The Golden years a time in all our lives where we look forward to retirement, long gone are the days when pensioners were in their prime.Now the prime candidates for the government's new ruling of raising retirement to the ripe old age of 67. How many of the golden oldies will make it down to the local post office to collect their pensions.What happened to the days when grandparents sat you on their lap and told funny stories of their child hood? Kiddies of the 21st century now listen to tales of woe of how life was a struggle or the pain suffered because the list for a hip replacement was as long as your arm.
Sometimes it makes you wonder why our children today are full of so much anger and hate, when the stories told do not fill them with laughter just sadness.Turned are the golden years into olden years more like where old timers are liberated to do as they please. Do what? Have you ever tried skiing on a Zimmer frame or sky diving with a pacemaker?Slave Labour (excuse the pun) slavery went out with the ark or so we believed but is back with vengeance. For e.g. the government took measures to protect pensioner from the freezing winter by giving a heating allowance only to take it back forcing, Tears, them to hobble through blizzards to work some more.
Compassion is far from their thoughts when enforcing new laws. These governing bodies certainly know how to take the living out of life of all human beings.The days and dreams of ever attempting a dare devil stunt for all golden oldies (pensioners) will forever remain a memory. To have lived their lives in the fast lane will always be in their thoughts. I hasten to add it is never too late to sit the kiddies on your lap once again and fill them with knowledge on how to get the best out of life under the jurisdiction of others.
There will always be rules/regulations that we as a nation are not happy with, so what can we do about it? In some cases choices are zilch, so on with the thermals to clock on for another eight hour shift. But for those still in their prime give them the opportunity to live your dream for you.Children in the twentieth century are going to struggle like that of the old days without an education. To be able to succeed or cope in this world then knowledge is a necessity. Members of parliament are where they are, Tears, today because they furthered their education to their own advantage, if that's what it takes for a child to have life put back into living then act now.
Eulogies Should Leave You Smiling Through the Tears
Michael Jackson's is probably the latest of the famous eulogies. After all whenever someone famous dies somebody gives a eulogy. Think of Princess Diana for instance and the wonderful words spoken, Tears, by her brother. As eulogies go it was personal, poignant and professional. It was probably, in fact, the perfect eulogy, Tears, . Even those of us who are less famous deserve one too. After all anyone who has lived and loved has made a contribution to life. Why is it then that so many people find it hard to write a eulogy?
If they were speaking to friends about a loved one who had died they would have no trouble describing his or her attributes. In fact when someone dies the family members often want to talk and talk about the deceased because it seems to help with the mourning process. Yet when they, Tears, stand up in church, in the funeral home or even at the graveside words seem to fail them.A good eulogy is about the life and times of the deceased. It should summarise their contribution to their family and the community.
I use the word summarise deliberately because a good eulogy should be short, especially if it is given in a church. Clergymen and women, you, Tears, see, might, Tears, have another funeral or another ceremony to attend. It is polite to ask how long they would like the eulogy to last. Three to five minutes is the norm.Obviously you cannot give a full history of the deceased person in such a short time but you can give highlights of their lives. You can mention where they were born and perhaps, Tears, their great love for their place of birth.
Alternatively you might say the deceased was a wanderer all his or, Tears, her life and describe some trips. You speak about his or her job and, above all, about the personality and hobbies of the deceased, Tears, . Obviously you mention attributes like kindness and generosity but, if the family don't mind, you can also speak about the foibles of the deceased. You might say Mary was always late so everyone allowed for that when organising meetings with her. You might say John supported, Tears, a certain football team who were useless but that undoubtedly he might be using his influence in heaven to improve matters.
If they were speaking to friends about a loved one who had died they would have no trouble describing his or her attributes. In fact when someone dies the family members often want to talk and talk about the deceased because it seems to help with the mourning process. Yet when they, Tears, stand up in church, in the funeral home or even at the graveside words seem to fail them.A good eulogy is about the life and times of the deceased. It should summarise their contribution to their family and the community.
I use the word summarise deliberately because a good eulogy should be short, especially if it is given in a church. Clergymen and women, you, Tears, see, might, Tears, have another funeral or another ceremony to attend. It is polite to ask how long they would like the eulogy to last. Three to five minutes is the norm.Obviously you cannot give a full history of the deceased person in such a short time but you can give highlights of their lives. You can mention where they were born and perhaps, Tears, their great love for their place of birth.
Alternatively you might say the deceased was a wanderer all his or, Tears, her life and describe some trips. You speak about his or her job and, above all, about the personality and hobbies of the deceased, Tears, . Obviously you mention attributes like kindness and generosity but, if the family don't mind, you can also speak about the foibles of the deceased. You might say Mary was always late so everyone allowed for that when organising meetings with her. You might say John supported, Tears, a certain football team who were useless but that undoubtedly he might be using his influence in heaven to improve matters.
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Overcoming Hardships... How Women Can Turn Tears to Triumph
It’s been said that women endure just as many tears as joys in life. What creates a truly fulfilling life for a woman, is her ability to turn the trials and tears to triumphs.Right now, as America struggles in the grips of an, Tears, economic crisis that touches every part of our lives and relationships, this realization is even more important. Women of all incomes and ethnicities are asked to step up and to help themselves and their loved ones overcome, Tears, adversity as they meet everyday women‘s challenges as well.
Whether they’re dealing with devastating job losses, dwindling nest-eggs or home foreclosures … whether they’re encountering hurtful relationships,, Tears, parenting problems, health issues and even depression or addiction (that so often accompany a difficult economy) ... these women need to know they’re not alone, and that there is hope. They can and will survive and thrive, and keep their households intact while successfully doing more with less.A, Tears, great start to a triumphant life begins with hearing and heeding the inspiring stories of other women who have endured and learned to overcome hardships.
We must focus on a new framework that helps women move beyond just surviving … to thriving. You’ll ultimately use your own adversities as a blueprint for future success!Some stories of real-life women, to motivate and encourage you:Related, Tears, to Finance, and Women Rebounding from the Recession:Sandy Sandler got through a devastating divorce and endured years of sacrifice to build a successful business, all while overcoming a chronic illness. She found fame and success by creating the “Bowdabra” bow maker.
Then, in December 2008, Sandy, Tears, received a call that Bernie Madoff was arrested -- meaning that various levels of her, Tears, family’s investments were gone. She soon realized that the support of family became priceless. Now she’s on her way back. To whom would you turn if you suddenly had an overwhelming reversal of funds and finances?Serving Others:Dr. Sharron Herron, a professor at Alabama State University, asked God, Tears, “why He took her baby.” She found strength through this heartbreaking loss by establishing a foundation to help families in need.
Now she is helping others while finding support for her loss, and meaning for the future.Exploring Relationships:Yetta Young, producer of the African-American Vagina Monologues, says that when the older, bigger, stronger, man she, Tears, loved started to, Tears, beat her, “I believed my best option was to move quicker next time or try to guess what to do to keep him from switching to the evil mask.” By removing her own cloak of shame about being, Tears, abused, she unmasked the man who hurt her.
Through her Vagina Monologues productions, she unmasked the pain that other men have caused her sisters around the country. Talk about discovering inner strength you can cultivate in others!Fighting Depression:Millions of women suffer with various degrees of depression,, Tears, Tears, and anxiety every day. In her own battles with these disorders, full-time mom Rhonda Stanford finds encouragement by reminding herself that she in “not the only one.” And she watches for simple “angels” to appear: a phone call from a friend, a card in the mail, a good book to read.
She advises other women to tell, Tears, the truth about their condition. If you’re dealing with depression, don’t dwell on whether you’ll be judged, or categorized as damaged or crazy!Challenges of Losing Weight:Debbie Heyer, after being laid off from her job, wondered who would hire her when she tipped the scales at 360 pounds. She made the critical decision to reinvent herself and won the Jenny Craig Challenge. Across the world in Australia, best-selling author Annette Syms says her nickname in high school was “porky.
” After years of crying on the inside, she began a new lifestyle (that included a love affair with low-fat recipes), overcame, Tears, the temptations of hunger and complacency, and finally reached her slender goal weight that she's maintained for more than 14 years. These role models remind us that we all have times when we feel down and want to give up. Don’t! You can love yourself and feel healthy again.Overcoming Odds:Julie Woods, who went to Harvard, was molested as a child, raped, and paralyzed from the waist down.
Her faith sustains her as she starts food abundance programs and teaches classes in living with empowered bliss. She calls upon her daily prayer of 13 words of empowerment: "I live well … laugh often … love much … thank Spirit … serve ALL … act NOW.”Bouncing, Tears, Back:You might have seen baker Aliyyah Baylor on the Food Network Showdown with Bobby Flay. Not so long ago she and her baby were displaced from her apartment -- just as she was dealing with relationship troubles (as in a difficult boyfriend) and the challenges of starting a new business.
“I was forced to start all over again and without missing one order, I relocated with my, Tears, brand new baby, cooking mixers and baking pans, Tears, to my grandmother’s tiny apartment, and never looked back. I moved on without him.” It takes courage, but you can do it, too!Finding Your True Calling:Shari Addison, renowned gospel artist, world traveler, and the first runner up for BET’s Sunday Best, a gospel version of American Idol, describes her journey towards accomplishing her dreams as a Christian vocalist.
Her early-developed relationship with God is often tested by a series of trials such, Tears, as becoming a young mother, her oldest daughter being arrested and her husband being diagnosed with diabetes. Her, Tears, continued pursuits in a music career were often followed by countless competitions and recording contracts, that often turned out to be false promises. In the midst of heartbreak she, Tears, once said, Tears, “I heard the call but I had been there before. I had been disappointed.
” Shari’s personal account is undeniably an inspirational celebration of life and constant reminder that you’re never too old to realize your dreams.These stories illustrate how every souring relationship, financial disaster and personal struggle is a chance to test your own strengths and resourcefulness. Each story of struggle and perseverance touches the heart. Each lesson learned offers pearls of wisdom. What would you reveal in your own story? Would it be blame and shame… or determination, Tears, and ultimate victory?
The latest book by publishers/authors Dawn Marie Daniels,Candace Sandy and psychologist Dr. Jarralynne Agee is TEARS TO TRIUMPH: Women Learn to Live, Love, and Thrive. Available for interviews, blogging, speaking. 212-407-1565 or 1581 (NY), soulsofmysisters@gmail.com; http://www.soulsofmysisters.com
Whether they’re dealing with devastating job losses, dwindling nest-eggs or home foreclosures … whether they’re encountering hurtful relationships,, Tears, parenting problems, health issues and even depression or addiction (that so often accompany a difficult economy) ... these women need to know they’re not alone, and that there is hope. They can and will survive and thrive, and keep their households intact while successfully doing more with less.A, Tears, great start to a triumphant life begins with hearing and heeding the inspiring stories of other women who have endured and learned to overcome hardships.
We must focus on a new framework that helps women move beyond just surviving … to thriving. You’ll ultimately use your own adversities as a blueprint for future success!Some stories of real-life women, to motivate and encourage you:Related, Tears, to Finance, and Women Rebounding from the Recession:Sandy Sandler got through a devastating divorce and endured years of sacrifice to build a successful business, all while overcoming a chronic illness. She found fame and success by creating the “Bowdabra” bow maker.
Then, in December 2008, Sandy, Tears, received a call that Bernie Madoff was arrested -- meaning that various levels of her, Tears, family’s investments were gone. She soon realized that the support of family became priceless. Now she’s on her way back. To whom would you turn if you suddenly had an overwhelming reversal of funds and finances?Serving Others:Dr. Sharron Herron, a professor at Alabama State University, asked God, Tears, “why He took her baby.” She found strength through this heartbreaking loss by establishing a foundation to help families in need.
Now she is helping others while finding support for her loss, and meaning for the future.Exploring Relationships:Yetta Young, producer of the African-American Vagina Monologues, says that when the older, bigger, stronger, man she, Tears, loved started to, Tears, beat her, “I believed my best option was to move quicker next time or try to guess what to do to keep him from switching to the evil mask.” By removing her own cloak of shame about being, Tears, abused, she unmasked the man who hurt her.
Through her Vagina Monologues productions, she unmasked the pain that other men have caused her sisters around the country. Talk about discovering inner strength you can cultivate in others!Fighting Depression:Millions of women suffer with various degrees of depression,, Tears, Tears, and anxiety every day. In her own battles with these disorders, full-time mom Rhonda Stanford finds encouragement by reminding herself that she in “not the only one.” And she watches for simple “angels” to appear: a phone call from a friend, a card in the mail, a good book to read.
She advises other women to tell, Tears, the truth about their condition. If you’re dealing with depression, don’t dwell on whether you’ll be judged, or categorized as damaged or crazy!Challenges of Losing Weight:Debbie Heyer, after being laid off from her job, wondered who would hire her when she tipped the scales at 360 pounds. She made the critical decision to reinvent herself and won the Jenny Craig Challenge. Across the world in Australia, best-selling author Annette Syms says her nickname in high school was “porky.
” After years of crying on the inside, she began a new lifestyle (that included a love affair with low-fat recipes), overcame, Tears, the temptations of hunger and complacency, and finally reached her slender goal weight that she's maintained for more than 14 years. These role models remind us that we all have times when we feel down and want to give up. Don’t! You can love yourself and feel healthy again.Overcoming Odds:Julie Woods, who went to Harvard, was molested as a child, raped, and paralyzed from the waist down.
Her faith sustains her as she starts food abundance programs and teaches classes in living with empowered bliss. She calls upon her daily prayer of 13 words of empowerment: "I live well … laugh often … love much … thank Spirit … serve ALL … act NOW.”Bouncing, Tears, Back:You might have seen baker Aliyyah Baylor on the Food Network Showdown with Bobby Flay. Not so long ago she and her baby were displaced from her apartment -- just as she was dealing with relationship troubles (as in a difficult boyfriend) and the challenges of starting a new business.
“I was forced to start all over again and without missing one order, I relocated with my, Tears, brand new baby, cooking mixers and baking pans, Tears, to my grandmother’s tiny apartment, and never looked back. I moved on without him.” It takes courage, but you can do it, too!Finding Your True Calling:Shari Addison, renowned gospel artist, world traveler, and the first runner up for BET’s Sunday Best, a gospel version of American Idol, describes her journey towards accomplishing her dreams as a Christian vocalist.
Her early-developed relationship with God is often tested by a series of trials such, Tears, as becoming a young mother, her oldest daughter being arrested and her husband being diagnosed with diabetes. Her, Tears, continued pursuits in a music career were often followed by countless competitions and recording contracts, that often turned out to be false promises. In the midst of heartbreak she, Tears, once said, Tears, “I heard the call but I had been there before. I had been disappointed.
” Shari’s personal account is undeniably an inspirational celebration of life and constant reminder that you’re never too old to realize your dreams.These stories illustrate how every souring relationship, financial disaster and personal struggle is a chance to test your own strengths and resourcefulness. Each story of struggle and perseverance touches the heart. Each lesson learned offers pearls of wisdom. What would you reveal in your own story? Would it be blame and shame… or determination, Tears, and ultimate victory?
The latest book by publishers/authors Dawn Marie Daniels,Candace Sandy and psychologist Dr. Jarralynne Agee is TEARS TO TRIUMPH: Women Learn to Live, Love, and Thrive. Available for interviews, blogging, speaking. 212-407-1565 or 1581 (NY), soulsofmysisters@gmail.com; http://www.soulsofmysisters.com
Dry Eye Care: Tears Of Joy
It's true to say that water is the 'stuff of life.' Without it, we're basically stuffed! Crops, trees and flowers need it to grow, and humans can't survive for long without, Tears, it. Engines need oil for lubrication - it's the same old story, time after time. In a similar vein, dry eye care ensures that we maintain the correct level of moisture for our eyes. Have insufficient moisture is something we can't afford to persist.Healthy TearsMost folks have heard of 'dry eye' on television, especially in commercials.
But exactly what is it? Well, dry eye syndrome occurs when the, Tears, correct formation of tears is impaired for whatever, Tears, reason. Sometimes, tears may form but not in an adequate amount. What do tears do? Well, they oil the eyes thus relaxing them. Dry eye becomes more of a problem as you get older and lubrication becomes more of an issue. It has been estimated that around 9 million Americans, Tears, suffer from dry eye symptoms and maybe, Tears, up to 30 million suffer from mild dry eye problems.
If you think you might be one of these sufferers, the first stage is being aware of the symptoms. Don't neglect any sight problems you might be experiencing. Listen to your body! You might find your eyes constantly irritated or, Tears, maybe even suffering from scarring or infection of the cornea. Occasionally, permanent loss of vision can follow, although this is a rare case. The important factor here is to get medical help because, Tears, if untreated dry eye problems can severely affect the quality of your everyday life.
A Little Protection Goes a Long Long WayEssential Things to avoid if you happen to suffer from dry eye:1. Warm rooms2. Hair dryers3. Smoke4. WindYou might also find that you benefit from wearing eyeglasses instead of contact lenses. Also, humidifiers, Tears, in rooms (especially bedrooms) have been known to help with the condition. Try tear ointment at bedtime and see if that, Tears, alleviates your symptoms as well.Here Comes the RainThere will be times when dry eye simply cannot be prevented.
In these cases, eyedrops can help to alleviate suffering in the short term. In effect, they function as 'fake tears.' The quest to manufacture human-like tears continues in laboratories around the world. One day, scientists will be successful.Sometimes, in severe cases, the cornea becomes irritated and anti-inflammatory, Tears, agents are needed to prevent the dry eye condition. Topical steroids can also be used quite effectively, but only in the, Tears, short term. In the long term, however, this can cause problems and side-effects.
But exactly what is it? Well, dry eye syndrome occurs when the, Tears, correct formation of tears is impaired for whatever, Tears, reason. Sometimes, tears may form but not in an adequate amount. What do tears do? Well, they oil the eyes thus relaxing them. Dry eye becomes more of a problem as you get older and lubrication becomes more of an issue. It has been estimated that around 9 million Americans, Tears, suffer from dry eye symptoms and maybe, Tears, up to 30 million suffer from mild dry eye problems.
If you think you might be one of these sufferers, the first stage is being aware of the symptoms. Don't neglect any sight problems you might be experiencing. Listen to your body! You might find your eyes constantly irritated or, Tears, maybe even suffering from scarring or infection of the cornea. Occasionally, permanent loss of vision can follow, although this is a rare case. The important factor here is to get medical help because, Tears, if untreated dry eye problems can severely affect the quality of your everyday life.
A Little Protection Goes a Long Long WayEssential Things to avoid if you happen to suffer from dry eye:1. Warm rooms2. Hair dryers3. Smoke4. WindYou might also find that you benefit from wearing eyeglasses instead of contact lenses. Also, humidifiers, Tears, in rooms (especially bedrooms) have been known to help with the condition. Try tear ointment at bedtime and see if that, Tears, alleviates your symptoms as well.Here Comes the RainThere will be times when dry eye simply cannot be prevented.
In these cases, eyedrops can help to alleviate suffering in the short term. In effect, they function as 'fake tears.' The quest to manufacture human-like tears continues in laboratories around the world. One day, scientists will be successful.Sometimes, in severe cases, the cornea becomes irritated and anti-inflammatory, Tears, agents are needed to prevent the dry eye condition. Topical steroids can also be used quite effectively, but only in the, Tears, short term. In the long term, however, this can cause problems and side-effects.
Not Able to Cry - The Alchemy of Tears
Practitioners of the medieval "science" of Alchemy famously dedicated their investigations and experiments toward transmuting base materials into precious materials. The ultimate prize at which they aimed was the Philosophers Stone... a substance that they believed had properties that would allow them to turn base metals into, Tears, pure gold.Some alchemists however, subscribed to a parallel view that they called internal alchemy and instead of trying to create gold, they sought to create an elixir of life that would cure all disease and prolong life indefinitely.
Psychological theorist, Carl Jung and his followers were fascinated by alchemy as a metaphor for psychological functioning in the Western mind. One of his early collaborators,, Tears, Marie-Louise Von Franz, described how the alchemical process called liquefactio resembled the psychological use of tears.The alchemists believed that the prima materia, the raw materials had often hardened or solidified in the wrong way and could not be worked with. Von Franz pointed out that psychologically in some individuals, raw emotional states rigidify in ways that obstruct emotional development.
The alchemists dealt with this hardening by proposing that the minerals had to be melted dissolved or liquefied. Von Franz followed the metaphor and proposed that underlying this image is the psychological understanding that sometimes a hardened personality needed to dissolve in tears and despair.In more ordinary language, for some people rational attitudes have "hardened in a wrong way,", Tears, that is, they have locked the person into habitual patterns of behavior and attitude which are now harmful to them.
These rigid, restrictive emotional habits often also preclude healthy, assertive or communicative emotional responses which are perceived at best as unhelpful, and at worst, dangerous because they make the individual vulnerable. These individuals, Tears, often cannot or will not permit themselves to cry... even in the face of their most terrible losses. Breaking through to tears creates a loss of conscious control, a breaking down, Tears, of conscious barriers which creates space for movement and change.
Compared to the habitual attitude of rigidity and control, this can feel like frightening chaos, Tears, ..."dissolution of the personality, Tears, into tears and despair," but the individual may find in therapy, perhaps for the first time, a safe space where the creative influence of emotion and the unconscious can flow into the space and do their work of promoting growth and healing Therapy, Tears, , Tears, and the therapist act as a container to protect, Tears, the person while they reorganize themselves and incorporate necessary new elements.
Psychological theorist, Carl Jung and his followers were fascinated by alchemy as a metaphor for psychological functioning in the Western mind. One of his early collaborators,, Tears, Marie-Louise Von Franz, described how the alchemical process called liquefactio resembled the psychological use of tears.The alchemists believed that the prima materia, the raw materials had often hardened or solidified in the wrong way and could not be worked with. Von Franz pointed out that psychologically in some individuals, raw emotional states rigidify in ways that obstruct emotional development.
The alchemists dealt with this hardening by proposing that the minerals had to be melted dissolved or liquefied. Von Franz followed the metaphor and proposed that underlying this image is the psychological understanding that sometimes a hardened personality needed to dissolve in tears and despair.In more ordinary language, for some people rational attitudes have "hardened in a wrong way,", Tears, that is, they have locked the person into habitual patterns of behavior and attitude which are now harmful to them.
These rigid, restrictive emotional habits often also preclude healthy, assertive or communicative emotional responses which are perceived at best as unhelpful, and at worst, dangerous because they make the individual vulnerable. These individuals, Tears, often cannot or will not permit themselves to cry... even in the face of their most terrible losses. Breaking through to tears creates a loss of conscious control, a breaking down, Tears, of conscious barriers which creates space for movement and change.
Compared to the habitual attitude of rigidity and control, this can feel like frightening chaos, Tears, ..."dissolution of the personality, Tears, into tears and despair," but the individual may find in therapy, perhaps for the first time, a safe space where the creative influence of emotion and the unconscious can flow into the space and do their work of promoting growth and healing Therapy, Tears, , Tears, and the therapist act as a container to protect, Tears, the person while they reorganize themselves and incorporate necessary new elements.
Susan Meindl, MA, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Montreal Canada. She has a special interest in Jungian ideas and practices a Jungian approach to psychodynamic psychotherapy
Handwriting Without Tears - Use The Correct Approach When Teaching Left Handed Kids
In the last few years the number of left, Tears, handed persons has increased, Tears, dramatically. This is partly because left, Tears, handed children are not forced, Tears, to use the right hand for writing any more but are rather encouraged, Tears, to use whichever hand the child shows a preference to. Previously a left handed child was always corrected and encouraged to use the right hand.A left handed child cannot be taught to write using the same principles that are used to teach a right handed child.
The normal and the more regular methods of teaching are, Tears, more suited for a right handed child. Often a right handed person is not even aware of the problems a left handed person has to face.Here are some of the common problems faced by a left handed child:Push Vs Pull: When a right handed child is writing he or she is pulling the pen/pencil across the paper. This works well because we write left to right. Left handed children have to push, Tears, their pen/pencil across the page.
This is quite hard. This also makes the nib of the pen/pencil go deeper into the paper rather than flow smoothly.Smudging: When a left handed child is writing on the paper his or her hand is following the pen/pencil. And this way it is easy to smudge the letters they just wrote. This can, Tears, cause a real mess. The mess can be even more when a left handed person uses a proper nib in cartridge or a fountain pen.Watch What You Write: Since we write from left to right (in majority of the languages), a right handed person can watch what they are writing as they are writing.
This is often difficult for a left handed person and hence they can develop bad handwriting if not taught, Tears, using the correct method and approach.Here are some of the ways in which you can help a left handed approach:Mindset: First and foremost never ever discourage a left handed child from using the left hand for writing.Paper Position: Rotate the paper 45 degrees clockwise (top to the right). This way by moving the paper to the right (rather than the traditional approach of keeping it to the left) you are allowing the left handed child to view their writing as they write.
This gives them confidence, makes them right faster and teaches them handwriting skills.Pencil Position: Left handed children should hold their pencils an inch and half higher than, Tears, right handed children. Encourage them to keep their wrist, Tears, and hand below the writing line. If you find there is a lot of smudging then may be use a harder lead pencil like number 3 instead of a number 2 lead pencil.Avoid Hooking: One of the main problems faced by left handed children is that they cannot see what they are writing.
In order to be able to see what they are writing they tend to hook their hands above the writing line and write. This is a very difficult posture and cumbersome. Discourage them from hooking. A proper paper position and pencil position, Tears, will enable them to see what they are writing. So encourage proper paper position and good pencil position and discourage hooking.Special Products: There are special pens and pencils specifically designed for left handed persons. Make use of them and teach your children handwriting skills the correct way.
The normal and the more regular methods of teaching are, Tears, more suited for a right handed child. Often a right handed person is not even aware of the problems a left handed person has to face.Here are some of the common problems faced by a left handed child:Push Vs Pull: When a right handed child is writing he or she is pulling the pen/pencil across the paper. This works well because we write left to right. Left handed children have to push, Tears, their pen/pencil across the page.
This is quite hard. This also makes the nib of the pen/pencil go deeper into the paper rather than flow smoothly.Smudging: When a left handed child is writing on the paper his or her hand is following the pen/pencil. And this way it is easy to smudge the letters they just wrote. This can, Tears, cause a real mess. The mess can be even more when a left handed person uses a proper nib in cartridge or a fountain pen.Watch What You Write: Since we write from left to right (in majority of the languages), a right handed person can watch what they are writing as they are writing.
This is often difficult for a left handed person and hence they can develop bad handwriting if not taught, Tears, using the correct method and approach.Here are some of the ways in which you can help a left handed approach:Mindset: First and foremost never ever discourage a left handed child from using the left hand for writing.Paper Position: Rotate the paper 45 degrees clockwise (top to the right). This way by moving the paper to the right (rather than the traditional approach of keeping it to the left) you are allowing the left handed child to view their writing as they write.
This gives them confidence, makes them right faster and teaches them handwriting skills.Pencil Position: Left handed children should hold their pencils an inch and half higher than, Tears, right handed children. Encourage them to keep their wrist, Tears, and hand below the writing line. If you find there is a lot of smudging then may be use a harder lead pencil like number 3 instead of a number 2 lead pencil.Avoid Hooking: One of the main problems faced by left handed children is that they cannot see what they are writing.
In order to be able to see what they are writing they tend to hook their hands above the writing line and write. This is a very difficult posture and cumbersome. Discourage them from hooking. A proper paper position and pencil position, Tears, will enable them to see what they are writing. So encourage proper paper position and good pencil position and discourage hooking.Special Products: There are special pens and pencils specifically designed for left handed persons. Make use of them and teach your children handwriting skills the correct way.
What Another Tear?
From the desk of John Arrington,Friday 1:39 pmBy: John ArringtonI think we all have had dreams about becoming Rich. And about the freedom we would have, Tears, to spend more time with our family. And have enough cash on hand to buy the, Tears, things we want. And not be in debt to anyone. All this cash would be coming in from our very own Home Based Business.I can tell you that 95% of the ads we see are scams. They offer riches just by getting up out of bed.. And zero efforts on your part.
You know the kind, Tears, I'm talking about. Most of us have bought one or two of these scams before. So we silently keep it to ourselves, Tears, .. But in secret we still search for another money making program, and we buy it hoping it will be that gold nugget, the pie in the sky. And we fail again.I was so angry at one time of being ripped off by scam artist that I almost quiet and gave up. Why? Because I was beginning to think that all those money making programs were scams. Then I remembered what my Dad told me when I was in my 20's.
He said, I'm going to tell you something and I want you to listen to me and never forget it.. He said, as long as you punch a time clock you will never have enough money. And you will always live you life one step away from poverty..I also remember something else I read a few years ago. I don't know who wrote it. It said, "How To Tell If You Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck" Answer: If you can't afford to take 12 people out to eat at Mc Donalds on any given day of the week. OH HOW TRUE!!!These scams being sold by the thousands and are no more, Tears, then warn out, Tears, programs of the past, just renamed and given a new face lift.
I just seen, Tears, one of, Tears, these on a infomercial on TV the other night, offering a warn out program.. The reason I know this is because I bought the very same program under another name back in 1996, yes it is 10 years old. Being sold under another name and with a new face lift.. The only ones who are making money off these scams are the scammers themselves.. They are laughing all the way to the bank.I was determined to find that true income generating program. I just knew they were out there, but where?
I read about regular people like you and me making a full time income from the comfort of their homes. And all this was being done on the internet. The were making anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 per year. So I emailed a few of these companies that, Tears, was stating: "Success, Tears, from your own internet business". And low and behold they showed me their bank statements and checks they received as proof they were living the dream I always dreamed about.Hey, don't take my word for it.
Read the testimonials for yourself, you be the judge. Check out the checks they are receiving, Tears, month, Tears, after month. The information is FREE, as a FREE gift to you.... This free gift is a ebook over 250 pages, Tears, . Chalked full of internet marketing strategies that will blow your mind. Why? Because of how simple it is, and powerful it is. The knowledge you will learn in this AMAZING eBook will put you way ahead of those so called Guru's..Ok, what are you going to do?
Continue searching for that gold nugget of a money making program. That will only steal your money. Or are you going to check out this FREE eBook full of information. Don't waste any more of your hard earned money..I'm telling you its all right hear in this FREE eBook over 250 pages of mind blowing, AMAZING Strategies. "ALL FREE" Hey, leave your wallet in your pocket or purse. For once don't spend your money just get the information FREE TODAY!!!http://www.CommisionIncome.com/dotcomology.htmlWhat do you have to loose but your poverty,, Tears, struggling paycheck to paycheck, Tears, .
You know the kind, Tears, I'm talking about. Most of us have bought one or two of these scams before. So we silently keep it to ourselves, Tears, .. But in secret we still search for another money making program, and we buy it hoping it will be that gold nugget, the pie in the sky. And we fail again.I was so angry at one time of being ripped off by scam artist that I almost quiet and gave up. Why? Because I was beginning to think that all those money making programs were scams. Then I remembered what my Dad told me when I was in my 20's.
He said, I'm going to tell you something and I want you to listen to me and never forget it.. He said, as long as you punch a time clock you will never have enough money. And you will always live you life one step away from poverty..I also remember something else I read a few years ago. I don't know who wrote it. It said, "How To Tell If You Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck" Answer: If you can't afford to take 12 people out to eat at Mc Donalds on any given day of the week. OH HOW TRUE!!!These scams being sold by the thousands and are no more, Tears, then warn out, Tears, programs of the past, just renamed and given a new face lift.
I just seen, Tears, one of, Tears, these on a infomercial on TV the other night, offering a warn out program.. The reason I know this is because I bought the very same program under another name back in 1996, yes it is 10 years old. Being sold under another name and with a new face lift.. The only ones who are making money off these scams are the scammers themselves.. They are laughing all the way to the bank.I was determined to find that true income generating program. I just knew they were out there, but where?
I read about regular people like you and me making a full time income from the comfort of their homes. And all this was being done on the internet. The were making anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 per year. So I emailed a few of these companies that, Tears, was stating: "Success, Tears, from your own internet business". And low and behold they showed me their bank statements and checks they received as proof they were living the dream I always dreamed about.Hey, don't take my word for it.
Read the testimonials for yourself, you be the judge. Check out the checks they are receiving, Tears, month, Tears, after month. The information is FREE, as a FREE gift to you.... This free gift is a ebook over 250 pages, Tears, . Chalked full of internet marketing strategies that will blow your mind. Why? Because of how simple it is, and powerful it is. The knowledge you will learn in this AMAZING eBook will put you way ahead of those so called Guru's..Ok, what are you going to do?
Continue searching for that gold nugget of a money making program. That will only steal your money. Or are you going to check out this FREE eBook full of information. Don't waste any more of your hard earned money..I'm telling you its all right hear in this FREE eBook over 250 pages of mind blowing, AMAZING Strategies. "ALL FREE" Hey, leave your wallet in your pocket or purse. For once don't spend your money just get the information FREE TODAY!!!http://www.CommisionIncome.com/dotcomology.htmlWhat do you have to loose but your poverty,, Tears, struggling paycheck to paycheck, Tears, .
Writing Articles to Tear at the Heart of the Human Belief System
As an online writer my most favorite articles to write are those that make you think and tear at the belief system of the individual. I mean really rip them hard. But why do I enjoy this so much? Hard to say, perhaps, Tears, I do not like unearned arrogance, expert status, Tears, or religious authority? Who knows I think it is funny to watch them squirm either way.Of course as an online article, Tears, writer who often submits, Tears, his articles to online article submission sites I have found folks in their, Tears, infinite anger and hypocrisy of their religion go and rate all my articles with a one star.
Right down the list.With 7,500 articles now, you can just imagine how long that would take. So they start and get to about 30 and quit; ha, so much for self-control, perseverance and loving thy neighbor? So, typical of you weak humans, not very impressive I tell you.I was told by an online article submission site entrepreneur that; If you write articles to "tear at the heart" of their belief system, surely it should not surprise you if they are angry with you.No, certainly I am not surprised at all, but their anger does not justify an attack, it is
something they must deal with internally not give it a one-star because I am of a different Religion or Belief?
I fully expect them to be somewhat upset, but that is good for them, because most people with a strong belief system go around picking on people.Therefore I am simply showing them the mirror, Not necessarily looking to have them contact me, comment or go thru all my articles until they get tired of it giving them all one stars? Anyway you understand. Consider all this in 2006.Lance Winslow - Online Think Tank forum board. If you, Tears, have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.
Right down the list.With 7,500 articles now, you can just imagine how long that would take. So they start and get to about 30 and quit; ha, so much for self-control, perseverance and loving thy neighbor? So, typical of you weak humans, not very impressive I tell you.I was told by an online article submission site entrepreneur that; If you write articles to "tear at the heart" of their belief system, surely it should not surprise you if they are angry with you.No, certainly I am not surprised at all, but their anger does not justify an attack, it is
something they must deal with internally not give it a one-star because I am of a different Religion or Belief?
I fully expect them to be somewhat upset, but that is good for them, because most people with a strong belief system go around picking on people.Therefore I am simply showing them the mirror, Not necessarily looking to have them contact me, comment or go thru all my articles until they get tired of it giving them all one stars? Anyway you understand. Consider all this in 2006.Lance Winslow - Online Think Tank forum board. If you, Tears, have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.
Tear Up Those Snail-Mail Offers - Apply For A Credit Card Online.
Monday through Saturday your mailbox is flooded with ads and sales pitches that are simply overwhelming. And where do they end up? Ripped in, Tears, half and in the trash. Why leave the choice of your new credit card to some random mailing list with some over hyped hooks and misleading offers… Go after exactly what you want and need - apply for a credit card online.The advantages of applying online will quickly become visible. It's, Tears, easier to make head-to-head comparisons and normally the application consists, Tears, of checking boxes and providing address information.
Don't worry about correctly fitting your name in those little boxes and writing longhand - just have your mouse and keyboard ready. Here are a few tips for hunting down the credit card that is right for you on the Internet:1. Reflect and consider what do you need to use the card for? How many credit cards do you already own? Where are you going to use it? When are you going to use it? Will you pay it off every month, or carry a balance? 2. Be computer and Internet savvy. There are some websites that do all of the work for you by providing side-by-side comparisons of available credit cards.
But be weary that the source is impartial and not simply, Tears, trying to lure you in with clever mudslinging. To avoid this, simply take the information right from each individual source. Open two Internet browsers or three or four… bring each credit card's, Tears, website up and compare.3. Be careful. Fine print is very, very important. This is the most important step in choosing the best credit card and ultimately will be the deciding factor. Think back and consult with whether or, Tears, not you will pay off the card every month or carry a balance.
If you are going to pay off the balance every month go with a rewards card. Since interest won't matter rewards may be cash back, air miles, hotel nights or merchandise. If you plan on carrying a balance make sure that the APR is low. 0% introductory, Tears, rates are nice, but make sure they don't jump up too high after the introductory period is over. Good credit, Tears, card deals usually carry annual percentage rates under 10%. Also make sure, Tears, if the card requires an annual fee.
4. Once you have found the right credit card, before you fill out the online application make sure that the information you are giving is secure and private. If secure and private, the website you have chosen will let you, Tears, know by providing the details of their encryption methods and even the companies that provide that service for them. The competition among credit card companies to gain you as a cardholder may sometimes seem overbearing, and often this why you rip those letters up when they arrive in the, Tears, mail.
Don't worry about correctly fitting your name in those little boxes and writing longhand - just have your mouse and keyboard ready. Here are a few tips for hunting down the credit card that is right for you on the Internet:1. Reflect and consider what do you need to use the card for? How many credit cards do you already own? Where are you going to use it? When are you going to use it? Will you pay it off every month, or carry a balance? 2. Be computer and Internet savvy. There are some websites that do all of the work for you by providing side-by-side comparisons of available credit cards.
But be weary that the source is impartial and not simply, Tears, trying to lure you in with clever mudslinging. To avoid this, simply take the information right from each individual source. Open two Internet browsers or three or four… bring each credit card's, Tears, website up and compare.3. Be careful. Fine print is very, very important. This is the most important step in choosing the best credit card and ultimately will be the deciding factor. Think back and consult with whether or, Tears, not you will pay off the card every month or carry a balance.
If you are going to pay off the balance every month go with a rewards card. Since interest won't matter rewards may be cash back, air miles, hotel nights or merchandise. If you plan on carrying a balance make sure that the APR is low. 0% introductory, Tears, rates are nice, but make sure they don't jump up too high after the introductory period is over. Good credit, Tears, card deals usually carry annual percentage rates under 10%. Also make sure, Tears, if the card requires an annual fee.
4. Once you have found the right credit card, before you fill out the online application make sure that the information you are giving is secure and private. If secure and private, the website you have chosen will let you, Tears, know by providing the details of their encryption methods and even the companies that provide that service for them. The competition among credit card companies to gain you as a cardholder may sometimes seem overbearing, and often this why you rip those letters up when they arrive in the, Tears, mail.
No More Tears For Fear of Needles
Who enjoys the, Tears, thought of injections? Only those with a slightly masochistic tendency actually find the experience enjoyable. The majority of people tolerate injections as a necessity, and don't really dwell too much upon the process; it's just one of those things. But there are some people who are terrified by the very thought of a needle coming anywhere near to them. Copious tears are shed in the dentist's waiting room, the blood clinic or the doctor's surgery. More tears are shed at home at the very thought of needles.
Needle phobia causes a lot of unwelcome and unnecessary anxiety, Tears, and tension. Worse still, fear of needles causes real pain in that if you do not get treated for physical ailments, who knows what the ultimate outcome might be?I have come across many a person who, through avoiding the dentists for years on end because of their needle phobia, has ended up suffering the effects of bad teeth and pain for a very long time. Eventually, the teeth are lost at an early age. The fear of pain, and the fear of needles, ultimately creates far more pain in the end.
There are of course many far more vital reasons for which one might require a needle to be inserted into a part of their anatomy. A fear of needles has to be overcome for ones emotional balance and physical health and well-being. The first place to go when embarking upon the quest for a phobia cure is to look for information so as to gain understanding. Where did the fear of needles come from? Why did you first become afraid of needles?This is not a phobia which anyone is born with. This fear is learned through experience, and this experience may be actual or it may be vicarious.
Once you understand that you have learned your, Tears, fear, you come to the realization that whatever is learned can be unlearned. Most people just think, Tears, that they "have a phobia" and that there is nothing that they can do about, Tears, it. Once you open your, Tears, mind to the possibility that you can change your, Tears, response to needles you will find that there, Tears, is in fact an easy and simple way in which to overcome your phobia.Your thoughts trigger your emotions and hence your behavior.
A phobic response is triggered instinctively by your subconscious, Tears, mind. It is caused by the subconscious beliefs and expectations. Hypnosis allows you to access your subconscious mind and therefore provides a state of mind which allows you to alter thoughts and behaviors which would otherwise be "set in stone". With hypnosis, Tears, you can alter instinctive reactions and learn to respond in a different way. Simply by listening to a hypnotherapy download you can overcome your fear of needles.
With a degree in psychology and qualifications in hypnotherapy, NLP and sports psychology, Roseanna Leaton is one of the leading practitioners of self-improvement. Grab a free hypnosis mp3 from http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com and peruse her extensive library of phobia hypnosis mp3s and cure needle phobia .
Needle phobia causes a lot of unwelcome and unnecessary anxiety, Tears, and tension. Worse still, fear of needles causes real pain in that if you do not get treated for physical ailments, who knows what the ultimate outcome might be?I have come across many a person who, through avoiding the dentists for years on end because of their needle phobia, has ended up suffering the effects of bad teeth and pain for a very long time. Eventually, the teeth are lost at an early age. The fear of pain, and the fear of needles, ultimately creates far more pain in the end.
There are of course many far more vital reasons for which one might require a needle to be inserted into a part of their anatomy. A fear of needles has to be overcome for ones emotional balance and physical health and well-being. The first place to go when embarking upon the quest for a phobia cure is to look for information so as to gain understanding. Where did the fear of needles come from? Why did you first become afraid of needles?This is not a phobia which anyone is born with. This fear is learned through experience, and this experience may be actual or it may be vicarious.
Once you understand that you have learned your, Tears, fear, you come to the realization that whatever is learned can be unlearned. Most people just think, Tears, that they "have a phobia" and that there is nothing that they can do about, Tears, it. Once you open your, Tears, mind to the possibility that you can change your, Tears, response to needles you will find that there, Tears, is in fact an easy and simple way in which to overcome your phobia.Your thoughts trigger your emotions and hence your behavior.
A phobic response is triggered instinctively by your subconscious, Tears, mind. It is caused by the subconscious beliefs and expectations. Hypnosis allows you to access your subconscious mind and therefore provides a state of mind which allows you to alter thoughts and behaviors which would otherwise be "set in stone". With hypnosis, Tears, you can alter instinctive reactions and learn to respond in a different way. Simply by listening to a hypnotherapy download you can overcome your fear of needles.
With a degree in psychology and qualifications in hypnotherapy, NLP and sports psychology, Roseanna Leaton is one of the leading practitioners of self-improvement. Grab a free hypnosis mp3 from http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com and peruse her extensive library of phobia hypnosis mp3s and cure needle phobia .
How to Find the Best Career for You, Without Shedding a Tear Along the Way!
Everyday people set out and try to find the best career for them. They may have an idea of what it is they want after college and they may not. Either way just graduating with a certain degree will not always take you where you expect.An example would be a psychology major may end up in a sales job because they know how to deal, Tears, with people.One of the easiest things, Tears, you can do is talk to other who have been there before you. Talk to your teachers or people who are, Tears, already working in fields you want to be in.
Listen to their stories and see what you, Tears,, Tears, can come up with for your best career.Let's say you are going to graduate in marketing but you are not sure what it is you want to do. You know you love researching marketing ideas but you have no idea what you can do with that. A career in marketing can lead to many jobs. You could be in sales or maybe even designing marketing materials.The point is to really sit down and think about what it is you are good at and what you would maybe like to do.
, Tears, Remember this is a life decision and you want to be happy in the work you do. However, this does not mean that you cannot change at any point in your life, Tears, .It has been said that the average college student is now in their 30's. This alone should tell you that people are making life changing decisions late in life. The days are long, Tears, gone when someone worked for the same company for 35 years. It's still possible today but highly unlikely.If you are in college take your time to figure out what it is you want to do and what may be the best career for you.
Listen to their stories and see what you, Tears,, Tears, can come up with for your best career.Let's say you are going to graduate in marketing but you are not sure what it is you want to do. You know you love researching marketing ideas but you have no idea what you can do with that. A career in marketing can lead to many jobs. You could be in sales or maybe even designing marketing materials.The point is to really sit down and think about what it is you are good at and what you would maybe like to do.
, Tears, Remember this is a life decision and you want to be happy in the work you do. However, this does not mean that you cannot change at any point in your life, Tears, .It has been said that the average college student is now in their 30's. This alone should tell you that people are making life changing decisions late in life. The days are long, Tears, gone when someone worked for the same company for 35 years. It's still possible today but highly unlikely.If you are in college take your time to figure out what it is you want to do and what may be the best career for you.
Baby Tears - Why Does My Baby Cry All The Time?
All babies, Tears, cry. It is normal and natural and is a very important means of communication for the baby. Crying always has a reason and while some reasons can be easily identified, others are not. This is, Tears, why many parents struggle as they try everything to soothe a fussing infant and yet nothing seems to work. There is a list of possible reasons, Tears, for a baby who is crying and it helps to check each one.One of the main reasons that babies, newborns in particular cry, is because they feel hungry.
Because their stomachs cannot, Tears, hold very much they get hungry frequently so offering the breast, or bottle, might be the very thing the baby, Tears, was crying for. Of course, there will be those times when hunger is not the issue. So, this is when it is time to check the other possible reasons.Changing the baby's nappy might be a good idea. Although some do not object to a full nappy others do, and a nappy change might be all that is needed. This, Tears, is also the perfect opportunity to check that the baby is not feeling uncomfortable in his or her clothing.
Babies cry when they are too hot or too cold as well, so check that the clothes are keeping the baby comfortably warm and are not too tight.Babies will also cry because they need to be cuddled and held. Although some do not require that much physical contact, others do and some can need a lot of it. People have, Tears, often thought that holding their newborn a lot will spoil the baby but this is simply not true. There are products available that enable a parent to keep their baby close while still having the use of their hands, such as the sling.
But whether you buy one or not, it is important that the baby receives the physical contact that he or she needs when they need it.Another reason a baby will cry is when he needs to sleep. For newborns especially,, Tears, over stimulation can make it difficult for them to relax enough to settle down and sleep. A good idea is to remove the baby to somewhere quiet and peaceful where, after a while, they should be able to doze off peacefully.Then there are those occasions when a baby cries either because he is feeling unwell, Tears, or because he is in pain.
While some parents worry that they cannot discover the cause for the crying, when it comes to illness and pain there are ways to tell. The cry might sound different. It might be at a higher pitch or sound urgent and insistent. Alternatively, if the baby has always, Tears, cried a lot and then does not cry as much, the silence is possibly the clue that he or she might be feeling under the weather. Colic is the term given for a baby who cries constantly for apparently absolutely no reason at all.
Colic is, Tears, a very stressful thing both for the baby and for the family. Babies will cry for three hours a day, for at least three days per week and it can go on for up to three months. It, Tears, helps to know that the colic stage will not last forever and there are tips, Tears, available on how to cope with it for parents in need of advice.Having a newborn is not easy and when that baby starts to cry it can become very stressful, especially for new parents. But it helps to remember that as the little one grows they will learn other ways of communicating with you and eventually the crying will cease.
Amanda is a work from home mum of 3, For all of the latest products, news, and case studies please visit Baby Soothing Toys
Because their stomachs cannot, Tears, hold very much they get hungry frequently so offering the breast, or bottle, might be the very thing the baby, Tears, was crying for. Of course, there will be those times when hunger is not the issue. So, this is when it is time to check the other possible reasons.Changing the baby's nappy might be a good idea. Although some do not object to a full nappy others do, and a nappy change might be all that is needed. This, Tears, is also the perfect opportunity to check that the baby is not feeling uncomfortable in his or her clothing.
Babies cry when they are too hot or too cold as well, so check that the clothes are keeping the baby comfortably warm and are not too tight.Babies will also cry because they need to be cuddled and held. Although some do not require that much physical contact, others do and some can need a lot of it. People have, Tears, often thought that holding their newborn a lot will spoil the baby but this is simply not true. There are products available that enable a parent to keep their baby close while still having the use of their hands, such as the sling.
But whether you buy one or not, it is important that the baby receives the physical contact that he or she needs when they need it.Another reason a baby will cry is when he needs to sleep. For newborns especially,, Tears, over stimulation can make it difficult for them to relax enough to settle down and sleep. A good idea is to remove the baby to somewhere quiet and peaceful where, after a while, they should be able to doze off peacefully.Then there are those occasions when a baby cries either because he is feeling unwell, Tears, or because he is in pain.
While some parents worry that they cannot discover the cause for the crying, when it comes to illness and pain there are ways to tell. The cry might sound different. It might be at a higher pitch or sound urgent and insistent. Alternatively, if the baby has always, Tears, cried a lot and then does not cry as much, the silence is possibly the clue that he or she might be feeling under the weather. Colic is the term given for a baby who cries constantly for apparently absolutely no reason at all.
Colic is, Tears, a very stressful thing both for the baby and for the family. Babies will cry for three hours a day, for at least three days per week and it can go on for up to three months. It, Tears, helps to know that the colic stage will not last forever and there are tips, Tears, available on how to cope with it for parents in need of advice.Having a newborn is not easy and when that baby starts to cry it can become very stressful, especially for new parents. But it helps to remember that as the little one grows they will learn other ways of communicating with you and eventually the crying will cease.
Amanda is a work from home mum of 3, For all of the latest products, news, and case studies please visit Baby Soothing Toys
Blessings In A Mother's Tears
As a mother, my intuition told me that something just wasn't right. Most doctors blew off my concerns about my daughter, Deborah. They said the behavior problems were just "terrible twos" or "extra family stress" from my divorce. I knew from the time of my pregnancy that something was different. Even the labor and delivery was unusual. By the age of two Deborah, Tears, was displaying explosive behavior, head, Tears, banging, screaming during the night and kicking walls. Her first psychiatric evaluation was at the age of 2 ฝ and came back "normal".
As Deborah got older the behavior continued but was somewhat manageable, with very creative, Tears, parenting techniques and close monitoring. By third grade she was diagnosed with ADHD and medicated. This helped somewhat but I still sensed that something wasn't right. A second opinion showed four additional diagnoses of OCD, ODD, depression and anxiety.
Additional medication, Tears, was helpful for the behavior, Tears, but there were always side effects, Tears, . School was becoming, Tears, a challenge.
Grades were inconsistent and Deborah continued to show no interest. Things seemed to hold steady for a few years.
Then, August 2000,, Tears, the situation took a turn for the worst. Deborah, then 14 years old, was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder.
Also known as manic depression, this mental illness is characterized by drastic mood swings. The bipolar, along with the other disorders completely changed, Tears, my daughter into someone that,, Tears, at times, I hardly knew. When we were first told of the diagnosis, I was somewhat relieved that there was a reason for the extreme and bizarre behavior we were witnessing. However, my life became an emotional rollercoster.
As a mother, I immediately felt that if I tried hard enough I could "save" my daughter from this awful illness.
I figured that if I tried hard enough I could "fix" everything so that her life would be "normal" and she wouldn't have to suffer. Most of what I was doing had been very good for myself and, Tears, the rest of my family. However, Deborah was in denial and wouldn't accept any of the help that I offered her.
That was the painful part because as a mother, I wanted to reach out and protect her.
I began a crusade of educating myself, joining parent advocacy groups, going to conferences, reading books, collecting information, networking with other parents, networking with the school, and going to counseling. I immediately went on Family Medical Leave from work and began working a reduced schedule so that I could closely monitor Deborah until she was stabilized. I still feel that all of these things were very positive.
However, I tried to push all of this on my daughter and expected her to react positively to my assistance. She didn't, she felt controlled and smothered and lashed out even more. This was so painful for me because I wanted so desperately to protect her. I slowly realized that Deborah must want to be helped - nothing could be pushed on her.
Deborah was not doing well in school and there were so many options available to help her succeed. Again, she, Tears, was not receptive to anyone's help and out- patient counseling was not effective. I was constantly fighting the urge to push my knowledge and ideas on her. Because, after all, "mother knows best". Instead I tried to be, Tears, subtle with her - then I would retreat to my bedroom and cry.
I struggled between elation - when she was in a good mood, anger - when she wouldn't speak to me, and hate - when she was swearing at me.
I continued to network and educate myself, remembering to do it for myself and not push it on my daughter. I tried to take care of myself and to not give up my whole life because of this illness. I slowly recognized the positive things about this, Tears, situation.
Like, how it caused me to reprioritize my life and take a stand for what I believed in. I did a lot of soul searching and made some personal decisions that I had been putting off. All of this placed me way outside of my comfort zone and it wasn't a good feeling. But, like life itself, it's a process. It's personal growth.
I actually must thank the Lord for this whole situation because it has helped me in so many ways. Things are so much clearer to me now and my path is much more obvious. I am not the one with the illness but I am going through a personal growth so astounding that I wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world.
My heart aches for Deborah and each tear I cry represents my love for her. I, Tears, would like to share my experience with her, make her aware of how I feel and what I'm going through. However, she's not ready to hear it. I would love to see her go through a similar, Tears, growth. Maybe she is, in her own way. Or maybe she'll look back years, Tears, from now and realize that she gained something, Tears, from all this. I know my life will be painful for awhile but I will continue to survive. I pray that all the pain will be worth the gain.
ฉ 2001 By Monique Rider
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Monique Rider is a Life Coach and Personal Trainer.
She owns Trinity Coaching Services, a company that offers fitness training and personal growth services to clients worldwide. To learn more about Monique please visit her website: http://home.talkcity.com/workoutpl/trinitycoachingservices/, Tears, or email her, Tears, at: Monique_Rider@msn.com
As Deborah got older the behavior continued but was somewhat manageable, with very creative, Tears, parenting techniques and close monitoring. By third grade she was diagnosed with ADHD and medicated. This helped somewhat but I still sensed that something wasn't right. A second opinion showed four additional diagnoses of OCD, ODD, depression and anxiety.
Additional medication, Tears, was helpful for the behavior, Tears, but there were always side effects, Tears, . School was becoming, Tears, a challenge.
Grades were inconsistent and Deborah continued to show no interest. Things seemed to hold steady for a few years.
Then, August 2000,, Tears, the situation took a turn for the worst. Deborah, then 14 years old, was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder.
Also known as manic depression, this mental illness is characterized by drastic mood swings. The bipolar, along with the other disorders completely changed, Tears, my daughter into someone that,, Tears, at times, I hardly knew. When we were first told of the diagnosis, I was somewhat relieved that there was a reason for the extreme and bizarre behavior we were witnessing. However, my life became an emotional rollercoster.
As a mother, I immediately felt that if I tried hard enough I could "save" my daughter from this awful illness.
I figured that if I tried hard enough I could "fix" everything so that her life would be "normal" and she wouldn't have to suffer. Most of what I was doing had been very good for myself and, Tears, the rest of my family. However, Deborah was in denial and wouldn't accept any of the help that I offered her.
That was the painful part because as a mother, I wanted to reach out and protect her.
I began a crusade of educating myself, joining parent advocacy groups, going to conferences, reading books, collecting information, networking with other parents, networking with the school, and going to counseling. I immediately went on Family Medical Leave from work and began working a reduced schedule so that I could closely monitor Deborah until she was stabilized. I still feel that all of these things were very positive.
However, I tried to push all of this on my daughter and expected her to react positively to my assistance. She didn't, she felt controlled and smothered and lashed out even more. This was so painful for me because I wanted so desperately to protect her. I slowly realized that Deborah must want to be helped - nothing could be pushed on her.
Deborah was not doing well in school and there were so many options available to help her succeed. Again, she, Tears, was not receptive to anyone's help and out- patient counseling was not effective. I was constantly fighting the urge to push my knowledge and ideas on her. Because, after all, "mother knows best". Instead I tried to be, Tears, subtle with her - then I would retreat to my bedroom and cry.
I struggled between elation - when she was in a good mood, anger - when she wouldn't speak to me, and hate - when she was swearing at me.
I continued to network and educate myself, remembering to do it for myself and not push it on my daughter. I tried to take care of myself and to not give up my whole life because of this illness. I slowly recognized the positive things about this, Tears, situation.
Like, how it caused me to reprioritize my life and take a stand for what I believed in. I did a lot of soul searching and made some personal decisions that I had been putting off. All of this placed me way outside of my comfort zone and it wasn't a good feeling. But, like life itself, it's a process. It's personal growth.
I actually must thank the Lord for this whole situation because it has helped me in so many ways. Things are so much clearer to me now and my path is much more obvious. I am not the one with the illness but I am going through a personal growth so astounding that I wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world.
My heart aches for Deborah and each tear I cry represents my love for her. I, Tears, would like to share my experience with her, make her aware of how I feel and what I'm going through. However, she's not ready to hear it. I would love to see her go through a similar, Tears, growth. Maybe she is, in her own way. Or maybe she'll look back years, Tears, from now and realize that she gained something, Tears, from all this. I know my life will be painful for awhile but I will continue to survive. I pray that all the pain will be worth the gain.
ฉ 2001 By Monique Rider
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Monique Rider is a Life Coach and Personal Trainer.
She owns Trinity Coaching Services, a company that offers fitness training and personal growth services to clients worldwide. To learn more about Monique please visit her website: http://home.talkcity.com/workoutpl/trinitycoachingservices/, Tears, or email her, Tears, at: Monique_Rider@msn.com
Rotator Cuff Injury - Why Bodybuilders and Weightlifters Are So Susceptible to Painful Tears
It is not surprising that bodybuilders and, Tears, weightlifters are especially susceptible, Tears,, Tears, to rotator cuff injuries. These injuries are often caused by activities that place excessive strain on the shoulder muscles and joints.
Bodybuilding and weightlifting both involve movements which use the rotator cuff in ways that are far different from basic, everyday activities.
Because of this, the muscles and tendons can be strained beyond their limits. When this occurs, a rotator cuff injury is just a matter of time.
Comprised of four muscles and their respective tendons - the infraspinatus, the supraspinatus, the subscapularis, and the teres minor, they are responsible for supporting the shoulder joint. And they are very susceptible to injury.
A rotator cuff injury can be one of the most painful injuries experienced by weightlifters and bodybuilders. And they can be especially debilitating because they may considerably limit shoulder, arm, and head movements.
Too often, athletes ignore the symptoms of a rotator tear until the situation becomes severe. Only then do they realize that poor form or incorrect exercise, in addition to the overuse of their muscles, has done the damage.
Unfortunately, it is, Tears, often only after the injury that athletes realize the abuse.
Bodybuilders and weightlifters who sustain rotator cuff injuries will certainly find themselves unable to perform their normal training, Tears, regimens because they require movements of the upper body, especially the shoulders. They may also have difficulty sleeping due to the pain.
It is best to try to prevent a this injury rather than try to cure one. This is true for all injuries and rotator cuff injuries are no exception. While there may be non-surgical treatment options in less severe injuries, Tears, for a rotator cuff injury, prevention remains, Tears, the most practical advice. Time is always a key element in the treatment for rotator cuff injuries. The amount of time varies depending on how the severity of the injury.
For minor injuries, exercises that stabilize the shoulder blades and strengthen the rotator cuff muscles may be all that is necessary.
Steroid injections may be used to reduce inflammation. For severe tears, surgery is probably required. If the injury persists after all other treatment options have been used, a partial or total shoulder replacement may be advised. Often, your instincts are your best guide in preventing an injury.
If you think you are over-exerting your muscles, then it is time to listen and think about what you are doing. Taking some simple precautions, such as warming up and, Tears, cooling down before and after exercising, choosing the right exercises, and having a balanced exercise routine can be very beneficial.
Weightlifters and bodybuilders should consult a trainer to get a, Tears, general understanding of how form and exertion affects their bodies. Those who are not knowledgeable about their fitness routines may place excessive strain, Tears, on their shoulder muscles doing much more harm than good.
Bodybuilding and weightlifting both involve movements which use the rotator cuff in ways that are far different from basic, everyday activities.
Because of this, the muscles and tendons can be strained beyond their limits. When this occurs, a rotator cuff injury is just a matter of time.
Comprised of four muscles and their respective tendons - the infraspinatus, the supraspinatus, the subscapularis, and the teres minor, they are responsible for supporting the shoulder joint. And they are very susceptible to injury.
A rotator cuff injury can be one of the most painful injuries experienced by weightlifters and bodybuilders. And they can be especially debilitating because they may considerably limit shoulder, arm, and head movements.
Too often, athletes ignore the symptoms of a rotator tear until the situation becomes severe. Only then do they realize that poor form or incorrect exercise, in addition to the overuse of their muscles, has done the damage.
Unfortunately, it is, Tears, often only after the injury that athletes realize the abuse.
Bodybuilders and weightlifters who sustain rotator cuff injuries will certainly find themselves unable to perform their normal training, Tears, regimens because they require movements of the upper body, especially the shoulders. They may also have difficulty sleeping due to the pain.
It is best to try to prevent a this injury rather than try to cure one. This is true for all injuries and rotator cuff injuries are no exception. While there may be non-surgical treatment options in less severe injuries, Tears, for a rotator cuff injury, prevention remains, Tears, the most practical advice. Time is always a key element in the treatment for rotator cuff injuries. The amount of time varies depending on how the severity of the injury.
For minor injuries, exercises that stabilize the shoulder blades and strengthen the rotator cuff muscles may be all that is necessary.
Steroid injections may be used to reduce inflammation. For severe tears, surgery is probably required. If the injury persists after all other treatment options have been used, a partial or total shoulder replacement may be advised. Often, your instincts are your best guide in preventing an injury.
If you think you are over-exerting your muscles, then it is time to listen and think about what you are doing. Taking some simple precautions, such as warming up and, Tears, cooling down before and after exercising, choosing the right exercises, and having a balanced exercise routine can be very beneficial.
Weightlifters and bodybuilders should consult a trainer to get a, Tears, general understanding of how form and exertion affects their bodies. Those who are not knowledgeable about their fitness routines may place excessive strain, Tears, on their shoulder muscles doing much more harm than good.
Those who are not knowledgeable about their fitness routines may place excessive strain on their shoulder muscles doing much more harm than good. So, make sure you understand the most crucial aspects of preventing injury with proper exercise that protects, heals and rehabilitates your rotator cuff with this free report at http://MyRotator-Cuff-Exercises.Com
You Need to Start Shoulder Tendonitis Treatment Before You Develop a Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder tendonitis is a condition that will effect a lot of us at some time in our lives. It is caused, Tears, by inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff. Early symptoms will include pain after exercise or activity. This usually gives you some sign of what is causing the condition in the first place.
Left untreated the pain can become constant. It tends to be at the side and top of the shoulder and is at its worst when lifting your arm above shoulder height.
Your shoulder can feel weaker than normal, depending on how long you have had the problem. Movement may be accompanied by a cracking or popping sound and as the shoulder deteriorates you may have trouble getting comfortable at night so sleep may become difficult.
It is tempting to continue as normal and work through the pain, especially if it is not too severe, Tears, but ignoring this relatively minor condition can lead, Tears, to more, Tears, serious problems.
Shoulder Tendonitis can come about for a variety of reasons. Some of us are born with a predisposition to shoulder problems. If your work involves using yoru shoulders a lot or you use them a lot in a sports activity you can be vulnerable especially if it is overhead activity.
Shelf stackers, painters and decorators are all at a higher risk of shoulder tendonitis.
Early shoulder tendonitis treatment is essential. This will involve the R.I.C.E formula. Rest, Ice Compression and Elevation.
You need to stop any activity that causes you pain and aggravates the problem. If you feel pain with a movement stop doing it. This might involve changes at home or work but is vitally important. Every painful movement causes more damage to the rotator cuff tendons and you can end up with a torn rotator cuff if you ignore this.
Ice, compression and elevation are all intended to help reduce the inflammation that is causing the pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs taken, Tears, at regular intervals will also help. If you control the inflammation,the pain will be controlled as well.
When you have got the pain under control it is important to start some shoulder exercises to strengthen not only the rotator, Tears, cuff muscles but also the rest, Tears, of the shoulder muscles. By getting your shoulder muscles in shape you significantly reduce the risk of futire injuries. There are twenty two muscles involved in shoulder movement. If you wake them all up and get them working together they can help your rotator cuff solve your shoulder tendonitis and you will avoid further problems.
These will not be exercises to do at the gym. Pushing weights will do nothing. They tend to be exercises that use little, Tears, or no weights or resistance, often Pilates or Yoga based that focus on control and flexibility above, Tears, strength. The great thing is that they can usually be done at home at a convenient time.
Exercise is the key to successful shoulder tendonitis treatment. Deal with the inflammation, Tears, and pain and once things have settled down strengthen your, Tears, shoulder muscles and rotator cuff.
That way you will easily avoid the pain and inconvenience of a rotator cuff tear.
Left untreated the pain can become constant. It tends to be at the side and top of the shoulder and is at its worst when lifting your arm above shoulder height.
Your shoulder can feel weaker than normal, depending on how long you have had the problem. Movement may be accompanied by a cracking or popping sound and as the shoulder deteriorates you may have trouble getting comfortable at night so sleep may become difficult.
It is tempting to continue as normal and work through the pain, especially if it is not too severe, Tears, but ignoring this relatively minor condition can lead, Tears, to more, Tears, serious problems.
Shoulder Tendonitis can come about for a variety of reasons. Some of us are born with a predisposition to shoulder problems. If your work involves using yoru shoulders a lot or you use them a lot in a sports activity you can be vulnerable especially if it is overhead activity.
Shelf stackers, painters and decorators are all at a higher risk of shoulder tendonitis.
Early shoulder tendonitis treatment is essential. This will involve the R.I.C.E formula. Rest, Ice Compression and Elevation.
You need to stop any activity that causes you pain and aggravates the problem. If you feel pain with a movement stop doing it. This might involve changes at home or work but is vitally important. Every painful movement causes more damage to the rotator cuff tendons and you can end up with a torn rotator cuff if you ignore this.
Ice, compression and elevation are all intended to help reduce the inflammation that is causing the pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs taken, Tears, at regular intervals will also help. If you control the inflammation,the pain will be controlled as well.
When you have got the pain under control it is important to start some shoulder exercises to strengthen not only the rotator, Tears, cuff muscles but also the rest, Tears, of the shoulder muscles. By getting your shoulder muscles in shape you significantly reduce the risk of futire injuries. There are twenty two muscles involved in shoulder movement. If you wake them all up and get them working together they can help your rotator cuff solve your shoulder tendonitis and you will avoid further problems.
These will not be exercises to do at the gym. Pushing weights will do nothing. They tend to be exercises that use little, Tears, or no weights or resistance, often Pilates or Yoga based that focus on control and flexibility above, Tears, strength. The great thing is that they can usually be done at home at a convenient time.
Exercise is the key to successful shoulder tendonitis treatment. Deal with the inflammation, Tears, and pain and once things have settled down strengthen your, Tears, shoulder muscles and rotator cuff.
That way you will easily avoid the pain and inconvenience of a rotator cuff tear.
If you found this article useful and would like more information on shoulder tendonitis treatment check out my blog at
http://myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com
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