-Take a deep breath. Remember, your child is going to take their cues from you. If you freak out or act as though the world is coming to an end, so will they. Be sure to schedule time for yourself to deal with the news either alone or with your partner. Decide how you will approach diabetes as a family unit rather than take sole responsibility. -Remember to deal with the regular child stuff as well as the diabetes. Just because diabetes has been...more
There is a reason marijuana is known as "the gateway drug". Easily accessible and considered by many adults to be relatively harmless, many teenagers who find they like the high marijuana provides will move on to other, even more serious drugs.Many who think of marijuana as a "harmless" drug, do so because when they think of the drug, they are thinking of the marijuana they may have smoked back in the 60's, 70's or 80's. However, selective...more
Helping those in need is part of living a Christian life. Whether that's putting money in the church collection, giving books for a church fundraiser, or organizing a bake sale, Christian charity is at work. Every prayer and every action, however small, helps a cause. But when the problem is something as huge as child poverty, what can ordinary people do to make a difference? Millions of the world's children don't have enough food. They have no clean water or medical aid. About 21,000 children die every day because of poverty. How can we help even one of those desperate millions to survive?Some believe that child adoption might be the answer. If a family in the U.S. can raise these children then their lives will be changed forever. But to adopt a child is a major step and the cost is high. There is usually a mass of red tape to adopt a child from the developing world and the process is long and expensive. To adopt a child, that child must leave his or her country and community. This is a huge emotional and physical undertaking for a vulnerable child. The new parents must be willing to take responsibility for his or her emotional, physical and financial needs as well as coping with...more
Toddler twins in Central America were so malnourished the doctor expected them to die before their 3rd birthday. A young woman in Africa was abandoned by her family after being raped and left pregnant. A family in Brazil risked losing their land and their home to pay the medical bills for their sick baby.These examples are just a fraction of the...more
As a published author I enjoy writing all kinds of material for business and pleasure and pass on to you the skills I have learned over the years. "7 Steps To Writing Children's Fiction" is based on my experience writing "The Rainchild Trilogy...", "The Theft Of The Purple Plug," "Carnival To The Aquadome" and "Return Of The Rainchild."Step 1: Keep...more
Children are our most precious resource, and they need to be protected at all costs. There is nothing more devastating than having a missing child, and if this happens, time is of the essence. In order to allow the proper authorities to find your child, they need some pertinent information, and they need it as fast as possible. This is when having child ID cards can help. Some of the things that are needed if your child goes missing are:The most recent photo of your childAny medical information that has to do with your childAny marks that can be used to identify themPhysical appearance characteristics like hair color, eye color, height, weight, and whether or not they wear glassesCurrent age of your childAlthough you can write all of this information down, and have it near a recent photo, it is much easier to have child IDs. If you carry this information in a purse or wallet in the form of one of the many child ID cards, it will be much easier to have all of the information you need instantly. The more information you can give the authorities when your child is missing, the better the chances are of finding them fast.It is also a very smart thing to always have a current picture of...more
Choosing a Pediatric Dentist-When you become a new mom or dad, most of us do not think about having to locate a dentist within the first year of our babys life. However, it is very important to begin good oral hygiene immediately. Even before you...more
A true Christian is the one who is devoted towards God and understands the importance of God worshiping. There are various Christian academies that focus to impart Christian principles as part of the teaching session from the early childhood. The...more
When travelling with small children it is important to take their needs into account before you leave home. Plan your trip for road or plane and think about the best places to stay to suit all members of the family well in advance. Serviced...more
There are many reasons to worry if you have an autistic child. Worry is an uneasy or troubled feeling. It is human nature to be concerned about your child and the challenges that you will be facing and are already facing. What can be done to...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is hosting a National Children's Art Project. Children aged between 5 and 12 years as of September 11, 2010 from all over the United States can create artwork based on the theme, "We Are America." The...more
An estimated 2 million children are treated in UK hospitals every year for injuries sustained in accidents. Children are particularly susceptible to accidents, as every parent knows, due to a combination of curiosity, recklessness and lack of...more