Reflections of West Rocks Middle School - Students in Norwalk, CT Sandy Hook Tragedy What a horrible tragedy that happened that day. Everyone is crying for all those innocent kids and adults who passed away. Now there are 26 angels in heaven looking down at us through this hard time. All our best wishes go out to Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Reflection Life goes on, but we still grieve. No one will forget about this for a long time. I don't know who would do this or who … [Read more...]
Holiday Celebrations, 10 New Year’s Activities for Kids
December 20, 2012 by
New Year’s Eve is an exciting time for everyone; why not take the time to plan an extraordinary event for the kids in your life? Everyone in the family can be involved in the activities to help create a healthy and safe New Year for all of your family members. Create your own time capsule – Throughout the year gather clippings and other artifacts from important events that happened and put them all in a time capsule. Add in souvenirs and a few pictures from places you visited also. … [Read more...]
Make the Holiday Season More Enjoyable, Marcia Hall
December 14, 2012 by
When most parents hear the word “Holidays”, “Christmas” or “Hanukkah” there is a feeling of joy and excitement mixed with a bit of anxiety and possibly even panic. Everything around, from store fronts to advertisements, says that this time of year is supposed to be fun, peaceful and all about family, but rarely do parents feel that way. It is possible, however, to make it to the end of the season with some joy and peace left intact. Limit Commitments – Yes, there are some things … [Read more...]
MADAGASCAR: Traditional midwives back in fashion
December 13, 2012 by
BETRAKA, December 2012 (IRIN) - Madagascar’s traditional midwives, or ‘matronnes’, are often thought to undermine safe childbirth practices, delivering babies in unsanitary environments and without provisions to manage complications. Yet they are now being recruited to a campaign to get women to deliver in clinics or hospitals, part of a move to lower maternal and newborn death rates. “We have more work than ever,” said matronnes Bertine, 52, and Marnette, 51. The women, who are cousins, … [Read more...]
5 Books to Help Get Kids to Sleep Alone
December 12, 2012 by
The life of a child is measured in milestones of growth, and graduating to one’s own bed is one of the big ones. Getting a child to adjust from sleeping with her parents or in her crib to the point where she can sleep in her own bed can be a major hurdle to overcome. Adding to the problem is that parents will often opt for the path of least resistance, which more often than not means accommodating the child rather than dealing with the issue. It takes time and patience to make this … [Read more...]
HOW TO FIND A BABYSITTER FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
December 12, 2012 by
It’s hard to believe, but the New Year is almost upon us. New Year’s Eve is one of those rare evenings where the options to get out and enjoy an adults only night out are plentiful. The only problem: WHO will watch the kids? Finding a babysitter for New Year’s Eve can be challenging; there are not only lots of parents looking to snag a sitter for the evening, but many babysitters already have their own plans. Here are some tips to help you land a fun sitter for your kids on … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Season with Holiday Crafts!
December 10, 2012 by
'Tis the season of gift giving! This year, rather than taking the kids out to the stores to find gifts for family members, why not have your children make gifts for their grandparents, aunts and uncles instead? Here are a few fun and memorable website links to try kids crafts during the holiday season. 1. Sleepy Santa This craft could be put on any number of objects. One idea is to try it on a bag and use it as the wrapping of the other gifts you give … [Read more...]
Childcare, five books that help kids appreciate a healthy diet
December 10, 2012 by
It’s one thing to make sure your kids maintain a healthy diet; it’s quite another to get them to appreciate exactly why they need to be eating what you put in front of them. That’s where these next five books come in. In these texts, parents will find answers they may not have even been aware of themselves, which describe the importance of a healthy diet. What kids ought to eat, and why, explained in easy-to-understand and creative style, are what these books are all about. So read on … [Read more...]
Shirlee Hall, WHY SUFFERING?
December 9, 2012 by
WHY SUFFERING? The primary cause for suffering is: 'non-recognition of one’s own spiritual identity'. It is the individual spirit identity whose substance is the light of God that is one with all other creations whether they are in form or no form. There are multiple causes for suffering, but the one I will address in this message is a formidable one … it is love. Love is the link between one creature and another. It is the link between a creature and its Creator. … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Help a New Nursing Mom Return to Work, Marcia Hall
December 7, 2012 by
It can be very difficult for a new mom to return to work when her maternity leave is over, and there is a great mix of emotions that accompany this transition. On one hand, she might be enthusiastic about returning to a job that she loves and excited to be able to get out of the house again. On the other hand, however, she almost always feels guilty about leaving her child with anyone, even if it is someone that she trusts emphatically. There is a maternal instinct that kicks in and … [Read more...]
DRC: Surge in sexual violence in North Kivu* – Take Action!
December 7, 2012 by
MINOVA, 7 December 2012 (IRIN) - Sexual violence is on the rise as armed groups continue to move across the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) North Kivu Province, officials say. Since mid-November, the provincial capital, Goma, has been a site of battle, with rebel group M23 taking control of the city on 20 November. Following negotiations with neighbouring countries, M23 relinquished control of the city on 1 December, and the Congolese national army, FARDC, is back in charge. … [Read more...]
