Chlidrens Habits From Infancy

One of  the habits that I have come to appreciate is the thumb-sucking that babies do from the moment they are born.  It is a soothing for babies and keeps them calm.  This is no different than a child who cannot get rid of a baby blanket, or refuse to get it washed because of its smell.

According to Wikepdia:
"Thumb sucking is a behavior found in humans, chimpanzees, captive Ring-tailed Lemurs,^[1] and other primates.^[2] It usually involves placing the thumb into the mouth and rhythmically repeating sucking contact for a prolonged duration. It can also be accomplished with any piece of skin within reach (such as the big toe) and is considered to be soothing and therapeutic for the person. As a child develops the habit, it will usually develop a "favorite" finger to suck on."

The other day, I saw a 10 year old child suck his thumb while he listened to music. But this is a 10 year old.  How do we get children to stop sucking their thumbs after it has become an ingrained habit?

Well, I have come to learn that kids actually have control of their own thumbs.It is important to create a way where the child stops on his or her own such as him or her when the thumb sucking is going on.   For example, you can make kids hand you something you need, or tell them to play a game without actually telling them that your aim is to specifically distract them from the thumb sucking.  As to a child's point of view, making them notice will only appear like nagging. It is also okay to have other people like a doctor or a teacher comment on the thumb sucking to make a child aware that he is too old for thumb sucking.  The comment to the child when this is addressed must not sound negative, but rather a positive approach is preferred.

For those mothers who worry about thumb sucking, try theses methods and see if they work.  Feel free to comment on this article as to your experience with your little ones.

Catching up...just seems we never get there.

Have you ever felt like there is just no enough time in this world?  Or that there are too many tasks that your body can't handle.  Here is a simple thought.  It would be great just for a moment, to close your eyes to the rest of the world.  Sit very still and focus, closing your eyes at that point between the eyes in the middle of the forehead.  Breath slowly and deeply, be aware of the stillness in that space of your mind.  This is an open space where it is peaceful and safe.Let the jumbled thoughts pass by like little clouds. After ten minutes open your eyes, take a deep breath and notice your mind and body more relaxed...ready to take on the rest of your day.

I often practice this meditation for 10 minutes everyday.  It helps release the tension of stress and gets oxygen flowing in the body for better energy.

According to MAYO CLINIC:

"Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. And these benefits don't end when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and can even improve certain medical conditions.
Meditation and emotional well-being
When you meditate, you clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress.
The emotional benefits of meditation include:

• Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
• Building skills to manage your stress
• Increasing self-awareness
• Focusing on the present
• Reducing negative emotions"

Try it.  It was not until I found myself trying to accomplish so much in so little time that I realized how this can be helpful to ones well being.