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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1935
Page
32
The article stresses teaching proper posture early, noting its lasting impact on health. It compares a child’s stance to a soldier at attention, describes chest forward, shoulders back, head erect, and non protruding abdomen, with straight legs and feet aligned. It warns against excessive back curvature and inward or outward knee deviation.
A guidance note explains that many Wise children go through a negative phase where they say no to everything. It suggests not punishing or arguing, and instead ignoring the habit as appropriate, giving a few chances to respond. The behavior often fades once the child sees it does not gain attention.
Careful mothers should ensure no pins or needles in bath flashes and keep the room around 15 degrees to avoid chilling. Water must be not too hot to prevent perspiration, and the child should be moved to a warmer room if needed to maintain comfort and safety.
The article describes a child friendly cod liver oil mix called hot teddy. To each teaspoonful of concentrated oil add orange juice corn syrup and hot water dissolve and beat well before serving. Parents' Magazine promotes this palatable health tonic for kids.
A fragmented safety card offers plain cautions for infant care. It warns against kissing the mouth, picking up a crying baby, holding the toddler while feeding, playing roughly, or soothing by sucking and walking. It also cautions about pacifiers causing dental issues and gum infections.
The guidance details making a baby crib bed with a rubber cover and mattress pad, tying corner tapes, and layering a cotton pad, sheet, and optional blanket. It notes a sleeping bag or blankets for cold weather, recommends against using a pillow, and suggests a combined bed and play pen during crawling. It ends with gentle advice on bath time patience and avoiding force.
A child from a large family with shared possessions may not grasp personal ownership. He may take others’ clothes and toys or feel entitled to everything. Teach clear ownership by labeling items and stressing that some items are his and some belong to others.
Parents' Magazine notes that two-year-olds are typically energetic with strong needs for exercise. Indoors, they enjoy a low tog ride or a wheelbarrow push, plus a doorway swing for rainy days.
Swollen glands should be reported at once to a physician. They are usually due to nearby infection or a general disease and should not be neglected.
Dresses for little girls should be simple and comfortable with bloomers or shorts to match. Styles include loose yoke hangs, long or short sleeves or sleeveless designs, and a hem that can be let down. Bloomers or shorts attach under the waist with buttons or elastic waist. Parents should model good habits.
A health note warns that a baby may instinctively suck on rubbers nipples or pacifiers and that such practice is harmful. It blames caregivers for enabling the habit and argues it aids rapid growth and strong flesh in both children and adults.
The San Antonio public schools run weekly health check ups in all schools under the supervision of school doctors Br. W H Hargis Dr J L Cashran and Dr Mary Hare with nine school nurses. Examinations occur in the first year sixth grade and graduation class with 801 five point children eligible for state health certificates. The five point test covers eyes teeth throat posture heart and vaccination and anti toxin for diphtheria. Behoof horses visit schools and respond to emergencies.
Practical guidance warns to handle a baby's ears with care avoiding hard tools. Clean the nose and daily toilet routines emphasize soft cloth use.
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