The secret to better sleep, more energy and fewer cold symptoms may be right beneath your nose: A growing body of research shows that certain aromas can improve your well-being. “Scents trigger a reaction in the nervous system,” explains Dr. Julie Chen, an integrative physician and owner of Making Healthy EZ in San Jose, Calif. “And that can have an effect on the entire body.” To find out which ones have the greatest healing powers, we sifted through the studies and consulted the experts. Get a whiff of these mind and body benefits! 1. Lavender for better sleep. Tired of counting sheep? ...
It’s inevitable that your child will fall or somehow injure himself at some point. Sometimes these accidents result in injuries to the mouth or teeth. How do you know when a trip to the dentist is warranted? How do you know if permanent damage has been done? Here are a few helpful hints on what to do to deal with this sometimes scary occurrence. Always remain calm and assure your child that everything will be okay. If there is bleeding present, place a clean piece of gauze over the site and have your child bite down or hold it place. ...
The best way to treat a bee sting is to avoid bees in the first place, so stay away from hives or other areas that you know shelter bees. Brightly colored clothing, perfumes, sugary foods and sugary beverages also attract bees, so avoid these lures when you’re outside. If your child is stung, the key is to stay calm. Kids are usually frightened and defensive, so it’s essential for you as the parent to take control before you can help. If the stinger is visible, remove it to get rid of the source of the pain-inducing venom. Most people instinctively use tweezers ...
Everything that we do online leaves an impression and it’s known as our Digital Footprint. Every post, every picture, even every “like”, says something about the person who’s created it. And not only about them: every friend or colleague “tagged” in that online picture or a post now has information added to their digital footprint linking them to that content as well – and all that information is now available to anyone looking to learn more about them. So, who is looking and who should care? While I could sit here and tell you everyone should care about who’s monitoring ...
Every year on average, 40 children die in hot cars in the US What can you do?? Always keep cars locked & keys out of reach of children. If a child is missing – check in all cars! Ask childcare to call you if your baby doesn’t show up as planned! A car is not a babysitter. NEVER leave a child or animal alone inside a vehicle, not even for a minute! See a child alone in a car? Get involved! Call 911 immediately If you think it can't happen to you, please think again. (Ray Ray's Story) *Image credit: kidsandcars.org
Every year on average, 40 children die in hot cars in the US What can you do?? Always keep cars locked & keys out of reach of children. If a child is missing – check in all cars! Ask childcare to call you if your baby doesn’t show up as planned! A car is not a babysitter. NEVER leave a child or animal alone inside a vehicle, not even for a minute! See a child alone in a car? Get involved!...
by Sharon Liao
The secret to better sleep, more energy and fewer cold symptoms may be right beneath your nose: A growing body of research shows that certain aromas can improve your well-being. “Scents trigger a reaction in the nervous system,” explains Dr. Julie Chen, an integrative physician and owner of Making Healthy EZ in San Jose, Calif. “And that can have an effect on the entire body.” To find out which...
My name is Stephanie Mitelman. I am a Mom and I created the Senseez Pillows. The name Senseez means to ease the senses… Let me tell you the story of how Senseez was born… When my son was 2, he was diagnosed with a special need. One of his difficulties was sitting in one place long enough to eat his meal, read a story, or sit for circle time. I spoke to an occupational therapist who recommended...
by Jim Love
St. Petersburg, FL., the year was probably 1978 or 79. My partner and I had responded to a drowning in a large apartment complex at the north end of town. When we arrived we found a bunch of people doing or trying to do CPR. While we were getting into position to take over care a news crew arrived and began to film the action- the cameraman positioned right behind me. The child was blue and just had...
