Archive for September, 2006

Is it ADHD or Bi-Polar Disorder?

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Bi-Polar Disorder, or Manic Depression, is characterized by mood swings, sometimes extreme, ranging from depressed to normal moods, or from depressed to manic episodes. Manic behaviors are often very similar to “hyperactive” behaviors, including motor restlessness, irritability, temper outbursts, sleeping less, or having higher levels of energy. It is rare. But it does happen.
About three […]

Stroller Safety Tips

Friday, September 29th, 2006

Strollers offer a wonderful and convenient service to parents and caregivers. The first priority in choosing a stroller should be safety.
To prevent tipping, choose a stroller that has a wide base so even when your child leans over there is no chance of the stroller tipping.
If you purchase a stroller that includes a recliner position […]

Illegal and Legal Drug Usage in the United States

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

How bad is the illegal drug problem here in the US? Very bad and it alters the brain’s thought process and causes a problem with human interaction and our natural socializing tendencies. The drugs are so diverse and so plentiful that it touches the lives of nearly every American in some way and certainly nearly […]

Choosing Names For Twins

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

There are many reasons for treating your twins as individuals rather than a pair. But if you must choose names that go together here are a few suggestions.
But first, always make sure the first name goes with the surname, and watch out for the initials - spell out baby’s initials to make sure you are […]

High Jump and Limbo “Javier and Dennis” (Ages 3-8)

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

“High Jump and Limbo.” Yes, it could be the title of a new detective series on television. It would probably star Javier Sotomayor, the world’s high jump record holder at 8 feet 1/2 inches, and Dennis Walston, the world’s Limbo record holder at 6 inches. (6 inches!) The pilot episode would have Javier and Dennis […]

Friends Are A Gift You Give Yourself

Monday, September 25th, 2006

My oldest boy is fifteen and was a real jerk about a month ago. He had gotten pretty full of himself and acted like he was too cool for the rest of the family. Pretty typical teenager behavior, but I didn’t like it. I had gotten to the end of my patience with him and […]

Mom vs. Dad: Navigating Parenting Differences With All Good Intentions

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

Let’s face it: raising children can be quite the adventure. Rewarding at one turn, challenging at the next ? it’s the ultimate roller-coaster for the parenting thrill seeker. In the Game of Life, you rolled the dice and accepted the role of co-parent. While the rules seem deceptively simple, (raise child into healthy adult), the […]

The Personality of a Virgo Child

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

Your Virgo Baby..
August 23 - September 22
Virgo children are honest and reliable and usually tidy, although they may have bouts of being disorganised. Quick and alert, your Virgo child can be an excellent mimic, and is likely to be an early talker and, later, an early reader.
Virgo children are usually shy amongst strangers and can […]

Building Your Childs Self-Esteem

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

According to researchers, most children enter school with a good sense of self-esteem (at least as defined by psychologists) and yet leave high school with a poor sense of self-esteem. What happens in those years between starting school and finishing school?
If we are to define self-esteem as “having feelings of worth or value,” then people […]

Registering a Birth in Scotland

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

Who Can Register A Birth?
The child’s mother or father should register the birth within 21 days. However, a father who is not married to the child’s mother can only register a birth and be named on the birth certificate as the father if:

he jointly signs the register with the mother, or
a court has […]