Summer vacation either has arrived or is right around the corner. While it is important that children get some sort of exercise daily, it also is important to take precautions when the temperatures are hot. I was able to speak with Diane King, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and Certified Athletic Trainer, from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Sports Medicine.
When dealing with summer heat and exercise, it is very important to make sure your child is hydrated. According to Ms. King, "An important thing to remember is that thirst is not a good indicator of when to drink. By the
Archive for June, 2009
Babysitting: From the Teen’s View
June 11th, 2009 by Jacob P. | Adolescence, Behavior, Elementary, Infants/Toddlers, Money, Teen Perspective, Teens, WorkRecently, I received my babysitting license from the Red Cross, so I have begun babysitting, and I, like many teens, am so glad I can babysit!
Like many entrepreneurial teens, I have begun babysitting. First, I started working for family but soon learned that I would make more money with a Red Cross license, so I went to the class. The class taught us students many things, such as how to properly change a diaper (I already knew that!), how to assess injuries, how to do a lot of first aid, how to solve problems/negotiate with kids, and other general care things.
I remember taking tests in school and how emphatic the teachers were about cheating on tests. I actually used to cheat just in spite of their warnings...what a rebel. When it comes to parenting, I still may be a cheater after all.
Recently, my wife had an ultrasound done at her midway point. Sadly, I couldn't be there to experience it because I am sweating it out in the desert. However, she sent me tons of pictures that the technician had taken. It is so amazing seeing the little toes and fingers. I am jealous I couldn't have been there to
Recently, my wife had an ultrasound done at her midway point. Sadly, I couldn't be there to experience it because I am sweating it out in the desert. However, she sent me tons of pictures that the technician had taken. It is so amazing seeing the little toes and fingers. I am jealous I couldn't have been there to
Halfway to the Rest of My Life…
June 5th, 2009 by Joe Lawrence | Behavior, Infants/Toddlers, Learning, Pregnancy
Expecting a child is a very sobering experience. It is not as easy as picking out the paint colors for the nursery and what stroller we'll be pushing. We are facing huge decisions that will impact the rest of our child's life, today.
Recently, my wife completed her twentieth week of pregnancy. The halfway point. We currently are looking into the vaccine uproar. Many people are claiming that the rise in autism and other childhood diseases are increasing and have increased greatly since the trend of getting vaccines from birth.
I never gave a second thought to the whole debate until I
Recently, my wife completed her twentieth week of pregnancy. The halfway point. We currently are looking into the vaccine uproar. Many people are claiming that the rise in autism and other childhood diseases are increasing and have increased greatly since the trend of getting vaccines from birth.
I never gave a second thought to the whole debate until I
Some Secretary of State or another once said that it takes a village to raise a child. While I’m not sure I agree with her sentiment in its entirety, I do firmly believe that parenting is not a task to be taken in isolation. We all benefit from a community of others who are going through the same things we are and struggling in the same areas we do. Even better if we can find someone who has struggled and has come through to the other side.
I’m not talking about formal parenting “support groups” where parents get
I’m not talking about formal parenting “support groups” where parents get
