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Common Sleep Problems in Children: Causes, Symptoms, Ways to Help
Many parents complain that their kids are not getting enough sleep. Sleep disorders or parasomnias affect up to 50% of children. Sleep problems can negatively affect children's performance in school, extracurricular activities, and social relationships. However, ways are available to improve children's sleep. Let's discuss the common sleep disorders in babies, infants, children along with their causes, symptoms and preventive measures.
Signs of Sleep Disorders in Children
First, try to identify whether your child has a sleep disorder or not. In the first six months, a baby wakes up several times a night. The child may need nourishment and comfort. Some children have these problems for up to 1 year. So it is difficult for you to say if your child has a sleep problem in a definite manner.
However, you can confirm that your baby has a problem if any of the three symptoms happen after he/she is above 6 months:
-If the baby wakes up more than 3 times a night, consistently.
-When the baby takes more than half an hour to settle again after he has woken up.
-If he has general difficulties with sleeping and settling, this causes you much distress as parents.
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5 Common Sleep Disorders in Children
Sleepwalking
They were sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, where the child gets up at night and walks or does other activities. But he/she naturally does not remember getting up or being engaged in the activities.
Sleepwalking generally happens during the first part of the night.
Key causes of sleepwalking:
-Hereditary; the condition may run in families
-Lack of sleep or extreme fatigue.
-Interrupted sleep or unproductive sleep
-Illness or fever.
-Certain medications-sleeping pills.
-Stress, anxiety.
- If they go to bed with a full bladder
- Noises or touches.
- Sleep environment changes
- Migraines.
- Head injuries.
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Symptoms of sleepwalking include:
-Sitting up in bed and repeating movements
-Looking dazed
-Clumsy or awkward behaviour.
-Not responding when spoken to
-Faced difficulties waking up.
-Talking in their sleep.
-Urinating in undesirable places
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Ways to help:
-Let your child relax at bedtime
-Set up the regular nap and sleep schedules and let them twig with them.
-Cut back on the number of liquids your child drinks in the evening
-Tell him/her to the bathroom before going to bed
-Avoid caffeine near bedtime
-Make sure your child's bedroom is quiet, calm, comfortable, cool and dark.
Besides, take the help of counselling, hypnosis or biofeedback for your child with a sleep disorder. If necessary, contact your doctors to help your child sleep.
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How to Reduce Oil Consumption in Cars
The current landscape of automobiles is heavily oil-dependent. Petroleum is still the most readily accessible fuel option for automobiles. But with the global rising cost of fuel, it became imperative to be efficient with oil consumption. Besides this, some factors cause excessive fuel consumption in vehicles. Have you ever checked whether your car is consuming more fuel than usual? Here are several methods to reduce oil consumption in cars.
Signs of Excess Fuel Consumption in Cars
Before diving into efficient oil consumption, it is important to understand the signs of excess oil consumption in cars. One of the more telltale signs of high oil consumption is the constant low bar on the fuel gauge. Other indicators include:
Bad Smell
If you constantly smell burning oil in your car, chances are high that there is an issue with the oil flow. This problem might occur from a faulty gasket or a piston ring. Whatever the case, it causes oil to leak into the combustion chamber of the engine.
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This is not ideal as oil isn’t supposed to directly enter the combustion chamber. In addition to running the risk of accidents, it also causes the inside of the car to smell like burnt oil as you fire up the engine.
Blue Smoke
When you keep the car in neutral for too long, you will see that blue smoke is coming out of the exhaust. This is another clear sign that your car is consuming more oil than it should. The blue smoke is generally attributed to excess oil consumption. While it’s a secondary sign to the oil smell, it’s something that reiterates the problem with the piston rings.
What Causes Excess Oil Consumption in Cars
So now that you know the signs of excess oil consumption, it's time to understand what are the underlying factors behind the problem. More often than not, excess oil consumption can easily be controlled with a few simple measures.
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Non-marked Engine Oil
Every engine from a simple VTEC to a V8 has specified engine oils. The companies tune the engine for specific types of engine oils. So it is important to ensure that the recommended oils are being used for the engine.
The specific oil type and in some cases, the oil brand are mentioned in the engine manual.
Regular Oil Change
This is another important factor that determines the oil consumption of the car. Every car engine requires a regular oil change. It helps to keep the internal components running and doesn’t clog up over time.
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It is generally recommended that the oil be changed every 5000 km interval. It can be more or less than that but this should be taken as the median.
Engine Age
An old engine will consume more oil – that’s a grave universal truth. For example, an engine that has run over 100,000 km will consume much more oil than say a 20,000 km running engine. This is mostly because of the wear and tear over the years. The best way to increase engine longevity is to regularly service the car.
Damaged Gaskets and Piston Ring
Gaskets are the caps that act as a sealant against leaks in different engine parts. On the other hand, the piston rings regulate the oil flow. In any case, where the gasket or the piston ring may be damaged, the oil will enter the combustion chamber and show signs as mentioned previously. So, it's important to get the gaskets and the piston rings serviced regularly.
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Vacuum Issues
The vacuum mechanism of a car controls the airflow within the car and its chambers. A faulty vacuum mechanism might allow the oil to leak into the vacuum chamber. This will set a chain reaction where the vacuum will eventually get clogged and restrict the airflow in the entire car.
Driving Style
Believe it or not, driving style may also influence how a car might perform on the oil front. People who love to drive fast with a higher rev count may very well see more oil usage than standard cars.
In addition to these, other oil-related filters and sealing caps may play a role in high oil consumption as well as potential engine damage.
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How to Reduce/Fix Oil Consumption in Cars
So you know the signs and potential causes for oil leaks/ high oil consumption in your car. The question is, how do you fix it? Well, here’s how.
Using Recommended Engine Oil
Always stick to what's written in the manual. The best way to ensure that the engine is up and running is by using the correct engine oil. It will help to keep the engine in perfect condition and reduce the potential risk of high oil consumption.
Changing Engine Oil at Regular Intervals
This point cannot be stressed enough. It’s important to not only use the correct engine oil but also to change it at a regular interval. It ensures that carbon doesn’t build up over time in the engine and cause a potential oil leak.
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Driving Responsibly
Another useful way to conserve oil is to drive in Eco mode. Most modern cars regardless of brands have an Eco mode which greatly contributes to keeping the mileage high and oil consumption low.
Repair the Faulty Engine Parts
The last resort to high oil consumption is to fix the problematic engine parts. This step is generally reserved for old cars. Repairing engine parts won't make the car run like new but it will at least ensure that there isn’t any oil leakage from the car.
Final Words
High oil consumption in cars can be a huge problem. It not only reduces the mileage and overall performance of the car but also drives up the maintenance cost. It's uncommon to see oil consumption problems. The best way to combat the problem is by taking precautions. Once you use your car responsibly and take care of it, the chances of an oil leakage or exessive oil consumption in cars will become significantly low.
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'BRAVEHEART’: Gallery Cosmos pays rich artistic tribute to Bangabandhu
Since Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and nearly all of his family members were brutally assassinated on August 15, 1975, the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar has always held special significance for Bangladeshis as one for mourning and reflection.
A thoroughbred politician who led a life of constant struggle and sacrifice for a cause, Bangabandhu’s place in history was assured when he led the people of what was once East Pakistan to freedom in 1971, establishing the newly-independent state of Bangladesh.
Bangabandhu’s tireless contributions to improving the lot of his people, today’s Bangladeshis, mark him out as one of the 20th century’s tallest leaders. A natural born leader of men, he was also a man of culture - and he proved that from time to time, by always supporting and patronising Bangladeshi arts and culture, as well as the artists.
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As the visionary behind all the necessary transformations that Bangladesh needed after its independence, Bangabandhu left an indelible mark in the hearts of all who knew him, and on the fabric of the nation, till he was gunned down along with almost his entire family in a maon on the fabric of the nation remembered with befitting tribute and respect.
Free Education in Germany for International Students in Bachelor, Masters, PhD
Germany has been one of the top destinations for higher studies for years now. Even before the country abolished all forms of tuition fees from their public universities, the country consistently ranked in the top quarter for global study destinations. With exemplary facilities, global education, and secured career options after graduation, Germany sounds too good to be students dreaming of studying abroad. Let’s find out how to study for free in Germany.
Steps to Study in Germany for Free in Graduate, Post-graduate Programs
The steps for applying for bachelor's, master’s, and Ph.D. are more or the same for all German universities. However, the number of courses offered in English grossly differs degree-wise. Generally, there are more English taught masters and Ph.D. courses compared to bachelors.
If you want to pursue a degree in German-taught courses, you will have to complete at least 500 hours of German language classes or at least an A2 level of German certification. Now let’s look at the step by step procedure for studying in Germany.
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Selecting Course for Bachelor, Masters or PhD
This is the first step to follow for any prospective foreign student wishing to study in Germany. The course or the subject will determine different aspects down the line. For example, almost all the public universities in Germany are free of tuition costs, but some still charge a nominal tuition fee for certain courses.
Again, not all courses are available in English. In which case students will have to first gain German proficiency to pursue the degree.
The best way to select the course is to use The German Academic Exchange Service DAAD. This is the most comprehensive repository consisting of over 17,000 courses in every German University.
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Choosing the Tution-free Greman University
Once you have selected the course for the subject, you need to move to the next step, which is university selection. The DAAD.de website is the best way to search for the university using the relevant keywords like degree name and stream of education of your course.
Depending on the degree level, you will find courses either taught in English or German.
Qualifications
For undergraduates, Germany doesn’t require any standardized entrance exam qualification anymore. The results of the secondary and higher secondary level will be used to determine the acceptance.
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For students wishing to pursue a German-taught course, they will have to qualify for the DSH Language Test which is the most commonly used language proficiency test in Germany.
Postgraduate students can submit GRE or GMAT scores as proof of qualification. Ph.D. pursuers will require copies of their relevant research and thesis to be considered for acceptance.
These are just the general requirements for the application itself. There are other supporting documents that are standard for any foreign university application as well as the steps of the application itself.
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Blocked Account
Even though tuition in Germany is free, the cost of living isn’t. Germany is one of the more expensive countries in the world. The high cost of lifestyle doesn’t spare the students as well.
The German government wants foreign students to pursue their higher studies with full diligence. As a result, students are required to show that they can support themselves for one whole year before applying for the German Visa.
Students need to show that they have at least 10,236 Euros or near about 10,00000 BDT in a German blocked bank account from which they can draw the minimum 856 Euro or 83,260 BDT per month as living costs (1 Euro = 97.23 BDT).
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The blocked account can be bypassed if someone legally residing in Germany and holds a job sponsors the duration of stay.
Now you might be thinking that how is it actually free if a substantial amount needs to be deposited in a blocked account? Technically there is no cost involved with the studies so it is free. And while the blocked account is there as a means of living, students don’t necessarily have to use it.
DAAD offers several scholarship opportunities for both English and German-taught courses. The stipend received from the scholarships is more than enough to sustain in Germany. In addition to the scholarships, there are small part-time opportunities which the students can avail themselves of easily.
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Application
Once you’ve sorted out the financials and the requirements, it's time to apply for the university itself. There are mainly two semesters in Germany - summer and winter. The summer semester starts around March - April and the winter semester starts around September – October. Generally, the winter semester tends to have more choices regarding subjects and courses.
The admission procedure is generally reserved by the admission office of the respective university.
As a result, students need to consult and follow the individual application process once the admission portal opens. There is a combined application website called Uni Assist run by DAAD. However, not all universities are listed here.
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Students should prepare in a way that they can apply a week before the deadline. This will ensure that there aren’t any last moment rush or corrections to be made.
Applying for the Visa
Applying for the visa should be done after receiving the acceptance letter from the university. This is one of the trickier aspects of the entire study abroad process. Currently, there is a huge backlog of visa applicants in Bangladesh. Most of these are students wishing to pursue higher studies in Germany.
The first step is to book an appointment from the Services section of the German Consulate website.
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After the successful appointment, prospective students need to check the checklist for the student visa. It’s a relatively long list and entails several personal and financial information documents a student needs to collect before appearing for the appointment.
Final Words
Germany has been a global leader in the engineering and automotive industries. With a large economy as theirs, there is always a steady need for skilled labor. Bangladeshi students can utilize the opportunity to study free in Germany. In addition to access to a world-class education at virtually no cost, they will also get access to an assured career and comfortable life abroad.
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Basic Communication Skills Needed in Business, Career, Relationships
Basic communication skills are the fundamentals of good communication. It is about communicating effectively with others in a way that will make them feel heard and understood. To communicate effectively, you must be aware of your emotions and how you come across to others. You also have to be able to express yourself appropriately for the situation. Let’s discuss the fundamental communication skills required for successful career growth and maintaining healthy relationships with other people.
Advantages of Having Good Communication Skills
Communication skills are one of the essential skills that a person can have. For any workplace, communication is one of the most vital parts. It is the process of exchanging information with one or more people verbally or in written form. It is also the process of sharing, receiving, and responding to reports using words, sounds, signs, gestures and other means.
Communication skills help people be more productive in work and personal life. The success of a business depends on how well it communicates internally and externally with customers, suppliers and partners. Good communication skills can lead to increased capacity and better outcomes for both parties involved in a conversation or meeting.
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How to Learn the Basic Communication Skills?
There are many different ways you can learn more about basic communication skills. You could take a class, read a book, or watch videos on YouTube. However, practising what you have learned is the best way to learn.
How to Develop Your Communication Skills
Communication skills are crucial in today's world. We are constantly communicating with people through different channels. To be successful, we need to have the ability to communicate energetically and efficiently with the people around us.
10 Basic communication skills for successful business, career, relationships
Active Listening
Active listening is paying attention to what other people say and clarifying questions to show interest and understanding. Active listening helps in effective communication while simultaneously helping us be respectful and establish connections with those we communicate with.
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Generally, we tend to focus too much on delivering our messages and opinions but not on listening. However, it is fundamental to understand what others are trying to tell us--whether face-to-face or via another medium to share action and collaboration.
Written & Oral Communication
Verbal communication, both written and oral communication. Oral communication skills mean speaking concisely and without misinterpretation. You should have oral communication skills to bond with your customers and provide a good service. Written communication is necessary for some jobs wherein 90% of cases; you'll need to register:
-Writing emails to your colleagues-Drafting a report for your boss-Communicating with customers via email.
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Persuasion
The ability to persuade other people is precious at work, and employers appreciate employees with the capacity to convince others because it will increase productivity. The art of convincing others to take the desired task or act in a specific manner, usually to reach the desired outcome.
Communicators with strong persuasion capabilities can "read" the room and understand their target audience. They are also warm and charming and can establish an enduring relationship with those they're trying to convince.
Persuasive communication professionals make their arguments or concepts appealing by presenting their ideas to make people believe they will benefit from what they have convinced them.
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Friendliness
The traits of honesty and kindness are a great way to build trust and understanding while communicating with colleagues. Be sure to convey your message with a positive mindset, keep your mind open, and inquire about discerning what they are saying.
Simple gestures like asking people how they are doing, smiling while they talk, or giving them kudos for a job done well can help create positive relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
It is possible to practise friendship by recollecting little, thoughtful information about your coworkers and previous conversations. For instance, when a colleague says their child's birthday is coming up, you get to talk to them later. You might want to inquire about how their birthday celebration was!
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Feedback
It is a bidirectional process, and good communicators can provide and receive feedback. The constructive feedback can provide answers to your questions and solutions to issues. The purpose of feedback is improvement or enhancement.
Clarity and volume
When talking, you need to be precise. Making sure that your voice is adjusted so that you can hear in various settings is an art and is essential to communicating correctly. If you speak too loudly, it can be considered rude or unprofessional in certain situations. If you're uncertain, take a look at the room and see the way others are communicating.
Another element of the verbal language is vocalic as well as tonality. Tonality is how your tone shifts between up and down, as well as your pitch, accent and the space you leave between your sentences. These are all important in communicating emotion and providing your audience insight into how they receive your message.
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Confidence
Confidence is crucial at work since people will be more likely to react to your thoughts and ideas when they are delivered confidently. You can show your reliance through eye contact, tone of voice, and good posture. It is helpful to prepare when presenting a presentation or argument so that you don't lose your words and can deliver your remarks with poise.
Responsiveness
When answering an incoming phone call or replying to an email, fast people are considered more efficient than those who take a long time to respond. One way to think about this is to determine how long your response will take.
Is this an issue or request that you'll be able to answer within less than five minutes? If it is, it could be best to reply as soon as you can. If it's a more complex issue or query, you can acknowledge receipt of the message and inform the other person that you will reply in full later.
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Respect
Respect is fundamental; it involves knowing when to begin communication and when to respond. In a group or team setting, allowing everyone to speak uninterrupted is considered a crucial communication ability correlated with respect.
Respectful communication also means taking your time when communicating with someone else in a responsible manner, staying on the topic by asking questions clearly and fully responding to the questions you've been given.
Empathy
Empathy is the ability to not only empathise and feel the emotions of other people. This ability to communicate is crucial for both one-on-one and team situations. In both instances, it is essential to be able to read the emotions of others and decide on a suitable response.
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For instance, if people are angry or frustrated and you are feeling angry or frustrated, empathy can help to understand and alleviate their anger. In the same way, understanding those who are feeling positive and enthusiastic can assist you in gaining the support you need for your ideas and plans.
Bottom Line
We need to be able to communicate with others to get what we want. To maintain a healthy relationship with parents, partners, children, friends, neighbours or colleagues, it is essential to know the basic communication skills.
In professional life, effective communication skills are highly required in business development or organisational works. Whether it is a service or a product, the business will have some interaction with the customer. The customer needs to understand what the company is providing and vice versa.
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You need to learn the essential communications skills to achieve success in life, career and relationships. We hope our above discussion will help you improve your communication skills.
10 Best Personal Training Certifications to Ace in Fitness Career
If you are looking for a career in the fitness industry, then you will want to consider becoming certified. Certified trainers have more experience and knowledge than those without certification and can help you achieve your fitness goals more quickly. However, if you want proper certification, you will have to take certification courses from neighboring countries or first-world countries, as there are not any reliable certification courses in Bangladesh. Here are some of the most respected personal training certification programs.
Top 10 personal training certification programs in 2022
Gold’s Gym Fitness Institute Advanced Personal Training
Gold's Gym Fitness Institute Advanced Personal Training is the perfect option for those looking to get trained. With experienced trainers on hand, you can learn how to lead someone to achieve their fitness goals. These experts have you covered from cardio and strength training to nutrition and injury rehabilitation.
You can take the course both online and offline. Offline courses are available in different locations in India. This 4-month-long course will help you to step into a personal training career. After the training, you will be eligible to get Skill India Government Certification.
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Diploma In Personal Training (DPT) By K11 School of Fitness Sciences
The DPT course is the first individual training course in Exercise Science that provides theoretical and practical instruction, equipping students with everything from the necessary knowledge to specialized tools and strategies needed to become Qualified, Certified Personal trainers in the fitness industry.
The course contains 51 theory and 25 practical classes. Total learning hours will be 283 hours. So, you can expect to finish the course in several months. Nevertheless, you will have to sit for theory and practical examinations to complete the course module.
Certified Personal Trainer by Integrated Fitness Sports Institute
The mission of this Certified Personal Trainer Course is to prepare students to practice and work as a freelance, full-time, part-time, or even online professional personal trainers locally and abroad. It is an international course. Hence, the certificate holder can work in 37 European countries.
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This course follows the concepts of fitness classes and coach development. It includes theories and practice sessions that assist you in building a strong foundation in the fitness business. Also, covers all the intricate facets of the Personal Trainer Job profile that can make you job-ready and enhance the knowledge base that can assist you in meeting the requirements of your clients. The course duration is 6 months.
Level 4 Personal Trainer by JLO Fitness Institute
Level 4 Personal Trainer certification is designed for trainers who have a minimum of 1-year experience and are looking to take their training to the next level. The program covers sport-specific techniques, injury prevention, nutrition, and weight management, as well as stress management. Completion of the Level 4 certification earns trainers a certificate that will help to hone their careers. It is a two month long course.
Certified Personal Trainer by the National Institute of Fitness Studies (NIFS)
NIFS has been providing certification and has become one of the leading certifying organizations. Certified Personal Trainer courses can help people achieve their learning goals while also working on developing their physical goals. They provide intensive education and training and have achieved specialty certification in specific areas such as weight loss, cardio training, and more. It is an offline-based three months course.
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Certificate in Personal Training by Fitness Cravers
It is a level 5 certificate from Fitness Cravers that provides a comprehensive education in the art of personal fitness. Moreover, it will teach you everything you need to start your own personal training business. This program will take you from beginner to intermediate level, and finally to advanced.
The curriculum is designed to cover all the important topics in personal training, such as anatomy and physiology, exercise selection, program design, exercise technique, and nutrition. The course is available in both Hindi and English. You will have to take 21 lessons which are around 61 hours in two months.
Personal Trainer Certification by ACE Fitness
The ACE Personal Trainer Study Program has everything you need to get started. With this program, you will learn about the basics of exercise science, how to design effective programs for clients, and how to assess their progress. Plus, our online course is interactive and easy to follow.
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You will learn how to assess individual capabilities, monitor progress, modify exercises, and provide proper encouragement. With this knowledge, you will be able to help your clients reach their fitness goals. It is an online course, and they have several course modules you can try.
Certified Personal Trainer by ISSA
If you are looking for an online program that can help you become certified as a personal trainer, ISSA has just what you need. The Certified Personal Trainer program is comprehensive, covering everything from anatomy and physiology to exercise technique and safety.
After completing the program, you'll be able to help others reach their fitness goals safely and effectively. You will get the CPR Course free with this personal trainer course. You can subscribe to different course plans according to your level.
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Personal Training Program by National Academy of Sports Medicine
The National Academy of Sports Medicine offers accredited certification in six sections: Professional Development and Responsibility, Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching, Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts, Assessment, Exercise Technique, Training Instruction, and Program Design.
They also offer accredited certification in 23 in-depth chapters that include audio summaries and 200 exercise demonstrations. As everything is online, you will get 180 days to pass the NCCA exam and become a certified professional trainer.
Certified Personal Trainer by Fit n Met
Fit n Met’s program is designed to teach you everything you need to start your own personal training business. They provide all the resources you need to succeed, and instructors are experienced professionals who will help you learn everything there is to know about personal training. Fit n Met training will take three months to complete.
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Final Words
So far, we have discussed the 10 most valuable personal training certification programs. If you are looking for a certification that will help you to stand out in the personal training field, obtaining a certification from one of the ten accredited organizations listed below is a good option. Each has unique requirements and benefits, so be sure to investigate each one thoroughly before making a decision.
Motivating Kids to Study, Do Homework, Get Good Grades: Know Secret Ways
Most parents find it difficult to engage their kids to do their homework and study attentively. Some kids are reluctant to do their homework and some others claim that they don't have homework. But when the report card comes out, everything becomes clear to parents. If you face this problem, don’t be frustrated, angry, and exhausted. We are here with some proven tips on how to motivate your child to study and do homework.
What are the most common reasons kids don't want to study?
Before motivating your child to study and do homework, you should first understand the root cause of the problem.
The following are some common causes of a lack of motivation:
- Lack of interest in school work or a subject
- Low self-esteem
- Bullying at school or home
- Depression
- Poor grades in school
- Excessive pressure from parents and teachers.
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13 ways to encourage your child to study, do homework
Make it Fun
Encourage them to complete your homework by making it enjoyable! Teachers have discovered that doing homework with amusement is the most effective method to motivate students to complete it. The trick is to find out the student's passions and then apply their interests to provide the basis to help them with their homework. For example, if the student is passionate about sports, maybe you can assign them a task where they make their team and also write about it.
Offer a Reward
Another best way to motivate the child to study is to provide a good incentive. A good reward can be an outing with the family or a film night. Some prizes may be better suited for youngsters, like an exciting new video game or toy. Rewards work best to make them regular and prompt.
Be Consistent
Keep supporting your child's efforts to perform well in school. It is crucial to consistently support your child's endeavors at school. Your constant assistance will make them feel more secure and inspired to succeed in school.
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Be Present
Keep them in your presence when they're at school or working on an assignment. The most important thing you can do is to remain present and not get distracted by other activities. If you're in the moment and can assist your child with their work or assignments, they will feel more confident about themselves.
Create A Study Plan Together
A child thrives with structure. Having a proper study plan can help to keep your child focused. Sit with your child and develop an outline of how they will complete their homework every evening.
Your plan should contain:
-What amount of time needs to be spent on homework?
-How often should breaks be taken, and how long?
-Which tasks should be given priority.
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Make Study Time Easier
Make studying as simple as you can by providing them with everything they need to finish work:
-A quiet space: Find an area that is quiet and free of distractions for your child to work in.
-Drinks and food: A child cannot concentrate on the task with an empty stomach. Offer your child small snacks before studying and drink plenty of water to stay focused.
-The best instruments: Make sure that pencils, an eraser, a calculator, and other essential tools are readily available, so you don't have to locate them.
Achieving that your child has everything he or she requires will mean fewer fights and excuses.
Distractions
Today, the primary distractions for students are likely their devices on the internet, such as mobile phones. Studies have shown that schools that have banned mobile phones saw an impressive increase in students' academic performance. Thus, while your child is doing homework, you should try to take the electronics from their room. This will allow them to complete their work more quickly and better.
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Help your child organize their time
The quality of organizing anything is an essential nature your child needs to develop and learn. If they are assigned various tasks to accomplish, take them to a table and inquire about the most efficient method of splitting your hours. Offer suggestions if there's a better way to do it. Outline and assist them in adhering to it to complete their duties.
Growth mindset
When it comes to homework, You may hear your child say "I don't know how to do this" as well as "I can't do this". This kind of thinking is called fixed thinking and implies that their skills are fixed in stone.
The opposite, also known as the growth mentality, is based on the idea that you can improve your ability, intelligence and performance. As a parent you must inspire your child to build a growth mindset. Inspire them that they can achieve what they desire with a little additional time and effort.
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Be a role model
Let your child observe you working on tasks that they need to do, for example, creating grocery lists or discussing what you've completed at work during the day. If your child sees that you are also doing things, it will encourage your child to complete homework too.
Focus on learning instead of performance
Instead of focusing on the grades, focus on the achievements of learning, both big and small. Praise your child when he or she can solve an intricate math problem or after he or she is finished writing the initial outline or essay. If you shift the focus to studying, the child will have more fun doing work, increasing motivation.
Encourage your child to set small goals
Instruct your children to establish small, manageable goals for their studies in line with what must be achieved. Setting goals provides your child with a clear direction of what they need to accomplish and increases confidence when they complete the objectives.
Examples of goals for studying are:
-Complete one chapter of the reading assigned
-Notes on review for 20 minutes
-Take 5 practice questions from the text.
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Take proper study breaks
The brain of children may become distracted and lose focus without interruptions. Breaking down studies into manageable pieces is crucial to keep your child's mind sharp and active. Make sure your child takes regular breaks during study.
What is the Best Strategy for Motivating Kids?
The best strategy for motivating kids is to give them the right amount of autonomy. This will make the child feel like they are in control of their own destiny and more motivated to do what you want them to do.
Here are some ways that parents can give their children more autonomy:
- Give them the freedom to choose their clothes in the morning
- Help them to choose what they want for dinner
- Let them decide when they want to go to bed.
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Bottom Line
Children are naturally stubborn. They like to play instead of sitting down in a space and doing homework. If your child is not willing to study or complete homework, you need to deal with this problem with patience. So far, we have discussed several ways to motivate your child to study, and complete homework. Incorporating these suggestions into your daily routine can make the learning process go faster. This will support your child's academic growth.
Should You See a Therapist? 8 Surefire Signs You Need Help
Mental health is a sophisticated issue that doesn’t get talked about as often as other, more visible health issues. However, it still affects a person and the consequences can be far more aggravating. Mental health issues may arise from several underlying factors. Whether it’s the inability to cope with something, stress, or even PTSD, the signs are almost always there. Yet it's often dismissed as something that will heal over time. But the fact of the matter is, time doesn’t heal, therapy does. Let’s discuss when to see a therapist.
8 Sure Signs You Need To See a Therapist
Getting overwhelmed the Surrounding
Do you often get overwhelmed by your surroundings? If yes, this is one of the earliest signs of declining mental health. The sense of overwhelming stress arises from stress. Say you are a student or a professional. The exam or the workplace activities might feel increasingly overwhelming. A crippling fear of consequences sets and you feel the constant urge to run away from everything.
The sense of detachment is created from the extreme stress or less than your brain is coping with. This specific problem not only has a short-term consequence but also tends to reduce cognitive emotions in the long run. Therapy can help overcome the stress or trauma by the means of dealing with a single issue at a time.
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Disrupted sleep cycle
A disrupted sleep cycle can also prompt mental health issues. Too much sleep or lack of it is a clear sign that the body and the mind aren’t in sync.
A study conducted in 2018 shows that sleeplessness or oversleeping tendencies induce mood swings and depression among the participants. A continuous sleepless habit may be a sign of anxiety, ADHD, or even bipolar disorder which might lead to other complications.
Many people opt for sleeping pills as a cure. But that isn’t the right approach. A proper therapy will help to identify the underlying cause behind the sleeplessness and work to find a solution without medical interventions.
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Reduced social interactions
Do you feel like shutting yourself out from everyone? One of the clear signs of mental health problems is the tendency to shy away from social interaction, friends,p and even relationships. If you feel like distancing yourself from stuff, chances are you are going through the mental issue of social isolation. And like a lot of other symptoms, it also poses a serious threat in the long run, not just mentally, but physically too.
Social isolation mainly crops from anxiety and depression. But instead of curing any of the issues, social isolation only aggravates the problem. Therapy can help in the process of social reintegration.
Perpetual anxiety
The thing about anxiety attacks is that you can tell when it's happening. But the worst part is, that you cannot control when it happens or why it happens. People suffering from anxiety can get triggered by anything.
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The lack of control over the situation is why it's important to get therapy. As the situation with anxiety aggravates, you will see that you are consumed more and more with bad thoughts with seemingly no way out. This is when you know that you must seek therapy. Therapy will steadily divert your mind from negative thoughts and usher new and positive horizons.
Careless attitude
This is one of the most prominent symptoms of clinical depression. As human beings, we are driven by a higher purpose in life. There is constant social pressure and even personal goals to achieve or do something with this life.
This notion of achievement may often become stringent on many. The social and family pressure may often become unbearable leading to clinical depression. An aggravated form of depression may also lead to self-harm.
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The best way to identify the issue is by looking at the pattern of behavior. If you yourself find to be disinterested in everyday things. Trying to run away from responsibilities and an overall sense of detachment is also a sign of clinical depression. Taking regular counsel and therapy is useful against clinical depression in different studies.
Feeling of hopeless
Feeling hopeless is also a sign of clinical depression. Except it leads to a far more severe consequence compared to a careless attitude.
The sense of hopelessness is an advanced form of clinical depression. Here a person loses interest in everything and finds themselves feeling hollow from within. Many a time, the sense of hopelessness leads to self-harm and even suicidal tendencies.
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Problem concentrating
If you think you’re having trouble concentrating on something, chances are you might be showing early signs of mental health problems. It’s not uncommon to feel inattentive for a day or two at work.
But when it lasts for days or weeks at a stretch, it’s a sign that something is off. The lack of concentration not only hurts the professional life but also takes a toll on the personal and social life. It all encircles on the similar problem of feeling reclusive and disjointed over and over again.
Irregular eating habit
This is also an early indicator of clinical depression. Irregular eating habits advance to become an eating disorder in the long run.
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Due to an eating disorder, a person may either gain or lose weight significantly. In addition to the health risks, it also makes a person emotionally vulnerable and people go through it as a coping mechanism.
The only way out of an eating disorder is through therapy. Since the situation is conducive to a coping mechanism, the mind needs to be diverted away from the anxiety as a possible cure.
Final Words
Therefore, in our regular life, mental health issues and clinical depressions should not be overlooked. It makes a person emotionally and socially vulnerable. The inability to address or share the problem only advances the symptoms. That in turn pushes a person more towards self-harm and reclusive behavior. So far, we have discussed 8 sure-fire signs that you or your loved one should seek therapy immediately.
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Numerous studies have concluded that psychotherapy is a proven way to address physical and mental ailments since most mental issues tend to reflect on physical well-being as well. That said, do not sit on the symptoms. Get help for your own sake and the sake of your loved ones.
Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints
New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older Americans with mild memory problems.
Doctors have long advised physical activity to help keep a healthy brain fit. But the government-funded study marks the longest test of whether exercise makes any difference once memory starts to slide — research performed amid a pandemic that added isolation to the list of risks to participants’ brain health.
Researchers recruited about 300 sedentary older adults with hard-to-spot memory changes called mild cognitive impairment or MCI -- a condition that’s sometimes, but not always, a precursor to Alzheimer’s. Half were assigned aerobic exercises and the rest stretching-and-balance moves that only modestly raised their heart rate.
Another key component: Participants in both groups were showered with attention by trainers who worked with them at YMCAs around the country -- and when COVID-19 shut down gyms, helped them keep moving at home via video calls.
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After a year, cognitive testing showed overall neither group had worsened, said lead researcher Laura Baker, a neuroscientist at Wake Forest School of Medicine. Nor did brain scans show the shrinkage that accompanies worsening memory problems, she said.
By comparison, similar MCI patients in another long-term study of brain health -- but without exercise -- experienced significant cognitive decline over a year.
Those early findings are surprising, and the National Institute on Aging cautioned that tracking non-exercisers in the same study would have offered better proof.
But the results suggest “this is doable for everybody” -- not just seniors healthy enough to work up a hard sweat, said Baker, who presented the data Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. ”Exercise needs to be part of the prevention strategies” for at-risk seniors.
Previous research has found regular physical activity of any sort may reduce damaging inflammation and increase blood flow to the brain, said Alzheimer’s Association chief scientific officer Maria Carrillo.
But the new study is especially intriguing because the pandemic hit halfway through, leaving already vulnerable seniors socially isolated -- something long known to increase people’s risk of memory problems, Carrillo said.
It’s a frustrating time for dementia research. Doctors are hesitant to prescribe a high-priced new drug called Aduhelm that was supposed to be the first to slow progression of Alzheimer’s -- but it’s not yet clear if it really helps patients. Researchers last month reported another drug that works similarly -- by targeting amyloid plaques that are an Alzheimer’s hallmark -- failed in a key study.
While amyloid clearly plays a role, it’s important that drugmakers increasingly are targeting many other factors that can lead to dementia, Carrillo said, because effective treatment or prevention likely will require a combination of customized strategies.
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One example of a new approach: Sometimes in dementia, the brain has trouble processing blood sugar and fats for the energy it needs, John Didsbury of T3D Therapeutics told the Alzheimer’s meeting. His company is testing a pill that aims to rev up that metabolism, with results expected next year.
Meanwhile, there’s growing urgency to settle whether steps people could take today -- like exercise -- might offer at least some protection.
How much and what kind of exercise? In Baker’s study, seniors were supposed to get moving for 30 to 45 minutes four times a week, whether it was on a vigorous turn on the treadmill or the stretching exercises. That’s a big ask of anyone who’s sedentary, but Baker said MCI’s effects on the brain make it even harder for people to plan and stick with the new activity.
Hence the social stimulation — which she credited with each participant completing over 100 hours of exercise. Baker suspects that sheer volume might explain why even the simple stretching added up to an apparent benefit. Participants were supposed to exercise without formal support for an additional six months, data Baker hasn’t yet analyzed.
“We wouldn’t have done the exercise on our own,” said retired agriculture researcher Doug Maxwell of Verona, Wisconsin, who joined the study with his wife.
The duo, both 81, were both assigned to the stretching classes. They felt so good afterward that when the study ended, they bought electric bikes in hopes of even more activity -- efforts Maxwell acknowledged are hard to keep up.
Next up: Baker is leading an even larger study of older adults to see if adding exercise to other can’t-hurt steps such as a heart-healthy diet, brain games and social stimulation together may reduce the risk of dementia.
How to Stay Physically Active during Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, it is important to stay healthy and active. This is the time when you need to take care of both your body and baby. But how much should you be active? It basically depends on what your doctor recommends. Keep scrolling to know some practical and effective ways to stay active during your pregnancy period.
Benefits of Staying Active during Pregnancy
When a foetus develops inside a woman's womb or uterus, this period is called pregnancy. It generally lasts about 40 weeks or 9 months. This period is measured from the last menstrual time to delivery. According to health care providers, pregnancy has three segments that are called trimesters. Let’s checkout why it is essential to stay physically active during the months of pregnancy.
Importance of Increasing Blood Flow in Early Pregnancy
The first trimester is a time of rapid physical changes in the body and baby. One of these changes is increased blood flow to the uterus. This increased blood flow is important for establishing a healthy pregnancy. Some risk factors that may interfere with this healthy increase in blood flow are:
- Obesity
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes
To prevent these health concerns the pregnant mother should stay active.
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Importance of Physical Activity during Pregnancy
Some benefits of being active through exercises and healthy diet are as follows:
- Prenatal fitness is essential to confirm the long-term health of your baby.
- Your baby may grow up smarter
- Prepare your baby for the demands of labour
- You don't gain unnecessary weight
- Boost mood
- Reduce stress, anxiety and depression
- Prep to push
- Reduce aches and pains
- May reduce prevalence of diastasis recti
- Get things “moving”
- Put a pep in your step
- You will be a fit mom
- You’ll feel more confident & fresh
- You may experience a shorter labour
- You’re less likely to experience swelling
- May help with morning sickness
- With the accomplishment of something will positively affect other areas of your life
- May reduce premature Birth
- Keep your blood sugar levels normal
- You’ll be able to control your body more
- Fight off germs and boost immunity.
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10 Best Tips for Staying Active and Healthy during Pregnancy
Let’s find out how to stay healthy and active during your pregnancy period.
Get enough sleep
Sleeping is not just for the sake of feeling refreshed and rested in the morning. It is a necessary component of your health and productivity, which should be factored into your daily schedule.
Eat healthy food
Eating healthy, nutritious and light food can lead to a more active lifestyle. Eating a diet high in protein, vegetables and fruit can give you the energy you need to get through your day. A diet low in fat and processed foods will lower risk of disease and promote weight loss.
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Exercise three times a week
Many people are struggling with a lack of time and motivation to exercise. With the introduction of high-tech fitness trackers and wearable technology, people can now monitor their activity levels 24/7. This data can be used to create personalized workout routines that suit an individual's needs.
Drink plenty of water every day
Drinking plenty of water every day is an essential part of a healthy pregnancy. It's important to stay active and hydrated to prevent common pregnancy symptoms like nausea, headaches, and constipation. A pregnant woman's body needs more fluids than usual because it's working hard to keep the mother and baby healthy.
Avoid too much caffeine and alcohol
Caffeine and alcohol are not only harmful to the mother but they have a detrimental effect on the growing foetus. The risk of miscarriage increases as does birth defects. There is also a chance that the baby will end up with an addiction to caffeine or alcohol.
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Take prenatal vitamins
Prenatal vitamins are crucial to the healthy development of a baby. However, they also benefit mom in many ways. For example, they can help mom maintain her energy levels and keep her mood stable. They can also reduce the risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and neural tube defects.
Take medications recommended by your doctor
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Stay away from sick people
People who are sick or have been recently sick can cause the flu to spread. Never shake hands with them, sit next to them on public transportation, or let them enter your home. If you have already been infected, stay away from other people for at least 24 hours after your fever has disappeared.
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Wear loose clothing and avoid high heels
Wearing tight clothing or heels can cause back and neck pain. Wearing loose clothing that is comfortable to move around in will help you maintain your posture and avoid these pains.
Stay away from smoking
Smoking is a major risk factor for many diseases and health issues. Just like smoking, vaping releases harmful chemicals into the air that are toxic to humans. Studies are showing these chemicals can enter the bloodstream or be inhaled by bystanders, which may cause adverse health effects.
Cautions
Pregnant women should take care to move around and exercise as much as possible. If you won't be active during your pregnancy, the foetus is not developed enough to provide its own warmth, and the mother's body temperature can drop to dangerous levels. However, you should also avoid standing for long periods of time, which can cause your blood flow to slow down and circulation to decrease.
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The pregnant woman's body needs more oxygen than usual, so she should make sure that she breathes deeply and is always active.
Bottom Line
If you are pregnant and active, then congratulations! You are doing a great job and your baby will love the benefits too! Staying physically active during pregnancy can help you to stay in shape and can help you to have a healthy pregnancy as well. Besides, staying active can even make labour easier. However, make sure you consult your doctor before starting any new activities to get a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.