A. The magic of spring The season of the year lies in spring, and Chinese medicine has the saying of “the sky corresponds to the people”. In spring, the earth returns to spring, everything sprouts, the warbler sings and dances, and there is a lot of vitality. The growth rate of all things is much faster than other seasons, and the growth and development of the human body is no exception. There is a natural law of “winter storage and spring development” in body development, after a winter energy reserves, spring children’s height ushered in the season of rapid growth. According to a compelling report by the World Health Organization, the growth rate of the human body is not the same throughout the year, but grows faster from March to May, and the height growth in these three months is equal to 2-2.5 times of the height growth in the three months from September to November.
When spring comes, children in the growth stage are like crops in the field, growing upwards, because the human body has a strong metabolism in spring, and the secretion of endocrine and hormones increases. In particular, the secretion of growth hormone increases. What’s more, the UV content in spring light is high in all seasons do. Ultraviolet light not only has a good sterilization effect, but also can stimulate bone growth, so that the red blood cells increase, red blood cells facilitate the body to carry oxygen and speed up the metabolism of tissues.
UV light has a great effect on the growth and development of bones, because whether it is vitamin D in food, or vitamin D in human skin tissue, only after UV light exposure into vitamin D3 can be absorbed by the body, and then in the liver and kidneys into biologically active hydroxylated vitamin D, the latter can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the stomach and intestines, reducing their excretion through the kidney tubules, providing sufficient calcium and phosphorus for the development of bones. The latter promotes gastrointestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, reduces their excretion through the renal tubules, and provides sufficient calcium and phosphorus for bone growth and development. Children run and jump in the warm spring sunshine and other activities, is conducive to strengthening blood circulation, improve respiratory and digestive functions, regulate endocrine hormones, there is a benign stimulation of the bones, so that its proliferative capacity is strengthened, the growth of bones accelerated, more conducive to growth.
Second, seize the spring, do not let the “height” slip away Just know that spring is the golden season for growth is not enough, parents must also learn how to raise their children in the spring, in order to achieve the child’s height. The following are some of the things that children should pay attention to in the spring to grow taller, parents must pay more attention in order to seize the spring and not let their children’s “height” slip away.
(1) Adequate sleep: The peak of brain secretion growth hormone is when the child is asleep, and the time needed for sleep is different for children of different ages. Parents should ensure that their children get enough sleep according to their age. Generally speaking the amount of sleep a child needs in a day and night: 12-14 hours for 1-3 years old, 11-12 hours for 4-6 years old, 10 hours for 7-12 years old, 9 hours for 10-14 years old, 9-10 hours for adolescence, and generally 7-8 hours for adults. In addition to sleep duration, sleep quality is also important. To create a relatively quiet sleep environment for children, such as do not let children too excited before going to sleep, do not take too long naps, children before bedtime, sleep parents do not talk loudly, low volume or turn off the TV, reduce walking to, not to mention the gathering at home to play poker and mahjong. The child’s bedroom should be frequently ventilated to maintain fresh air and appropriate temperature (20-24 ℃) humidity (relative humidity 40%-50%). Adjust the bedroom light so that it is soft and dim, and it is best to turn off the lights at night for bedtime. Prepare a thin and thick quilt for the child, so that the hands and feet are warm and the head does not sweat.
(2) Balance nutrition and arrange reasonable meals. A balanced and appropriate amount of nutrition is an essential energy supply for the growth and development of children, which is especially important during this golden period in spring. Food should be rich and varied, and try to ensure the full range of colors and flavors to increase the appetite of children, and can effectively improve and guide children not to be picky eaters. Pay attention to the intake of protein, such as milk, eggs, fish, etc., as well as the intake of a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc. Avoid foods that are not digestible and are too greasy. Don’t ask your child to eat more just to make him grow taller, which leads to overweight and obesity.
(3) Sports are indispensable: ensure that your child is engaged in outdoor activities. Generally speaking, relaxed, lively, free stretching and open programs such as swimming, gymnastics, rope skipping and ball games are more conducive to height increase. Pay attention to the appropriate attire for your child’s sports. According to the amount of exercise at any time to increase or decrease clothing, in order to avoid sweating too much during exercise or exercise after the clothing is not timely and cold.
(4) Keep your child in a happy mood. Create a warm and harmonious family environment for your child. Let your child treat his or her parents as good friends and feel their love and care at all times. Encourage the child often, even if you find some incorrect behavior of the child, do not roughly criticize, chastise, but kindly point out to help analyze the consequences, so that the child really realize that they are not right and realize how to correct. Because of depressed mood and depression, the secretion of growth hormone will be reduced, which will also affect the child’s growth and development.
In short, don’t let your child miss the best season to grow.