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Gestational Diabetes: What it Means for Me and My Baby By Mike Wilson
2008-03-26 23:49:00 Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that starts during pregnancy. If you have diabetes, your body isn't able to use the sugar (glucose) in your blood as well as it should, so the level of sugar in your blood becomes higher than normal. How can gestational diabetes affect me and my baby? High sugar levels in your blood can be unhealthy for both you and your baby. If the diabetes isn't treated, your baby may be more likely to have problems at birth. For example, your baby may have a low blood sugar level or jaundice, or your baby may weigh much more than is normal. Gestational diabetes can also affect your health. For most women with gestational diabetes, the main worry is that too much glucose will end up in the baby's blood. When that happens, your baby's pancreas needs to produce more insulin to process the extra glucose. All this excess blood sugar and insulin can cause your baby to make more fat and put on extra weight, particularly in the upper body. Bec... More About: Baby , Diabetes , Mike , Wilson
My Blogs Are Going to be on Hold
2008-02-20 19:54:00 I have to place my blogs on hold for a while. My family is moving to California on Monday. I don't know when I will have an internet connection. Sorry about this. I hope to return to this blog when things get a little better for my family. In the meantime if you would like to write for this blog and keep it going in my absence please send me an e mail with "I would like to write on your Healthy Moms blog" in the title to talbertcascia@yahoo.com. I will send you an invitation to become a writer on this blog. You have to send me the e mail before Saturday Feb. 23, 2008. We are going to take down our computer on that day. Thanks for your support! I hope to return soon! Cascia Another Sunday Morning, Another Cup of Coffee...Here I am on Sunday morning, again. A cup of ameretto coffee in hand. I've had a rough weekend and am not looking forward to anther week of taking care of 3 babies while my husband works his 60+ hours...Who am I and where did I go?" A woman's guide to finding h... More About: Blogs , Hold
Foods to Increase Fertility - What to Eat When Trying to Conceive
2008-02-08 16:12:00 Foods to Increase Fertility - What to Eat When Trying to Conceive By Stacy Summers Your diet can either increase or decrease your fertility. If you are trying to conceive, it is important that you eat these foods to increase your fertility. In many ways this fertility diet is common sense--the healthier you eat, the more likely you are to increase your fertility and conceive. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts and legumes are the most important foods to increase fertility. These foods are helpful in a variety of way. They are full of vitamins and minerals, provide your body with plenty of fiber, and are low in trans fat, excessive sugar, and refined carbohydrates. Green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and nuts are high in both folic acid and vitamin B6. Folic acid protects the fetus for when pregnancy does occur while B6 acts as a regulator of reproductive hormones. Make sure that you eat plenty of fruit--especially fruit high in vitamin C such as oranges. Citru... More About: Foods
Proper Weight Loss Can Increase Your Chance Of Becoming Pregnant
2008-02-07 14:27:00 Not many people are aware that being obese and overweight actually decreases a woman's chance of getting pregnant. According to a study conducted by Amsterdam's Academic Medical Center, women who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and above are less likely to bear children than those whose BMI are 21-29, which is considered the normal BMI levels. In short, the higher your BMI is, the more difficult it will be for you to get pregnant. More precisely, the statistics show that individuals who have a BMI of over 40 have 43% lesser chance of bearing a child than women who have normal body mass. Moreover, women who have a BMI between 35 and 40 are also 26% less likely to get pregnant using natural methods. Underlying Reasons If you and your partner have been trying to conceive for several years without any success, you may want to have your BMI analyzed and your weight checked. The main reason behind this phenomenon is the hormonal imbalance found in women who are overweight or obese.... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Pregnant , Chance , Loss
Best Free Kids Games to Play With Your Little Preschooler
2008-02-07 14:26:00 Best Free Kids Games to Play With Your Little Preschooler By Yogi Shinde Some good fun and free kids games are all you need to teach your little preschooler their letters, numbers, colors or almost anything educational. Little time and enthusiasm are the only ingredients you need for these fun games to have an enjoyable learning time with your young child. Take a look at this list of simple free kid games to play with your child and watch them acquire the required knowledge. Lets play Shop Learning Letters can be fun with this alphabet currency game.Give your kid some alphabet coins.You can either make them with some card board or use foam letters if you have those. Pick up a few objects from around the house, let it be any thing like say for example bread and some fruits. Set up you own little shop and let your young one pretend to be a customer in the shop. Let him or her buy the items in exchange or some of their alphabet currency.For example say, one banana costs 2...
Enter to Win a Copy of Touchpoints Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral De
2008-01-31 13:42:00 I am giving away a free copy of Touchpoints Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development from Birth to Three by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton. This book is a great reference for parents of young children. He explains in detail every step and milestone your child goes through from birth to age three. He covers everything from pregnancy to crying and colic, developmental disabilities, lying, steeling and cheating, sibling rivalry, and toilet training. Every parent needs this book in their parenting library. (Copy right 2006, 500 pages) Click on the image for more information. Contest Rules To participate in this contest first you must fill out the form below so I will know where to ship the book to the winner. Next, link to this post from your blog or website. Contest ends on February 8, 2008. I will announce the winner on my Weekend Reflection post on February 9. Fill out this form and follow the contest rules to enter to win a copy of Touchpoints: Your Child's... More About: Enter
10 Ways To Build Positive Self Esteem In Children
2008-01-30 13:47:00 10 Ways To Build Positive Self Esteem In Children By Andrea Ralls One of the core things we can all agree on as parents is that helping a child to develop positive self-esteem is very important. It is one of the corner stones to a mentally healthy life. Positive self-esteem allows children to be brave and reach out to try new things. Without knowing it, a positive feeling of self-worth allows children to fail without being failures. A parent, who through actions, shows a child that no matter what he does he is loved, helps their child develop a positive sense of belonging. And it is the belief that they belong, that what they say and do matters, empowers children to have self-respect. We have modified ten ways to build self-esteem that we found on-line at the parent center. 1) Give unconditional love. A child's self-esteem flourishes with the kind of no-strings-attached devotion that says, "I love you, no matter who you are or what you do." Your child benefits the most when ...
Great Deals for You and Your Family
2008-01-30 13:30:00 I am always searching for ways to save money. While online I found these great deals. Check them out by clicking on the links below. Baby Items on Rollback at Walmart.com Sports and Fitness on Rollback at Walmart.com Image 9.5 Elliptical Storkcraft - Rochester Stages 3-in-1 Crib, Cherry Storkcraft Bowback Glider Rocker and Ottoman Cherry Finish, Natural Cosco - Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat, Smoke Was this information useful? If not scroll up and search Google. Don't forget to leave a comment! My Technorati Tags baby, fitness, shopping // You may change the text between the quotes // below that states [Tell A Friend About This Page]. // This will change the link test that displays for // your users to click on: strITisticTAFText = "Tell A Friend About Healthy Moms!"; // Remove both slashes from the beginning of the // line below starting with strITisticTAFBCC // and replace the email address with your own // if you would like to receiv... More About: Family , Great
Organic Baby Clothes
2008-01-30 13:26:00 Organic Baby Clothes Organic Baby Clothes By Jason Bourne Babies are often the epitome of pureness and softness. Many parents are now focused on using the most natural products for their children. That has prompt a trend in Organic Baby Clothes. For the past few years, healthy organic diet become a part of our day. More and more people are nowadays aware what food they buy and where does this food come from. It is no surprise that more people rather pay slightly more for the food that comes from organic/free farm source, compare to usual wholesale goods filled in the shelves of big chain supermarkets. I became one of them. But it is not just an organic food that has been in a focus, it is organic clothes too. Especially when we are talking about the clothes for our little precious babies, who depends on us, adults. It is our decision what is the best for our babies. Creating a pure, natural environment is a vital decision for a growing number of parents. With our children ... More About: Organic , Organ
Causes of Childhood Obesity
2008-01-28 14:13:00 Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. Today over nine million children over the age of six are considered obese. Childhood obesity is caused by many different factors including environmental, social and genetic. This article will discuss each of these causes and what you can do as a parent to prevent obesity in your children. The environment in which your child lives could contribute to childhood obesity. Today many streets, towns and suburbs are designed to discourage walking and other physical activities. Only about 1 child out of every 5 in the US will participate in some form of extra-curricular physical activity outside of school. The slowing down of the US economy and the rise in gas prices is forcing families to cut expenses. One expense that more and more families are cutting back on is their grocery bill. They are purchasing more convenience foods that are high in fat and have very little nutritional value. These foods are usually easy to prepare... More About: Childhood , Obesity , Childhood obesity
Weekend Reflection
2008-01-26 15:36:00 This week was crazy! We got our car repossesed so I have been busy trying to get another one. Our little Neon just is not big enough for our whole family. Today is the terror's birthday party. She turns two on January 31. We are going to my parents house for her party. I still have to get her a birthday present. This week has been extremely cold here in Wisconsin. We have had below zero temperatures all week. It hurts just to step outside. I am looking forward to spring. I started my new blog, Musings of a Broke Mom this week. Check it out if you haven't yet. My son is trying to crawl and he's getting his first tooth. When I put him on his belly he pushes himself up like he is trying to do push ups then he scoots himself forward. He started to just go backwards but now he figured out how to go forward. It won't be long now and I will have two little ones getting into everything! Don't forget to leave your comments about your week and links! My Technorati Tags Weekend R... More About: Reflection
Baby Colic - 10 Simple Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
2008-01-25 19:16:00 Anyone that has had a baby knows that the worst sound you can hear is your baby crying - BUT HOW DO YOU HELP TO STOP IT? Although everyone knows that all newborns cry and show some level of fussiness, when a child who is basically healthy cries for more than 3 hours straight, it is more than likely baby colic that is causing it. It is estimated that up to 25% of all babies have colic! And it usually starts between the 3rd and 6th week of age and last for anything up to 4-5 months. That's alot of lost sleep, stress and heartache for any baby and parent to endure for that long. If your baby is still crying to the extreme after that timeframe, chances are that some sort of health problem may be the problem instead. To help you easily identify if your baby is showing signs of baby colic and not a sickness, here are some great tips from our brand new ebook release "Colic - 10 Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night - A Simple Guide for You to Learn about Effective Colic Cures... More About: Baby Colic
The Awful Truth About Television: The little box that transformed society
2008-01-25 15:00:00 by Katherine Westphal Introducing TV Based on how engrained the television is in our society, one might think that it had been around for centuries. With the ubiquitous presence of TV?s in houses, schools, banks, cars, cell phones, and more, people wonder how they ever survived without their daily dose of Oprah and Monday Night Football. Yet, television was not officially introduced to the world until in 1939 at the World?s Fair. At that time, many people did not think that families would have enough time or patience to sit down for long periods in front of a flickering screen. ?The average American family hasn?t time for it,? said one commentator. TV ownership explodes World War II stalled the development of television. After the war though, TV sales took off faster than you could say ?Hi Ho Silver, Away!? By 1950, about 9% of American homes had a television set. By 1953, half of all households had a TV. By 1962, 90% of all households had a set . Today 98% of American househol... More About: Society , Television , Truth , Ruth , Awful
Free Baby Samples
2008-01-25 13:49:00 I came across a great site- It is run by a mother of triplets! During her pregnancy she gathered tons of contacts and phone numbers for free samples, free diapers, free formula. She has pictures of so many items she has gotten for free. Anyways- she put all this into a 30 page ebook. There are checklists and a page full of phone numbers that you can call to get free baby stuff. Here is a quote from the triplets mom: "If you are having a baby and you DON?T get this information you are throwing your money away. We spent literally hours upon hours gathering all of this information. You can now take this consolidated information (much of which is in a simple checklist) and get hundreds of dollars worth of FREE baby items and baby information.! Click on the link below for more information. Free Baby Samples Another Sunday Morning, Another Cup of Coffee...Here I am on Sunday morning, again. A cup of ameretto coffee in hand. I've had a rough weekend and am not looking forward to ant...
I need a break
2008-01-25 13:39:00 I might have to take a break from this blog for a few days due to family issues. For more information visit my other blog, Musings of a Broke Mom. Thank you. Cascia Healthy Moms Another Sunday Morning, Another Cup of Coffee...Here I am on Sunday morning, again. A cup of ameretto coffee in hand. I've had a rough weekend and am not looking forward to anther week of taking care of 3 babies while my husband works his 60+ hours...Who am I and where did I go?" A woman's guide to finding herself again after divorce by Patti Handy...What are you REALLY feeding your kids? by Maya Hodgson It's easy when packing lunch boxes and fixing after-school snacks for children to reach for the most convenient pre-packed option - especially as they tend to be cheap, available in bulk, and undeniably fast, requiring little or no preparation time. But do you really know what's really in the 'child-friendly' foodstuffs available on the market today? More About: Break
Exchange Recipes
2007-10-12 16:06:00 Mom's Pumpkin Bars4 eggs2 c. flour1 tsp. baking soda1 c. nuts (optional)2c. sugar1/4 c. melted butter or margarine2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. cinnamonPreheat oven to 325 Mix eggs, sugar, pumpkin and melted butter together. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon & nuts to creamed mixture. Pour batter into greased and floured pad. Bake for 25 minutes or until done. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Frost with :1 (3 oz) pkg. softened cream cheese1tsp. vanilla3 c. powdered sugarCombine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Frost pumpkin bars.Apple Cider Cinnamon Bread1 1/4 c. apple cider3c. white bread flour1 tsp. salt2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast2 Tbsp. butter, softened2 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. ground cinnamonPlace ingredients in bread machine in order listed. (top to bottom, left to right) Select "Sweet" settings (recommended to use light crust setting) and start machine.Apple Quick Bread2 medium apples, (granny smith), peeled, chopped and cored1 c. sugar1 Tb... More About: Recipes , Exchange , Chang , Chan , Reci
Britney Spears, can keep her babies! Atleast for now! by Sacreeta Venefic
2007-10-11 15:43:00 The stiff demands placed on Britney Spears during the custody battle with Kevin Federline on September 17, 007, is small potatoes compared to losing her children. The allegations placed against her by her ex-husband sounded a bit eccentric as bitterness can get the better of anyone, however, they apparently were taken seriously by the courts, but luckily for Britney, it was a courtroom with compassion. The court documents were printed on Celebrity News Site TMZ.com, that were the results from the hearing over their two boys Sean Preston aged 2, and Jayden James, aged 1.Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon reportedly stated. "Based on the evidence presented, the court finds that there is habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol by the petitioner," namely Britney. Gordon ordered both parents to complete a "parenting without conflict" program, and advised them both to refrain from making derogatory remarks about the other in front of the children.A... More About: Babies , Babi
Who am I and where did I go?" A woman's guide to finding herself again afte
2007-10-10 14:18:00 I remember it vividly. It was shortly after my divorce was final and the highly emotional state had calmed a bit. Although it did not happen suddenly, the realization hit me like a slap in the face. I didn't know who I was.The I that I was looking for had been pushed aside for years, by me. I take total responsibility for it, I own it. That was the good part, because I knew it was in my power to get it back and so can you.Like most women, we tend to put our husband and family's needs ahead of our own needs. Sometimes we actually think we are being selfish if we do something for ourselves. I won't speak for all women, but I would imagine that most women feel this way. We are caretakers, peacemakers, planners, organizers, chauffeurs, chefs and the list goes on. I must admit that I loved being all those things, but what I didn't realize was that I neglected my own needs in the process. I was at the point where I couldn't define 'my needs'.So, what do you do if you are in this sa... More About: Guide , Who Am I , Guid
What are you REALLY feeding your kids? by Maya Hodgson
2007-10-08 21:37:00 It's easy when packing lunch boxes and fixing after-school snacks for children to reach for the most convenient pre-packed option - especially as they tend to be cheap, available in bulk, and undeniably fast, requiring little or no preparation time. But do you really know what's really in the 'child-friendly' foodstuffs available on the market today? Often they are high in fat, sugar, salt and additives and low in health-giving vitamins, minerals and fiber - and so a diet based around these foods could negatively affect your child's health. To find out what you're really feeding your children and to find out what great, healthy alternatives are available, check out the following table of five common snacks for kids - in which we tell you what's actually in the foods, and offer you some healthy (and quick!) alternatives.Snack 1: Cheese strings The problem: Contain nearly a quarter fat, most of which is saturated. Also contain additives, butter and salt. The alternative: Try '... More About: Kids , Feeding , Maya , Ally
Get The Facts About Breast Plastic Surgery And Breast Implants Now - Avoid
2007-10-08 21:24:00 Breast implants have been used since about 1895 to augment the size or shape of women's breasts. The earliest known implant was attempted by Dr. Czerny, using a woman's own fatty tissue from a lipoma on her back. In some countries, for cosmetic breast plastic surgery, health insurers will reimburse insertion of breast implants only for clinical indications, meaning, congenital abnormalities, sex-reassignment surgery or breast reconstruction - usually following a mastectomy. And non-clinical indications, which are the most common reason women get breast implants, are considered cosmetic and are not covered by health insurers.The first woman implanted with silicone implants was back in 1962. For women with very little breast tissue, or who are having post-mastectomy reconstruction, plastic surgeons believe that silicone gel implants are the superior device; but in patients with more breast tissue, saline implants can look very similar to silicone gel implants. One manufacturer produ... More About: Breast Implants , Facts , Plastic Surgery , Breast , Surgery
Nine Reasons Britney Spears Lost Her Kids by Rob Trew
2007-10-08 03:24:00 The law came down hard on Briney Spears and the blogoshere is abuzz over itIn a closed-door hearing Monday, Oct. 2, Los Angeles superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon awarded custody of Sean Preston,2 , and Jayden James,1 , to their father, Kevin Federline ending K-Fed's year-long custody battle .Taking children away from their mother is something that courts are traditionally very loathe to do, consequently they order it done only rarely. So what did Britney do that was so terrible?It was not any one thing, rather a bunch of things taken together that made the scales of justice tip in Britney's ex's favor.,/p.To wit:Personal Behavior1 - Repeatedly entering rehab - then leaving early.#2 - Frequently leaving her children with nanny to go out and party till the wee hours.#3 - Bizarre public behavior:Walking into a Tarzana, CA, hair salon and shaving off all her hair in Feb. , 2006Caught on tape driving with Sean Preston, 1, on her lap. Not good for regular folks, but with Britney... More About: Britney Spears , Lost , Kids , Reasons
Woman's Health and Workout Ideas by Jennifer Felker
2007-10-05 20:59:00 Fitness, muscle-building and gym work-outs have gone beyond the traditional all-male club. With the hype over fitness and health and a healthy lifestyle, women have joined the club as well. However, men and women have different fitness needs.Women's fitness and exercise needs are focused on the muscles of the upper back. Most of their exercise work-outs are also designed for the stomach muscles, especially those who have just given birth. At the same time, exercises for women are usually designed for weight loss. And while men tend to focus on muscle building whereas women work on toning their muscles, strength training is important for both.Here are a few things to make you women out there go out and start building up your muscle strength.Make the performance of your usual tasks easier with a physically strong body. Chores will be easier, lifting your kids, the grocery or the laundry will be a piece of cake. Consequently, it will reduce possible strain on the muscles and injury. T... More About: Ideas , Health , Workout , Jennifer , Heal
Which Type of Carseat to Buy? by David Hoffman
2007-10-04 19:52:00 Many people are confused by the different types of carseats out there. And unfortunately, many parents go ahead and buy the wrong type of carseat without researching, placing their loved ones in unnecessary danger. Childseat Center wants to make sure you know which type of carseat is right for your baby.Below are the four basic types of carseats for babies and children.1. Infant CarseatsInfant carseats are the smallest. They are intended for newborns up to 12 months and 20 pounds, although a few (more expensive) models can support children up to 35 pounds. All infant carseats are rear-facing, as required by law. It has been shown that rear-facing carseats protect babies better.Infant carseats are usually used to carry babies around, and most have a companion travel stroller. The manufacturers design them to make them convenient for new baby parents, in getting in and out of vehicles and getting babies around.2. Convertible CarseatsConvertible carseats are bigger. In rear-facing inst... More About: David , Type , Hoffman
7 Steps for Single Parent Success by Dwayne M. Golden, MBA
2007-10-04 18:46:00 In our ever-changing world of technology, changing economy and even the nuts and bolts of providing for a family, single parenting leaves us with unanswered questions. The single parent questions are very common among both single parent men and women and often are like the questions below.1. How do I provide sufficient child care for my children while working outside the home?2. Where do I find the time to date someone when I barely get time after working all week to spend time with my children?3. If I get the promotion is it possible to relocate since I am raising the kids by myself?4. How can go back to school, still work part time be an effective parentIf you, or someone love has asked one or any of these questions, then I dedicate every word to you. Although I am not a single parent a lot of the people I love are, and I am excited to tell you that 7 steps laid out below can be stepping stone for your future success.Step 1. Include your children in your important decisions at som... More About: Success , Dwayne , Single , Golden , Parent
Parenting Secrets: 9 Tips To Become A Good Parent by M.Markella
2007-10-03 00:36:00 If you are a parent then you know how much happiness children can give you. But you also aware of the tough times and situations you had to go through when raising them. Parent ing a child can be difficult. Even the most patient and careful parents can make mistakes. Here are 9 tips to help you become a good parent.1. Love your children.Alright I know you love your children but how do you show that love? Do you tell them everyday that you love them? Do you kiss them often? Do you hug them? Always tell your children how special they are. Tell them how much they mean to you and give them lots of hugs and kisses.2. Give safety to your children.Most children are often scared e.g. when a lightning strikes or when they have a bad dream etc. Other children are insecure by nature. The fact is that all of them need to feel safe. Depending on your children's nature, take the appropriate steps to comfort them and protect them. I know you protect your children but do you show or explain to them... More About: Tips , Secrets , Good
Minerals - A Vital Part Of A Breastfeeding Diet by Robin OBrien
2007-10-02 21:36:00 When breastfeeding, your diet is very important. The quality of breast milk can be reduced if the diet of a breastfeeding mother is poor or deficient in certain substances. Minerals are very important to your baby; there are building blocks that will help to ensure your baby's development now and in the future.Your breast milk contains all the nutrients your baby needs to thrive. A baby that is exclusively breastfeed only gets the minerals it needs from its mother. Therefore, it's extremely important that a breastfeeding mother is getting her daily quota of minerals. But for many new mothers, the early days, weeks and months after the birth can be a tiring time and eating a healthy diet that contains all the minerals it should may not seem possible. The good news is that eating a healthy, well-balanced diet isn't that hard; eating meat, dairy products 5 fruit and vegetables every day is all you need do.As well as other nutrients, like vitamins and protein, minerals play an import... More About: Diet , Breastfeeding , Part , Vital
Ovulation and Fertilization
2007-10-01 00:43:00 By: Vidula ChopraWhat is the best time to conceive?In order for the woman to get pregnant, one of her eggs needs to combine with a man's sperm (fertilisation). The woman's body releases an egg (ovulation) roughly 14 days before her period. She is most likely to conceive during this time. The ovulation period is the time when the woman's ovary releases an egg (ova)for fertilization. The ovulation period roughly lasts for 24-48 hours during acycle. Sperms, on the other hand, live for around 3 to 5 days,and sometimes even longer. Therefore, there is only a very short time each month when you are most likely to conceive. It may take up to a year to get pregnant, especially if your periodsare infrequent or irregular, so there is no need to worry if youare not pregnant after a couple of months. You can use this timeto enjoy yourself without using contraception.When does ovulation take place during a cycle?A woman's menstruation cycle is generally 28 days long, butcould last anywhere b...
Get Back To Work! Three Tips for Women Re-Entering the Job Market
2007-09-27 11:24:00 By: Deborah WalkerOne of the toughest career challenges for women is re-enteringthe job market after a break in employment. Women experienceemployment breaks for various reasons:* To stay home with babies and/or young children* To care for elderly parents* To continue their education* To manage personal health issuesNo matter what the reason, the challenge remains universal:getting back into the workforce without taking a step backwardprofessionally. To ease the transition, there are three jobsearch activities that can help optimize your re-employmentresults:1. Prepare a resume based on transferable skills 2. Reconnectwith your network 3. Gain confidence by increasing yourinterview skills1. Prepare a resume based on transferable skillsAs a career coach, I'm often asked by returning professionalwomen how to account for the gaps in employment on theirresumes. That's the first and best question to ask. The answeris to recognize the transferable skills you used during the timeyou were... More About: For Women , Market , Tips , Work
Coffee Can Help Protect Women's Memories
2007-09-26 20:22:00 By: Francisco MejiasA recent study by researchers at the French National Instituteof Medical Research finds that coffee protects women fromage-related memory loss. The study tracked more than 7,000 menand women living in three French cities. The researchersobserved the subjects' health and mental function and questionedthem about their past and present eating habits, friends, anddaily activities. The study found that the more coffee drank,the better the effects appeared to be for women's memoryfunction, however men did not receive the same benefit.According to lead researcher, Karen Ritchie, the information gathered from the study was used to identify the specific impact of caffeine on certain aspects of women's lives. They found that women who drank more than three cups of coffee a day, or caffeine equivalent in tea, were able to retain more of their verbal and, to a lesser extent, visual memories over four years. The female subjects displayed a 33 percent lower risk of having v... More About: Coffee , Memories
Use Family Or Class Meetings For Problem Solving by Tulum Dothee
More articles from this author:2007-09-25 23:07:00 How old should children be for family meetings?Never underestimate your child's ability to participate and benefit from a family meeting. I have done them with success with children 15 months old and would not hesitate to include an infant. The thing to remember is that you are creating a format so that you can come up with solutions as a family. This makes the family unit the authority instead of just you (which is a set up for power struggles). So when you begin having meetings don't expect them to be the cure all. Instead break them down into steps to ensure success. I am grateful to Rudolph Dreikurs, who introduced me to meetings in The Challenge of Child Training: A Parent's Guide. After using them in my Montessori School and with my family for the last 19 years I have come up with what works best for me. Here are the things to remember:Family meetings should occur once a week on the same day, at the same time.Schedule a meeting between meals when folks are rested. I like 11... More About: Problem , Class , Meetings 1, 2, 3 |
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