Kebiasaan jajan sepertinya dialami hampir semua anak balita. Bukti kecil dapat kita lihat dari banyaknya penjual jajanan atau warung-warung yang menjajakan makanan ringan atau makanan jajanan untuk anak. Sebagai orang tua kadang susah mencegah anak untuk tidak jajan. tangisan dan teriakan si anak kadang menyertai larangan untuk jajan tersebut, yang akhirnya kebanyakan orang tua meluluskan permintaan anak untuk jajan.

Sebenarnya kebiasaan jajan pada balita masih bisa kita kontrol, karena memang tugas orang tua untuk mengontrolnya. Intinya pilihlah jajanan yang sehat dan bersih. Pilihlah jajanan yang tidak terlalu tinggi kadar karbohidrat sederhananya (gula dan tepung terigu) dan jangan terlalu berlemak serta pilihlah jajanan yang tidak mengandung Mono Sodium Glutamat (MSG). JIka si balita terlalu banyak mengkonsumsi makanan yang terbuat dari tepung terigu dan gula, diperkirakan akan terjadi obesitas pada si anak. Begitu juga dengan jajanan yang banyak mengandung lemak jenuh dan serat kurang seperti fast food. Mengkonsumsi fast food tidak dilarang namun harus diimbangi dengan makan buah dan sayur.

Kebiasaan jajan es krim juga perlu kita kontrol. Bila setiap hari si balita makan es krim, bukan tidak mungkin si anak akan over weight karena kandungan gula dan tepung yang ada di dalam es krim tersebut. Namun, jika kebiasaan jajan es krim tersebut hanya dilakukan seminggu sekali sepertinya masih bisa dikatakan normal untuk si anak.

Mencermati timbulnya kebiasaan jajan pada balita, ternyata dapat disebabkan oleh kebiasaan orang tua yang menyukai gaya hidup jajan, kurangnya variasi makanan di rumah, dan pengaruh lingkungan. Pengaruh lingkungan dapat terjadi ketika si balita tergiur melihat teman-temannya menyantap jajanan. Melarang si anak untuk tidak jajan mungkin sulit untuk dilakukan, namun sebagai orang tua jika kebiasaan jajan pada balita sudah memberikan dampak negatif maka sudah sepatutnya mengambil langkah-langkah tertentu untuk mengurangi kebiasaan jajan ini.

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Make learning a game for kids with these fun and free kids online games. These are the top 3 sites on the internet featuring some of the best available educational games for little kids.

Internet is full of free kids online games but finding the right one can be a task which can take hours. Some simply fall short on the quality of graphics and visuals whereas some may not be age appropriate for your young one.But there are some very good sites on the internet which are worth the effort and time.There are some really good sites where you will find some very good games and activities, songs, stories, rhymes, recipes for kids, jigsaws and puzzles and plenty of other activities which for little kids which kids will absolutely love.These sites make learning so much fun for kids as its their favourite movie or cartoon characters which help them with their learning.Here are the top 3 fun kid websites which easily fall in the category of some of the best free kids online games sites available on the internet for little kids -1. Sesame StreetThis is one of the fun kid websites which easily falls in the top bracket with its fantastic collection of educational games it has to offer to little kids which makes learning enjoyable for children.The selection of games is very good. You will find games for alphabet learning, numbers,shapes and colours, match and sort games, colouring pages, stories and plenty of other fun games and activities to choose from .Playing with characters like Elmo or Big bird at sesame street website is an enjoyable educational journey kids are bound to love.2. British Council Site This is another fun site which features a good collection of free kids online games, plenty of fun songs and funnier animation to go with the songs. Find songs for teaching kids their numbers, letters. You will find some popular and traditional songs and some very fun new songs for kids at this site.There are plenty of activities on this site to help kids with their English learning.3. Cbeebies The collection of activities and games for little kids is absolutely huge on this site. Plenty of good games, stories, colouring pages, recipes, almost anything you can think of for young children can be found on this site.And its not just games, but playing these free kids online games with their favourite characters is what kids will love the most about this site. Long list of popular characters like Bob the builder, Teletubbies, Tweenies all can be found here.If it is free kids online games that you are looking for you will find a fantastic selection of fun kid websites at best-preschool-games.com

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Sepertinya boleh jadi hampir tidak ada anak balita yang tidak suka es krim.
Begitu juga dengan Digi, makanan favoritnya yaitu es krim. Hampir setiap hari maunya makan es krim. Dan hampir setiap hari inginnya beli es krim di salah satu tempat favoritnya yang menyediakan es krim beserta menu makanan lainnya. Dengan memakan es krim seringkali membuat nafsu makannya meningkat dan tak jarang setelah makan siang dia lanjutkan makan es krim. Pernah ketika Digi sakit dan tidak mau makan sama sekali, ditawari es krim dan akhirnya mau makan kentang campur es krim. Senang rasanya melihat Digi makan dengan lahap.

Bergizi Tinggi
Es krim, hidangan beku dengan aneka tampilan ini, selain memiliki rasa yang lezat, ternyata juga mengandung unsur gizi yang cukup lumayan tinggi. Sumbangan nilai gizi terbesar pada es krim berasal dari bahan baku dasarnya yaitu susu, sehingga es krim memiliki nilai gizi tinggi dibandingkan dengan jenis minuman lainnya. Dalam es krim terkandung 60-65% air, 12-16% sukrosa, 8-13% susu skim, 2-6% sirup glukosa, 8-13% lemak nabati, dan 0,1-0,2% hidrat arang. Perlu diketahui pula, zat gizi yang terkandung dalam satu porsi es krim berukuran sedang sama dengan 2/3 gelas susu. Jadi sepertinya jika si balita tidak suka susu, bisa saja ditawari es krim yang tentunya es krim pilihan berkualitas baik dengan menyeleksi kandungan pemanis, aroma dan rasa, serta pewarna yang aman.

Antitumor
Sebagian besar komponen dalam susu telah diketahui fungsinya secara biologis bagi tubuh. Komponen yang telah diketahui fungsinya adalah protein terutama dari bagian whey, termasuk di dalamnya alfalaktalbumin, betaktoglobulin, imunoglobulin, laktoferin, dan glikomakropeptida. Alfalaktalbumin berperan serta dalam metabolisme karbohidrat. Enzim ini memiliki kemampuan berinteraksi dengan enzim galaktotransferase. Fungsi enzim tersebut mentransportasikan galaktosa ke pool glukosa. Beberapa penelitian membuktikan alfalaktalbumin sebagai zat antitumor.

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One of the most pleasant effects of eating chocolate is the “good feeling” that many people experience after indulging. Chocolate contains more than 300 known chemicals. Scientists have been working on isolating specific chemicals and chemical combinations which may explain some of the pleasurable effects of consuming chocolate.
Caffeine is the most well known of these chemical ingredients, and while it’s present in chocolate, it can only be found in small quantities. Theobromine, a weak stimulant, is also present, in slightly higher amounts. The combination of these two chemicals (and possibly others) may provide the “lift” that chocolate eaters experience
Phenylethylamine is also found in chocolate. It’s related to amphetamines, which are strong stimulants. All of these stimulants increase the activity of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) in parts of the brain that control our ability to pay attention and stay alert.

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Here are some things you need in order to cloth diaper your baby.

Cloth Diapers
There are many styles to choose from. How many you purchase is up to you. You should have at least 15 diapers because newborns go through many diapers every day. Most people like to have at least 30 on hand so that they can do a wash every other day. Depending on the style of diaper, you may need to purchase more in the future as your baby grows. You can find cloth diapers in major department stores but there is definitely more variety available in small boutiques (i.e. Diaper-Eez in Toronto) and on-line. Many people sell their used diapers so if you’re looking to save money, you can purchase your diapers that way.

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Dalam salah satu artikel di Jurnal Nasional, disebutkan bahwa tidak selamanya televisi itu buruk buat anak. Menurut Dr. Hardiono D Pusponegoro, SpA(K), Konsultan Neurologi Anak RSCM, anak di atas lima tahun dapat menggunakan televisi sebagai media belajar. Karena pada usia tersebut anak akan mulai belajar mengenai huruf dan bentuk. Maka, tampilan audiovisual yang ditawarkan televisi dapat menjadi proses belajar yang tidak monoton.

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Terlalu sering menonton TV membuat anak sulit berkonsentrasi, misalnya saat membaca.

Bagi orang dewasa, TV merupakan salah satu media instan untuk mendapatkan informasi. Sedangkan bagi anak-anak, TV bisa jadi teman setianya di rumah selama ditinggal orang tuanya. Itulah sebabnya stasiun TV kemudian memasukkan acara anak-anak dalam program mereka.

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A lot of changes happen as you grow up, especially as you reach puberty (say: pyoo-bur-tee), the name for the time when your body begins to develop and change. Girls start developing breasts and get their periods - signs they are growing into women. But how do boys know they are growing into men? Let’s find out.
For a guy, there isn’t just one event or sign that you’re growing up. There are lots of them, including your body growing bigger, your voice changing, and hair sprouting everywhere. Most boys begin puberty between the ages of 10 and 15. But keep in mind that puberty starts when a boy’s body is ready, and everyone grows at his own pace.
Here are some of the questions boys have.

Why Are Girls Taller Than Me?You might have noticed that some of the girls you know are taller than the boys. But you’ve probably noticed that out of the adults you know, most of the men are taller than the women. What’s going on?
Well, girls get a head start on puberty - and growing taller - because they start these changes between the ages of 8 and 13. Most boys, on the other hand, don’t begin until between the ages of 10 and 15. So that’s why girls are often taller than boys during that time.
Many boys may catch up - and even grow taller than girls. But it’s also important to remember that your genetics play a role in height. So if your mom and dad are tall, you’re more likely to be tall. And if your mom and dad are kind of short, you may be short, too. But nothing is definite.
You have to wait and see how it turns out, but you can also talk to a doctor, if you’re concerned. Remember - not every adult boy is tall. There are lots of men who are considered “short,” but have gone on to have careers in the movies, the military, and even professional basketball!
There aren’t any exercises or magic pills to make you grow tall. But by being active and eating nutritious foods, you’re helping your body grow up healthy, just the way it should.

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Empeng memang membantu Anda menenangkan anak. Namun empeng dapat berdampak negatif jika si kecil terlanjur tergantung menggunakannya.

Arsya menyesal membelikan Ario empeng ketika putranya masih bayi. Waktu itu, menurut mertuanya, empeng sangat efektif untuk membendung tangisan bayi. Arsya, yang kala itu termasuk ibu baru, memang cukup panik mendengar tangisan Ario yang bertubi-tubi.

Empeng yang dibelikannya itu kini seakan-akan melekat erat pada mulut anaknya, hingga kini Ario hampir berusia 2 tahun. Keengganan Ario melepas empeng kesayangannya membuat ibu muda ini panik. Bagaimana agar anak semata wayangnya ini mau melupakan empeng nya?

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