Can you recall when you were a child doing something that caused your mother or father upset? Considering the transgression was not too offensive Dustin Byfuglien USA Jersey , most likely, you received a lengthy discourse as to why it was quite irresponsible of you to take the actions which were taken. To the same point, do you remember any of those lengthy, passionate lectures given to you by your parents? Most likely the answer is a resounding, ?No!? Research into brain activity as it relates to stress informs us that in times of high stress, our thinking processes become confused and distorted, and our short-term memory is suppressed. With this being the case Cory Schneider USA Jersey , allow me to make a point which may save both you and your child many periods of frustration.
First, children act out when they are stressed out. It's very simple, when your child does something that you are certain he knows better than doing, his actions are stemming from stress. He is experiencing more stress within his brain and body system than he can tolerate at that time. Thereby, his actions are an indication of his feelings. The same can be said for adults. We are more likely to yell at our spouse, kick the dog, drive too fast Ben Bishop USA Jersey , and yell at the traffic, when we are experiencing more stress than our brain and body system can tolerate. Think about it for a moment. Won't you agree that 80-90% of the time your child makes fairly solid decisions? Even at this moment, consider that your child is probably not lying, stealing, hitting little sister, or harassing the dog. No, most likely he is watching television Blake Wheeler USA Jersey , engaging you in talk, playing with friends or doing homework. The point is, most of the time, when children are not experiencing overwhelming stress, they behave rather well.
Ask yourself these questions, ?What if, when my child is acting out James van Riemsdyk USA Jersey , he's doing so because he is stressed out? How might I respond to him differently, in a way that will cause him less stress?? When you've honestly considered those questions, now consider a time when you were punished as a child, ?Were you stressed in that moment? What might your parent have done differently had they been privy to that insight? How differently might the situation have turned out?? Do you really believe that twenty minute lecture is fully comprehended? We lecture our children because we were lectured to as well. Mostly, we lecture our children because we, too, become stressed out Derek Stepan USA Jersey , thereby, leading us to use what we consider logic with our momentarily illogical children. If you are using logic with an illogical person, what does that make you? Stressed out!
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Rheumaroid Arthritis In Children Health Articles | November 15, 2011 Rheumatoid arthritis is a crippling disease that affects young and old alike. Although there is no cure for this autoimmune disorder, there are a variety of treatment options, ranging from medication, to natural remedies Paul Stastny USA Jersey , to lifestyle changes. Read on to learn more about rheumatoid arthritis, including symptoms, treatment options, and more.
Contrary to popular belief, rheumatoid arthritis is very common in children under the age of 16. This type of rheumatoid arthritis is known as Idiopathic arthritis, and it is significantly different from the disease typically found in adults. The good news is that in most cases of the disease, several treatment options are available to make living with it more tolerable.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can present itself with poor appetite Joe Pavelski USA Jersey , reduced physical activity, as well as lethargy and tiredness. Limping and flu like symptoms are also very common in children suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Swelling in joints such as the knees, wrists, ankles etc is also witnessed in such patients. Children might not be able to describe the pain and mornings stiffness associated commonly with this disease. If not treated early, it might cause joint damage as well as joint contracture. It can also cause front eye inflammation leading to scars, cataracts and even blindness, and a reduced rate of growth.
Delayed treatment can further complicate the symptoms and can cause joint deformities Zach Parise USA Jersey , as well as other serious and irreversible complications. The cause of this autoimmune disease is unknown. However, it is said to have a genetic predisposition more common in females.
A combination of diagnostic tests including x-rays, blood tests, symptom analysis is used for diagnosis of this disease. However, in children it is difficult because these common diagnostic tests might not be affective. That is why joint fluid is aspirated and analyzed which often helps in actual diagnosis of this disease.
Since rheumatoid arthritis has no cure, a series of treatment plans are introduced in children. The aim of this aggressive treatment is to help children live a normal life with active physical and social activities. Physical therapy, social support as well as pain management strategies are the main parts of this treatment plan. For juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Max Pacioretty USA Jersey , non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as well as intra-articular corticosteroid injections are used such as Methotrexate etc. New generation of TNF Alpha blockers like Etanercept are also used for children.
Physical therapy is always helpful in children; this is why a series of exercise programs are recommended for affected children. Diet modifications also help in minimizing the symptoms and complications of this disease. Surgery as in other adult cases of the disease is the last resort to treat certain severe cases of this disease. The aim of the surgery is to remove scars, as well as to improve the functioning of the joints.