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A Parent’s Guide to Phonological Processes

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Phonological refers to the relationships between speech sounds. Phonological processes are those mistakes children make when learning how to talk. Ideally, they stop making these mistakes and learn to speak clearly and properly at all times. However, parents are often stumped by the mistakes their children make. They’re also left wondering when it is a phase and when it is a sign of a speech delay. This is why WPS Publish created this useful infographic on phonological processes.

It describes the most common phonological problems or speech mistakes children make. It says when most children stop making this mistake. This allows parents to know when they should take their children for an assessment or visit a speech pathologist. Then the child’s speech delays are addressed as early as possible, minimizing the impact of speech problems on social development and their education. By giving parents a medical label for the problem, they know what it is called and can discuss it by name with doctors and teachers. The infographic also identifies the errors that only occur in more severe cases, allowing parents to know when they need expert help as soon as possible.


Types of Phonological Processes

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Happy Gut, Happy You: How to Keep Your Digestive System Healthy

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by Maggie Hammond

Do you suffer from constipation, acid reflux or a mountain of other gut issues that make your life difficult? Are you afraid to leave the house because you fear stomach issues? You likely have poor gut health and it’s impacting every aspect of your life from sleep to your mood.

You need to know how to keep the digestive system healthy. It holds the bulk of our immune system and helps release the neurotransmitter serotonin. When your digestive system isn’t healthy, it leads to many problems from illness to bloating and more.

We’ll show you the best ways to keep your digestive system healthy and happy.

How to Keep the Digestive System Healthy? Change Your Diet.

The fuel for the body is the food you put into it. Unfortunately, thanks to our busy lifestyles, we don’t always choose the best options. We need things that are quick like fast food and processed foods.

These can lead to poor digestive health. Instead, choose healthier alternatives. It’s possible you can be allergic to certain foods and not even know it. You can remove gluten and dairy from your diet and see how it makes you feel.

Stay away from sugar because it can cause inflammation and growth of unwanted bacteria.

Keep Your Gut Bacteria in Balance

The bacteria in the digestive system are key to breaking down the foods, but when there is an imbalance, it can lead to health issues.

There are foods high in probiotics such as sauerkraut, onions, garlic, and asparagus to keep your bacteria healthy and in balance. You can also get supplements filled with probiotics, but be careful as too much can lead to a bacterial imbalance.

It’s best to use natural food for probiotics, but if you use supplements, follow the directions.

Change Your Lifestyle

Have you ever been really stressed and then have to go to the bathroom every 10 minutes or your stomach hurts and you get really gassy? These are all symptoms of bad gut health. The stresses in your life have a big impact on your digestive health.

Stress and anxiety can limit stomach acid and lead to constipation and bloating or do the exact opposite, and you can develop diarrhea.  You must learn to relax and eliminate the stresses in your life. Practice meditation and Yoga to help bring peace to your inner self.

Many times there is little we can do to reduce stress in our jobs and family, so mastering these relaxation techniques can help you calm down after a stressful situation.

It is important to be as relaxed as possible before you eat. Chew your food completely and keep your mind calm. Let the digestive system do its job in the best conditions possible.

Digestive Health Is Your Responsibility

If you suffer from stomach problems or seem to always be sick, it might be your digestive health. We’ve explained how to keep the digestive system healthy and now it’s up to you to make it happen.

If you want to learn about probiotics and digestive health, please explore our site.

Bio: Maggie Hammond is a retired nurse and freelance writer, exploring and writing in the U.S. in retirement. An advocate for public health and nursing qualifications, she feels passionate about raising awareness of the current strain on public health organisations.

Triggers That Cause Sweating

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by Amanda Green

Sweating and Triggers in Human Beings

Sweating is a normal part of being a human. People perspire all of the time. They perspire for all sorts of different reasons as well. Many diverse factors can contribute to sweating. People sweat as a result of participating in vigorous exercise sessions. They sweat as the result of consuming food items that are especially hot and spicy. They sweat as the reaction to overwhelming and difficult life circumstances. They even sweat when they’re exposed to immoderately high temperatures or humidity levels. A degree of sweating is one hundred percent normal in people. Immoderate sweating, however, can in some cases point to a health problem. If sweating too much is a big problem for you, then you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Immoderate sweating may be related to all sorts of health concerns.

Visit the Doctor for an In-Depth Evaluation

“Hyperhydrosis” is the name of the medical term for immoderate sweating. If you have hyperhydrosis, it may be related to all sorts of health issues. Some examples of health issues that may bring on an abnormal degree of sweating are malaria, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukemia, heart attacks, diabetic hypoglycemia, tuberculosis, obesity, hyperthyroidism and menopause. Note, too, that sweating that is unusual in intensity may be the result of medication use. People who utilize antidepressants and beta blockers often encounter troubles that relate to immoderate perspiration.

If you have concerns that involve how much you sweat, then you need to take action. The first thing you should do is set up an appointment with a doctor who can help you get to the bottom of the frustrating situation. If a doctor assesses you and determines that a medical problem is behind your sweating dilemma, then treatment may resolve everything for you gradually. Your sweating, however, may not necessarily be related to any health issue. If your sweating isn’t medical in nature, it may be up to you to take control of the problem all by yourself.

You may want to research options in antiperspirants that are on the market. There are antiperspirants that can be particularly effective. There are those that work wonders for people who want to manage immoderate sweating. There are many that work like a charm on people who want to manage moistness and unpleasant sweat odors as well. If you’re in that camp, then you should research choices in antiperspirants and deodorants that get rave reviews. You can assess the Internet for antiperspirant ratings and reviews. You can even get a recommendation from your doctor. You doctor may be able to help you find a product that can keep your sweating situation in check.

Emotions and Immoderate Sweating

Do not forget that immoderate sweating is sometimes the consequence of emotion. If you feel nervous or frustrated by something that’s going on in your life, it may lead to sweating that seems a bit out of hand. That’s why trying to relax may help you get your sweating problem under control. There are all sorts of strategies that can work out well for people who wish to clear their minds and take it easy. If you want to stop your nerves from ruling your world and your sweat glands, then you may want to try out yoga or meditation. There are other things you can do to feel more serene, too. You can try reading an interesting book that has been on your radar for a while. You can try taking a long and luxurious bubble bath. You can try taking a nap outside under the warm and gentle glow of the sun on a hammock. You can even try engaging in a riveting conversation with a person you trust very much.

Sweating doesn’t have to be the bane of your existence. It’s critical to make sure that your sweating has absolutely nothing to do with your wellness. It’s critical to put time into researching products that can help you combat a messy sweating dilemma as well. Be sure to test out many products. Don’t give up quickly. Immoderate sweating is something that can make people feel extremely self-conscious. It can be something that stops people from leading healthy and well-rounded existences, too. It’s critical to do what you can to keep your sweat situation in check.

I Create My World: Perfect Book to Help Build a Child’s Confidence

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I’m in love with this little book – more to the point, I’m in love with the concept of providing children with positive affirmations, self confidence, and self worth. I Create My World  is a wonderful book for children that I wish I could put in every child in the world’s precious little hands.

I don’t have to tell you how important self worth is, nor do I need to remind you how important it is to our happiness and even health to realize that we are…

  • important
  • special
  • wonderful
  • worthy of love, happiness, and all things good!

What I might need to remind a lot of people of is this: People need to be grounded in these truths very, very, very early in life.  The first years of development are more important than most people realize.  A lot of the beliefs, feelings, and thoughts we develop as very young children stay with us throughout our lives. The impressions we form of ourselves in the early years of life stay with us, for better or worse.

That’s why the thought of a loving adult sitting down with a child and reading a book like this, together, fills my heart with warm hope.

Picture it: A parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling, or other family member sitting with a precious child reading a bright, beautiful book that’s all bout THEM!  Kids are their own favorite topic of conversation, after all – and this is a book reminding them.. reinforcing in them… that they are…

  • special
  • talented
  • loved
  • gifted
  • wonderful
  • the artist who’ll paint their life’s picture

I read to my daughters (Emily, Brittany, and Stephany) from the moment they were old enough to listen.  The time spent together was sweeter than any cupcake could ever hope to be. I found that it was often the words shared between us… between pages.. that were the most powerful.  The same would be true with this delightful and colorful book.  Think of the wonderful opportunities you’d have to instill positive life affirmations!  Having a book as a “tool” helps immensely.  The author’s words can guide your words, while the picture holds the child’s attention.

I’m reminded almost daily  just how strong children’s memories are.  My daughters often bring up things that happened so long ago that my mind had nearly misplaced the entire scenario. They remember books we checked out at the library and read as soon as we got home, they remember lessons from our home school – all the way back to when they were 5 and 6.  A few months ago, one of my girls brought up a story I’d made up when they were all younger than 8.  They remembered the “moral” and even the illustrations I drew to go along with it!

What a child experiences early in life helps mold and form them into the person they’ll become. It’s as though we provide them (when they’re very small) with the colors they’ll use to paint their life’s picture.

I Create My World is a beautiful palette of colors you can use to your child’s advantage!

Click through any of the links or images to learn more.

~ Joi (“Joy”)


Should You Consider a Career as a Personal Trainer?

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by Adrian Rumley

There are hundreds of different reasons why people decide to pursue a career in the fitness industry. Some people are inspired by life experiences that have instilled values of fitness, whilst others are driven by a genuine desire to help others change and improve their lifestyles. If you are thinking about starting a career in the fitness industry, whether you’re looking to become a personal trainer or work in another area of the field, here are some of the key things to know about this both exciting and rewarding career path.

Are You a Good Fit for the Job?

Anybody with a passion for fitness can become a personal trainer, but it takes somebody with some special qualities and attributes to become good at their job. Do you have a strong desire to help others achieve their fitness goals, better themselves and improve their lives? If you enjoy planning and scheduling your workout routines, your family and friends regularly ask you for fitness advice, and you enjoy pushing your body to new limits, a career as a personal trainer could be a good fit for you. You might want to pursue a career as a personal trainer if you are mindful of the food that you eat, have always been interested in a job that’s not your typical 9-5, or even considered starting your own business, and your home is always filled with workout gear hanging up to dry. Finally, if you are often told that you’re a good leader and communicator, and are extremely personable and approachable, you could be the right person for the job.

What Does the Job Consist Of?

Many people have misconceptions about the personal trainer’s job, with some often thinking that it means little more than hanging out in the gym. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Becoming a successful personal trainer means that you will need to have a broad knowledge of a wide number of subjects, including anatomy and physiology, business, and psychology. You will need to be able to design personal exercise, diet and fitness programs in order to help your clients meet their individual fitness goals. A good personal trainer also needs to have the ability to help their clients establish the necessary healthy habits to stick to and see results from their programs. Whether you plan to work in a gym or health club, or are going to be visiting your clients in their homes, establishing a regular clientele will take both time and effort on your part. However, once you are able to start working with a regular client schedule, personal training is a career that’s both financially and personally rewarding.

Reasons to Pursue a Career in Fitness:

There are many great reasons to pursue a career in fitness as a personal trainer or another position. Some of the best and most popular reasons include:

#1. Helping Others:

If you are the type of person who enjoys helping others, then a career as a personal trainer could be the perfect option for you. As a personal trainer, your whole career will be based on making a living from being there as a support system for others and providing them with advice and guidance to change their lives for the better. Because of this, it’s not only a financially rewarding career choice, but also very personally rewarding, too.

#2. You Get to See Results Regularly:

One of the most rewarding things about working as a personal trainer is that you’ll get to see regular results from your clients. When your clients reach their personal goals, you’ll be able to celebrate with them and be proud of the both of you for helping them hit those achievements.

#3. It’s a Low Stress Job:

If you’re looking for a job that you’ll enjoy going to every day, then personal training could be the best choice for you. In fact, CNN Money magazine has listed personal training as one of the top twenty professions in the USA due to low levels of stress and the positive impact of the career on others. And the career is very much the same in the UK, with low stress levels and the ability to have a lot of control over your own working hours.

#4. It’s Easy to Train:

It’s easier than ever today to complete your training and become fully qualified as a personal trainer. You could enrol on a course at your local gym or health centre where you’ll be trained by highly experienced personal trainers who can help you learn the ropes, or enrol on a Level 2 Fitness Training (UK) program which you can complete online either on a part- or full-time basis to fit around your current work and commitments if needed. You could become a qualified personal trainer in as little as a few weeks’ time, making it easier than ever to pursue your dream career.

#5. It’s Good for Your Own Fitness:

Last but not least, working as a personal trainer isn’t just beneficial for the fitness and health levels of your clients; when you’re working in the gym every day, or visiting people at their home in order to help them with their exercise routine, you’ll be able to keep up with your own fitness too, as part of your work. Whether you’re working out before or afterwards since you’re already at the gym, leading a fitness class, or exercising alongside your clients, you can be sure that being a personal trainer will keep you fit and healthy without even having to put much thought into it. You’ll no longer need to worry about making time to go to the gym, since you’ll be there for work anyway! And, as you help your clients with healthier routines and working out a diet plan that fits their needs, you’ll learn more about nutrition and healthy habits that you can apply to your own life.

If you want a flexible, self-led job that allows you to stay healthy whilst helping others improve their life, personal training could be ideal for you.

Author: Adrian Rumley

Adrian is a lifelong thrill seeker and adrenaline junkie. A freelance sports writer, Adrian is passionate about health and fitness and pushing his body to limits. Whether he’s rambling in the beautiful Cotswolds or bunjy jumping in New Zealand, Adrian is a fervent believer in making the most of the great outdoors.