The World must Take Action !!! Millions of children worldwide spend long hours as domestic workers instead of going to school according to a report from the ILO. The hidden nature of this form of employment, makes children especially vulnerable to exploitation and hazardous working conditions that may sometimes verge on slavery. An estimated 10.5 million children worldwide – most of them under age – are working as domestic workers in people’s homes, in hazardous and sometimes … [Read more...]
CHILDCARE, How to Prevent Second Story Window Falls
June 7, 2013 by
How to Prevent Second Story Window Falls Since the number of children falling from windows each year averages around 5,200, and at least one in four of those falls is serious enough to warrant hospitalization, taking the necessary precautions to ensure that kids don’t end up tumbling out of a second-story window is essential. So important is this safety concern that an annual National Window Safety Week is held to raise awareness of the dangers that can accompany a fall out of a … [Read more...]
“HOW TO KEEP THE KIDS SAFE WHILE SPRING CLEANING”
May 16, 2013 by
As the weather begins to warm up and the last of winter’s chill fades away, it’s natural to start looking into the idea that Window Cleaning People service the entire Toronto area. When it comes to cleaning your windows, at least that'll be one less aspect to consider. Plus, you'll also have more time to focus on everything else. After all, clearing out old junk leaves room for the new beginnings symbolized by the season. If you have children, your household mess is likely to require more … [Read more...]
Surviving the First Day, Save the Children celebrates Mothers!
May 8, 2013 by
In honor of Mother's Day, Save the Children presents our 14th annual State of the World's Mothers report. READ THE REPORT HERE The first day of life is the most dangerous day of a child's life in countries rich and poor around the world, including the United States. Beloved actresses Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Connelly and Allyson Hannigan join with celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and moms from around the world to share their first moments. Would love if you shared your baby's … [Read more...]
On Mother’s Day, It’s You and Me Against The World (May 12)
May 7, 2013 by
On Mother's Day, It's You and Me Against The World (For My Children) "Motherhood is a choice you make every day, to put someone else's happiness and well-being ahead of your own.."~ Donna Ball This video was created by The Dragonfly Whisperer and is dedicated to my children. I used to sing this Helen Reddy song to them at bed time. Even though the video applies to all loving mothers, I fell it especially applies to single mothers, who devote their time and love to … [Read more...]
Philippines to end ban on formula milk aid
May 1, 2013 by
COMPOSTELA VALLEY, 30 April 2013 (IRIN) - Health authorities in the Philippines were vigilant in keeping out infant formula donations when Typhoon Bopha hit last December, but activists are concerned the infant formula industry will succeed in pushing through legislative changes that will allow formula donations in future emergencies, making it harder to convince women in those crises to continue exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding - especially during emergencies - has been medically … [Read more...]
Are you taking time to invest in your children?
April 30, 2013 by
Children are a tremendous blessing to us, but they are also a tremendous responsibility that God has entrusted to us. As parents, we have been entrusted to nurture, train, teach and prepare our children for life. As siblings, we are enable to learn from each other. As aunts and uncles, we are gifted with a surrogate role, gifting us with the presence of innocence that lives in children. The Face of God lies in the face of a newborn Child.... Are you taking time to invest in … [Read more...]
