You are not finished. You're here and you are not finished. It's not over. You are not done yet. You are alive in this moment. You still have things to do and much more to accomplish. You still have more to say; more people to love. Stay connected to what's most important to you. "The nervous energy spent pretending to be something you’re not is better spent on practically anything else." ~ Jessica Hagy You've got more energy than you know. You may have to dig deep to find it and … [Read more...]
Engaging Versus Entertaining the Kids
January 21, 2013 by
Engaging Versus Entertaining the Kids When it comes to spending time with children, do you spend your time engaging them, entertaining them or doing a little of both? Before you can fully answer that question, you may need to explore the difference between the two. When caregivers engage children their time is spent being actively involved with the kids. Engaging children requires active participation from both the caregiver and the child. When caregivers actively play with children, … [Read more...]
Mastectomy~Partial or Radical, that is the question? WOMEN in RECOVERY
January 21, 2013 by
Mastectomy Partial or Radical, that is the question? There are four types of mastectomies: partial mastectomy, or lumpectomy, in which the tumor and surrounding tissue is removed; simple mastectomy, where the entire breast and some axillary lymph nodes are removed; modified radical mastectomy, in which the entire breast and all axillary lymph nodes are removed; and the radical mastectomy, where the entire breast, axillary lymph nodes, and chest muscles are removed. A … [Read more...]
Guide for a Man Attempting to Raise Women
January 20, 2013 by
Raising girls is much different than raising boys. Girls tend to be more emotional, affectionate, and have different methods of logical thinking. For the father who may feel overwhelmed about how to raise a daughter, these tips may help keep you on task. Horseplay – Although rough-housing is common in most households, girls tend to be more sensitive to physical violence. There are exceptions to every rule, of course. However, rough-housing with your girls could turn them into Tomboys. … [Read more...]
UNRWA, Syria midwife delivers baby in harsh conditions
January 19, 2013 by
Damascus The vibrant cry of a baby burst out from a small room in the Khan Eshieh refugee camp in southern Damascus. Forced to find refuge in a shelter housing another 15 people, Mayada Yahya gave birth in a small room with no privacy. The room has provided shelter to Mayada and her husband ever since they fled the fighting in Daraya, near Damascus, a few months ago. Little did she know that she would be delivering their child in this same room months later. Makeshift … [Read more...]
Want to Be a Change Maker?
January 18, 2013 by
Get the Tools to be a Changemaker in Your Community Every day people are taking small steps to create big change in communities all over the country. Care2 has partnered with TakePart and the film Promised Land to offer you even more resources for making a difference in your own community. From the director of Good Will Hunting and starring Matt Damon and Frances McDormand, Promised Land explores America at the crossroads where big business and the strength of small-town community … [Read more...]
Always Tell the Truth, Larry James
January 17, 2013 by
Always Tell the Truth 'My mother used to say that if you always tell the truth, you never have to remember what you said.' Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship. Couples should talk with each other openly and honestly to learn more about each other to enhance the relationship, instead of concealing the true sides to cheat each other. When you let your partner know you won't punish them for telling the truth they will be less likely to lie in the … [Read more...]
Elsa P: January 17, 2013 – Becoming Cheerful
January 17, 2013 by
The Stellium in Capricorn that has dominated the last couple of weeks will break up as we head into the weekend. You can expect things and people to 'lighten up'. :) Note that while Mercury and the Sun will leave Capricorn for Aquarius by Saturday, both signs are Saturn ruled. This means Saturn in Scorpio themes will continue to be emphasized. In short, you can be called out publicly for what you do privately and this goes for good or ill. You may also be called out by your … [Read more...]
The Big Mistake: What to do when you’ve completely messed up!
January 17, 2013 by
It’s that feeling, deep in the pit of your stomach. The one that only comes around when you’re wishing it’s all just a bad dream. You take a breath, pinch yourself, and prepare to wake up. A few seconds go by. Nothing happens. The feeling gets worse. Let’s rewind a few minutes. It’s just another day at the office, when, BAM! It hits you like a brick. You realize you’ve made a mistake. A big one. This is more than just putting the letterhead in the printer the wrong way. This one will have … [Read more...]
PEW ONLINE HEALTH 2013 REPORT
January 17, 2013 by
Earlier this week, the Pew Internet & American Life Project released their 2013 Health Report which provides us with information about how people are going online to access health information. Pew found that one in three American adults have gone online to learn more about a medical condition. Shanwlus N. Wonzer-Nesbit from Texas Women’s University Here are some highlights from the Pew report: Eight in ten online health inquiries start at a search engine (such as … [Read more...]
