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| An Inconvenient Encounter |
The Denny’s clowns. It was about 7:30 AM, and it was a
beautiful Albuquerque, NM morning, we were on a road trip headed for the State
of Washington. We walked across the parking lot at the local Denny’s for
breakfast. As we rounded the corner and stepped over the curb, we took a
shortcut through the corner of the walkway through the planter. We certainly
were not paying attention to the fact that ‘the sidewalk was for walking and
not that of a short through a planter’. Unfortunately, my wife lost her
balance in the soft dirt and began to lose her balance, she immediately grabbed
my arm with both her hands for balance as she began to tumble, of course, as
she was holding onto me, I too followed her lead, we both took a tumble and
found ourselves almost face down on our knees, and wishfully hoping that no one
observed the two uncoordinated acrobats sprawled on the ground. We helped each other up and after we
tried to compose ourselves and rid the dirt and leaves off of each other, not
to mention the fact that our hands were now very dirt-dirty; this sort of
hampered the ridding of the debris off of each of us, also, our hoping that no
one saw this display of middle-aged athletics by us, regaining our composer, we
again headed for the restaurant entry door, when we just happened to look into
the dining area windows, and to our dismay, most of those in the room had their
noses up against the window, looking out and down at us, having just witnessed
this display of unflattering senior coordination, at no charge the diners got a
dose of Denny’s Albuquerque entertainment . Breakfast was good.
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Acupuncture, Hair Care, Skin
Care, Plastic surgery, and more.
PARISIAN
PEEL™ Parisian Peel™
Medical Microdermabrasion, as opposed to traditional dermabrasion
treatments is not painful, has no healing time and there is almost no
risk of infection. Medical
Microdermabrasion became readily available in the United States in 1996
under the Parisian Peel™ brand and others. In Europe, where the
technology originated, microdermabrasion has been successfully used
since at least 1992. Developed in France, over eight years ago Parisian
Peel™ is a technique that enhances a patient’s skin, regardless of
their Fitzpatrick skin classification, or skin type. Parisian Peel™ is
approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and uses
aluminum oxide crystals of the highest purity. In clinical experience,
to date, a general consensus is emerging among surgeons and
dermatologists that Medical Microdermabrasion offers unique value to
the cosmetic industry, due to its efficiency and effectiveness without
the hassle of recovery time or risk of infection. High satisfaction is
reported and results are quick which assists in “jump-starting” a
patient’s involvement in their own, overall skin care regiment. HOW PARISIAN
PEEL™ WORKS CONDITIONS
TREATABLE WITH PARISIAN PEEL APPLICATION
OF MICRODERMABRASION WHAT IS
A PHOTOFACIAL™ REJUVENATION HOW DOES THE
TREATMENT WORK? WHAT AREAS
CAN BE TREATED? WHAT IF THE
REDNESS AND SUN DAMAGE EXTENDS TO MY NECK AND CHESTS AS WELL, CAN THESE
AREAS BE TREATED? WHAT ARE THE
VISIBLE RESULTS? ARE THERE
ANY OTHER CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE TREATED WITH PHOTOFACIAL™ REJUVENATION? WHAT ARE THE
ADVANTAGES OF PHOTOFACIAL™ REJUVENATION? HOW DOES IT
FEEL? HOW LONG
DOES THE TREATMENT LAST? A soothing gel
will be placed on the skin prior to treatment, which will help reduce
discomfort. The device also has a gentle beep, which can help prepare
you for the next pulse. We do this to prepare you because the machine
flashes quickly (in milliseconds) and you may be startled. After the
procedure you may be asked to ice the area, and will be given any
additional post-treatment instructions as necessary. ARE THERE
ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
Stretch
Marks More than half
of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks during their
pregnancy. Otherwise known as striae gravidarum, stretch marks look
like streaks on the surface of the skin, and may be vary in color
depending on your natural skin color. Lighter skinned women develop
pinkish stretch marks, whereas darker skinned women tend to have
stretch marks that are lighter than the surrounding skin. Most women
develop stretch marks on their abdomen during pregnancy, however it is
also common to get stretch marks on the buttocks, hips, breasts and
thighs. In some cases up to 90 percent of
women have stretch marks on some part of their body as a result of
pregnancy. What Causes
Stretch Marks? Stretch marks
form when your skin is stretched rapidly as happens during pregnancy.
Most women develop stretch marks during the later trimesters of
pregnancy though some women start to develop them as soon as their
bellies start growing. Stretch marks
are actually small tears that form in the tissue that supports the skin
and helps it stretch. Stretch marks represent the tearing or separation
of collagen from the skin when tearing occurs. Stretch marks are not
harmful or painful and usually fade over time. Who Gets
Stretch Marks Many women
believe that using lotions and creams help prevent stretch marks.
Realistically speaking however, the number of stretch marks you get
depends on how elastic your skin is. The elasticity of your skin
usually relates to your genetic makeup. The best thing you can do is
find out if your mother got bad stretch marks during pregnancy. If she
did, you are probably more prone to stretch marks than other women. Keep in mind
the more weight you gain during pregnancy the more likely you are to
have stretch marks. Normally the skin is elastic and capable of
stretching quite a bit, however for some women the changes that occur
during pregnancy are very drastic. These rapid fluctuations of weight
and skin stretching can result in stretch marks. Women with
multiples are more likely to get stretch marks because their bellies
usually grow much larger than women with single pregnancies. Other
women likely to develop stretch marks include women who gain a lot of
weight quickly during their pregnancy and women who carry big babies. Here are some
other factors that may contribute to your susceptibility to stretch
marks: If you
developed stretch marks before (like on your breasts during puberty)
you are more likely to get stretch marks while pregnant. Stretch Mark
Prevention Most women
believe that they can prevent stretch marks by using creams and
lotions. There are many formulations on the market today that claim to
help prevent stretch marks. Some of these may help moisturize your skin
and reduce itching. They may help reduce some stretch marks however
there are no scientific studies that support this. You probably
know at least one parent however that swears by cocoa butter or some
other formulation to prevent stretch marks. If nothing else rubbing
these creams into your belly provides your unborn baby with a light and
comforting massage. They may also give you peace of mind knowing you
did everything possible to prevent stretch marks. The best thing
you can do to minimize stretch marks aside from using any creams or
moisturizers you select is gaining the recommended amount of weight
during pregnancy. Doctors recommend most women gain between 25 and 34
pounds. Gaining much more than this can cause you to develop more
stretch marks. Removing
Stretch Marks Most women
worry about stretch marks after they have their baby. Fortunately, most
stretch marks do fade with time. Usually after 12 month’s postpartum
most stretch marks are light and less noticeable. Their texture may
remain different from the surrounding skin however. Many women notice
their stretch marks fading into whitish lines that are minimally
noticeable. Some women have
very severe stretch marks that impact their self-esteem after
pregnancy. There are many treatments available for women that want to
improve the appearance of their stretch marks. If your stretch
marks are particularly bad, you may consult with your doctor or a
dermatologist. Some topical treatments such as tretinoin cream can help
reduce stretch marks. These creams must be used after pregnancy
however, because they can cause defects in your unborn baby. Most of the
topical treatments available should be used shortly after delivery,
before they start to fade. The more time that passes between the
delivery and use of cream, the less likely they are to be effective. If you are
breastfeeding it is important you consult with your doctor before using
any stretch mark treatments. Some treatments may impact your milk
supply or pass through the breast milk to your baby. Most of the
creams available to reduce stretch marks do not help relieve the
sagging skin that also accompanies childbirth. There are some newer
treatments including laser treatments however that may improve the
skins elasticity and help reduce stretch marks. Some women also
consider plastic surgery after they are done having children. A tummy
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Common Dream Themes and
Their Interpretations
-We're trying to hide
something (and without clothes we have a hard time doing that).
Your Body To see your own
face in your dream, denotes the persona you choose to show to the world
as oppose to the real you. It may refer to confrontations and your
willingness to deal with problems and issues in your life. To dream that you face is
flawed or pimply, represents erupting emotions. You may have suffered
an attack on your persona or your reputation.
Seeing your own
feet in your dream, symbolizes your foundation, stability and sense of
understanding. It signifies your need to be more practical and
sensible. Keep both feet on the ground. Alternatively, it represents
mobility, independence and freedom. Perhaps you have taken a step in
the right direction and are contemplating your goals or your next
step. The sole of the foot may be a pun of being or feeling like the
only support of some person/situation. To dream that you are washing
your feet, indicates that others can easily take advantage of you. Your Heart Dreams provide us with a
unique view of ourselves that often comes from a deeper and wiser part
of our psyche and that tends to counterbalance and moderate our
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TREATMENT: Problems
associated with an individual's drug addiction can vary significantly.
People who are addicted to drugs come from all walks of life. Many
suffer from mental health, occupational, health, or social problems
that make their addictive disorders much more difficult to treat. Even
if there are few associated problems, the severity of addiction itself
ranges widely among people. A variety of
scientifically based approaches to drug addiction treatment exists.
Drug addiction treatment can include behavioral therapy (such as
counseling, cognitive therapy, or psychotherapy), medications, or their
combination. Behavioral therapies offer people strategies for coping
with their drug cravings, teach them ways to avoid drugs and prevent
relapse, and help them deal with relapse if it occurs. When a person's
drug-related behavior places him or her at higher risk for AIDS or
other infectious diseases, behavioral therapies can help to reduce the
risk of disease transmission. Case management and referral to other
medical, psychological, and social services are crucial components of
treatment for many patients. The best programs provide a combination of
therapies and other services to meet the needs of the individual
patient, which are shaped by such issues as age, race, culture, sexual
orientation, gender, pregnancy, parenting, housing, and employment, as
well as physical and sexual abuse. Treatment
medications, such as methadone, LAAM, and naltrexone, are available for
individuals addicted to opiates. Nicotine preparations (patches, gum,
nasal spray) and bupropion are available for individuals addicted to
nicotine. Medications,
such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or neuroleptics, may be
critical for treatment success when patients have co-occurring mental
disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, or
psychosis. Treatment can
occur in a variety of settings, in many different forms, and for
different lengths of time. Because drug addiction is typically a
chronic disorder characterized by occasional relapses, a short-term,
one-time treatment often is not sufficient. For many, treatment is a
long-term process that involves multiple interventions and attempts at
abstinence.
There are many
addictive drugs, and treatments for specific drugs can differ.
Treatment also varies depending on the characteristics of the patient. Problems
associated with an individual's drug addiction can vary significantly.
People who are addicted to drugs come from all walks of life. Many
suffer from mental health, occupational, health, or social problems
that make their addictive disorders much more difficult to treat. Even
if there are few associated problems, the severity of addiction itself
ranges widely among people. A variety of
scientifically based approaches to drug addiction treatment exists.
Drug addiction treatment can include behavioral therapy (such as
counseling, cognitive therapy, or psychotherapy), medications, or their
combination. Behavioral therapies offer people strategies for coping
with their drug cravings, teach them ways to avoid drugs and prevent
relapse, and help them deal with relapse if it occurs. When a person's
drug-related behavior places him or her at higher risk for AIDS or
other infectious diseases, behavioral therapies can help to reduce the
risk of disease transmission. Case management and referral to other
medical, psychological, and social services are crucial components of
treatment for many patients. The best programs provide a combination of
therapies and other services to meet the needs of the individual
patient, which are shaped by such issues as age, race, culture, sexual
orientation, gender, pregnancy, parenting, housing, and employment, as
well as physical and sexual abuse.
Treatment
medications, such as methadone, LAAM, and naltrexone, are available for
individuals addicted to opiates. Nicotine preparations (patches, gum,
nasal spray) and bupropion are available for individuals addicted to
nicotine. Components
of Comprehensive Drug Abuse Treatment
Medications,
such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or neuroleptics, may be
critical for treatment success when patients have co-occurring mental
disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, or
psychosis. Treatment can
occur in a variety of settings, in many different forms, and for
different lengths of time. Because drug addiction is typically a
chronic disorder characterized by occasional relapses, a short-term,
one-time treatment often is not sufficient. For many, treatment is a
long-term process that involves multiple interventions and attempts at
abstinence. Nearly all addicted
individuals believe in the beginning that they can stop using drugs on
their own, and most try to stop without treatment. However, most of
these attempts result in failure to achieve long-term abstinence.
Research has shown that long-term drug use results in significant
changes in brain function that persist long after the individual stops
using drugs. These drug-induced changes in brain function may have many
behavioral consequences, including the compulsion to use drugs despite
adverse consequences in the defining characteristic of addiction. Understanding
that addiction has such an important biological component may help
explain an individual's difficulty in achieving and maintaining
abstinence without treatment. Psychological stress from work or family
problems, social cues (such as meeting individuals from one's
drug-using past), or the environment (such as encountering streets,
objects, or even smells associated with drug use) can interact with
biological factors to hinder attainment of sustained abstinence and
make relapse more likely. Research studies indicate that even the most
severely addicted individuals can participate actively in treatment and
that active participation is essential to good outcomes. There is a
balance to be struck, of course, and sitting one-on-one with a
professional therapist isn't the only way to get well. Some of the most
successful treatment centers in the nation include various therapies in
tandem—meditation at some times, hypnotherapy at others. As long as you
are exploring the emotional factors behind that addiction, you can be
sure you are making progress in your efforts to defuse its terrible
power. Regarding
Teens: Anabolic
Steroids—Buying "bulk" is never a good deal when it comes to these
substances, which can cause guys to grow breasts and girls to grow
beards along with more life-threatening effects. Brain and
Addiction—Discover what's in your head and how drugs of abuse cause
changes in the brain. Ecstasy
(MDMA)—This club drug can cause confusion, depression, sleep problems,
intense fear and anxiety that can last for days or weeks (in regular
drug users) after taking it. HIV, AIDS, and
Drug Abuse—Behaviors associated with drug abuse now are one of the
largest factors in the spread of HIV infection in the United States. Inhalants—Chemicals
in common household products can get you "high", but often at a high
cost to your health. Marijuana—Think
everyone does it? And a bunch of leaves must be harmless, right? Check
the facts. Nicotine—It
only takes eight seconds to reach the brain and start making changes. Stimulants—This
class of drugs can elevate mood and increase energy, but they are
highly addictive. Other
Drugs—Looking for information on other drugs not listed here? NIDA has
lots of other resources available-just look here. Finding
effective drug addiction help is easier than you think. Seeking help is
your first step. Source: NIDA |
Anorexia
nervosa
People with
anorexia nervosa are often depressed. They choose not to eat despite
their hunger and their very thin appearance. They often ‘feel fat’ even
though they may actually be underweight. They may be thinking of food
most of the time but they will not eat because for them eating normally
would lead to terrifying weight gain. The fear of
becoming fat can override any sense of hunger so they don’t know when
they are hungry, or they deny their hunger pain. They limit their food
intake, are very choosy and may not eat many foods. Many also over
exercise to lose weight, or work towards keeping a very low body
weight. Not all those with anorexia nervosa are thin all the time.
Their weight may vary but the anorexic thinking pattern may stay the
same. Sometimes
anorexia nervosa begins with a weight loss after a physical illness or
from dieting. Bulimia
nervosa
People with
bulimia nervosa often have normal body weight or may be slightly
overweight. This is another serious eating disorder where the sufferer
has a similar fear of being overweight. The person gets caught up in a
binge, purge, fast cycle.
The binge,
purge, fast cycle is a hard pattern to break. People often binge to get
rid of feelings they cannot manage, but this usually leads to more
difficult feelings of guilt and gaining weight. They may then purge to
get rid of these feelings at first and they may experience some relief
from purging, but the guilt and self-hatred returns along with a
feeling of being out of control. In an attempt to gain control and to
feel better, they fast or don’t eat much but then the hunger leaves
them more likely to start the cycle over again. This can happen
many times a day leaving people feeling depressed, sometimes suicidal,
disgusted at themselves, withdrawn and having a belief that they are
not able to control their behavior. They often feel responsible or to
blame for this and may feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed. It is important
to realize that both anorexia and bulimia are serious problems and
deserve specialized and sensitive care. What
causes an eating disorder?
There is not
one single cause for an eating disorder. There is usually a combination
of several or many different factors. Some possible
triggers for the disorder to begin may be chemical or hormone changes
in the body at adolescence, worries or stress, or pressure from other
people who say that to be attractive you have to be thin. Some of the
stresses or pressures that may contribute to eating disorders include:
Why
are eating disorders serious?
If left
untreated severe anorexia and bulimia can cause long term problems with
physical and mental health. Some people will recover completely, others
may not, and with some it can be fatal. Physical
effects
While the
physical effects can be serious, they are generally reversible if
treated in the early stages. Most of the
effects of severe anorexia are related to not getting adequate
nutrition. The physical
effects can include:
Stress on the
body from fasting, overeating and then vomiting can affect the body’s
hormonal system and lead to massive changes in mood. Severe bulimia
is likely to cause erosion of the enamel on teeth from vomiting,
swollen salivary glands, chronic sore throat and gullet, and the
possibility of damage to the throat and stomach. Other
Issues that are also likely include:
Signs
of eating disorders
Some people
might have unusual eating habits but they are not really extreme.
Others can have eating disorder symptoms that don’t fit into either
anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. For example, some people with
anorexia do know how thin they really are but still want to be thinner.
Some people make themselves vomit but they don’t binge first. Some may
not stop eating, but may restrict the amount they eat or have special
rituals or very unusual behaviors around food. Eating
disorders can show up in what people do, but the underlying emotional
stresses are not always easy to see. These signs can
have other causes besides an eating disorder but be aware of:
What
parents can do
What
help is available?
Noticing and
responding to early warning signs and consulting a doctor is the most
important thing to do first. No one wants to believe their child has a
serious problem like an eating disorder but getting help early is the
beginning of possibly breaking the cycle. Once the
illness has been diagnosed a range of health professionals may play a
role in helping your child to recover. They may be doctors, nurses,
psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, social workers, occupational
therapists and dentists. Sometimes it
may be necessary for a young person who is severely malnourished
because of anorexia to spend some time in hospital. Outpatient
treatment is generally preferred for those with bulimia. Treatment may
include counseling, and sometimes medication to help severe depression
or to correct hormonal and chemical imbalances. Dieticians
who are trained in helping young people with eating disorders can help
guide new healthy eating habits. Reminders
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Visit
off-the-beaten-path destinations. You can save up to 70% -- and avoid
the crowds -- by picking a vacation spot that isn't a tourist Mecca.
Check out spots where your dollar will stretch the furthest. Do Disney on
the cheap? Mickey Mouse and friends are really not as expensive as you
might think. Walt Disney
World has four value resorts. You can use the free bus system to
get to the theme park. Or for real budget accommodations, consider
camping for $41 a night at the resort's campground. For more Disney
discounts and deals, check out Mousesavers.com. Travel after
peak season. This might not be an option if you have school-age
children, this might not work, but families with infants and toddlers
can take advantage of discounted rates by traveling in the fall. If you
want to head south of the border, off-season comes conveniently during
the summer months. Caribbean and Mexican resorts and hotels are much
cheaper from April or May through the fall, some have kids-stay-free
promotions for children under certain ages during this time. If your
flexible, you can save money by letting the available deals on flights
and lodging determine where and when you'll go rather than picking a
location and timeframe then trying to find affordable flights and
lodging there. For example, Airfarewatchdog.com lets you see the best
airfares departing from your city, and you can sign up for e-mail
notifications for deals from the airport nearest you. Farecast.com,
which predicts whether fares on 2,000 domestic routes will go up or
down, has a flexible search option that lets you see a range of prices
for flying on different dates and from different airports. Don't fear
flying with infants. Gone are the days when airlines offered discounted
rates for all children. But most airlines still let you hold a child
younger than 2 on your lap for no charge -- or pay a discounted infant
fare for a seat for your tot. Many have flown across the country -- an
even the ocean -- with small children and survived the experience.
Besides, attending to a baby for a few hours on a plane beats several
hours in a car -- especially when traffic is heavy and you need to
concentrate on the road. Pick spots
within driving distance. Driving is a good way to save money. But it
can be as expensive as flying if you drive a gas-guzzling vehicle and
have to pay for a hotel room on the way to your destination. So; the
key is to pick a destination that's just a few hours' drive away. In
addition to saving money, you'll minimize the times you'll hear that
inevitable question coming from the back seat: "Are we there yet?"
Consider
camping. If you're really pinching pennies -- or just want to keep your
kids away from a computer screen for a week -- pitch a tent rather than
book a room. It's a great way to experience the national parks. And
even places like Disney World have campgrounds. You may even want to
send the whole family to summer camp, which can be a great value
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Luke 18" Then Jesus told his
disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not
give up. He said: 'In a
certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about
men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the
plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.' "For some time, he
refused. But finally, he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God
or care about men, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will
see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually wear me out
with her coming!' " And the
Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God
bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and
night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you,
he will see that they get justice, and quickly. "
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While food labels don't include every possible allergen, they do list the top eight, which account for 90 percent of all documented food allergies:
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When someone
close to you dies, you don’t just lose that person on the physical
level, you also face the loss of what might have been. Your pain can
involve missing that persons presence:
sleeping in a bed that’s half empty, craving a scent or an embrace. But
knowing that your loved one will miss all of the milestones in your
life often lasts longer than the pain of the physical absence. This may
include the children that were never born, the trips not taken,
colleges not attended, weddings not danced at — every life marker can
be a reminder and an occasion for renewed grief. When a crisis
like a death occurs, the family is thrown into disorder. The family is
disrupted and, in order to continue to function, must somehow regain
some sort of stability while shifting the various responsibilities
among the remaining family members. With a traumatic loss, family
members need to answer questions as they attempt to make sense of the
death. They may ask questions like: Why did it happen? Why my loved
one? How did it happen? What can I do to prevent it from happening
again? In less intense times, the
family serves as a primary source of confirmation of the reality of the
experience of its members. With a traumatic loss, family members may
find themselves particularly in need of this form of family social
support. Grief tends to
be mixed with trauma when a loss is sudden and unexpected — a fatal
heart attack, an accident, a murder — or its perceived as being outside
the normal cycle of life, as in the death of a child. For example,
someone who nurses a spouse through a long illness will grieve when the
spouse is gone, but the person who witnesses the sudden death of a
spouse in a car crash will likely be traumatized as well. A sudden loss
can be even more difficult to deal with if you don’t have a socially
recognized outlet for mourning, as may be the case with a miscarriage
or stillbirth. While trauma
always incorporates grief, the two states are very different in how you
experience them and what effect they can have on you. Grief is a normal
reaction to loss, with its symptoms diminishing over time. On the other
hand, trauma is a disabling reaction that can block the grieving
process, disrupt your life, and leave you psychologically vulnerable.
If you are coping with a traumatic loss, you may want to think about
turning to a counselor or other professional for help.
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Wills and trusts.
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Upon visiting his elderly father. He knocked on the front door, The
father opened the front door, The son gasped at his appearance, he was covered
head to toe with soot, only his raccoon eyes and teeth shown through, startled,
the son asks "What Happened"? The father’s response,
"Nothing", The Son was speechless, mind you, this was an
understatement. Upon entering he noticed all the cobwebs that he had missed
when last dusting, finally, upon continued questioning the father, he stated
that he had attempted to re-light the gas pilot in the heater. The explosion had
blown the soot out of every duct in the house and destroyed the heater, and the
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Make
your move Easier for your family
Moving to a new
home is always stressful, and it is also stressful on children. Even
the youngest children have problems transitioning to a new home. Here
are a few ideas to help make the move easier on those with a family and
children. Tell the
children about it as early as possible. Do not surprise them with the
information and then move soon after that. Children need time to digest
information, ask questions and get used to the idea. When you tell
children about the move, talk about it in positive terms. Help them get
excited about new and better schools, better entertainment facilities,
shopping malls, new friends etc. Ensure them
that they can keep in touch with their old friends and visit (if this
is possible) as much as they want Make sure to
keep a positive attitude about the move, as well as the moving process,
which is also stressful. Depending on the age of the child, let them
help with the packing of their items. Try to make it fun and exciting. Finding moving
companies can be challenging enough, moving with a family can be even
more difficult. There are a lot of changes going on for you and your
family. That's why it is critical to spend some time helping your kids
cope with the changes going on around them. The advice set out in this
guide will help your move go more smoothly. When to
Move School Age Kids
Does Age
Make a Difference?
Before
the Move
Getting
the Kids Involved
What
About Childcare?
Saying
Goodbye
Settling
In
Keeping
an Eye Out for Early Warning Signs
Here are
some things to watch out for
Additional
Hints for Moving Kids
Depending on
the age of the child, let them help pick out their new bedroom and any
new furniture, if applicable. Also, let them assist with arranging how
their new bedroom will be. Try to keep the
attitude that this is a new an exciting
adventure. Kids will also become excited if they see you are. Answer any
questions as honestly as possible. When children have negative comments
about the move, try to stay positive and do not become angry. If your
schedule allows, try to move after the school year. Teenagers,
especially, do not like being the “new kid” and can blend in easier at
the beginning of a school year. Younger children are usually not so
sensitive about this, but discuss it with the child. Take children with you to
look at the new neighborhood, schools, and home or apartment before the
move. Although it may not be convenient, it’s worth the effort because
it will ease the transition and help children begin to make the
adjustment. If this is not possible, take a camera or video recorder
with you when you go. Your children will appreciate the photos and/or
video that you bring back, and it will help them begin the transition.
You can also use a map to help them understand the new area and the
route you will take to get there.
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Most smokers use tobacco
regularly because they are addicted to nicotine, Addiction is
characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, even in the face of
negative health consequences. It is well documented that most smokers
identify tobacco use as harmful and express a desire to reduce or stop
using it, and nearly 35 million of them want to quit each year.
Unfortunately, only about 6 percent of people who try to quit are
successful for more than a month Teens & Smoking There
are a variety of reasons teens choose to smoke. You may choose to smoke
for the following reasons:
Very
few people start smoking after they are 20. Most smokers started
smoking when they were teens and could not quit. The main problem with
smoking is that it becomes very hard to stop. Before you light up,
don't ask yourself, "Do I want to try smoking?" The question you need
to ask yourself is "Do I want to be a smoker or a non-smoker?" You
can't be both. You may gain what you are
seeking. You may become accepted with a group of friends. You may feel
more like an adult, or a rebel, or you have more fun at parties. The
problem is that once you start smoking the addiction also starts and
your body will start craving and needing cigarettes. You won't be in
control of smoking -- smoking will control you. Smoking will start to
interfere with every aspect of your life. When you go out to concerts,
dinner, dances, and movies, you will always be thinking, "Where can I
go to smoke?" You may even have to leave in the middle of a movie or an
event to go smoke because your addiction is so strong. Cigarettes
do not smell good. The nicotine in the cigarette is what your body is
craving, not the smell of the cigarette. The smell will get into your
clothes, your car, and your room -- not to mention your breath. Even if
you become used to the smell, non-smokers do not often tolerate the
smell very well. Non-smokers can also be harmed by breathing in your
smoke and will likely not want to be around you while you are smoking.
This means you will be forced to smoke outside (even when it is cold)
or in a separate area away from other people. Or, you won't be allowed
to smoke in certain places at all. Sadly, you will find yourself
deciding not to go to certain events just because you cannot smoke
there. Smoking is Life Altering Most
adults who smoke will tell you that they wish they would have never
started. They probably started smoking when they were teens for the
same reasons many teens start smoking today. Your parents or other
adults aren't trying to prevent you from smoking to ruin your fun. They
know that it will make your life much more difficult in the future. Teens
often don't care about how smoking will affect them when they are
older. However, you should be aware of the many long-term health
problems that come from smoking:
The
more cigarettes a person smokes each day, the greater the risk of
disease. Fortunately, when a smoker stops smoking, many of the above
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Personal/Respectful
note: Being a single parent
years ago, my eldest (16 year old) daughter was on the phone, For whatever
reason I was very grouchy and snappy with her. I was in the midst of doing the
dishes, my behavior not becoming that of a mature (that happened a lot) Dad, my
daughter cupped the phone, and told me to go to my room, (considering that I
was the one with a few hundred employees, not used to being told what to do)
obediently; I did as (fortunately, I had already eaten dinner) I was
told, I learned my lesson well. Upon her younger sister turning "21"
her elder sister bought her a bottle of champagne; I was very upset and
heatedly told her of my concern of her considering drinking it. She moved right
up to my face, standing on her tiptoes "nose-to-nose" and
chewed me out, because I did not know her better.
I
was put in my place by them and I Love and respect them both. They
did their best to raise me right.
. A Dad
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If you're a
parent, you get plenty of suggestions on how to raise your child. From
experts to other parents, people are always ready to offer advice.
Parenting tips, parents' survival guides, dos, don'ts, should and
shouldn’t - new ones come out daily. The truth is
there is more than one "right" way to be a good parent. Good parenting
includes A point to
always remember when dealing with your child. You are the adult and you
are in charge! It may seem somewhat harsh, but your child will someday
be very grateful to you for being the adult. A few
pointers to Good Parenting. Problem
behavior is common among school-age children and takes up a significant
portion of a parent's time. At any one time, on average, school-age
children have about five or six traits or behaviors that their parents
find difficult. These might include not complying with simple requests,
avoiding chores, spending too much time watching TV or playing videos,
engaging in sibling rivalry or having difficulty completing homework.
Other common problems for parents are dealing with a temperamentally
difficult child, or coping with a child who either wants too much
independence or hasn't achieved enough autonomy. Parents also sometimes
encounter the dilemma of a child who prefers friends or activities not
approved of by his mother or father. As a parent,
you need to recognize that it is normal to feel worried, confused,
angry, guilty, overwhelmed and inadequate because of your child's
behavior. That is part of being a parent. It is futile and
self-defeating to try to be perfect or to raise perfect children. Think back to
how you behaved, or misbehaved, as a child, about how your parents
dealt with your behavior, and how you felt about their disciplinary
techniques. They were not perfect, but neither was anyone else. Do not
try to overcompensate for their shortcomings by trying to be perfect
yourself, and by getting caught up in statements like "I'm not going to
make the same mistakes my parents made." All parents and
all children make mistakes in their attempts to communicate and deal
with one another and in trying to solve problems. Parents need to trust
themselves and their instincts. Mothers and fathers tend to have good
intuition and knowledge of their own children. They often know more
than they think they do, and they should not be afraid of making
mistakes. Children are resilient and forgiving and usually learn and
grow through their mistakes. Parents tend to be just as resilient and
forgiving. However,
parents who "live for their children" are putting themselves in a very
vulnerable position, setting themselves up for possible disappointment,
frustration and resentment. They are also being unfair to their family.
Parents should not expect to receive all their personal fulfillment
from their children or from the parenting role. Parents need other
activities to fulfill their self-images, and other sources of love and
nurturing. They need time to be adults and time for themselves - and a
break from children and parenting responsibilities. As a parent,
you need to develop your own philosophy - one with which you feel
comfortable - within a flexible and adaptable framework. Take into
account your own expectations, parenting style, and temperament, and
how they fit with each of your children and your spouse, and their own
unique preferences and temperaments. Your approach and philosophy will
vary from youngster to youngster, mainly because of their own
particular attributes. Communicating
For
healthy self-esteem, children need to develop or acquire some or all of
the following characteristics: A sense
of security. A sense
of belonging. A sense
of purpose. A sense
of personal competence and pride. A sense
of trust. A sense
of responsibility. A sense
of contribution. A sense
of making real choices and decisions. A sense
of self-discipline and self-control. A sense
of encouragement, support and reward. A sense
of accepting mistakes and failure. A sense
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Parenting Parents want
their children to grow to happy independence yet fear for their safety
as they watch them try their wings. Parents also
have to cope with the fact that the dreams they have had for their
children may not be going to come true. Teenagers have their own dreams. Good
relationships with your teenagers will help you and them to weather the
ups and downs, but they will need more effort than in the past. Parental responsibility laws,
in their current form, are a relatively new phenomenon in American
jurisprudence. Historically and today, parental responsibility laws
also speak to the greater notion of child welfare, the role of the
family in society, and the role the state plays when it steps in to act
for the parents. Tort liability
for damages caused by delinquent youth is yet another way States
traditionally have held parents accountable for the misdeeds of their
children. Typically, tort law varies from State to State regarding the
monetary thresholds on damages collected, the age limit of the child,
and the inclusion of personal injury in the tort claim. Hawaii was the
first State to enact such legislation in 1846, and its law remains one
of the most broadly applied in that it does not limit the financial
bounds of recovery and imposes liability for both negligent and
intentional torts by underage persons. Florida, Louisiana,
Massachusetts, and New Jersey also do not place a limit on the amount
of recovery. Today, all States but New Hampshire and New York have
provisions holding parents civilly responsible for youth crime, with an
average maximum recovery amount of $4,100. Legislation
holding parents criminally responsible for the delinquent acts of their
children quickly followed the enactment of civil liability and
neglect-type statutes. In 1903, Colorado became the first State to
establish the crime of contributing to the delinquency of a minor
(CDM). Supporters of CDM statutes believe that the conditions within
the family are the most predictive component of a child's behavior and
that it is the responsibility of the parent to provide sufficient
positive guidance to children on the importance of adhering to the
values of society at large. This type of legislation quickly gained
popular support, and since the enactment of the Colorado initiative, at
least 42 States and the District of Columbia have passed similar
legislation. One of the oldest of such laws, an amended CDM statute
from California, includes misdemeanor sanctions against parents who
fail Some States
have taken action to hold parents liable when children gain access to a
firearm, but their provisions vary in language and parental intent
requirements. At least nine States hold adults criminally responsible
for storing a loaded firearm in such a way as to allow a minor to gain
access. Some of these provisions include an enhanced penalty if the
minor causes injury or death to himself or another person and create
exceptions for parental liability when the minor gains access to a
weapon by unlawful entry into the home or place of storage or if the
firearm is used in self-defense. In addition, 13 States have provisions
that create criminal liability when a custodial adult or parent is
aware that his or her child possesses a firearm unlawfully and does not
take action to prevent the possession. Typically, penalties levied on
parents for violation of safe storage laws are misdemeanors, but
parents found guilty of these crimes in California, Connecticut, and
Florida are subject to felony charges under some circumstances. While some
States impose criminal liability on parents of delinquent youth, many
more have enacted less stringent types of parental responsibility laws
in the past 2 years. For example, some accountability initiatives
require increased parental involvement in juvenile proceedings. Recent
initiatives in Kansas, Michigan, and Texas require parents to attend
the hearings of children adjudicated delinquent or face contempt
charges. New legislation in Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, and West
Virginia amends existing laws to require parents to pay the court costs
associated with these proceedings. Some States
impose financial responsibility on parents for the costs incurred by
the State when youth are processed through the juvenile justice system.
New laws from Florida, Idaho, Indiana, North Carolina, and Virginia
require parents to reimburse the State for the costs associated with
the care, support, detention, or treatment of their children while
under the supervision of State agencies. Further, measures from Idaho,
Maryland, Missouri, and Oklahoma require parents to undertake
restitution payments when children are not financially able to
compensate their victims. Initiatives to
encourage parent and child togetherness are yet another approach
incorporated into parental responsibility legislation in some States.
In the past 2 years, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas
have enacted legislation that requires parents and children to
participate in community service activities after the youth has been in
trouble with the law. In addition, new laws in Arizona, Florida,
Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Oregon
require parents to attend counseling or other court-ordered treatment
programs. Recent legislation in Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, and
Wisconsin requires adult participation in parent training and
responsibility courses. Often, involvement in these types of programs
is a diversion option, with participation deferring any further
punitive sanction from the court. While many
States have embraced the idea of holding parents responsible for the
actions of their children -- at least 36 States have mandated some type
of responsibility provision beyond civil liability for parents or
guardians of delinquent children -- others are critical of the idea,
fearing legal challenges and citing a dearth of empirical evidence
supporting the efficacy of parental responsibility initiatives. |
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Parenting Tip: Instead of attempting to be your child's best friend, be a good role model. Tough love will be rewarded by your child's respect, maybe not at that moment, but will yield exponentially dividends throughout their lives. |
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When Life really is getting
you down My
soul was tired, and my pride Broken
at last, I bowed my head, Henry Van Dyke Share this with others, if it
comforted you? Perhaps it will comfort them. |
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Your Children, Reality,
and the Real World! Rule
1:
Life is not fair; get used to it. Rule
2:
The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you
to accomplish something before you feel good about yourself. Rule
3:
You will not make 40 thousand dollars a year right out of high school.
You won't be a vice president with a car phone until you "earn" both. Rule
4:
If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. He
doesn't have tenure. Rule
5:
Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a
different word for burger-flipping; they called it opportunity. Rule
6:
If you screw up, it's not your parents' fault so don't whine about your
mistakes. Learn from them. Rule
7:
Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now.
They got that way paying your bills, cleaning your room, and listening
to you tell them how idealistic you are. So
before you save the rain forest from the blood-sucking parasites of
your parents' generation, try delousing the closet in your own room. Rule
8:
Your school may have done away with winners and losers but life has
not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades, they'll give
you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This, of course,
bears not the slightest resemblance to anything in real life. Rule
9:
Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off, and very
few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on
your own time. Rule
10:
Television is not real life. In real life people actually have to leave
the coffee shop and go to jobs. Rule
11:
Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one (William H.
Gates lll, co-founder Microsoft). Charles J. Sykes, author & media personality |
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Prerequisites:
Your
marriage should be nurtured forever. Trust, love, respect,
compassion, and patience are all important. But even the best marriages
can run into trouble. For those who are considering or are involved in
adultery, you will more than likely end it, for trust is the basis of a
relationship, without trust, you have very little. Always consider that when it
comes to an argument, you don't want to say anything you'll regret. You
might be able to apologize once the whole thing blows over, but you
can't take your words back. Often comprising, aside from honesty, compromising is probably one of the next most difficult things to attain. Compromise requires accepting the fact that we all have needs, wants and desires and that we all can’t always have what we want, need or desire at any one given moment in time. Therefore, to make the relationship work, we must be willing to concede our position up to a point in order to allow the other individual to experience some degree of satisfaction in the process. One must heed caution here, as this does not mean that one should become a doormat by totally caving into the others desires or wants at the expense of one's own. When it comes
to a spouse being angry, you usually hear nothing else and you do not
care about anything else. If you find that both you and your partner
are angry, calm down. Then talk. Be sensitive to each other’s ups and
downs. Talk through the problem and hear each other out. Examining
numerous stories of good marriages, the one thing that almost always
comes up is to "never go to sleep without settling the argument". When a couple
always spends time with each other, they often forget about courtesy,
do consider using “Please” before each sentence would make it sound so
much better and a "Thank you" goes a long way. Showing
constantly that you both like each other will help keep your
relationship fresh. Even something as simple as complementing on your spouses looks or buying little unexpected gifts
can help. Look for the things that would make your partner feel
appreciated, by the way, a smile will go a long way.
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Be Very-Very Alert when
driving Statistically, a teen driver
is safest when he or she is alone. Putting on makeup is a huge
distraction, so is talking on the phone. These should be the primary
rules that your teen driver abides by, or the car is parked. You are
not doing your child a favor by defending these actions. Your approval
could well mean their being involved in an accident. You are not your
Childs buddy, you are their parent, providing mature guidance and
supervision. Conversely,
male teenagers were less likely to tailgate or exceed the speed limit
when a teenage female was in the front passenger seat. In addition,
female teen drivers were slightly more likely to tailgate if there was
a female teen passenger in the vehicle with them. The study was
published on-line in Accident
Analysis and Prevention and will appear in a future edition
of that journal. “This study
provides information that will be useful for officials in devising teen
licensing standards,” said NICHD Director Duane Alexander, M.D. “The
findings indicate that teen risky driving increases in the presence of
teen passengers, particularly male teen passengers. But more important,
the finding should remind teens-and the adults who care about them-that
they need to drive safely, regardless of who is in the passenger seat.”
The study was
unable to determine why the presence of teen males increased the
likelihood of speeding and tailgating, said the study’s first author
Bruce G. Simons-Morton, Ed.D., M.P.H, Chief of NICHD's Prevention
Research Branch. Teen Driving
Statistics:
On average,
teens drive 1.3 miles an hour faster than the general traffic.
Moreover, the average headway for teen drivers was about .17 seconds
shorter than for the general traffic (about 10 feet less at 40 miles an
hour). Both male and
female teenage drivers were most likely to drive faster than the
general traffic and to allow shorter headways if there was a male
teenage passenger in the car. In fact, when a male passenger was in the
vehicle, a quarter of teenage drivers exceeded the speed limit by at
least 15 miles an hour. Similarly, both
male and female teens drove faster and allowed shorter headways in the
presence of a male teenage passenger when compared to teens who had
either no passengers or a female teen passenger. However, teenage males
allowed longer headways in the presence of female passengers. On average,
headways were .3 seconds shorter for male teens drivers with male teen
passengers, and .15 seconds shorter for female teen drivers with female
teen passengers. According to a
government study, using a various intersection and logging all traffic,
the study showed that, of the 14.9 percent of teen males engaging in
risky driving, 21.7 percent had a male teen passenger in the vehicle.
In contrast, only 5.5 percent of teen male drivers showed risky driving
behavior in the presence of a female passenger. Of the 13.1
percent of teen female drivers showing risky driving behavior, 12.9
percent had a male teen passenger, and 15.5 percent had a female
passenger. Dr. Simons-Morton said that most cases of risky driving in
this 15.5 percent of risky teen female drivers were due to short
headways. You are cautioned parents and
teens to be aware of a tendency that teens appear to have toward risky
driving when other teens are in the vehicle with them, and to be extra
vigilant against unsafe driving under these conditions. Risk
Factors Conclusion:
At all levels of blood
alcohol concentration (BAC), the risk of involvement in a motor vehicle
crash is greater for teens than for older drivers (IIHS 2006). Recent
studies have shown that clearly half of teen deaths from motor vehicle
crashes occurred between 3 p.m. and midnight and 54% occurred on
Friday, Saturday, or Sunday · These
elements were:
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Fatality and injury crash rates for 16-year-old drivers were 20 percent
lower in a state with nighttime and passenger restrictions than in a
comparison jurisdiction that lacked these provisions for safer teen
driving, according to a study released in June 2006 by the AAA
Foundation for Traffic Safety. For the study, the Traffic Injury
Research Foundation (TIRF) compared crash rates and crash patterns of
teenage drivers in one jurisdiction with nighttime and passenger
restrictions during the intermediate stage of GDL with those in another
jurisdiction whose GDL program did not include such restrictions. TIRF
also surveyed a random sample of 500 crash-free and 500 crash-involved,
newly licensed teens and their parents in each of two jurisdictions.
The study found that twice as many crash-free teens reported never
having violated their states passenger restriction provision, compared
with teens that had crashed. · One
key feature of GDL programs is the passenger restriction which limits
the number of passengers a teen driver may have in the vehicle to
eliminate distractions. Thirty-eight states and the District of
Columbia have enacted these laws with various provisions regarding the
ages of passengers and the number a teen driver may transport.
According to a 2005 study, when teens drive other teens, they tend to
drive faster than other motorists and leave less distance between their
vehicles and the vehicles in front of them. They speed more frequently
when there are other teens in vehicles, especially males. These
findings by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and the
rest was compiled from data collected at 13 sites on roads in the
Washington, D.C. area, where over 3,000 passenger vehicles were
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"It's commonplace these days to hear college students assert that the can have unprotected sex in a hot tub because the temperature in the water will kill the viruses of sexually transmitted diseases," "They are Very, Very wrong". |
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The National Campaign to
Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy has reviewed research about
parental influences on children’s sexual behavior and talked to many
experts in the field, as well as to teens and parents themselves. From
these sources, it is clear that there is much parents and adults can do
to reduce the risk of teen pregnancy. Many of these
ideas presented here will seem familiar because they articulate what
parents already know from experience — like the importance of
maintaining strong, close relationships with children and teens,
setting clear expectations for them, and communicating honestly and
often with them about important matters. Research supports these common
sense ideas. We hope that these tips can increase the ability of
parents to help their children pass safely into adulthood
pregnancy-free. Sexual abstinence is a choice to limit your
sexual activity. Reasons for this choice may be moral, religious, or
legal. Another reason may be your health and safety. The
meaning of sexual abstinence is different for different people. The
most common meaning is not having sexual intercourse. This includes
vaginal and anal intercourse. If you have a partner, discuss with your
partner what abstinence means to you. This is especially important if
you are starting a new relationship. Talk about the expressions of love
and sexuality that are OK for you and those that are not. Examples of
behaviors that are OK for you may be holding hands, dancing, and
kissing. Your
definition of abstinence may depend on why you are choosing to be
abstinent. Your choice may be based on moral or ethical reasons. For
example, you may believe that sexual intercourse is an expression of a
lifetime commitment to one person. In this case you and your partner
will create your list of do's and don'ts according to your beliefs. If
the goal is to avoid pregnancy, then you might agree that any sexual
activity except intercourse is OK. If you choose abstinence because you
want to avoid any sexually transmitted infections, then it will mean
that you will avoid any contact between the mouth and genital areas. Many
young people are saying no to sex before marriage. Choosing abstinence
can be a statement of personal integrity and an expression of strong
self-esteem. Avoiding
premature sexual relationships may help you:
You
and your partner need to discuss and agree on what you mean by
abstinence. You should also know how to avoid situations that promote
sexual intimacy, such as drinking alcohol or being alone with a
possible sexual partner. Plan how you will get out of such a situation
if it happens unexpectedly. Some
promoters of abstinence feel that being prepared for safer sex--for
example, having condoms on hand just in case you change your
mind--means that you are not really planning to stay abstinent. Others
feel that you should be prepared. This would mean that if you and your
partner unexpectedly find yourselves giving up abstinence, you have
condoms to protect against pregnancy and infection. The
choice of abstinence is a very important and very personal decision.
Base your decision on what you believe is right for you. If you are
unsure or decide against abstinence, make sure you talk with your
health care provider about ways to prevent pregnancy and sexually
transmitted disease. What to Do
- What do you really think
about school-aged teenagers being sexually active — perhaps even
becoming parents? Is abstinence best for teens? 2. Talk
with your children early and often about sex, and be specific. Age-appropriate conversations
about relationships and intimacy should begin early in a child’s life
and continue through adolescence. Resist the idea that there should be
just one conversation about all this — you know, “the talk.” Think
18-year conversation. The truth is that parents and kids should be
talking about sex and love all along. This applies to both sons and
daughters and mothers and fathers. All teens need large amounts of
communication, guidance, and information about these issues, even if
they sometimes don’t appear to be interested in what you have to say.
And if you have regular conversations, you won’t worry so much about
making a mistake, because you’ll always be able to talk again. Many inexpensive books and
videos are available to help with any detailed information you might
need, but don’t let your lack of technical information make you shy.
Kids need as much help in understanding the meaning of sex as they do
in understanding how all the body parts work. Tell them about love and
sex, and what the difference is. And remember to talk about the reasons
that kids find sex interesting and enticing; discussing only the
downside of unplanned pregnancy and disease misses many of the issues
on teenagers’ minds. 4. Know
your children’s friends and their families. 5. Discourage
early, frequent, and steady dating. 6. Take
a strong stand against your daughter dating a boy significantly older
than she is. 7. Help
your teenagers to have options for the future that are more attractive
than early pregnancy and parenthood. 8. Let
your kids know that you value education highly. 9. Know
what your kids are watching, reading, and listening to. You can always turn the TV
off, cancel subscriptions, and place certain movies off limits. You
will probably not be able to fully control what your children see and
hear, but you can certainly make your views known and control your own
home environment. 10. These first nine tips for helping your children
avoid teen pregnancy work best when they occur as part of a strong,
close relationship with your children, that is built from an early age.
A final
note: it’s never too late to improve a relationship with a child or
teenager. Don’t underestimate the great need that children feel — at
all ages — for a warm relationship with their parents and for their
parents’ guidance, approval, and support. |
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then shake the bag. The salt will remove the dust from the leaves of
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can never adequately convey the
incredible impact of our attitudes toward
life. The longer I live the more convinced
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