Articles for Parenting

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Becoming Empowered Parents Initially the ordeal was especially frustrating because there seemed to be so little we could actually do, further magnifying feeling helpless. In becoming an empowered parent and “do something” I searched the Internet for articles and information that would educate us(quickly) about what was happening to our daughter and for additional modalities that could be integrated into her treatment. These modalities included prayers and blessings, music, womb heart sounds and Reiki (healing touch).In utilizing an integrative medicine approach we hoped to bolster her inherent strength and inner healing abilities recognizing what Hippocrates said that Nature cures—not the …

Childproofing your home’s bathroom: Put a lock on the medicine cabinet. To prevent poisoning, lock away all vitamins and medicines. Install toilet-lid locks to prevent drowning. Lower the household water temperature. Always test the water first before bathing a child. Make sure bathtubs and showers aren’t slippery. Use electrical appliances carefully. Install ground-fault circuit interrupters on outlets near sinks and bathtubs. Never leave a young child alone in the bathroom. Childproofing the kitchen: Keep knives, cleaning supplies, and plastic bags out of children’s reach. To avoid fires and burns, never leave cooking food unattended. If stove knobs are easily accessible …

After seven years of feeling blue and having Charlie Brown Christmases, my final year of training 1995, I decided to change how I was viewing my life, my situation and stop turning Christmas into a problem. I began looking for positives rather than only seeing the negatives, focusing on the true reasons for the season—peace and good will. I consciously started behaving more compassionately so I would feel better. Altruism, performing acts of kindness selflessly for others, was my way of coping and surviving. That year I decided if I couldn’t be with my family, friends or someone that I …

Time Off for Your Nanny A nanny, like any other employee, needs time off. This is especially key with a live in nanny. Unless otherwise agreed upon, your nanny is not there as a babysitter for your child when you go out to dinner or away for a weekend. If you do ask her to do these things for you, in addition to any regular work hours, she will need to be compensated, either with extra pay or with time off during the week. Taking Your Nanny on Family Vacations If you ask your nanny to travel with you and …