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26 Weeks Pregnant with Twins or Multiples
For a woman who is carrying twins at 26 weeks of gestation, this juncture can feel quite strange as well as the start of something unnerving. Not only are the physical changes rapidly setting in within the uterus as well as in your body, but the hormonal changes would also be pretty surprising. All of these can affect your moods and cause emotional upheavals in overwhelming times. With the third trimester soon approaching for you, it is essential to know that these are all steps in the natural progression of a pregnancy. Similarly, some careful steps need to be undertaken to ensure that your body and the babies are in the pink of health, without any unforeseen issues that might crop up later on.
The Growth of the Babies at 26 Weeks
Similar to how the babies were coming to terms with different physical realities of their own body, the 26th week of pregnancy with twins or triplets will continue to be similar on that front. Most babies begin to take the initiative of opening their eyes around this time, though they can’t make any sense of where they are or what they are saying. Throughout the journey up until now, the eyelids have been fused together to keep the eyes from developing without any hindrances. Once the retina is created correctly, the eyes can now sense the presence or absence of light and begin to look around without any problems.
Within the babies, a lot of complex changes are taking place, all of which play a crucial part in turning your little ones into unique individuals of their own volition. While the brain development begins pretty early in the pregnancy cycle, their further development is still in its progress and it also kicks into high gear around this week. The folds or wrinkles that we instantly identify a brain with, begin to appear in your babies’ brains, bringing them another step closer to being a fully functional human being. The skin development takes its time and it may not have the thickness that should work as of yet. The fat deposits continue to take place at a rapid pace and, even though the lining over their bodies might not be thick, it isn’t as transparent as it used to be earlier.
The eyebrows on the little faces would start being visible by now, as well as the hair structure would begin to have a semblance of a proper hairline. While most babies tend to shed their hair, which becomes a part of the vernix covering the babies, some babies might do it at this stage while a few others might continue to have it even after birth. Rest assured, that isn’t a problem to be worried about since babies can even shed their hair after they are outside the womb.
What is the Size of the Babies?
The weight of the little ones continues to surge ahead at a surprising pace. When looking at women who are pregnant with a single child, the baby in the womb is nearly as heavy as 750 grams, with a length that might be approximately 36 centimetres or so. Using this as a benchmark, you can look at your triplets or twins to be a notch lower than these values. However, their size would now roughly be as large as a spring onion and, pretty soon, they all would be jostling for space inside your womb.
Common Bodily Changes
The changes that the body undergoes in this particular week of pregnancy is intensely physical since the babies are growing up to be independent human beings in their own right, all within you.
No matter how much your body tries its best to adapt to the rapid changes taking place inside you, there will always be instances that might leave certain areas unprepared. At times, certain activities of the body can even work against it resulting in various issues. A common occurrence is the tendency to find your joints with a lower strength or tactility than before. Blame it on your hormones yet again, especially a pretty potent one called relaxin, which works directly in loosening these joints to allow the body to expand quickly. The result, however, can make you feel like a bony structure that is barely being held together in place. At times, certain joints might feel like they have popped out of place and left your body wholly misaligned.
If your bones and joints are struggling to keep their arrangement as it is, the uterus is posing a different set of problems for you all by itself. With the children growing rapidly within you, the position of the uterus begins to adjust itself within the body. This can, at times, put the babies in such a place that their weight or activities can apply pressure on specific areas of the body. These are different from the kicks and flutters you feel and enjoy. If your baby’s butt or head begins to push in a particular region, such as the pelvis, it can cause a nerve to be stuck under it and send it out sharp pains majorly termed as sciatica. Not only does it make the area numb but it can result in a sensation that is quite discomforting. This gets quite irritating when you are already coming to terms with a backache the pregnancy is causing you.
There’s a reason why it is recommended that pregnant women invest in clothes that are a size or more higher than what fits them presently. The tummy will make you feel like it has grown overnight, and one fine morning, you would suddenly realise that you can’t walk the same way you used to. The constantly shifting centre of gravity within your body will make it necessary to relearn your gait and sense of balance quite frequently throughout your pregnancy. It is highly essential to keep yourself supported at all times when you are navigating around.
Symptoms of Twin Pregnancy at 26 Weeks
Remember most of the troublesome symptoms that you had in the previous weeks of the second trimester? Well, they will make a return this time around yet again, in varying intensities.
Don’t let the sudden pains and contractions fool you into believing that you have a premature delivery. Most of the ones that occur lightly and fade away when you move around are the Braxton Hicks contractions, as a result of your body’s pregnancy drill. Unless they continue for more than a minute and repeat frequently, you’re all good.
Fluid retention and boosted blood circulation will rarely leave you with any part of the body that isn’t swollen beyond its usual size. Fingers, hands, feet, legs, breasts, and even your face might seem larger than usual, which can get a tad annoying over the week. Accept it as a reality and move on, unless the swelling starts hurting you tremendously.
With a body that is metamorphosing every second and a bladder that fails to live up to its part, your insomnia might return as a result of it. Many women have trouble sleeping on the side or suffer from the effects of hormones keeping them awake at night.
The 26th week is also a time when you would step outside your house to get something and lose track of what you wanted to get. These tiny forgetful incidents will make a comeback as your body is busy figuring out rest of the changes taking place within it.
Twin Pregnancy - Belly at 26 Weeks
Say hello to your lovely tummy that is getting more and more close to the typical pregnant one you’ve always wanted. Well, it does come with a free backache so you can’t complain about it.
One of the key aspects that can help you get through this is having strong abdominal muscles that can hold your belly in place. The abs pretty much separate in two portions, which doesn’t allow them to support your core as much as they could earlier. With a core strength that is at a pretty good level, your backache can take a break.
Twin Pregnancy at 26 Weeks - Ultrasound
Again, your doctor won’t ask you to have an ultrasound scan at this stage, since one would be needed when the third trimester begins. The scans will be more frequent after that.
Anyway, all your babies are usually doing around this time is swallowing the amniotic fluid, peeing it back out, and taking it back in. As disgusting as that might sound, it is the very thing that prepares their body to function correctly.
What to Eat
A fully balanced diet should be the only thing on your mind at this moment. Keep away any food items that might trigger an allergy. Drinking fluids and maintaining a good water content in your body can keep other issues at bay, too.
Pregnancy Care Tips
Keep a bunch of simple tips in mind to take care of yourself effectively.
Dos
Indulge in long conversations with your babies regularly
Have a discussion with your doctor regarding the delivery
Dont's
Gorging on fried foods and confectionaries should be strictly avoided
Avoid standing for long hours as it can make the swelling in your legs worsen
What You Need to Shop for
A bunch of simple items can make your pregnancy week simpler, such as:
Baby monitors or a foetal Doppler
Mattress for the baby’s cradle
Calm music records
When 26 weeks pregnant with twins, foetal development can catch her off-guard with the rapid increase in weight and the changes it puts her through. Don’t be afraid of having honest conversations with your partner regarding things that can make your journey more comfortable for you.
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20 Best Poems About Family Love, Support and Bonds
Love, support, and bonding are three words that spring to one’s mind when one thinks of family. From good family poems to inspirational family poems, family poems funny or emotional, you will find our list of poetry suitable for every occasion.
Most Beautiful Poems About Family
Whether you come from a close-knit family or have squabbling siblings, a famous poem about family relationships could keep the bond alive or make it stronger. So, here are a few emotional and cute family poems for you!
A short poem for family members close to your heart!
1. ‘A Family Is Like a Circle’ by ‘Nicole M ONeil’
A family is like a circle.
The connection never ends,
and even if at times it breaks,
in time it always mends.
A family is like the stars.
Somehow they’re always there.
Families are those who help,
who support, and always care.
A family is like a book.
The ending’s never clear,
but through the pages of the book,
their love is always near.
A family is many things.
With endless words that show
who they are and what they do
and how they teach you so you know.
But don’t be weary if it’s broken
or if through time it’s been so worn.
Families are like that –
they’re split up and always torn.
But even if this happens,
your family will always be.
They help define just who you are
and will be a part of you eternally.
2. ‘Families Can Be’ by ‘Catherine Pulsifer’
Families can be big or small
The people can be short or tall
They can be full of girls and boys
They can be quiet or full of noise.
Families play a part of life
Even when there is some strife
But families can be full of love
They are truly from God above.
Appreciate your family each day
Don’t wait until they are old and gray
Be sure to say I love you
As families are with you through and through.
3. ‘A Family History’ by ‘Julia Kasdorf’
At dusk the girl who will become my mom
must trudge through the snow, her legs
cold under skirts, a bandanna tight on her braids.
In the henhouse, a klook pecks her chapped hand
as she pulls a warm egg from under its breast.
This girl will always hate hens,
and she already knows she won’t marry a farmer.
In a dim barn, my father, a boy, forks hay
under the holsteins’ steaming noses.
They sway on their hooves and swat dangerous tails,
but he is thinking of snow, how it blows
across the gray pond scribbled with skate tracks,
of the small blaze on its shore, and the boys
in black coats who skate hand-in-hand
round and round, building up speed
until the leader cracks that whip
of mittens and arms, and it jerks around
fast, flinging off the last boy.
He’d be that one—flung like a spark trailing only his scarf.
4. ‘Family Tree’ by ‘Alison Jean Thomas’
It seems strange to me
That a family tree is drawn from the top of the page.
Instead, draw mine with roots deeply planted in firm ground
Like forefathers, whose stories retold,
Nourish us.
Draw the trunk giving support and power,
Strongly branching out
So that young shoots can reach high
And buds,
Some yet unfurled,
May catch dreams in sunlight.
5. ‘We are Family’ by ‘Michael J Burt’
When talking about poems about life and family, this one cannot be left out!
We are family,
although we do not resemble
although I am black and you are white
although you are rich and I am poor
We are family,
even though I am democrat, and you are republican
even though your ancestors are from Iraq, and mine are from Africa
even though you teach the class I’m enrolled in
We are family,
although I’m a poet and you are a singer
although you are old and I am young
although I’m a gentleman and you a lady
We are family,
even though you praise Allah and I praise Jesus Christ
even though I love football and you play soccer
even though you are a Sagittarius and I’m a Cancer
We are family,
although I prefer rhythm and blues and you love blue grass
even though you have a car and I have a bus…to ride
although I have love and you are alone
even though you dress one way, and I dress the other
although my family loves me and yours does not know of you
We are family,
you and I are family,
me and you are family,
no matter what the difference is
family we are, forever
because we are here, and here is earth
and earth is our home
so here, we will live,
we are family.
6. ‘What is Family’ by ‘Unknown’
This simple poem about family is sure to tug at your heartstrings!
What is family without a dog?
That’s like our Mayor without a blog.
You don’t need to watch what you say,
If you require help, you won’t have to pay.
A family can sometimes be a disease,
Insane migraine that smells like cheese.
I never knew what’s the big deal?
A bunch of people that eat the same meal.
In the end, it’s not that bad,
As long as Mom is not always mad.
The trick is to laugh and take this lightly,
If you need salt, just ask politely.
7. ‘To My Sister’ by ‘William Wordsworth’
This popular poem about family is adorable, to say the least!
My sister! (’tis a wish of mine)
Now that our morning meal is done,
Make haste, your morning task resign;
Come forth and feel the sun.
Edward will come with you—and, pray,
Put on with speed your woodland dress;
And bring no book: for this one day
We’ll give to idleness.
8. ‘My Parents’ by ‘Brittany W’
You are both special in every way,
Encouraging me more and more each passing day.
You both are the reason why I’m so strong.
With you two at the helm, not a thing could go wrong.
You’ve both helped me through many trials and tribulations.
You’ve made things better in every situation.
Thank you both for always being there
And showing me that you truly care.
Words could never explain how I feel about you,
But I hope you know that I truly love you two!
9. ‘All In a Family Way’ by ‘Thomas Moore’
My banks are all furnished with rags,
So thick, even Freddy can’t thin ’em;
I’ve torn up my old money-bags,
Having little or nought to put in ’em.
My tradesman are smashing by dozens,
But this is all nothing, they say;
For bankrupts, since Adam, are cousins,
So, it’s all in the family way.
My Debt not a penny takes from me,
As sages the matter explain; --
Bob owes it to Tom and then Tommy
Just owes it to Bob back again.
Since all have thus taken to owing,
There's nobody left that can pay;
And this is the way to keep going, --
All quite in the family way.
My senators vote away millions,
To put in Prosperity’s budget;
And though it were billions or trillions,
The generous rogues wouldn’t grudge it.
‘Tis all but a family hop,
‘Twas Pitt began dancing the hay;
Hands round! -- why the deuce should we stop?
‘Tis all in the family way.
My labourers used to eat mutton,
As any great man of the State does;
And now the poor devils are put on
Small rations of tea and potatoes.
But cheer up John, Sawney and Paddy,
The King is your father, they say;
So ev’n if you starve for your Daddy,
‘Tis all in the family way.
My rich manufacturers tumble,
My poor ones have nothing to chew;
And, even if themselves do not grumble,
Their stomachs undoubtedly do.
But coolly to fast en famille,
Is as good for the soul as to pray;
And famine itself is genteel,
When one starves in a family way.
I have found out a secret for Freddy,
A secret for next Budget day;
Though, perhaps he may know it already,
As he, too, ’s a sage in his way.
When next for the Treasury scene he
Announces “the Devil to pay”,
Let him write on the bills, “Nota bene,
‘Tis all in the family way.”
10. ‘I Love My family So Much’ by ‘Mahfooz Ali’
This is one of the best family reunion poems, suitable for when you see them after a long time.
To be a part of a family like mine
is so divine
where love is shown
hurt is shared
our love for each other is never impaired
we talk
we laugh
we cry
but we are a family
and we do it all together
for as a family
we do it all as one
you hurt one
you hurt all
and as a family unit
we will all stand tall
for we are family
a family full of strength
a family full of love
a family no one can touch
that’s why I love my family so much.
11. ‘Family In My Life’ by ‘Julie Herbert’
My life is filled,
With loving people.
This makes me feel,
So darn grateful.
I am honored for those,
Wonderful people.
They make life so,
Real darn peaceful.
So thank you, Mom,
And thank you, Dad.
You’ve both made me,
So darn glad.
And then there are Grandparents,
Sisters, brothers, uncles, and aunts.
You’ve all given me,
Everything I could want.
12. ‘For a daughter who leaves’ by ‘Janice Mirikitani’
A woman weaves
her daughter’s wedding
slippers that will carry
her steps into a new life.
The mother weeps alone
into her jeweled sewing box
slips red thread
around its spool,
the same she used to stitch
her daughter’s first silk jacket
embroidered with turtles
that would bring luck, long life.
She remembers all the steps
taken by her daughter’s
unbound quick feet:
dancing on the stones
of the yard among yellow
butterflies and white breasted sparrows.
And she grew, legs strong
body long, mind
independent.
Now she captures all eyes
with her hair combed smooth
and her hips gently
swaying like bamboo.
The woman
spins her thread
from the spool of her heart,
knotted to her daughter’s
departing
wedding slippers.
13. ‘A Snowflake Falls’ by ‘Ruth Adams’
One night I saw a snowflake fall.
Past memories it did recall.
And as the snow fell to the ground,
So quietly without a sound,
I watched until a blanket made,
To glistening white - brown earth did fade.
An untouched cover until the dawn.
The sun arose; it was soon gone.
I thought of friendships in the past.
Seemed perfect though they did not last.
And family ties once meant so much,
Now rarely do we keep in touch.
So quickly life can take a turn,
Yet slowly we do seem to learn.
So many things in life can change
And suddenly be rearranged.
In our slumber while we do sleep,
For granted blessings thought to keep,
For same as night does turn to morn,
An untouched blanket can get torn,
The things that we have overlooked,
Ignored, rejected or mistook,
As melted snow does turn to slush,
Relationships can turn to dust.
So this year for the holiday,
Praise God for blessings given today.
Don’t take for granted they’ll remain,
That life forever will be the same.
Let’s be the most that we can be,
For all our friends and family.
Unlike the snowflake on the ground,
Let’s keep in touch and stay around.
14. ‘Look At Your Loved Ones’ by ‘Kelly Roper’
When family are gathered ’round
There’s so much love in the air.
If you ever wonder who has your back,
Just look at your loved ones there.
15. ‘Family Tree’ by ‘Unknown’
Everyone is curious about their family tree,
How many Aunts? Was it one or three?
There’s just so much you could find,
You were living in the blind.
It’s certainly great to know your roots,
For the holidays, you’ll find recruits.
It’s just really nice to know,
What your genetic pool will show.
If your family is real small,
You may need to make a call,
Ask around and grow your tree,
With this knowledge, you’ll be free.
16. ‘The Rose Family’ by ‘Robert Frost’
The rose is a rose,
And was always a rose.
But the theory now goes
That the apple’s a rose,
And the pear is, and so’s
The plum, I suppose.
The dear only knows
What will next prove a rose.
You, of course, are a rose -
But were always a rose.
17. 'Sonnett' by 'Christina Rossetti'
Sonnets are full of love, and this my time,
Has many sonnets: so here now shall be;
One sonnet more, a love sonnet, from me,
To her whose heart is my heart’s quiet home;
To my first Love, my Mother, on whose knee
I learnt love-lore that is not troublesome;
Whose service is my special dignity,
And she my loadstar while I go and come.
And so because you love me, and because
I love you, Mother, I have woven a wreath
Of rhymes wherewith to crown your honored name:
In you not fourscore years can dim the flame
Of love, whose blessed glow transcends the laws
Of time and change and mortal life and death.
18. ‘The Necklace of Love’ by ‘Frank Stanton’
No rubies of red for my lady —
No jewel that glitters and charms,
But the light of the skies in a little one’s eyes,
And a necklace of two little arms.
Of the two little arms that are clinging,
Oh, ne’er was a necklace like this!
And the wealth of the world and Love’s sweetness impearled,
In the joy of a little one’s kiss.
A necklace of love for my lady,
That was linked by the angels above;
No other but this — and the tender, sweet kiss,
That stealeth a little one’s love.
19. ‘Home, Sweet Home’ by ‘John Howard Payne’
Mid pleasures and palaces, though we may roam.
Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home;
A charm from the sky seems to hallow us there,
Which, sought through the world, is ne’er met elsewhere.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home,
There’s no place like home.
An exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain;
Oh, give me my lowly thatched cottage again;
The birds, singing gayly, that came at my call —
Give me them — and the peace of mind, dearer than all.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home,
There’s no place like home
20. ‘My Mother and I’ by ‘Birhana Chan’
My mother and I
Have fun together.
My mother and I
Help each other.
My mother and I
Go places together.
My mother and I
Love each other.
Family is a pure and cherished bond that deserves a special place in our hearts. And so, the importance of family poems lies in how they can help you convey your real feelings for your loved ones. The above poems will help us rekindle lost passion, rewind funny moments and just celebrate unconditional love.
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Baby Bottom Shuffling – Is it Common
As parents, your baby will cross numerous milestones while growing up and one such milestone can be bottom shuffling. Well, if this term is new to you and you wish to know more about bottom shuffling in babies, we suggest that you take a look at this post. In this post, we shall be talking about bum shuffling, how you can manage this condition in your baby and many other aspects related to the topic!
What Is Bottom Shuffling?
When your baby is all set to move around, he would make efforts to crawl, but some babies may prefer to move while sitting on their bums. When babies move on their bums, they make use of their arms and legs to propel their movement. It is often seen that babies who begin bottom shuffling, usually skip crawling. Also, bum shuffling and late walking are closely related, which means if your baby is scooting on the bottom, then there can be a delay in walking. Usually, such babies begin walking around 18 months to 24 months.
Is Bum Shuffling Normal among Babies?
Where some babies are fast in achieving various developmental milestones, others may skip them altogether or opt for variants, and bum shuffling may be one such variant. If you are thinking about how common is bum shuffling in babies, well, it is fairly common in babies. Though crawling is something that most parents expect their babies to begin with, as far movement is concerned. However, it is surprisingly common for babies to opt for this alternative instead.
Why do Some Infants Bottom Shuffle?
Though it is common for babies to scoot and not crawl, however, it is important to understand that there may be underlying reasons for the same. Following are some factors that may make babies do this:
1. Neurological Development
Here are some neurological factors:
Infants or babies with low muscle tone may prefer bottom shuffling than crawling if they were not given ample tummy time.
Sometimes traumatic births can hamper the primitive reflexes of the babies, which may put them at the risk of impeded or delayed maturation. This may lead to bottom shuffling too.
If your baby is born preterm, it may become difficult for the baby to come in the crawling position because he may have tighter hip muscles. Tighter hip muscles make it tricky to get the baby into the crawling position.
2. Environmental Causes
Sometimes, environmental factors may lead to bottom shuffling and following are some environmental causes:
If your baby spends more time on his back, he may find it difficult to creep or crawl.
If there are carpets on the floor or there is a hard wooden floor, babies may find it difficult to crawl and may opt for bum shuffling.
If your baby didn’t get ample tummy time and was assisted to sit instead, then he may find it difficult to crawl or creep and may opt for bottom shuffling.
What Are The Possible Complications of Bottom Shuffling?
Though there are no major complications that may affect your baby, however, following are some of the drawbacks that you may notice:
The baby misses out on the crawling experience, which is not only required for the strengthening of the arms and legs muscles but it also helps the baby to move around on different kinds of surfaces such as grass, slopes, sand, slippery floors, etc.
Usually, the bottom shuffling movement is very asymmetrical, more so if the infant sits with his leg twisted or with his one knee flexed. This may lead to tightness of the lower back muscles that can make baby’s pelvis to tilt on one side. Sometimes when the baby is resting the leg may appear either turned outwards or look shorter than the other leg.
How Can Parents Help Their Child?
Before you begin helping your kid, it is important to understand that bum shuffling is very normal and you can adopt various measures to help overcome his habit of your munchkin. Here are some ways in which the parents can help their child:
If the floor is hard or carpeted and baby finds it difficult to walk, use knee pads for the baby. This will help the baby to be on his four without any discomfort and thus encourage him to crawl and creep.
Help your baby to kneel using a step as this will help in strengthening baby’s arms.
Assist your baby to come to kneeling or crawling position from the sitting position.
Indulge your baby in games that involve muscle toning and which also involves inhibiting the primitive reflexes.
Help your baby in stimulating the joints and muscles by providing ample movement opportunities.
Baby massages are also a great way of helping in strengthening your baby’s muscles and joints.
Whenever your baby begins bottom shuffling, shuffle his position and help him to crawl instead.
Help your baby roll from side to side as this helps in hip area movement, and it also aids vestibular stimulation. If you wish, you can use a big ball, or you can do it on a mat too.
When your baby begins to use one of his legs to bum shuffle, get him on his fours and start rocking him forward and backwards.
If you are not able to make any changes to your baby’s movements to help him crawl, we suggest that you visit your doctor and get help. Osteopath, chiropractors or paediatric physiotherapists are some people who can help a great deal in altering your baby’s posture and assist in him crawling.
When to Consult The Doctor?
Where you can help your kid to crawl but sometimes bum shuffling may remain the main choice of your baby’s movement until he starts walking. Do not worry or panic. The best you can do is help your kid get some crawling experience. Parents may sometimes fear because there are beliefs that bottom shuffling may lead to other complications. If you notice any of the below symptoms in your little one, it will be best to get in touch with your doctor as soon as possible:
If your baby experiences any problems with the hearing or the vision.
If you notice any bottom shuffling and developmental delays, which include motor, language or other skills.
If your kid experiences difficulty in making movements with his legs or arms, or they may appear floppy or weak.
If your kid is not able to place both the feet flat on the floor or places one foot different than the other.
In case your kid loses his balance whenever he tries to stand, and he falls backwards or towards one side.
If you notice your kid using one side of the body more than using the other side or your baby prefers to turn his head on one side only.
Sometimes the reasons for bum shuffling are very common but sometimes there may be underlying complications such as bums shuffling and autism. Therefore, if you notice any such changes in your baby, you should get in touch with your doctor and get the required help.
Also Read:
Reasons for Baby not Crawling
Why do Babies Crawl Backwards?
Cruising Milestone in Infants
References
http://activebabiessmartkids.com.au/articles/bottom-shuffling/
https://www.poole.nhs.uk/pdf/Bottom%20Shuffling%20Babies%20ver1%2024.10.17.pdf
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How to Help Distracted Toddlers?
Toddlers can get easily distracted. Toddlerhood is a stage when kids start learning to concentrate on a single activity for shorter durations of time. Here are a few tips on how you can help your toddler stay focused.
Distraction as a parenting strategy can work very well for dealing with undesirable behaviour in toddlers. When it comes to distractions, there are some kids who seem to struggle more than others. As a child grows up, distraction can turn into a problem if he finds it difficult to focus even for shorter periods of time. Concentration is an important lesson he needs to learn at this stage.
Some Tips to Deal with Distracted Children
1. Limit Media Interactions
Modern technology is all great; in today’s times they can add on the score of distractions for children. The first step you need to take is to limit your child’s media interaction time. Cut down on his screen time, as well as his every day television viewing and mobile phone usage. Pediatrics caution parents about early exposure to television and its association with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. Passive viewing and constant buzz in the background can further distract an fidgety toddler from concentrating. Whether he is busy with building blocks, looking at a picture book, playing with dough or putting together simple puzzles, background noises can be quite disruptive. You must also avoid installing a television in your child’s room.
2. A Peaceful Home Environment
Make sure your home environment isn't noisy or turbulent. This means less yelling between adults at home. A calm environment will help your child focus, though it is easy said than done. Toddlers can literally try out your patience. If you yell at them, do not forget to apologise later, and also explain why you did it.
3. Praise your Child More Often
Positive reinforcement works well for children. Each time a child completes simple tasks that require some amount of concentration, do not forget to praise him. A happy and secure child is less likely to get distracted.
4. Ensure that your Child does not Suffer from an Eye/Ear Problem
Get your child’s eyesight and hearing tested. Lack of hearing or clear vision will result in him losing interest, and it can lead to a loss of interest in every day activities.
5. Give Clear and Short Instructions
Toddlers are in their learning phase of listening to, and understanding instructions. Talk to them in short and firm sentences so that they clearly understand what you expect out of them. Too many instructions bundled up in a sentence will only serve to confuse them.
6. Set Aside Special Time for Your Child
Set aside some time every day when you are able to give complete attention to your child. Listen to him talk, read a story or play a sport with him/her.
7. Make Physical Activity a Part of Daily Routine
Enrol your child in a physical activity class. Playing a sport has multiple benefits. Most importantly, it helps an active child channelize his excess energy, ensuring better focus when he gets back to more passive pursuits.
8. Be Consistent in Enforcing Discipline
Nothing is more confusing for a child than a set of changing or conflicting rules. Have a few rules, but stick to them. Also, make sure you and your spouse or other caregivers enforce the same rules with the same amount of firmness. Any kind of ambiguity will lead to confusion in the child.
Not only is a distracted child more difficult to handle, but distraction is also a huge impediment to learning at different stages of life. By making a few lifestyle changes, and following some simple rules without much of a budge, you can ensure that your child learns to focus better, which in turn will help your child in the long run. Read more
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