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Should I eliminate all sugar and starch from my child’s diet?

Children's Oral Health: FAQ
Of course not. Many of these foods are incredibly important to your child’s health. Starch based foods are much safer to eat for teeth when eaten with an entire meal. Foods that stick to teeth are also more difficult to wash away by water, saliva or other drinks. Its important you talk to our staff about your child’s diet and maintaining proper dental care.
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Should my child give up all foods with sugar or starch?

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Certainly not! Many provide nutrients your child needs. You simply need to select and serve them wisely. A food with sugar or starch is safer for teeth if it's eaten with a meal, not as a snack. Sticky foods, such as dried fruit or toffee, are not easily washed away from the teeth by saliva, water or milk. So, they have more cavity-causing potential than foods more rapidly cleared from the teeth.
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How will Diet effect my child’s teeth?

Children's Oral Health: FAQ
Most of the time cavities are due to a diet high in sugar and a lack of brushing. Limiting sugar intake and brushing regularly, of course, can help. However, it is important that your child receives a naturally balanced diet that includes the most important nutrients your child needs in order to grow. A balanced diet includes the following food groups of Meat, Fish and Eggs, Vegetables and Fruits, Breads and Cereals as well as Milk and other Dairy Products.
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Do i have to completely eliminate sugar from my diet?

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People with diabetes can fit sweets into their meal plan by substituting for other carbohydrate foods, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). It's the total amount of food and type of food consumed that really matters. Consult your health care provider or dietitian to find out what is the right amount for you.
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How do I create a diet safe my child’s teeth?

Children's Oral Health: FAQ
we stated earlier, initiate a balanced diet. Analyze the frequency in which starch based foods are eaten. These types of foods include breads, pasta, potato chips, etc. In addition, sugar is found in more than just candy. All types of sugars can promote tooth decay. For example, most milk-based products contain sugar. A Peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a favorite for bag lunches. Unfortunately, it includes sugar not only in the jelly, but also in the peanut butter.
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When can I start introducing yogurt into my child’s diet?

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The American Academy of Pediatricians recommends that yogurt and cheese can be introduced after six months. Since every child is different, you should check with your pediatrician before introducing YoBaby yogurt into your child’s diet. Whole milk dairy products such as YoBaby yogurt are recommended for children up to 2 years of age. After that your pediatrician may suggest that you switch to low-fat dairy products like our YoKids organic yogurt .
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Can my child’s diet affect their dental health?

Children's Oral Health: FAQ
Absolutely. It is important that you initiate a balanced diet for your child so that their teeth develop appropriately. In addition, this will positively affect healthy gum tissue surrounding the teeth. Please note that a diet high in sugar and other forms of carbohydrates may increase the probability of tooth decay.
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What is going on in my child’s mind?

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Often their thoughts are racing, many different thoughts are occurring at one time which prevents the ability to listen and learn. Some children daydream, are easily distracted, unable to sit still enough to absorb information. If you don’t absorb information how can you use it? The child needs help to absorb and retain information so they can
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Can C&H Granulated Sugar be substituted for C&H Baker’s Sugar and vice versa?

You can use C&H Granulated Sugar for general baking. But for the passionate baker and fine-textured dessert recipes, we suggest C&H Pure Cane Baker’s Sugar. Baker’s Sugar is a gourmet sugar. Because it was developed especially for baking and requires extra curing, it’s slightly more expensive but well worth it. For more information, visit the Baker’s Sugar web site. In short, no.
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Should I try to cut out sugar completely from my family’s diet?

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Sugar has had a bad press over the years but there is no reason why you should completely cut sugar out of your family’s diet. In actual fact this would be almost impossible and there is no scientific reason for you to try to do this. Sugar is simply a carbohydrate, it provides 4 kcals a gram and can add taste and palatability to foods. Fat, like sugar, also helps make food taste nice but gram for gram sugar has half the calories of fat.
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What are the effects of albinism on my child’s vision?

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The lack of pigment during the development of the eye causes an abnormal development of the retina and affects the formation of the nerve pathways from the eyes to the brain, which causes decreased visual acuity or low vision that cannot be corrected to 20/20. Adults with albinism often describe their vision as lacking fine detail. Corrective lenses (i.e. glasses or contact lenses) and low vision aids (i.e. magnifiers or telescopes) can provide some clarification.
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What do I need to do to protect my child’s skin?

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People with oculocutaneous albinism have a skin color that is lighter than others in their ethnic group. They sunburn easily (even on cloudy days). Sunscreen with an SPF rating of at least a 30 is a must for children. Consult your pediatrician regarding the use of sunscreen on an infant. A good pair of sunglasses and different types of hats will also come in handy. When spending time outside, wearing long sleeve shirts and pants, and spending time in the shade are other options.
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How Can I Care for my Child’s Teeth?

Children's Oral Health: FAQ
Children’s hands and mouths are different than adults. They need to use toothbrushes designed for children. Both adults and children should use brushes with soft, rounded bristles for gentle cleaning. Change to a new brush about every three months. Wipe infant’s teeth gently with a moist, soft cloth or gauze square. As babies grow, use a child’s toothbrush with a small, pea-sized dab of toothpaste. By age 2 or 3 begin to teach your child to brush.
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Can I Still Have Some Sugar in my Diet?

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Yes. The diet for diabetes does not mean a ‘sugar free’ diet. Sugar can be eaten as part of a balanced, healthy diet without having a harmful effect on blood glucose control. However, you should still try to cut down on sugary foods and drinks since eating them has implications for tooth decay, weight control and the overall balance of your diet. Blood glucose control depends on diabetes medication and lifestyle factors, such as how much activity you do as well as what you eat.
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My child is on a sugar-restricted diet. Do you offer cough suppressant products for children?

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Our Diabetic Tussin® for Children is 100% safe, especially for children with diabetics. It’s Sugar free, alcohol free, sodium free, fructose free, sorbitol free, codeine free & dye free.
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How many times do I need to treat my child to eliminate lice?

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No lice treatment can guarantee 100% success with a single application. To eliminate lice and help prevent reinfestation, most "over-the-counter" lice treatments state that two 10-minute applications should be done 7 to 10 days apart. Each application should be followed with combing using a "nit" comb.
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Can I homeschool someone else’s child?

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It depends on the homeschool law for your state. Please read it carefully to determine what is written in the law. Click on this link to find the law for your state However, though it may be legal in your state, HSLDA will not defend your right to teach a child other then your own.
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Will having albinism affect my child’s development?

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Children with albinism develop (walk, talk, crawl etc.) at a pace that is in the range of normal to slightly delayed (2-3 months behind their “normally sighted” peers). For more information about your child’s development, please contact a teacher of visually impaired for developmental vision services. Your state agency for the blind or local children’s hospital may be able to assist you in finding such a teacher.
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How will my child’s needs be met?

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Each child will work with a regular education teacher, as well as a special needs teacher in his/her age-appropriate grade level. The child’s needs will be met according to the Individualized Education Plan/ IEP. Service options may include regular classes without modifications (consultation with special needs teacher); regular class with modifications from a special needs teacher; individualized classes with part regular education classes; or individualized classes.
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What if I find another child’s behaviour unacceptable?

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It is normal for young children to display a range of behaviours, and there will be varying beliefs amongst parents about how to deal with these. Government legislation says that ‘ the group of parents assume responsibility for each child attending the group’ (see question 4 above), so it is important that the group of parents discuss how they will manage children’s behaviour during session.
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Will my child’s photo be returned?

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Yes, everyone's photos will be returned except the placed winners. These photos become the property of ABC.
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Are there tips for my child’s diet?

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Shop smart! Do not routinely stock your pantry with sugary or starchy snacks. Buy "fun foods" just for special times.
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When you get writer’s block what do you do?

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I sit in my chair in front of my computer and work, that’s what I do. I have a job and deadlines. I review what I did last time I worked, and polish it. I write odd little bits that people ask for – interviews via email, book jacket material, letters to my readers for the publisher, and so on. The Femme Fatale newsletter. Emails. And somehow, the pump gets primed, and I start working again.
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Who’s boat do we use?

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We offer lessons on our boat or on yours. We also offer a discount for lessons taught on your boat. Please check out our different packages for more info.
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Are there any other benefits to the positive (gluten free, sugar free) foods diet?

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ANS: The positive foods diet is extremely LOW in cholesterol (it can or may even be totally cholesterol free!). If you have been advised to reduce your cholesterol levels this is a helpful diet for that reason. This diet may also be beneficial if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (High blood pressure is frequently associated with high cholesterol food intake ).
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I’ve lost my child’s immunization record. Where can I get a copy of his record?

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Currently there is not a central immunization registry with this information. Please call the doctor(s) or clinic(s) which administered the immunizations to get a duplicate record.
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