Once again baby cakes has a cold with an accompanying fever. We've been going through the typical routine of temperature taking and series of questions I ask myself to make sure I'm taking care of her properly. You know the questions I'm talking about...the should list. Should I take her to school today, should I take her to the doctor, what should I feed her, etc.
Since my last experience with her catching a cold I found out that fevers go up at night. It's amazing to me that she's 41/2 and I just discovered that! Anyhoo, I was curious about what makes this happen and I found this interesting article by Dr. Greene, a renowned pediatrician. Here is what it reads.
"our bodies are on a 24 hour clock called the Circadian Rhythm. Hormone levels rise and fall according to this daily cycle. Some hormones help us to wake up in the morning, others help us to sleep at night. These same hormones affect how we feel pain. During the day high levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, keep us from feeling some of the pain and keep our fevers in check."
Click here to read Dr. Greene's full answer to the question "Why Does My Child Always Seem to Get Sick at Night"
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Have You Ever Wondered Why Your Child's Fever Gets Much Higher At Night?
A New Chapter
Yesterday I was told that there was no longer a need for my position at the company where I was working. As nicely as my former bosses tried to say it and as much as I can understand this business decision this doesn't change the fact that I am a woman with a family and bills to pay living check to check. So, what the heck do I do now? That was supposed to be my six month review. For the last few years, the average amount of time I've held a job has been about six months! That's right, count 'em up.
On a brighter note, now that I am a US Citizen I can go for a nice secure government job! Having the entrepreneurial spirit I have this will be a tough pill to swallow...well you know what they say "What doesn't kill you can only make you stronger." I will thoroughly enjoy some stability in my life for some time though I know that much. God willing, I still have plenty of time for my big dreams. I am not quitting just taking a breather so I can make it for the long haul...I am re-energizing.
With that said, in light of yet another change in my life, I am reconstructing Myakwamy. I hope you enjoy.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Women with Poor Sleep May Suffer Health Consequences
“This is the first empirical evidence that supports what we have observed about the role of gender and its effects upon sleep and health,” says Edward Suarez, an associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke and the lead author of the study. “The study suggests that poor sleep – measured by the total amount of sleep, the degree of awakening during the night, and most importantly, how long it takes to get to sleep – may have more serious health consequences for women than for men.” read more
last thursday, i was working on setting up a booth for our company's first major home show. the next day, i was doing some online banking and realized that my debit card had been used for charges that i did not make! after doing a little digging, i had enough evidence to deduce with about 90% certainty that one of my coworkers had stolen my card out of my wallet. i was furious! i immediately canceled my card and went to the police station to file a report. to make a long story short, i found out today with as much certainty as possible, that it was a coworker who stole the card.
Friday, March 7, 2008
How much time do women spend blogging and socializing online?
I am very curious about how moms spend their time and how they go through each day. I am the type of person who enjoys quiet time at home, so I guess because I find myself constantly going and going between family and work that sometimes I just wonder if there are much other people like me out there (duh, of course there are!). So, I asked my Work It! Mom (WIM) community how much time they spend blogging or socializing online. I spend probably about 2 hours a night on the average doing these things and sometimes I feel a little guilty about it because there are probably more things I can be doing around the house and such. Blogging and things do help me keep my sanity on a day to day basis though, so that feeling quickly goes away! Here are some responses from the WIM comunity. http://www.workitmom.com/question-2554
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
it is 10:53 pm i have set a bedtime for myself of about 11pm so i can be up by about 5:30 or 6 and have a decent amount of rest. i've joined a community of working and entrepreneur moms online called work it! mom. i'ts amazing how many of us lead such similar lives. i posted a question on the site asking how many hours of sleep do they get a night and they all said basically the same thing: about 6 average during weekdays and shoot for 8 on the weekends. wow! what is our society coming to? i am young, so can anyone tell me...was it always like this? don't get me wrong, i am very content with my life and am appreciative of everything i have...is there anything wrong though with a woman just wanting to have 1 or 2 hours a night to herself to do something therapeutic like blogging without having to cut into the 8 hours of sleep a night we need? i know there are several successful people in society who get less sleep than that on a regular basis. donald trump gets no more than 5 hours of sleep a night... i am not built that way though! i've tried on numerous occasions to get by on 5 hours a night, because there are other things in life i'd like to accomplish other than making the person i work for rich. i usually end up catching a cold or start falling asleep putting baby cakes to bed or something any way.
anyhoo, i am working on getting baby cakes into a language immersion program in the county for this fall as well as applying for early entrance for her since her birthday is 10/6. i think this is a tremendous opportunity for her, so please put it in prayer. i will visit her local school this friday to apply to 4 different area schools that have them for chinese, spanish, and french. awwwe my baby may start kindergarten this fall, sad and happy faces.
-Mama
Blog: Britney to back Lutfi by testifying against parents?
Don't expect Britney Spears' faux manager Sam Lutfi to just lie back passively and let the Spears clan walk all over him. read more
Monday, March 3, 2008
The Benefits of Keeping a Private Journal
A private diary is tremendously powerful. It can help you to greatly improve your business or website. If you want to be a success, you need to think and act strategically. At the very least, you should keep your goals in mind in order to work towards them daily.
And a private journal achieves all this more effectively than a static to-do list, which only lists end goals and results to be achieved.
Unlike a to-do list, a well kept journal provokes introspection. It is a liberating and productive outlet for random ideas, thoughts and feelings.
read moreSunday, March 2, 2008
in my blogging endeavors i have decided to create a couple of new blogs!! one is not up and running yet and the other is http://mombloggersanonymous.blogspot.com for mommy blogger addicts, aka mba's. it's goal will be to serve as a resource for moms who blog. the challenge in this: having a successful blog takes a lot of knowledge, time, and dedication. the first 2 of 3 i am pretty low on at the moment and the last will not be a problem as long as i can decide where to put it. how can i dedicate myself to the things i want to accomplish without spreading myself to thin? i guess it's another one of those instances where i just need to keep moving forward because opportunities are multiplied as they are seized and everything will work out, yada yada and whatever other proverbs you can think of. until next time.
-Mama
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
btw...i was in a cheerful silly mood today as i often am when i am home...then my significant other says "wow, ever since you started your blog you have a p-" then he pauses very quickly "you have a lot of jokes". do you know what was about to come out of his lips?? yeah, he was about to say i have a personality...lol.
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
Mama
Health blogs provide a port in life's storms
Local bloggers find safe haven for sharing their health battles When Kathleen Weaver got her Type 2 diabetes diagnosis five years ago, she started the fight of her life. The disease that took her father wasn't about to get the best of her. "Living with him terminally ill for two years because of the diabetes and cardiovascular complications, it scared the hell out of me," says Ms. Weaver, who just turned 48. "That kind of slapped me in the face." She was determined to live well past the age when her father died: 48. So she made it her mission to educate herself about the illness. The Internet became a trove of the latest research, advances and medicines. But her biggest source of help was a blog. Like many other Americans living with chronic conditions, she turned to faceless friends for support and information.
11:57 AM CST on Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Denise McCallum of Fort Worth (left) talks to multiple sclerosis support group co-founders Teresa Wynne (center) and Tracy Brinton at Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington. "
Mom Blog Network™ Releases Dynamic Widget and New Tools for The Mom Blogger Community
Providing the latest technology for bloggers to self-promote and reach more readers by making it easier to share content and grow viral audience.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 12, 2008 -- Mom Blog Network™ (www.momblognetwork.com) is proud to introduce the latest developments for its members: a dynamic, customizable widget and a multi-platform 3rd party blog integration tool. Both of these new features are designed to give mom bloggers additional opportunities to promote their posts across the web, reaching more readers and driving traffic.
The widget was created to be an important channel for extended network syndication as it dynamically pulls in the "hottest" headlines from MomBlogNetwork.com and displays them in a stylish sidebar module. "We thought it would be great to give all bloggers and other site owners the chance to conveniently offer their readers the latest headlines and links to a broad and diverse range of mom bloggers," says Andra Davidson, co-founder and president of MothersClick.com, the social network and parenting site which operates the network. "Our motto is: 'What moms are talking about' and, in the true spirit of community, the widget really helps our members distribute their content more widely."
 Our motto is: 'What moms are talking about' and, in the true spirit of community, the widget really helps our members distribute their content more widely.  |
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Monday, February 25, 2008
below was actually from yesterday mon. 2/25. my latptop died on me for no apparent reason. blogspot did save this for us though:
i have been in this country since 1984. i've always been american, but technically i was never american until today... i got my citizenship! i never thought i'd feel different, but i do and it feels good. i can vote in the country i've lived in for the last 24 years and i can even get a government job if i want! during my ceremony there was a letter from the president in an envelope which i read and found intriguing. in case you've never read a welcome letter into the country, here's what it reads:
Dear Fellow American,
I am pleased to congratulate you on becoming a United States citizen. You are now a part of a great and blessed Nation. I know your family and friends are proud of you on this special day.
Americans are united across the generations by grand and enduring ideals. The grandest of these ideals is an unfolding promise that everyone belongs, that everyone deserves a chance, and that no insignificant person was ever born. Our country has never been united by blood or birth or soil. We are bound by principles that moce us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests, and teach us what it means to be citizens. Every citizen must uphold these principles. And every new citizen, by embracing these ideals, makes our country more, not less, American.
As you begin to participate fully in our democracy, remember that what you is as important as antyhing government does. I ask you to serve you new Nation of character. Americans are generous and strong and decent not because we believe in ourselves, but because we hold beliefs beyond ourselves. When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it. When this spirit is present, no wrong can stand against it.
Welcome to the joy, responsibility, and freedom of American citizenship. God bless you, and God bless America.
Sincerely,
George W. Bush
just some food for thought...
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
-Mama
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Britney Spears Regains Visitation Rights With Kids
Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline has agreed to reinstate her visitation rights with their two sons, his lawyer said in a statement on Friday, according to The Associated Press.
Federline's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, said in a statement the former couple has agreed to a modification of a court order that had stripped Spears of her visitation rights, AP reported. The statement did not provide more details, but Kaplan told People.com on Friday that Spears would be allowed to see her sons "soon, very soon."
A court commissioner gave Federline sole physical and legal custody of their two sons and suspended the pop star's visitation rights on January 4.
Spears has not seen her sons Jayden James, 1, and Sean Preston, 2, since the first of her two hospitalizations in a psychiatric ward this year. She made two unsuccessful attempts to regain visitation rights in recent weeks.
read moreFederline agrees to give Spears visitation
Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two sons, his lawyer said Friday. read more
i forgot to tell you, yesterday the mega millions jackpot went up to about 270 million. so we got a few friends and purchased $100 worth of tickets and guess what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we won!
a pharmacist i once worked with told me that the lottery is the largest self-imposed tax on poor people...
my sister once told me "but if you don't play you have no chance at all"
i guess at the very least it gives us the hope of easily achieving riches...before it then squashes hopes again
well folks... join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
Mama
(we won $7)
back to my last journal entry about the great american photo contest and how they are a scam that plays with the emotions of parents...if you know of any other good email scams that are going right now, please share! i would like to start compiling a list of them and hopefully at some point we can spread the word. now keep in mind that sometimes we may think that something is a scam but...maybe there is something legitimate there??? so we will have to be careful in doing this to not possibly spread accusatory information from about good companies. so please start sharing (i know you have some there's a ton of them online!) and i'll work on the formatting and posting, thanks!
alrightie guys... join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
Mama
Friday, February 22, 2008
i was just sifting through my old yahoo email account...junk mail heaven! 90% of which was from great american photo contest. i would love to start a legitimate internet business, not a big scam that plays on parents emotions.
thumbs down on that! join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
Mama
Thursday, February 21, 2008
today was a good day. baby cakes has asked me to continue "sneaking out" when i drop her off at school in the morning and that has been going really well (knock on wood). i am joining a local bni (business networking international) group, which i am very excited about. i encourage anyone who would like to grow their business to look into joining their local chapter. here is the link.
have you ever heard that donald trump gets no more than 5 hours of sleep a night? from what i've seen a large number of moguls get little sleep so it has always bothered me a little that i seem to require so much sleep! i tried yet again to go on a 5 hours of sleep a night streak... i don't think i'm built that way! this past saturday i was up until about 4:30 am blogging to wake up at 9 am. i did something similar the next night and now i have a bit of a cold. although it may not be related, i think it is. so, unfortunately, i think i am going have to limit my blogging to no more than 1 hour a night, maybe 2 on weekends.
baby cakes and i like going to cici's, which is an inexpensive pizza buffet place with a little game room inside. our new thing is when she earns 2 stars every day we go to cici's on thursday. so today we went and we had a ball as usual. we played air hockey and she did very well, getting 2 points.
anyhoo, that has been my fun and eventful week so far! hope you're doing great!
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
Mama
Sunday, February 17, 2008
we had a wonderful weekend! baby cakes is doing great. we went to the mall this weekend to look for a geode and got to catch a presentation for chinese new year's, visited friends, and went to see the medieval times show which was great! hope you all had a great weekend as well. our blog will now have weekly buzz topics. i am planning to have a topic of the week which i will add posts about throughout the week. if there is a topic you'd like some information about, my opinion, a poll on this blog about, or would like to see some other opinions send me your topic! thanks.
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
Mama
weekly buzz: must do family shows or events
medieval times is a must see event for families. this is not just a show for kids that we accompany them to. as we pulled up to arundel mills mall, baby cakes was excited to see a castle and asked if that's where we were going. we entered through the mall as the castle itself does not have an entrance. attendants were dressed in costumes and had cute medieval titles like server wench and castle maiden. they take pictures of you with a maiden you can purchase as well as offering several other souvenirs of course, some are complementary. the presentation was very good, food was good, and service was very good. overall, i'd have to say that this unique show was great! baby cakes (the little girl) loved it and big boy (the significant other) enjoyed it as well. here's a link, check if there's one in your area. if you have a weekly buzz topic you'd like to see, please share.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Google Web Accelerator
want faster internet? try this free google web accelerator download. i have it, it works great!
Shaping Youth: Nickelodeon's diversity programming
It seems China is finally getting some much-needed positive media coverage, with the official 2008 Beijing Olympics site up, more people using Skype media to learn Chinese with authentic accent integration, and now, some preschool positives to bring Mandarin into the home.
Nickelodeon’s diversity programming is enriched with the debut of the “play along, think-along” cartoon “Ni Hao, Kai-Lan,” now slated for the first day of the Chinese New Year. (now airing February 7th, with a ‘sneak peek’ next week on Nickjr.com and iTunes, Jan. 28)
Shaping Youth Correspondent Ashley who blogs at Children’s Media Consultant reported this awhile back, noting that it represents Nickelodeon’s first foray into Eastern culture, focusing on social and emotional lessons, multicultural values, cause-and-effect thinking, and basic Mandarin language skills for 2- to 5-year-olds. (NYTimes article here)read more
NICK JR. CELEBRATES THE CHINESE NEW YEAR AND INTRODUCES
'This February, millions of preschoolers will learn that “Ni Hao” means “Hello” in Mandarin Chinese, as Nickelodeon Preschool introduces them to Chinese culture and language on Nick Jr.’s groundbreaking new animated series Ni Hao, Kai-lan. The original, half-hour 20-episode series will teach 2-5 year olds Mandarin words and phrases for the first time on television. The premiere episode of Ni Hao, Kai-lan, titled “Dragon Boat Festival,” will debut on Nick Jr. on Thursday, Feb. 7 (11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., ET/PT), the first day of the Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat). Additionally, Nick Jr. will roll out six new Ni Hao, Kai-lan episodes, weekdays from Friday, Feb. 8 – Friday, Feb. 15, (11:00 a.m., ET/PT) and the series will air regularly weekdays at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. "
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Ni Hao, Kai-Lan Mandarin Chinese Children's Cartoon Learning Show Premieres in February 2008
Ni Hao, Kai-Lan
, an animated series to help children learn Mandarin Chinese, will begin airing on February 7th, 2008 on Nick Jr.
This is just another sign of the times: the world around, people are waking up to the importance of Mandarin Chinese in tomorrow's world. I will be documenting this phenomenon and other such interesting goodies on Mandarin Chinese Info
Ni Hao, Kai-lan is a play-along, think-along series that weaves together Chinese language and culture, preschool-relatable stories, and interactivity, with Kai-lan as your intimate friend and playmate!
Find out more about the show on Nick Jr.
we were on our way to school and work this morning and baby cakes started singing "delilah" by plain white t's and asked me if we could watch the video again...awwwe. so we spent some time this evening watching music videos. here are a couple posted the little girl and i enjoy, we hope you enjoy also.
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
Mama
p.s. here's a remix for you!
delilah
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
What do men like on Valentine's Day?
Yahoo! Answers to this question. i think this sounds more realistic...the answer probably more heavily depends on your man himself and what the total package you're getting him will be. what do you think? read more
Do Real Men Want Flowers for Valentine's Day?
this basically says yes they do, however, it's from a florist. it gives me the impression that many of us liberated women think about getting their men flowers and this article gives us reassurance that it is a good idea. read more
things are going well with the baby girl. today she called me sweetie pie, pinched my cheeks, and said that she hears parents saying that to kids at school...lol. we decided a good pet name (another one any way) for her from me is baby cakes.
on another topic, i was thinking to get my significant other some roses and balloons delivered to his job for valentine's day, which is something i've never done before. i've seen men receive delivered flowers, but i never really asked any of them if they liked that. so here are my google search findings. i also have a poll on the right, men please let us know what you prefer, take a second and vote.
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
thanks,
Mama
Britney Spears Teaches Kids' Dance Class -- Schedules Second Lesson For Tuesday Night
"Parents, kids thrilled as pop star steps into familiar role -- 'The kids loved her,' school director says." read more
Spears manager 'broke court plea'
Britney Spears' father tried to fire her business manager after he provided her with a car in violation of a court order, legal documents have shown. read more
Saturday, February 9, 2008
just had a "battle of the wits" with the babygirl that left me feeling like i must be doing something or things wrong. i googled some child behavior information and came across quite a few sites that were very reassuring. as a parent, we all hear and talk about the terrible two's...prior to this search i don't recall anyone ever mentioning how the 4's is a "teen training" time or how this can also be a challenging age. i hope you find these articles reassuring as well
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
thanks,
Mama
Typical Behavior Milestones
"The Preschool years go by so fast even though some days 24 hours feels more like 240 hours. Preschoolers are small and sweet looking and most of the time a joy to be around and people tend to “ooh” and “aah” over them. The cold hard truth is that at times they can really be frustrating too. Knowing what the typical behaviors for each age of your preschooler, whether it’s a class of ten or a child of one, can help you keep your emotions in check and help the child deal with those emotions and learn more appropriate behavior" read more
10 TECHNIQUES TO SHAPE CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR
"Shaping means providing the child with cues and reinforcements that direct them toward desirable behavior. As you shape behavior, the child's personality tags along and also changes and improves. The main ways to shape" read more
Helping Troubled 4 Year Old
"let's look at how to control, or at least manage, the difficult behavior. Start by acting just the opposite -- the louder he gets, the softer you get." read more
Asking the Parenting Expert: 41/2 year old daughter expressing disheartening behavior
"I have a 4 1/2 year old little girl who is starting to become defiant, untruthful, sneaky, and has done some hitting to myself and her father lately." read more
Buffett sitting on his wallet
"Equity markets are not yet bargain-priced and there's more pain to come on Wall Street because of the debacle in U.S. mortgages, says Warren Buffett, the world's second-richest man." read more
Spears' father 'can fire manager'
"Singer Britney Spears' father has been given the power to fire her business manager, according to court documents." read more
Spears goes in for a makeover
"Troubled singer Britney Spears is trying to get her life together and is starting out by getting a new hairstyle."
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Friday, February 8, 2008
Tearful Spears convinced she was a live flop
"Britney Spears used to come offstage in floods of tears after performing to thousands of adoring fans - because she was convinced she was a failure."
Britney's dad moves in with her
"Britney Spears' father is determined to make sure his daughter is safe and sane after her release from hospital on Wednesday - by moving in with her."
Behind the Britney Story: Spears’ Universe and Q&A With Writer Vanessa Grigoriadis
"interview with cover story writer Vanessa Grigoriadis, who discusses the lengths she traveled to track Spears, why she thinks our culture is so obsessed with the minutia of Britney’s life and how the troubled star’s story is like Lost."
it is 3:13 am EST time, fri feb. 8 or 9, i'm not sure right now and don't feel like looking for what date it is. anyway i have been waiting for an hour for the pediatrician on call to call me back. actually it is 3:17 am now and i just called the answering service again who said the doctor on call should call back within about 15 min. and if not to call again. she told me that in the future if i don't hear back within about 15 min. to call them right back. so now it is 3:24 and i just got off the phone with the pediatrician. the answering service lady did also mention she thought the page didn't go through correctly which makes me feel much better that they don't have concerned mothers waiting up at all hours of the night. the pediatrician actually did call right back.
... so here's the story...since tuesday i have been taking care of my sick 4 year old. her temperature had been progressively going down since i got the call from school with her having an under arm temperature of 101. i decided to go to work yesterday (thursday) afternoon because she seemed to be doing great to me with just that lingering fever that was going down. my mom's friend agreed to watch her for me so i could go to work for the afternoon. i went in at 11:30 and left at 5:30 by the time i was getting my daughter ready for bed at 8:30 pm she didn't look very good to me and her temperature was at 99 under the arm. 2 am she wakes up to use the bathroom and she felt like she was burning up: temp of 101.8 under the arm. i'm feeling a little guilty for going to work now. i feel like i needed to have encouraged her to rest and drink fluids more and not be in a rush to get back to work. i guess there's always more we can do... as long as we try to do our best on a day to day basis and everyone is alive and happy at the end of the day, what more can one ask for?
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
-Mama
How to Interpret Your Child's Temperature
this is a great article about reading additions and subtractions that need to be considered when taking a child's temperature under the arm compared with oral and rectal readings. it is a great reading because it reminds us not to get so caught up in the exact temperature down to the 0.1 degree, rather to use the temperature readings along with your judgment of you child's symptoms to help you decide how to best take care of your child.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
i was looking for content information on cleaning green for our monthly e-newsletter that i write for work. one of the articles i read mentioned using lemons as a household cleaner because of its antibacterial and antiseptic properties in addition to its powerful aroma. that made me curious to see if oranges had the same properties... so, i stumbled upon this reading that has some great suggestions on several easy to implement uses for oranges that i just had to share with you! check it out and let me know what you think. if you already use some of these ideas or try some, please share your experience, thanks.
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
Mama
Oranges are not only delicious but they can be used for many things around the house.
great household uses for oranges!
How to Start Green Cleaning Your Home - Top 5 Essential Products You Need To Have
if you want to go green and are not sure where to start, cleaning green is a good way. this article gives you 5 common household green cleaning products for just about all your household cleaning. not only is cleaning green better for the environment, it will also help your family breathe easier.
How to Green Your Cleaning
an article from a site based on how to go green. full of things you can do. if you've made the move with several of your products already and would like to know what else you can do to join the green revolution without spending some big money, you'll find something here
How to Make a Non-Toxic Cleaning Kit
gives detailed information on how to mix natural household products to use for specific purposes. for oven cleaning, window cleaner measurements, etc. if you are a strictly recipe cook this will give you precise measurements.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
so i received a call today... my 4 year old daughter was sick at school with a temperature of 101. she was also having headaches... like many mothers, a series of thoughts ran through my mind including: what does she have and will she need to go to the dr's or er. the center did inform me of 2 viruses that were going around the school including a stomach virus and the the flu.
as soon as we got settled at home i found myself googling flu season, children's flu symptoms etc., as if i haven't already read this information a dozen times before. with all of the viruses and everything out right now i've posted these articles to hopefully help you reduce your search time for relevant material by having information from varying yet credible sources. there are also some links to current flu trends and news articles.
please let me know if you find this useful.
join us next time for some more blog therapy as we move forward on our journey to fabulosity
thanks,
Mama
Flu in Children: Provides comprehensive information
information from healthsquare.com. provides a synopsis of the flu including symptoms and treatment for children
The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Children Flu
this is a little more in depth about flu and how to treat children. another perspective that can be considered.
Does Your Child Have a Cold or the Flu? Symptoms Guide
this has a very user-friendly chart from kidshealth.org to help you determine if your child has a cold or the flu
Flu in Children
gives in-depth information about the flu in children including a time outline for the virus. treatment advice consistent with how i've adopted treating my daughter based on advice from pediactricians and internet resources.