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What Are Germs?
               



Our bodies are pretty amazing. Day after day, they work hard — digesting food, pumping blood and oxygen, sending signals from our brains and our nerves, and much more.
But there is a group of tiny invaders that can make our bodies sick — they're called germs.
Some kids may think that germs are bugs or cooties or other gross stuff. Actually, germs are tiny organisms, or living things, that can cause disease. Germs are so small and sneaky that they creep into our bodies without being noticed. In fact, germs are so tiny that you need to use a microscope to see them. When they get in our bodies, we don't know what hit us until we have symptoms that say we've been attacked!

What Types of Germs Are There?


Germs are found all over the world, in all kinds of places. The four major types of germs are: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. They can invade plants, animals, and people, and sometimes they make us sick.
Bacteria (say: back-teer-ee-uh) are tiny, one-celled creatures that get nutrients from their environments in order to live. In some cases that environment is a human body. Bacteria can reproduce outside of the body or within the body as they cause infections. Some infections bacteria cause include sore throats (tonsillitis or strep throat), ear infections, cavities, and pneumonia (say: new-mo-nyuh).
But not all bacteria are bad. Some bacteria are good for our bodies — they help keep things in balance. Good bacteria live in our intestines and help us use the nutrients in the food we eat and make waste from what's left over. We couldn't make the most of a healthy meal without these important helper germs! Some bacteria are also used by scientists in labs to produce medicines and vaccines (say: vak-seens).
Viruses (say: vy-rus-iz) need to be inside living cells to grow and reproduce. Most viruses can't survive very long if they're not inside a living thing like a plant, animal, or person. Whatever a virus lives in is called its host. When viruses get inside people's bodies, they can spread and make people sick. Viruses cause chickenpox, measles, flu, and many other diseases. Because some viruses can live for a while on something like a doorknob or countertop, be sure to wash your hands regularly!
Fungi (say: fun-guy) are multi-celled (made of many cells), plant-like organisms. Unlike other plants, fungi cannot make their own food from soil, water, and air. Instead, fungi get their nutrition from plants, people, and animals. They love to live in damp, warm places, and many fungi are not dangerous in healthy people. An example of something caused by fungi is athlete's foot, that itchy rash that teens and adults sometimes get between their toes.
Protozoa (say: pro-toh-zoh-uh) are one-cell organisms that love moisture and often spread diseases through water. Some protozoa cause intestinal infections that lead to diarrhea, nausea, and belly pain.

What Do Germs Do?

Once germs invade our bodies, they snuggle in for a long stay. They gobble up nutrients and energy, and can produce toxins (say: tak-sinz), which are proteins that are actually like poisons. Those toxins can cause symptoms of common infections, like fevers, sniffles, rashes, coughing, vomiting, and diarrhea.
How do doctors figure out what germs are doing? They take a closer look. By looking at samples of blood, urine, and other fluids under a microscope or sending these samples to a laboratory for more tests, doctors can tell which germs are living in your body and how they are making you sick.

How Can You Protect Yourself From Germs?

Most germs are spread through the air in sneezes, coughs, or even breaths. Germs can also spread in sweat, saliva, and blood. Some pass from person to person by touching something that is contaminated, like shaking hands with someone who has a cold and then touching your own nose.
Steering clear of the things that can spread germs is the best way to protect yourself. And that means . . .
Hand washing! Remember the two words germs fear — soap and water. Washing your hands well and often is the best way to beat these tiny warriors. Wash your hands every time you cough or sneeze, before you eat or prepare foods, after you use the bathroom, after you touch animals and pets, after you play outside, and after you visit a sick relative or friend.
There is a right way to wash your hands. Use warm water and soap and rub your hands together for at least 15 seconds, which is about how long it takes to sing "Happy Birthday."
Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze and cover your mouth when you cough to keep from spreading germs. So if you have to cough, it is best to do it in your elbow so your are not contaminating your hands.
Using tissues for your sneezes and sniffles is another great weapon against germs. But don't just throw tissues on the floor to pick up later. Toss them in the trash and, again, wash your hands!
Another way to fight and prevent infections is to make sure you get all the routine immunizations from your doctor. No one likes to get shots but these help keep your immune system strong and prepared to battle germs. You can also keep your immune system strong and healthy by eating well, exercising regularly, and getting good sleep. All this will help you to be prepared to fight germs that cause illness.
Now that you know the facts about germs, you may still pick up a cough or a cold once in a while, but you'll be ready to keep most of those invading germs from moving in.

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Healthy Eating

Helping our kids to make healthy food choices is easy and fun once you know the basics. Canada’s Guideline for Healthy Eating is a great place to start!


It can be a challenge at the best of times, however, being familiar with Canada’s Guidelines for Healthy Eating can make things a bit easier.
Canada’s Guidelines for Healthy Eating: the quick facts.
Canada’s Guidelines for Healthy Eating have been designed to help people make good food choices. These are the five components of the guidelines:
•  Enjoy a VARIETY of foods – this helps you to get all of the nutrients your body needs each day.
•  Emphasize cereals, breads, other grain products, vegetables and fruit – this helps you to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs each day. It also helps you to get enough fibre, which also helps to keep you healthy.
•  Choose lower fat dairy products, leaner meats, and foods prepared with little or no fat – this helps you to reduce the amount of fat that you eat each day. This helps you to have a healthy body weight and can protect you from many diseases.
•  Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by enjoying regular physical activity and healthy eating – a healthy body weight is important in protecting you from many diseases, as well as to give you lots of energy and to feel good about yourself.
•  Limit salt, alcohol, and caffeine – these are substances your body does not need, so replace them with foods and nutrients that will help your body to grow and develop to its potential.
The nutrition information on this site is based on the recommendations of Canada’s Food Guide (CFG), which is published by the federal government agency, Health Canada. The purpose of the Guide is to help people make wise food choices. It is not a rigid set of rules, but rather a set of flexible guidelines.
Canada’s Food Guide is intended for people over the age of two. The information on this site should NOT be used for younger children, toddlers and infants. Consult a physician for help with their dietary needs.







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The Children and the Things of God


They can also receive the Holy Spirit!!!




Many adults still doubt that children can understand the things of God and can even be used by Him to win a soul for Jesus. 

Are not just a few the testimonies of children that led parents to the ways of God. This happens because the Holy Spirit does not choose age to engage and use a person according to His purpose. 

It is very clear and crisp understand that when we read Joel 2.28 which says: 

"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy..." 

God said He would pour out from His Spirit upon all flesh and not only about adults; about sons and daughters, but didn't specify age. 

This implies that children may also be involved by the Holy Spirit. But how do we encourage children to follow Jesus? 

It is worth emphasizing the importance of parents to support, monitor and encourage children to devote themselves to the things of God. 

Show interest in knowing what your children learn in the Kids Zone. After getting them in the little room, ask what was the story of the day, the verse that they learned, the songs that they sang. 

As is interested in buying a new toy to give as gift, show the same excitement when buying a Bible for your kid. Parental support at home enhances the teaching that children receive in the church. 

Remember! Teaching the ways of God to your children it’s the biggest legacy that parents can leave them. 


God bless you!




Just for you

 



One more new year, one more new challenge for our Kids, and one more worry for us parents. As our children grow older, instead of parenthood getting easier, it gets tougher and more complicated each New Year.
This is why we at the Kids’ Zone have decided to start a quarterly newsletter just for parents. In these
newsletters, we’ll aim to help you be the best parent you can be. You’ll also know what is going on at the Kids’ Zone this new year and how you too can get involved with your child’s spiritual life.
You’ll meet teachers and children who have experienced amazing miracles through faith and who will share secrets on how they came about such transformation in their lives.

We’ll also be answering your questions and doubts about  raising your children.

And of course, if you wish to share your experiences with us and our readers, you’re welcome to email us at:
kz_canada@hotmail.com.

God bless you!




Be a better parent!!!



1. Every child is an individual and should therefore be raised as one.

2. Be graceful to your child. Accept him or her the way he or she is.

3. Teach your child that choices have consequences.

4. Rebuke your child in authority and not in emotions.

5. Don’t nag, use your parental authority.

6. Be loving and affectionate to your child.

7. Be positive to your child and never call him or her names.

8. Be involved in your child’s life.

9. Talk to your child.

10. Teach by example.



You Ask, We answer



What can I do for my children to be interested in God?


Give them ideas that will lead them closer to God. For instance, instead of leaving them with the TV on, buy  Christian and inspirational movies on DVD and have them watch those instead.You can also encourage them  to read books that will help them grow spiritually.    
Avoid giving them things that will automatically push them away from God like computers and video games. Encourage them to listen to healthy songs instead of Hip Hop and other forms of  music that promote violence.






Let our teachers teach the way of God  for your children!