Let's Recognize 6 Types of Playing on Children!

Let's Recognize 6 Types of Playing on Children! - Hello Healthy Friend! At the end of the golden age period , children begin to get to know the wider world. Children begin to playgroup or PAUD and socialize with people other than their families. The way children socialize with their environment is by playing. Did you know Healthy Friends, if playing turns out to have other benefits besides making children happy?

The importance of playing for children
Play activities are very important for children's brain development, because when playing children are free to be creative by developing cognitive abilities and imagination. Children will also develop their dexterity, physical strength, and emotional. By playing, children will create or explore a world that they can master and learn to conquer their fears.

6 types of play in children


Does Healthy Friends all types of games look the same? The answer: no! Reported by  verywellfamily , a sociologist, Mildred Parten, differentiates play activities into 6 types based on their age, mood and social background.

1. “Empty” game
This type refers to activities when the child is actually not playing at all. The child may be involved in random movements and aimlessly. Although it seems unclear, in the future this activity will lead children to explore other types of games.

2. Independent game
This type refers to when children play alone. When playing alone, children are actually teaching themselves how to stay entertained. This activity will later lead them to become independent. This type of play is most commonly done in children aged 2-3 years. Children at this age tend to be selfish and do not have good communication skills.

3. “Watch” game
In this type, the child will play as an audience watching other children play. This type of play is common in early childhood developing vocabulary. Parents don't have to worry if their toddlers act like this, because they may feel embarrassed or don't want to play or take a break before playing.

4. Parallel games
This type of play is explained in the following illustration: two children are in the same room, but they are instead engrossed in their respective worlds. In such situations it is not always said that the two children do not like each other, they are only involved in parallel play. Although there is minimal interaction and at first glance doesn't seem to care about their friends, children who play in parallel actually learn a little from each other.

5. Associative play
This type of play isn't much different from parallel games. In this type children both play separately, but not directly they are involved with their friend's game. For example when the children are building houses from blocks, they will chat with each other and be involved in the construction of their friends' beam houses. This type of play is the child's first step in building friendships.

6. Cooperative Game
Cooperative games are a type of play in which children begin to play together. Children use all social abilities they have learned before.

Play activities , whether done alone or with friends can help children develop new competencies that lead to an increase in their confidence and resilience to face challenges in the future. So , let the children play!

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3 Important Information for Young Mothers

3 Important Information for Young Mothers - Healthy Friend, being a mother for the first time is a life experience in itself for a woman. This experience, is a very valuable teacher in raising your child.

At this point, sometimes new mothers feel confused by the amount of information to keep the little one's growth and development. So, so you don't get confused about what to do, let's look at these 3 things! Let's check it out!

1. Monitor for basic vaccinations
Vaccination is a preventive effort in preventing existing diseases. Usually this is done on babies from a few hours after birth until the age of children. As a mother, you should always make sure your child gets vaccinated according to his age.

You can see a table of visits to Puskesmas or health clinics in the Maternal and Child Health Book (Pink Book). When your child turns 4 months old, take him to the Community Health Center to get a series of BCG, Polio, DPT, HB, Hib, and IPV vaccinations.

Although sometimes vaccination has side effects that cause fever, but this is normal and the fever will heal by itself after 1-2 days after the vaccine.

2. Exclusive breastfeeding
The exact definition of exclusive breastfeeding (breast milk) is breastfeeding to infants without any intake at the age of 0-6 months, unless there are certain things. Breast milk is the most beautiful gift given to the mother, to give her baby the first nutrients.

Breast milk, can be stimulated after childbirth by normal processes and surgery. If the condition of the mother and baby allows, apply Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) so that your child gets the rich nutrients from breast milk. The content of nutrients in breast milk, can strengthen the body's immune system, support children's intelligence and strengthen the inner bonds of mother and child.

But, there are several conditions that cause mother's milk to not come out, so that requires your child to be given formula milk for a while. Don't give up! Immediately consult this matter to your doctor or ASI counselor.

3. Monitor your weight and development
You can use the monthly Posyandu program organized by the Government throughout Indonesia to monitor your child's growth and development. One way is to monitor weight gain (BB).

Make sure your little one's BB is not under the red line (BGM). This is because, your child can be indicated lack of nutrient intake. If this condition occurs more than 2 months, immediately take the child to the health center to get further action.

In addition, always monitor the development of the baby according to his age. You can read complete baby development indicators in the Maternal and Child Health Book (Pink Book). If there is a developmental lag, take your child to the Puskesmas for further examination.

Well, those are 3 vital information that every mother must know to support the health of her baby. All information to protect your child's growth and development, you can read in the MCH Book or better known as the Pink Book. Don't be lazy to read it, Healthy Friend!

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Gadgets Cause Cancer in Your Child, Myth or Fact?

Gadgets Cause Cancer in Your Child, Myth or Fact? - Healthy Friend, the current development of gadgets , you can not avoid. Yep, almost every individual from children to adults has this tool . But its use is sustainable, will have a negative impact on the behavior of your child in their daily lives.

Your child will tend to cool themselves and  rely on gadgets rather than learning or interacting with the surrounding environment. In addition, this tool also releases energy known as radio frequency waves (RF), and is associated with the risk of cancer, even tumors. But, is it true that gadgets can cause cancer, especially in children? Let's see the explanation here!

Here are the facts!
RF radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation. This radiation, can be categorized into two types, namely ionization and non-ionization. Ionization radiation is a type of radiation exposure that will affect the state of an object being passed. Examples are x-rays, radon, and cosmic rays.

Whereas in non-ionization, exposure to light does not directly affect the object in its path. Examples are radio frequency, very low frequency or power frequency. Exposure to ionizing radiation, is known to increase the risk of cancer.

In addition, exposure to non-ionizing radiation also has the effect of increasing the risk of health problems. But according to research conducted, there is no consistent evidence that in some devices that expose non-ionizing radiation such as radar, microwave ovens, gadgets,  and others can increase the risk of cancer in humans.

How the radiation waves work
The gadget works by sending signals to the nearest cell tower using RF waves. These waves include non-ionizing radiation, which does not have  enough energy  to cause cancer by damaging DNA directly in cells or heating up body tissue.

This wave is different from the ionizing wave which can directly break chemical bonds in DNA. Most of the research carried out in the laboratory has supported the idea that these waves do not cause DNA damage.

How to deal with your child?
Although there are no definitive studies on the risk of cancer in using gadgets,  you need to limit their use. This is because this tool can cause eye fatigue, sleep deprivation, anxiety, and even depression. Of course, this will affect your child's growth and development.

Well, those are some facts you need to know, Healthy Friend! Although there are no consistent research results on this matter, you still need to regulate the use of gadget usage . Keep your child busy with physical activity with you and his friends, so that growth and development is more optimal. Don't forget, share this info with the people closest to you, yes!

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Why should Autism not consume Gluten?

Why should Autism not consume Gluten? - Healthy Friend, you know what? According to data from  WHO , autism occurs in 1 in 160 children worldwide, you know! This symptom is also referred to as autism spectrum disorder  (ASD), because the symptoms and severity vary in each sufferer.

It is very important for you to be aware of symptoms as early as possible. This is related to the handling method that will be applied for people with autism. In addition, it is also necessary to know the food menu provided for them. Usually they are not  advised to  consume foods that contain gluten or protein that is embedded in wheat. I wonder why? Come, see the explanation here!

Some nutrients that need attention
Persons with autism have a different world from others, including the food consumed. They must be willing not to consume two types of protein, such as  gluten (protein from wheat) and casein (protein from milk). They also have to go on a diet called the GF-CF ( Gluten-free and Casein-free ) Diet . This diet, is believed to support the improvement of digestive disorders and reduce the symptoms or behavior of autism.

This is the reason!
People with autism have small holes in the  intestinal mucosa  (mucus), so they have difficulty  digesting casein and gluten . Both of these nutrients must be changed to a smaller size so they can be absorbed by the body. If it can't be changed or the changes aren't perfect, the body won't be able to absorb this nutrient.

Foods that have not been properly digested will slip through the mucous pits . Outside the intestinal wall, antibody-making cells (the body's immune system) will catch a 'signal' that foods that contain these nutrients are foreign substances. Well, this is what will cause people with autism to be allergic to food.

Case in point, if people with autism consume chocolate and have not been properly digested, chocolate will be considered an 'enemy' by antibody cells so that antibodies to chocolate are formed. As a result, their bodies become allergic to chocolate. This can also happen to other food ingredients.

What if both of these nutrients are absorbed?
In the digestive system, the intestine can be penetrated by water, so that protein can be absorbed into the body and carried through the bloodstream to the brain. In the brain, these two nutrients, will unite with opioid nerve cells  (which have opiate properties).

Both of these nutrients, will be converted into substances that have effects such as morphine. This substance will affect a person's behavior, perception and response to their environment. Reducing the consumption of gluten and casein can help reduce unwanted behavior.

Well, Healthy Friend! That's some information about food that should be avoided by people with autism. Come on, care more about those with autism! Without having to look negatively on them, because we have the same rights. Let's share this information with the people closest to you and don't forget to comment!

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How Important Is Preschool Education?

How Important Is Preschool Education? - Hello Healthy Friend! We all certainly agree that education is one of the basic human needs that must be met. Starting from childhood, education is the main foundation that must be built. Before entering elementary school, some parents send their children to kindergarten, even before entering kindergarten many children have started studying in PAUD or p laygroup. How important is it to send preschoolers?

How important is preschool education?
Quoted from parents.com , Steven Barnett PhD (director of the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) in America), said that children who attend preschool will someday enter kindergarten with better pre-reading skills, vocabulary richer words, and stronger basic math skills.



Why is that? The early years of childhood (the first 5 years) is a time when children begin to form the basis of intelligence . In addition, children also begin to shape personality, social behavior, and the capacity to learn and care for themselves as adults later. Supporting this statement, Todd Grindal , an education expert from the Harvard Graduate School of Education revealed that in the early days, children need to develop a healthy and strong brain, considering that a child's brain will reach 90% of the size of an adult's brain at the age of 5 years .

Preschool education and its various benefits

• Socialization. Children will socialize with people other than family. This is an important basic thing to help children overcome shyness and develop self-confidence.
• Cooperation. Children will learn how to work together, share and take turns. The concept of cooperation being taught will also instill the importance of teamwork in being able to teach respect for the opinions of others, listening, and equality.
• Enthusiasm for learning. Children will be given learning in a fun and interesting way that will encourage children to become effective learners.
• Respect. Children are taught to respect, not limited to people and goods, but also respect the environment, both directly and indirectly.
• Toughness. It is very important for teachers and parents to work together to develop resilience in children as early as possible. By creating a social environment that is consistent, safe and fair, with clear expectations and predictable consequences, children can develop skills in managing themselves and their emotions.
• Concentration. Children's minds are so lively and imaginative, they can easily explore every opportunity to find new experiences, new friends and new environments.
• Patience. Children need opportunities to be involved in many social experiences, where they can explore and practice patience. By teaching children through examples, role models and social experiences, children can develop their patience and learn to wait their turn.
• Trust and pride. A strong sense of well-being gives children confidence, optimism, and self-esteem that will encourage children to explore their talents, skills and interests.
• Receive diversity. Preschool education serves to guide children to be able to appreciate and accept differences. This last point is very important for children who live in diverse environments.

In essence, the most important part of preschool education is to develop children's social and emotional abilities before their academic abilities are honed in formal education. Healthy Friends agree?

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