cocoa for five days improved blood flow to the brain. Compounds in dark chocolate boost memory, attention span, reaction time and problem-solving skills. It is a kid’s favorite and works as child brain development food.

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Nuts and Seeds:

Nuts like peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, almonds and cashews are very important for a child’s brain development and cognitive functions. Including them in your child’s daily diet is very beneficial.

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Water:

Staying hydrated can also have a positive impact on concentration. Even mild dehydration can make it harder to focus or remember information.

Herbs to improve concentration in kids:

Curcumin: Curcumin has a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which is found in the brain and spinal cord that plays a key role in keeping nerve cells healthy, as well as regulating communication between nerve cells, which is critical for learning and memory for kid.

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Brahmi: Brahmi is a superfood for the brain and is believed to sharpen the brain by protecting cells and increasing chemicals associated with learning and memory. It has shown to improve spatial learning and retaining power in kids. In older times, kids were often given Brahmi powder with ghee/honey. This would increase their focus and attention, while keeping them calm and distressed.

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Ashwagandha: This herb is known to reduce anxiety and stress. And is used to increase acetylcholine levels which support better memory, mental focus and intelligence. This herb also reduces mental fatigue and enhances sleep quality. It protects the brain nerve cells from damage. It is the best food for toddlers’ brain development.

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Shalaki: This herb improves brain function mainly due to its antioxidant property. The antioxidants present fight against the free radicals responsible for causing brain cell damage and support stronger memory and hence is used as child brain development food.

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