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How can we explain what war is to children?

Posted on 27/02/2022 - 19:59 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

The war between Russia and Ukraine has monopolized the newspapers, social networks, and newscasts on radio and television. Whether we like it or not, the children have heard of the Russian invasion, of the bombings, of the maximum alert that exists in those regions. The questions are inevitable, what is war? Why do they fight? are there children? And the pets? It’s challenging, but we have to go over the subject; how can we explain what war is to children?

To talk or not to talk about the war to children

Unfortunately, although we would like to keep our children in a bubble when there is war somewhere in the world, children are exposed to information in the media, adults’ conversations, and what other children in the school have heard of the topic. As parents, we must be very clear and guide the conversation according to the age of our children.

Kathleen McCartney, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, explains in the article, What to say to children about war, that there is only one way to approach the subject with children, “Tell the truth, keep it simple”.

According to the expert, any conversation about the war should be in accordance with the child’s age. From the age of four, our children begin to understand what death is, but their understanding is still fanciful; they think that when people die, they go somewhere else, or it is possible to come back to life.

Before the age of five or six, they are also unclear about the concept of nations, much less war. “Four-year-olds are beginning to understand about death. They can worry about it for a short time. The biggest worry is that something might happen to their parents; that’s the worst thing a four-year-old can imagine”.

Although it is not clear to them that death is definite, many children do understand that they stop seeing the person who dies, which can generate anxiety. Their logic tells them that if someone else can die, their mom can, too, so the conversation should revolve around their parents and people close to them being safe.

At the age of eight or nine, children can worry like adults. “That’s when they can generate all the possibilities in their minds: anthrax attacks, bombings, planes crashing into buildings”, says Jerome Kagan, professor of psychology at Starch Research at Harvard, in the article mentioned above.

As a general rule, experts recommend that when the child is under six years old, the subject is brought up only when he asks. With older children, it is important to find out what they know since they are more exposed to more information at school. You can start the conversation with simple questions like, have you heard of this? What have you heard about…?

Why should we talk to children about war?

If we don’t talk to our children, the information that reaches them about the war can cause their imaginations to fly, and they feel in danger. The repercussions can range from anxiety to difficulty falling asleep, nightmares, and spontaneous crying.

Even if children do not express concern in all cases and ages, it is important to ask them how they feel and clarify all their questions. However, as parents, we must be careful in what we say to them. It is not helpful to talk about how many people die or give them detailed information, much less show explicit images.

Photos on social media and TV can be upsetting and distressing, so it’s good to turn on parental filters and limit the amount of time you watch the war on social media and TV. Although you need to be informed, try not to expose them to the subject excessively.

Like adults, some children are more sensitive to war than others. If you notice changes in behavior, such as sleep patterns and appetite, let your child know that you understand his feelings and concerns. Tell him that he and his family are safe and, if necessary, go to a therapist to calm his anguish.

“What is happening in Ukraine can be frightening for children and adults. Ignoring or avoiding the topic can make children feel lost, alone, and more scared, affecting their health and well-being. It is essential to have open and honest conversations with children to help them process what is happening”, says Ane Lemche, psychologist and counselor in Save the Children.

Keep it simple, but always speak the truth.

Speaking truthfully and keeping things simple are essential when answering your child’s questions about the war. If the children fear death and what may happen to their close circle, you should emphasize that their family is safe, but without hiding that other people are having a hard time.

Explain to them that in a place called Ukraine, people are suffering a lot because another bigger country wants to take over their territory. Tell them that, unfortunately, many people are injured and could even die. It is not very different from when children ask about sex; you should tell them concrete things without going into details about human biology, answer what they ask, and do not give too much information.

Strategies for talking to your children about the war

The organization Save the Children recommends five strategies to deal with the issue of war with children.

1. Make time and listen if your child wants to talk

Give your child space to tell you what he knows, how he feels, and what image he has formed of the situation. Take your time to listen to what he thinks, what he has seen and heard.

2. Tailor the conversation to the child

Younger children are usually satisfied when you tell them that countries sometimes fight, but older children will ask more specific questions like, are there children there? What about pets? Do they have to leave their houses? Answer truthfully, “Where there are attacks, people should leave their homes and look for a place to take refuge. Unfortunately, there are children. Many people are looking to neighboring countries like Poland and Romania to let them stay. Most people are trying to bring their pets with them, but it’s not always possible”.

3. Validate their feelings

If he is scared or anxious, tell him that this is normal and that you sometimes feel worried too, but that his whole family is safe. You would create a feeling of relief and security, and empathy.

4. Remind him that it’s not his problem

One thing you need to make very clear is that adults worldwide are working hard to solve the war and that it is not his problem. Tell him that he shouldn’t feel guilty about playing or hanging out with his friends.

5. If they want to help, offer a practical way to do it

Many children will feel like doing something to support people suffering in war. For example, my eight-year-old daughter asked me what could be done to help if we were so far away. I replied that many people are protesting at the embassies of the countries involved to ask for peace and for them to understand that the rest of the world disagrees with the war. Others are creating events to raise funds, and some more are sending letters and drawings to embassies to ask for peace.

You know your son better than anyone, so I suggest you research the subject to be prepared for the specific questions he may ask you.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version

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This is why kids are 800 times naughtier when mom is around

Posted on 24/02/2022 - 18:15 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

It indeed has happened to you. You leave your son for a couple of hours with his grandmother, and when you come back, she tells you that he is a little angel, that he doesn’t give any inconvenience, behaves amazingly, and even helps pick up his toys. Is he talking about the same baby? Well, yes, kids are 800 times naughtier when mom is around, and there is a reason that science can explain. This is why kids are 800 times naughtier when mom is around.

Naughtier with mom than with dad

I’ll give you another situation. Think back to when you had to leave your child with your husband (for whatever reason). You tell your little one to be good, not throw tantrums or paint on the walls. Suddenly your partner replies, “You are too strict; he always behaves well.” When you get home, everything is quiet; both of them watch television, but as soon as he sees you, your child asks for milk and throws his toys on the floor so that you can take it to him immediately.

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They are 800 times naughtier when mom is around

A study conducted by Dr. KP. Leibowitz of the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington in the United States found that children behave 800 times worse in the presence of their mother compared to when they are with other people or with their father.

The research on 500 families measured the children by considering the following variables: complaints, crying, screaming, hitting attempts, asking for many things, throwing toys, and even forgetting how to walk or talk.

All children seek attention from their mom

It turns out that 99.9% of the children could be playing quietly, and when their mother entered the room, they began to attract her attention with these behaviors.

Study author Dr. KP Leibowitz explains,

“What we found was that eight-month-olds could be playing happily, and if their mothers suddenly walked into the room, they would start crying, venting their anger, and needing immediate attention. This happened in 99.9% of the children. The remaining 0.1% was for a child with vision problems. Hearing his mother’s voice, she started throwing things and begging for food even though she had just eaten. Truly fascinating”.

Blame it on the pheromones

The conclusion was that when perceiving the scent of their mothers, the children felt the need to call their attention constantly. In addition, it was shown that 100% of the children were more sensitive to instructions if they came from someone other than their mother. Instead, mothers had to raise their voices to achieve the same results.

Even when the researchers studied how the children would respond to discipline, they explained that 100% of the children responded better when the scold was coming from someone else and not from the mother.

Does it ring a bell? Many moms wonder why they have to repeat the instruction more than three times for the children to listen, and dad speaks once, and it is enough.

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We moms already knew

The reality is that this is not something new for moms, yet it is surprising for dads and other family members. One participant and father, Paul Olsen, said these results only confirmed his suspicions.

“I always wondered why I couldn’t do anything. She is literally her kryptonite and her magnet at the same time”, he said.

To get the same behavioral results from the children, the women in the group had to “raise their voices as if someone was being attacked by several large animals”, according to momdailynews.

“I didn’t need a study to tell me this,” said Lisa Powell, another participant and mom of four, “My kids act like they’re half their age the moment they pick up my scent. That’s why I’m now a high-performance alcoholic”, she joked.

We now know that the cause of this bad behavior is the smell that masks the natural pheromones that mothers release to give relief to their children. Dr. Leibowitz is preparing a spray that could block the mother’s natural pheromones. Will it work? Many of us prefer to think that this attachment is because we are their favorite people in the world, right?

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version

Kids who love dinosaurs are smarter

Posted on 24/02/2022 - 13:24 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, Iguanodon, Protoceratops, Gallimimo, Spinosaurus, Parasaurolofus… Do these names sound like they come from another planet but does your child know them in detail? Congratulations! It is proven that children who love dinosaurs are more intelligent.

The way some topics captivate children is extraordinary. It doesn’t just happen with dinosaurs; some little ones are fans of cars, insects, flowers, or stars.

According to a study conducted by Indiana University and the University of Wisconsin, this dynamic behavior is highly productive and known as intense interests.

About dinosaurs and other intense interests

The overwhelming like for specific topics arouses children’s curiosity and makes them want to learn authentically. By themselves, without pressure, they begin to investigate, analyze and explore what arouses their interest.

That fascination, for example, with dinosaurs, makes them learn all the names of the different species. They can explain their characteristics, habitat, and survival methods, whether they are herbivores, carnivores, or the period to which they belong.

The knowledge and retention they achieve of the information they like are very high. Children with intense interests are always looking for more data to incorporate into their personal files, enhancing their ability to memorize, pay attention to details, and break down explanations. In short, a child obsessed with dinosaurs, or any other subject, becomes more intelligent.

The intense interest in childhood usually runs from two to eight years of age, but it could last decades or even a lifetime if well cultivated. The best thing is that children absorb knowledge without realizing it; they do it in an entertaining, dynamic, straightforward way, as all learning should be.

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Benefits of the dinosaur obsession

Kelly Chen, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, indicates that children who have intense interests tend to be more open and secure, with better cognitive development and self-esteem since their hobby helps them increase their confidence.

Chen, also a therapist, indicates that only a third of the child population generates some interest or fascination in something. The subjects that cause the most curiosity in children are cars, planes, and trains, but the passion for dinosaurs most helps stimulate the brain and cognitive functions.

Other benefits include:

Children become persistent and learn to focus their effort on a goal.
They develop a greater attention span.
Information processing skills are deepened.
They stimulate complex thinking skills.
They learn better and become smarter.
They acquire new cultural and scientific knowledge.
Their cognitive and memory capacity is enhanced.
They increase the level of vocabulary.
They increase confidence, motivation, and interest in exploration.
The study suggests that the way children study dinosaurs (or the subject of their interest) helps them develop strategies to deal with problems throughout their lives.

The love for dinosaurs also stimulates creativity. Photo: PxHere

The boy who corrected a museum

The specialization of children in their subject is so great that they can even become experts, and some are capable of correcting even adults or even museums. That was precisely the case of a little boy who discovered a mistake in the classification of dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum in London.

His parents had taken him on a city tour and the boy, after reading the classification labels of the dinosaurs, found that there was one that was not correct. One specimen had been classified as an Oviraptor (egg thief) when in fact, it was a Protoceratops (first face with horns).

His parents reported the error to the supervisors. At first, they did not believe him, but they contacted them to thank them for the help after a few days because the boy was correct. Amazing!

Nothing escapes from children who are fans of dinos. Photo: Piqsels

The paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara, who in 2005 discovered a giant herbivorous dinosaur in southern Patagonia, which he named Dreadnoughtus, was a child with intense interest that lasted into adulthood. This is how he explains his passion,

“I think that for many these kids, it’s their first experience of mastering a subject, of being an expert in something and mastering something that their parents, their coaches, or their doctors don’t know. It makes them feel powerful. Their dads can name three or four dinosaurs, and they can name 20, so they seem like a real authority”.

Most of the time, intense interests last through childhood and fade away. As long as that taste lasts, it helps them a lot, so if you have a child who is fond of dinosaurs, excellent, he has a high probability of being more intelligent than average.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version

Flag of Mexico, explanation for children

Posted on 22/02/2022 - 20:23 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

Surely you know these lyrics because they accompany one of the most patriotic melodies of our country, The Martial Chant of the Mexican Flag. A chant we have sung since childhood; we sing it in honor of the Mexican flag, one of the most beautiful in the world. Do you know how to explain to your children the meaning of our national flag and why it is our pride? Flag of Mexico, explanation for children

“My flag rises on the flagpole, like a sun between soft winds and trills. Deep inside, in the temple of my veneration, I hear and feel my heart beating happily. My flag is the national ensign; these notes are its martial chant. From childhood, we will learn to revere it and also for its love, live!”

Martial Chant of the Mexican Flag

“Se levanta en el mástil mi bandera, como un sol entre céfiros y trinos. Muy adentro, en el templo de mi veneración, oigo y siento contento latir mi corazón. Es mi bandera la enseña nacional, son estas notas su cántico marcial. Desde niños sabremos venerarla y también por su amor vivir”.

Toque de Bandera de México

Here we give you some basic and interesting information about its origin, evolution, and history so that it is clear to your little ones.

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February 24 is the Mexican Flag Day

On February 24, Flag Day is commemorated; it is a symbol of freedom, justice, and nationality that represents the courage and struggle of Mexicans.

It is very important because it is part of the symbols that give us identity and pride. Since childhood, we are taught to respect it and treat it with honor; that is why we celebrate it.

The Day of the Flag of Mexico was established for the first time on February 24, 1934, the year in which the first legislation of the national symbols was approved. However, this national holiday was officially recognized until 1940 by President Lázaro Cárdenas in honor of the Independence, culminated on February 24, 1821.

On February 24, 1984, the new Emblem, the Flag, and the National Anthem came into force, and Flag Day was established.

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What do the colors mean?

According to the General Secretariat of the Government, the green, white and red of the current flag have their origin in the flag of the Army of the Three Guarantees or Trigarante, which achieved the consummation of Independence in 1821.

White: It meant religion (specifical faith in the Catholic Church).
Red: It was a symbol of union (between Europeans and Americans; remember that at that time, Iturbide established the first Mexican Empire).
Green: It referred to the Independence of Spain.

Over time the meaning was modified. During the presidency of Benito Juárez, this meaning was considered:

Green: Hope
White: Unity
Red: The blood of national heroes

Although this is the most accepted version, it must be said that Article 3 of the “Law on the Emblem, the Flag, and the National Anthem” does not give an official symbolism to the colors. Hence, for some, green refers to the battlefields, white to peace, and red to passion and courage.

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The meaning of the emblem

The emblem is based on the legend about how ancient Tenochtitlán, located in what is now Mexico City, was founded.

According to Aztec mythology, these people wandered 302 years in our national territory looking for the sign of the god Huitzilopochtli to settle: an eagle devouring a snake. That was the sign of having found the right place and would be blessed with prosperity and abundance.

Evolution of the Flag of Mexico

Our country has never ceased to have a national flag. According to the Government of Mexico website, four flags are officially recognized, representing the moment’s historical events.

However, if the banner of the priest Miguel Hidalgo were counted as the first flag, there would actually be 13 flags in the history of Mexico. Let’s look at just the four most important ones:

First flag: Iturbide’s flag

It was created by Agustín de Iturbide, leader of the Trigarante Army, and made by the tailor José Magdaleno Ocampo in 1821.

Second flag: Federal Republic

This was adopted after the establishment of the first Federal Republic in 1823. The crown of the eagle’s head was removed, but the snake and an olive and laurel branch were added. Its use was interrupted in 1864 due to the dissolution of the Federal Republic.

Third flag: The Second Mexican Empire

The green, white and red fields were used again with the National Emblem in the center of the white stripe. Four crowned eagles were inserted at the four corners. This design was ordered by Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico and sought a certain resemblance to the French Imperial Coat of Arms. This flag ceased to be used in 1867 with the execution of Maximilian I.

Flag of the Second Empire. Photo: Wikipedia

Fourth flag: The current one

It is an adaptation to the design approved in 1916 by President Venustiano Carranza. The current flag was assumed by decree of President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz due to Mexico’s role as host of the XIX Olympic Games.

The official decree indicates, “The national flag and the army´s flag will be tricolor, always showing green, white and red, arranged vertically with a crowned eagle in the center of the white stripe.”

Among other important features, it stands out that the emblem stands on both sides, and the eagle’s profile was changed from the front to the left profile.

As you can see, we didn’t always have the tricolor flag with an emblem in the center; it has been evolving. And in case you were wondering… No, the Mexican flag did not copy the Italian flag or vice versa. That both have the same colors is a remarkable coincidence. Although, if you look closely, you will notice that the Mexican has darker shades of green and red.

Oh, and don’t forget that due to the detail of its design and the meaning of all its elements, in 2008, the Mexican flag won recognition on the site 20minutos.es as the most beautiful in the world. One hundred and four countries and almost 8 million users participated.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver

Spanish version

What to Expect When Expecting, Heidi Murkoff: “Stop and Smell Your Baby”

Posted on 22/02/2022 - 15:05 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

What to Expect When You’re Expecting, by Heidi Murkoff, is considered the bible of pregnancy. It was written in 1984, and since its release, it has become a best-seller in the New York Times, where it holds the record for the title that has spent the longest time on the best-seller list.

It is considered by many to be the most influential book of recent decades. With more than 45 million copies sold worldwide, What to Expect When You’re Expecting marked the beginning of the parenting phenomenon. In 2010, the Canadian production company, Lionsgate, bought the rights and produced a film based on the book but told through the stories of seven couples.

Heidi Murkoff and her bible of pregnancy

Almost forty years after the first edition, Heidi presents a completely revised and updated new version. Timely information makes it easy for expectant mothers and their partners to go through the exhausting, exciting, frazzling, and magical task of having a newborn.

Regarding this new edition, we talked with Heidi Murkoff, who told us some tips so that during the pregnancy process, we know just that: what to expect when expecting.

Baby Creysi: Heidi, thank you very much for your book. It contains the latest advances in medicine, genetics, and obstetrics but retains the good humor, warmth, and empathy of someone who, beyond the medical side, knows what it’s like to be pregnant. What do you expect from this 5th edition? How has it evolved in all these years?

Heidi Murkoff: My goal remains the same. When I was pregnant with my first baby, I needed answers to many questions. Still, there were no materials that had everything clear and well researched, so I took on the task of writing it in my own words and, in this way, helping other women who were surely going through the same questions.

She had the idea in her first pregnancy, and a few hours before giving birth to her baby, Heidi submitted the proposal for a guide to help other future parents. I conceived a pregnancy, and then I conceived a book. The truth is that I did not expect either of those things.

She never imagined what it would become

It was something that was sorely lacking. Many things have changed over time, especially in medical recommendations, but what never changes is the experience of expecting a baby: the doubts, the fears, the processes that take place in the body. Women who get pregnant at all times feel bloated, they are constipated, and have aches and pains. What does not change is that both women and men, everyone who is expecting a baby, has questions and needs answers.

BC: From your experience as a writer, workshop facilitator, and mother, what worries women the most during pregnancy?

HM: Basically, it’s always the same questions: Is this normal? Is my baby okay? Is my pregnancy going well? Sometimes, a mom needs to know that she is not alone and that other women have been through the same thing. When you understand that what happens to you has already happened to other women and that makes you part of a global sisterhood, you take a weight off your shoulders because you know that there are answers and that you are not the only one with that doubt.

Information is power but beware of Dr. Google

BC: How did your guide and, in general, the experience of motherhood change with the arrival of the internet?

HM: On the internet, there is a lot of information that is not entirely true, but there is something very positive: support groups are created. There have always been myths about pregnancy, stories, and legends that grandmothers tell us that are passed down from generation to generation. There is a lot of helpful information but also misinformation.

The problem with asking Dr. Google is that often the information is not correct and can lead to confusion. My recommendation is that it is okay to look for information, to read everything you want, but when you are going to make a decision, always consult your doctor. Every woman, pregnancy, and baby is different, so only you and your doctor will know what’s best for your little one.

Another thing that worries me is the pressure in social networks and society to be perfect mothers. Be aware that there is no perfect mom; there is no perfect baby, so relax.

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Stop and smell your baby

BC: If you had to go back to your first pregnancy, what advice would you give yourself?

HM: I would tell myself not to worry so much! I worried about everything, the symptoms I had and the ones I didn’t have. I would say to myself to ask if I have doubts, don’t stress, and enjoy the moment.

The most important advice I would give to a new mom is to stop and enjoy the scent of her baby. There is a proverb that states Stop and smell the roses; this means that you stop and allow yourself to enjoy the time you have with your baby. We are constantly stressed about the moment he is going to stop crying, at what time we have to feed him; you have to enjoy it, you have to smell it.

BC: What’s next for Heidi?

HM: Everything. I will update my books. I have a foundation dedicated to giving information to mothers, so I will travel the world to meet them. Still, above all, I am interested in carrying the message for them to stop and smell their baby.

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting, by Heidi Murkoff

Publisher: Diana

Review: New updated edition of the world’s best-selling pregnancy guide. It includes the details of the baby’s development week by week, the baby’s last day in the womb and childbirth, and news about perinatal tests and medication during pregnancy. New lifestyle trends are also incorporated: diets, exercise, sex, water or home births, etc.

What to Expect When You're Expecting is available in bookstores and on the Planeta Libros website — *What to Expect When You’re Expecting* is available in bookstores and on the Planeta Libros website

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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Does my child have language and speech disorders?

Posted on 21/02/2022 - 09:38 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

Many mothers look forward to when their children begin to say their first words. But the wait turns into uncertainty and fear if we realize that, while other children of the same age are already speaking to their parents, ours barely babble some incomprehensible sounds or simply do not seem interested in doing so. How do I know if my child has language and speech disorders?

While each child’s development has its time, it is important to turn a deaf ear to the popular clamor that says, “Don’t worry, in time, he will speak”. Why? Your child may have a language or speech disorder, and the faster you attend to it, the easier it will be for him to overcome it and avoid its consequences.

Language and speech disorders in childhood

According to experts from the Faculty of Psychology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), around 7% of monolingual children in our country have language and speech disorders. They can be conditions, such as dyslalia or dyslexia, which affect both the comprehension and expression levels, or a delay, which focuses on the expression and consists of a child having access to language later than his peers.

Whatever the problem, it usually does not receive attention. Estrella Hernández Vázquez, a speech therapist and director of the Clinic Specialized in Voice, Hearing, and Language Therapies, TEVAL, assures, “Many times adults do not think it is important that their sons or daughters speak; they believe that nothing is happening because they are young; in the end, what happens is that their process is very delayed”.

The fact that the language alterations do not seem serious because it is not a matter of life or death to the main caregivers can waste valuable time in their recovery. “Language and speech disorders are very common. The most important thing is to detect them in time for correction because it is possible to correct them 100%”, assures the specialist.

The sooner a language and speech disorder is detected and treated, the easier it will be to correct.

How do we know if something is wrong?

We insist each child lives his development differently; however, some red flags can help you detect the need for your little one to be evaluated by an expert:

Since he is an infant, you perceive that he ignores you or cannot listen to you.

When he turns one, he does not seem to intend to communicate or speak.

He is over one and a half years old and does not follow any instructions.

He turns two years old and only communicates his basic needs with one word.

At two years old, he only repeats sounds or babbles but cannot communicate.

You see a wide gap between him and other kids his age.

Between his 2 and 3 years, you or his main caregivers do not understand 50% or more of what he says.

What happens if I do not take action?

Contrary to popular belief, language and speech disorders do not resolve over time. If you are worried, people around you may be likely to downplay the situation; however, you must follow your intuition and let a specialist check it out.

“The most important thing is to attend a check-up to know exactly if your child is in normal language and speech development or if there are areas of language and speech that need to be reinforced. The younger they start therapy, the faster the rehabilitation will be”, explains the speech therapist.

Avoiding the problem will only make it bigger. Estrella Hernández states that children who have unattended language and speech disorders can suffer from many complications during school time, “When there is a language and speech disorder, higher cognitive areas such as attention, memory, and comprehension do not work properly, and the little ones get out of phase”, This, in addition, can affect their self-esteem because they feel limited or rejected by others on many occasions.

How do I help my child?

To solve a language and speech disorder, teamwork is essential. Take your little one for a consultation and follow the recommendations of the specialists. In them, the therapists will give you instructions so that you can practice at home and reinforce what you have learned in each session. Rehabilitation will require patience and commitment on your part. It may be slow, but together you can do it.

The speech therapist (speech and language pathologist) is the expert in charge of dealing with speech problems is the speech therapist (speech and language pathologist). You can look for or ask your GP to recommend one.

Not addressing children’s language and speech disorders can affect their school performance and self-esteem.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version: Here

Family board games: a fun way to grow

Posted on 18/02/2022 - 09:54 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

It’s Friday night. Snacks, candies, beverages. Today is a special day; it’s time for you to get together with the people you love and have a great time with family board games. It is a leisure time that you must take care of carefully; you are forming unforgettable memories for your children and a playful way of learning. It doesn’t matter if they win or lose; the important thing is coexistence. Let´s play!

Board games, family activity par excellence

Playing is a natural part of children’s development and a fun way to explore the world and learn. When adults get involved in the activity, in addition to being exciting for the little ones, family ties are strengthened.

According to the Toy Technological Institute (AIJU) research, games help keep motor and mental skills active. Let’s talk in particular about board games, integrated from early childhood. These optimize their communication skills, increase their levels of self-esteem, enhance social contact and communication, and contribute positively to maintaining sensory and motor skills.

For these and many other fun reasons, why don’t you dust off the ones you have at home? Imma Marín, a pedagogue member of the Children’s Play Observatory of the Spanish Association of Toy Manufacturers (AEFJ), reminds us that 10 or 15 minutes a day are enough for children to begin to get all the benefits of playing.

What can we play?

From the traditional board games to current proposals:

Domino

It helps improve mathematical ability, visual perception, attention, and memory. This traditional game has versions with children’s characters to attract the attention of the little ones.

Puzzles

One of the most popular games that helps strengthen memory, increase motor coordination and develop patience. The 500-piece sets are ideal for finding a moment of concentration and relaxation; there are options with their favorite characters for the little ones.

Chess

Mental and strategy game favors the activation of analysis, reasoning, and strategic problem-solving processes.

Hedbanz

This is one of the funniest and most popular board games in recent years; the contestant must guess which character it is through questions. Creativity, memory, and patience are strengthened between card and card.

Children vs. Parents

Here the skills and intelligence of parents and children are put to the test. Adults must answer questions about children’s things, and children will answer adult questions.

Pictionary and Taboo

Great fun to play in teams. Players will have to guess words and phrases through drawings and words. It is ideal for encouraging creativity, imagination, and originality.

Twister

Depending on the roulette, the classic mat is placed on the ground for players to put their feet and hands. The pedagogical values offered by this board game are found in spatial orientation, which represents an ability to position oneself and move inside and outside the mat.

Jenga

Participants must remove wooden blocks from the tower, trying not to knock them down.

One

The objective of each player is to get rid of all the cards that each one has or are drawn during the game. When the last card is left, the participant must say out loud ONE! or they will be penalized by drawing more cards.

Mikado

Each player must try to remove a stick without moving the others. Every time we get one, we add points. When trying to take one out, we automatically lose the turn when moving the sticks.

Hey, don’t be angry!

You have to take your marbles to the finish line; as you go around the board, you can collide with a rival who gets your marbles and makes you start over.

More benefits of playing as a family

By creating a scenario of understanding and communication, spontaneous learning is fostered.
They promote self-esteem and interfamily relationships.
They provide security by allowing you to experience positive situations of attachment and security.
They facilitate the exchange of experiences and enhance social and emotional skills.
They increase emotional control as children learn to influence others and regulate their emotions.
The created environment allows the child to interact creatively with the world, encouraging his imagination. It is known that “Imaginative children are less aggressive, more tolerant, and are more successful in school tasks,” says pedagogue Imma Marín.
Parents involved in their sons’ and daughters’ games are much more likely to raise happy boys and girls.
Through board games, you teach children to respect rules, know how to win and lose, tolerate frustration, and communicate and express emotions.
They are cheap; you do not need to install a console or a tablet.

There are educational board games where kids can exercise their mathematical thinking or logic. Others teach values, give them a taste of the world and competition, require strategy, or invite them to stimulate their mental agility. There are for all tastes, ages, and different difficulties. Ready for a game?

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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What you need to know about preeclampsia

Posted on 17/02/2022 - 09:00 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

Of the many fears that arise during pregnancy, probably one of the situations that most frightens women is suffering from preeclampsia and its complications. The concern is reasonable: according to a report by the General Directorate of Epidemiology of the Mexican Ministry of Health, hypertensive diseases, such as preeclampsia, are one of the main causes of maternal death in that country.

Leonardo Ávila, a gynecologist at the Spanish Hospital, explains that it is a state of pregnancy that can cause hypertension. It usually presents after the 20th week of gestation. Women who suffer from it show signs of proteinuria (presence of protein in the urine) and arterial values greater than 90/140.

According to the World Health Organization, preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal death in developing countries.

If a pregnant woman has preeclampsia and it is not detected or treated early, the results can be severe. Ávila points out, “It usually causes organ damage, kidney failure, and brain hemorrhages. It can also restrict the baby’s growth or cause the pregnancy to be terminated early, so the baby is not always viable. In the worst cases, preeclampsia can lead to the death of mother and child”.

Risk factors for preeclampsia

So far, there are no certainties regarding the risk factors that can predispose women to this disease; however, there is some consensus around some characteristics that could be related. Among them are:

Getting pregnant at the extremes of reproductive life. It has been found that many of the women who suffer from this disease are under 18 or over 36.

Various studies worldwide have indicated that obesity is more common among women with preeclampsia than even other factors, such as genetics. On the other hand, obesity is a condition that is usually associated with hypertension.

Thyroid disorders. Some patients with thyroid gland problems, especially hypothyroidism, are prone to preeclampsia or other hypertensive states during pregnancy.

Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organs, most often the liver and kidneys. Photo: Pixabay — Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organs, most often the liver and kidneys.
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How do I know if I have preeclampsia?

To find out, it is essential to go to pregnancy monitoring appointments. In them, your doctor will carry out routine check-ups that can show signs that would help detection, such as monitoring your blood pressure, checking for signs of vasospasm, and confirming that there are no high levels of protein or nitrogen, or toxins in your blood. He will also ask you if you have experienced headaches, ringing in the ears, vomiting or nausea, pain in the upper abdomen or if you have seen lights: all these are alarm signals.

Prevention to avoid complications

The way to prevent preeclampsia is through early medical attention. Some experts recommend performing an ultrasound before the tenth week of pregnancy in which the pulsatility index of the uterine arteries is measured. If there is any alteration, the patient will likely present it, so a straightforward preventive treatment will be prescribed to avoid all the complications of this disease.

If detected early, it can be controlled, and your baby could even be born at 40 weeks. “The most important thing is to make an early diagnosis, give specific antihypertensive medications for this stage, and continuously monitor the baby. However, if he stops growing or there are alterations in the fluids, that is, if little blood arrives, the pregnancy must be terminated, regardless of whether the person is under control”, Ávila points out. Despite this, there are many success stories, “The pregnancy can come to term. Even women with preeclampsia can give birth”. Do not miss your medical appointments; continuous monitoring is essential for your health and that of your baby.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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Basic clothes for a six-month-old baby

Posted on 16/02/2022 - 14:24 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

It seems like you left the hospital only yesterday with your little one in your arms. How fast it is growing! It is very likely that many of the clothes you had for a newborn no longer fit. It’s time to go through your closet and add some basic clothes for the six-month-old baby.

Clothes for your baby, don’t miss anything!

Cotton pants with elastic waist

It is easy to put on and very practical since you can take them wherever you want. They are zero inconveniences. Be very careful only to choose elastic clothes to avoid hurting your baby’s delicate skin. They are so comfortable that your little one will want to wear them even when older.

Cotton t-shirts

They make your life easier. It would help if you had several because they often get dirty. The best thing is that you can combine them with leggings or jeans.

Bodysuits, must-have clothes

At this age, they are still a staple. Prefer that the bodysuit has a snap fastener to remove and put on easily. Always look for the cotton ones.

Rompers

Indispensable to be at home or even to go for a walk. Your baby will look beautiful in a romper with fun prints and bright colors. Remember that they are the most practical for changing the baby’s diaper.

Socks

Don’t forget about them. We recommend socks with seamless technology to protect your baby’s tiny toes and feet.

Sets

At this age, you can play more with outfits and street clothes. There are countless options for both girls and boys.

Dresses

Your princess will look beautiful in a dress. Do not miss the opportunity to use them and you can take many photos.

Blanket

Could you not go out without it? You will keep your little one wrapped up, but they are also practical when leaving the house. For example, when you have to change the diaper or breastfeed.

Tranlated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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My child wets the bed; how do I help him?

Posted on 15/02/2022 - 13:30 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

If your child wets the bed, it does not necessarily mean a health problem or a situation requiring a specialist’s consultation. Still, if this lasts for more than three months and the doctor rules out a urinary tract infection or other health problem, it will be necessary that you consult a specialist in childhood enuresis.

According to the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), between 95 and 98 percent of well-diagnosed and treated enuretic children cases are successfully resolved. This control can be achieved between three to six months following a comprehensive therapy in which the pediatrician, urologist, psychologist, and child psychiatrist participate.

Starting at age five, a boy or girl should have sphincter control when sleeping. However, if he continues to have frequent accidents, “It is very likely that he has nocturnal enuresis (involuntary urination that occurs at night) while sleeping, after the age when a child should be able to control his bladder”, according to the pediatrician Reynaldo Ramírez Castillo.

Figures from the Ministry of Health in Mexico indicate that nocturnal enuresis occurs between 10 and 13 percent of the six-year-old child population and between 6 and 8 percent in children under ten years of age.

The institution highlights that this can be classified into:

It occurs when the body produces more urine than the bladder can hold; the child does not wake up because the brain does not respond to the signal that the bladder is full.
These are children who did not wet the bed for six months and, after this time, began to do so. This bedwetting could have physical or emotional causes.

For its part, the American Academy of Pediatrics mentions that they can still wet the bed:

20 percent of five-year-old kids.
10 percent of seven-year-old children.
5 percent of 10-year-olds.

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A range of causes

Dr. Ramírez Castillo, a pediatrician certified by the Mexican Council for Pediatric Certification, explains that various reasons may be causing a girl or boy to suffer from nocturnal enuresis, for example:

A small bladder that may not be developed enough to hold the urine produced at night.
Inability to recognize when the bladder is complete because the nerves that control the bladder are slow to mature.
Hormonal imbalance. Some children do not produce enough antidiuretic hormone during childhood, which slows down urine production at night.
Urinary tract infection. This infection can make it difficult for your child to control urine.
For a child who usually does not urinate at night, bed-wetting may be the first symptom of diabetes.
Chronic constipation. The same muscles are used to control urine as to defecate. When constipation occurs over long periods, these muscles may become dysfunctional and contribute to bedwetting at night.

What should I do if my child wets the bed?

Pediatrician Ramírez Castillo from the Cemain Hospital in Tampico explains that most children stop wetting the bed independently. Yet, he clarifies that little ones will need a little help because, as seen above, there are cases in which the nocturnal enuresis may be a sign of a disorder that has not been diagnosed and may require medical attention.

It is essential to consult with the pediatrician if the little one returns to wetting the bed after not doing it for months. “Or, if enuresis is accompanied by pain when urinating, unusual thirst, pink or red urine, hard stools or snoring”, the expert recommends.

Do not scold or shame your son or daughter for wetting the bed; remember that it may be something that he cannot control. Work with your doctor to find the cause and solutions, recommends the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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Symptoms of childhood cancer: detection is life

Posted on 15/02/2022 - 13:29 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

Every February 15 marks the International Day of Childhood Cancer, a solemn campaign that seeks to raise awareness in child caregivers so that they are attentive to the symptoms. Another goal is to recognize and express support for survivors of this disease and their families.

What is childhood cancer?

Childhood cancer encompasses numerous diseases characterized by the abnormal development of cells that grow, divide, and multiply without control.

“Cancer is the uncontrolled and anarchic growth of a cell lineage. This can be in blood cells or a solid organ such as the kidney, liver, or bone”, says Dr. José Manuel Ruano, an oncologist specializing in pediatric surgery.

According to the specialist, the main difference between cancer in adults and children is that the former is from the superficial part of the tissues and is called carcinoma, “That’s why you hear about breast carcinoma, stomach carcinoma. In children, they are more embryonic-type tumors coded practically since the egg and sperm join and may be due to a genetic fault”.

Although physical, chemical, and biological factors influence cancer, both in adults and children, it is much more inclined towards the genetic part, “There are hereditary tumors and can be seen in the chromosomes. A small part is missing in the chromosome, which causes the protective genes against cancer to be lost”.

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What type of cancer is the most common in children?

Dr. Ruano explains that the most common cause of childhood cancer, with just over 50%, is leukemia or blood cancer. “It is usually in white blood cells, which grow disorderly and do not allow other cell lines such as red blood cells and platelets to develop, and only white cells grow”.

There are other common types of cancer in children, such as lymphomas and tumors of the Central Nervous System (CNS). “In school children, CNS tumors or brain tumors are prevalent. Then you can mention bone tumors or kidney cancer in children, which is called Wilms tumor. There are many types of cancer and sarcomas, but basically, the first three causes are leukemia, tumors of the Central Nervous System, and lymphomas”.

Symptoms of childhood cancer

Depending on the type of cancer, the symptoms are different. “If we talk about cancer in general, almost all of them are accompanied by weight loss and lack of appetite. It is very common in children. This does not mean that it is always cancer, but when a child who does not want to eat presents weight loss, you see haggard eyes, has an unexplained fever, has already been given antibiotics, and does not recover… That child must have a biometry done and study his blood to see if he doesn’t have some cancer”.

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Symptoms of leukemia in children

Many of the symptoms of childhood leukemia can also be due to other causes. However, if your child has any of them, a doctor must examine him.

Feeling tired
Weakness
Cold
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Difficulty for breathing
Paler skin
Feeling tired

“Leukemias are almost always accompanied by anemia, very low red blood cells. The kid may have unexplained bruises on his body (he didn’t hit himself), have a bloody nose, have bleeding from his digestive tract, maybe poo, and have bleeding there. When you put all these symptoms together, there could be a problem in the blood, and leukemia could be one of those problems”, says Dr. Ruano.

Symptoms of brain tumors

According to the Mayo Clinic, the signs and symptoms of a brain tumor in children vary widely and depend on the type, size, location, and rate of tumor growth. Some include:

Headaches, which may become more frequent and severe
Sensation of increased pressure in the head
Nausea or vomiting for no apparent reason
Sudden onset of vision problems, such as double vision
Seizures
Babbling
Trouble swallowing
Difficulty maintaining balance
Memory problems
Disorientation or irritability
Changes in personality or behavior
Hearing problems

“Children with brain tumors almost always have strabismus. A child who suddenly turns cross-eyed is very likely to have affected part in the back of his brain. A child suddenly has facial paralysis; one eye goes crooked, and he loses balance… You have to suspect that he may have a tumor”, adds the doctor.

Symptoms of lymphomas in children

Lymphoma is any cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, a network of organs (spleen, tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, stomach, and groin) that carry a clear fluid, which is essential in the body’s immune system.

Not all children with lymphoma have symptoms. Those who do may have:

Lumps in the neck, armpits, stomach, testicles, or groin (sometimes called “swollen glands”)
Fever
Night sweats
Feeling tired
Weightloss
Skin itch
Feeling short of breath
Cough
Chest pain
Loss of appetite
Swollen abdomen

“Most children are hyperreactors, so when they have an infection in their throat, in the respiratory tract generally, their lymph nodes grow, but it is a small growth, they are mobile, you touch them, and they move easily. But when you have a tumor node, they are generally like rubber, with a hard, firm consistency; they do not move easily. A child who has lymph nodes and blames it for having had an infection, they gave him treatment, it is not removed, so he should be checked because it can be a tumor called Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin”.

On the other hand, the doctor calls on mothers to pay attention to the presence of lumps in the children’s body, “It is essential that the child goes to his check-up and that they touch his tummy and see that he does not have an organ that is grown to detect a tumor of the kidney, adrenal glands, or liver. These are tumors that do not give any symptoms until you go for a check-up or the mother is bathing him and notices a small ball in the tummy, so that is a fact that the child may have a tumor in the abdomen.

Other warning signs of childhood cancer

Dr. Ruano comments that a child who says that his bones hurt, especially when it is one, in particular, it could be the femur or the humerus, has already been treated, and the pain does not go away; he also has to be evaluated. “Do not be confused with growing pains. A child who repeatedly has pain in the same bone should have an X-ray taken because he may have a bone tumor”.

We also have to be very aware of the eyes of our children. “There are other types of tumors, for example, retinal tumors, specifically retinoblastoma, where the first sign you see is an abnormal reflection of the eye. Sometimes they see it when they take a photo or when the child turns at a certain angle, and the mother notices that a shine is reflected in the eye as if it had its own light. So that is something wrong with the child’s eye, and it could be a cataract or maybe cancer. He has to be checked by an ophthalmologist and a pediatrician. It looks like a cat’s eye, a white reflection. It can be in one eye or both”.

The probability of cure in children is high

The survival of a child diagnosed with cancer depends a lot on the stage of the disease. If it is detected in time, he will likely win the battle with the appropriate treatment.

“Fortunately, today, seven out of 10 children, 70% of children diagnosed with cancer, are cured. When detected early, the probability of cure is very high. Just as children’s tumors grow quickly, so is the treatment efficient. The most encouraging thing is that when he is cured, his chance of life is equal to that of the general population”.

Treatment for childhood cancer is based on surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. “Some tumors need all three weapons that we have, some only two and others one, depending on the tumor and its stage. The more advanced cancer, the more exposure to chemotherapy or radiotherapy”, concludes the expert.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version: Here

12 Women scientists who changed the world

Posted on 11/02/2022 - 13:23 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

History is full of great scientist, women, brilliant minds who have been key players in the advancement of humankind: researchers, doctors, engineers, inventors… They are an inspiration, and, despite living in societies full of prejudice, they made their way and demonstrated that there are no limits.

This February 11, the date we commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022, we wanted to review 12 scientists who broke paradigms. Through their stories, we can show our daughters, nieces, neighbors, and any girl that they can achieve their dreams.

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Scientists who inspire us

1. Marie Curie

Poland, 1867-1934

Physics and chemistry

She discovered two radioactive elements: polonium and radium. Her research on radioactivity led her to become the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize (for Physics) jointly with her husband, Pierre Currie, and Professor Becquerel. In 1911 she won a second Nobel Prize, now in Chemistry, for her discovery of radium. During World War I, she created the first radiological centers for military use.

2. Rosalind Franklin

England, 1920-1958

Chemist, crystallographer, and scientist

Her work was fundamental to understanding the molecular structures of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), RNA (ribonucleic acid), viruses, carbon, and graphite. In May 1952, she managed, with the X-ray diffractometer, to photograph the B side of hydrated DNA: the famous Photo 51, the backbone of DNA.

Rosalind Franklin. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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3. Lise Meitner

Austria, 1878-1968

Physicist and scientist

She was the discoverer of the element protactinium and nuclear fission, an achievement that took her four years to complete. Her partner, Otto Hahn, was unfairly awarded the Nobel Prize in 1944.

4. Maria Sibylla

Germany, 1647-1717

Naturalist, entomologist, explorer, and scientific illustrator.

As a child, she collected insects to study their behavior and illustrate their different stages of life. At that time, scientists only dedicated themselves to analyzing dead specimens, but she bred, observed, and carefully recorded the transformations in life. She drew in detail the process of metamorphosis when no one else had and documented thousands of insects unknown to science at the time.

5. Alice Ball

United States, 1892-1916

Chemistry

Alice developed the only effective treatment for leprosy before the advent of antibiotics in 1940. Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that causes skin and nerve damage. Until then, the sick were imprisoned, and their life expectancy was practically nil.

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6. Ada Lovelace

England, 1815-1852

Mathematician and writer

Ada is the first programmer in history. She is famous for her work on Charles Babbage’s mechanical computer called the Analytical Engine. She was the first to recognize that the apparatus had applications beyond pure calculation. She published what is known as the first algorithm.

7. Jocelyn Bell Burnell

England, 1967

Astrophysicist

She is credited with one of the most outstanding scientific achievements of the 20th century: she discovered the first radio signal from a pulsar (neutron star) in 1967. Although she found pulsars, in 1974, his thesis supervisor, Antony Hewish, was awarded the Nobel Prize. It was highly criticized.

Jocelyn Bell Burnell Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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8. Barbara McClintock

United States, 1902-1992

Physician specialized in cytogenetics

In the 1930s and 1940s, Barbara McClintock showed that chromosomes were not fixed and stable chains of information but instead contained bits of DNA that jumped from one side to the other. She called them “transposable” genes. This discovery was fundamental to understanding hereditary processes. For her contribution, they gave her the Nobel Prize in 1983, many years after her studies.

Barbara McClintock. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

9. Katherine Johnson

United States, 1918-2020

Physics, rocket science, and mathematics

Her orbital mechanics calculations as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent human-crewed space flights in her country. Taraji P. Henson played the role of Johnson as the main character in the 2016 film Hidden Figures. In 2019, she received the United States Congressional Gold Medal.

Katherine Johnson. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

10. Wang Zhenyi

China, 1768-1797

Poetess, mathematician, and astronomer

She was a famous scientist in the Qing Dynasty; she had her theories about how eclipses work. She studied the Chinese calendar and used her telescope to measure the stars and explain the solar system’s rotation.

11. Rita Levi-Montalcini

Italy, 1909-2012

Neurologist and scientist

Working with snake venom, tumors, and mouse saliva, she discovered nerve growth factor (NGF), a protein that regulates nerve growth and keeps neurons healthy. Her findings have been key in understanding the control mechanisms that regulate cell growth. For this finding, she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1986, shared with the scientist Stanley Cohen.

Rita Levi-Montalcini Photo: Wikimedia Commons

12 Hedy Lamarr

Austria, 1914-2000

Inventor and actress

She was the inventor of the first version of the spread spectrum that would allow long-distance wireless communications. Her technology was used to control torpedoes and communication. To date, the principles of her work are in use in Bluetooth technology, mobile networks, and Wi-Fi.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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