Sibling rivalry can be challenging for both parents and children, but with the right strategies, fostering a healthy and supportive sibling relationship is possible. By understanding the causes of sibling rivalry and implementing effective techniques, parents can create an environment that promotes cooperation, empathy, and mutual respect. Understanding the Causes of Sibling Rivalry Sibling rivalry often stems from various factors such as age and developmental differences, limited resources and attention, and personality clashes. Younger children may feel frustrated when their older siblings have privileges they don’t yet enjoy, while older siblings may resent the attention given to the younger ones.…
Author: Bolaji Ajayi
Breastfeeding newborn babies within an hour of birth is healthier, and helps in building children’s immunity and mental capacity, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said. UNICEF Chief of Field Office, North East, Phuong Nguyen, disclosed this on Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, at a press briefing with newsmen to mark World Breastfeeding Week. “For newborns, there is evidence that immediate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the six months is a nutritional magic bullet that protects them from opportunistic infections and helps to build their fragile immunity,” she disclosed. She said no supplement…
Colon cancer develops from polyps (growths) in your colon’s inner lining. Healthcare providers have screening tests and treatments that detect and remove precancerous polyps. If untreated, colon cancer may spread to other areas of your body. What is colon cancer? Colon (colorectal) cancer starts in your colon (large intestine), the long tube that helps carry digested food to your rectum and out of your body. Colon cancer develops from certain polyps or growths in the inner lining of your colon. Healthcare providers have screening tests that detect precancerous polyps before they can become cancerous tumors. Colon cancer that’s not detected or treated may…
What is malaria? Malaria is a serious disease that spreads when you’re bitten by a mosquito infected by tiny parasites. When it bites, the mosquito injects malaria parasites into your bloodstream. Malaria is caused by the parasites, not by a virus or by a type of bacterium. If it isn’t treated, malaria can cause severe health problems such as seizures, brain damage, trouble breathing, organ failure and death. The disease is rare in the U.S., with about 2,000 cases per year. If you’re traveling to an area where malaria is common, talk to your healthcare provider about ways you can prevent being…
What is personal hygiene? Good personal hygiene is one of the best ways to protect yourself from getting gastro or infectious diseases such as COVID-19, colds and flu. Washing your hands with soap removes germs that can make you ill. Maintaining good personal hygiene will also help prevent you from spreading diseases to other people. Personal hygiene includes: To slow the spread of COVID-19, you should: Why is personal hygiene important? Good hygiene is vital because it helps prevent you and your children from getting or spreading germs and infectious diseases. The germs that cause many diseases can be passed on…
What is PPE ? Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE”, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. Generally, PPE is important because it prepares you for any health and safety risks and gives you extra protection in event of an accident or against the elements. Why Is PPE Important Safety is a major issue for day laborers and skilled laborers. Each year, accidents happen frequently in the construction industry and often times it is due to the absence of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or failure to wear the provided PPE. The…
Housekeeping is an important factor to ensure the safety of employees in an organization. Good housekeeping can help companies reduce workplace hazards and provide a safe and secure environment for employees. But in a work setting, it means much more. Housekeeping is crucial to safe workplaces. It can help prevent injuries and improve productivity and morale. It is also key to getting through your health and safety inspections with few identified hazards and necessary corrective actions. The practice extends from traditional offices to industrial workplaces, including factories, warehouses and manufacturing plants that present special challenges such as hazardous materials, combustible dust and…
There are many benefits of regular exercise and maintaining fitness and these include: Exercise improves both the strength and the efficiency of your cardiovascular system to get the oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. When your cardiovascular system works better everything seems easier and you have more energy for the fun stuff in life. Staying active keeps muscles strong and joints, tendons and ligaments flexible, allowing you to move more easily and avoid injury. Strong muscles and ligaments reduce your risk of joint and lower back pain by keeping joints in proper alignment. They also improve coordination and balance. The more you…
One of the most common challenges in many marriages today is the shared notion that marriage is about perseverance, which is often misinterpreted, leaving many couples struggling alone rather than seeking help during the period of change. The transition period, which is another word for change, is a testing time for most marriages and a couple’s capacity to control this season can become a testament to their love and commitment to each other. However, change can be comprehended in different ways and if you and your spouse have not really prepared for this period in your marriage, it can bring…
After a long and busy day, something is comforting about digging into food. However, experts say that dinner should be the lightest meal of the day. Owing to our hectic schedule, we end up doing the reverse of what is recommended, we eat light breakfasts and stuff ourselves at dinner. As a result of this unhealthy lifestyle, most of us are prone to several health issues, including obesity, risk of heart disease and blood sugar. One of the easiest ways to keep your blood sugar and weight in check is to finish your dinner (and no snacking!) at least 2…