When your gut goes on strike: warning signs of impaired intestinal flora
Stomach ache, bloating or constipation in children? Find out which warning signs indicate a disturbed intestinal flora and how parents can help.
Is it time for a short or long break in your kids’ lives? In addition to social challenges, hectic schedules and pressure to perform, little ones need time out to recover physically and mentally. It is often forgotten that even the youngest children can experience a lot of stress in everyday life, whether at school, in kindergarten or through extracurricular activities. How breaks can help your children to concentrate better, reduce stress and develop their creativity.
“Just concentrate!” A phrase you may have said to your children yourself or heard from your parents. Finding focus can be a real challenge for children, as they do not yet have the mature ability to maintain their concentration for long periods of time.
Your brain is constantly processing new information and developing. This is exactly why regular breaks while learning or playing are so important. Think of a child’s brain like a muscle: Just like a muscle needs recovery after intense exertion, the brain also needs breaks to be able to perform again. Short, conscious time-outs in which children can switch off help to improve cognitive performance. This not only leads to greater learning ability, but also to children being able to concentrate better on tasks over longer periods of time.
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Pressure to perform, high demands and constant new impressions from a fast-paced society can lead to children becoming stressed and overwhelmed. However, consciously taking breaks allows them to recover mentally and reduce stress.
A short break in everyday life, whether through a little unstructured free time, playing in the fresh air or simply snuggled up on the bed or sofa reading a book, helps children to reduce their inner stress. Breaks not only provide relief in everyday life, but also prevent long-term stress symptoms such as sleep problems or lack of concentration by lowering the cortisol level in the little ones.
Another advantage of doing nothing: breaks encourage children’s creativity! The best ideas often come to life in moments of peace and quiet – and this is especially true for children. Free time, when they are not driven by external demands, allows them to let their minds wander. When the brain has space, the imagination is stimulated and children can become creative in a playful way.
During rest periods, the brain also processes the impressions and information it has previously gathered. New ideas and creative solutions often emerge during these moments. Children who have sufficient rest periods are not only more balanced, but also more innovative in their thoughts and actions – this also applies to adults.
Regular breaks are essential for a child’s healthy development. They promote concentration, help to reduce stress and provide space for creativity and relaxation. Especially at a time when children are often rushing from one appointment to the next, it is important for parents to consciously pay attention to relaxation phases in everyday life. Give your children the time they need to discover and process the world at their own pace and learn from every experience.
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Stomach ache, bloating or constipation in children? Find out which warning signs indicate a disturbed intestinal flora and how parents can help.