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June 20, 2008 at 9:18 pm · Filed under Stuff for Kids
Have you ever heard a parent say that the kids are out of control? Have you ever heard a teacher say she spends more time in the classroom babysitting that teaching? Have you ever heard a couple in a restaurant complain the children of another are behaving very poorly? Of course we have all heard such complaints and we know that this is part of growing up and part of the challenge of controlling the little tyrants.
As parents, we start right away by using different techniques to control our own children. We have cribs with cages, pacifiers to prevent crying, toys to keep little humans busy, Mobiles, Lincoln Logs, Erector Sets, Legos, Dolls, Tonka Toys and just walk down any Wal-Mart Toy section and tell us we have not come a long way since you were a kid.
Today it seems we have an increasing number of options, as now we have friends and family programs for teens and cell phones to keep track of them. We had pagers in the last decade. We have new technologies coming out now with 3G technologies which identify the location of the child. We have GPS units, Active RFID Tags, to find children, watches with ELTs, RFID and/or GPS. In our schools we have new technologies to track kids all the way from their house using such devices described above to the bus stop, once at the bus stop, on the bus and in schools.
We use fear to control our kids, such as threatening to spank them, forgo a treat or reprimand them with grounding. It seems we use all sorts of techniques to control these little monsters doesn’t it. Do you ever wonder how your government is starting to act just like you are with your kids? I see, and how does that make you feel? Think on it.
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May 27, 2008 at 3:44 pm · Filed under Stuff for Kids
A pregnancy test, as the name implies, is simply a test used to determine whether or not a woman is pregnant. Often used early in the form of a home pregnancy test, this process is helpful in making an early determination. An unborn child will require medical care even before they arrive and an early diagnosis is important so that the mom-to-be can learn the best types of food to consume, begin pregnancy classes and prepare for the family’s new addition.
The most popular type of pregnancy test, which is used for early detection, is a home pregnancy test. These can be found at most major retail and/or drug stores and can provide quick results. Because these are amateur tests, meaning they are not performed by a licensed medical doctor, there is always the possibility of a false reading. If the directions are followed correctly, however, the accuracy rate is quite respectable. Before seeing a doctor, many women want to have an idea as to whether or not they are pregnant, which is why an at home pregnancy test is very popular.
Depending on the results of a home pregnancy test, a woman may still wish to consult a physician to ensure certainty. During the visit, a physician will relay the determination of pregnancy or the absence thereof and, if necessary, will provide additional information for expectant moms.
It can be difficult to realize the symptoms of pregnancy for first-time moms-to-be, which is why it is important to learn about the possible signs of an early pregnancy. Among them, an increased sensitivity to certain foods and/or smells, recurring morning sickness, fatigue, exhaustion and mood swings. It is important to have a pregnancy test following the onset of any or all of these symptoms because a positive result means that a new change in lifestyle may be in order. Pregnant women will likely be instructed to avoid air travel, smoking or being near secondhand smoke and the consumption of alcohol. Any and all of these can be harmful to a child and should therefore be avoided. It is very important that pregnant women speak with their doctor about the best ways to ensure the development of a healthy child.
This article is to be used for informational purposes only. It is not designed to be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice and/or recommendations. A woman who believes that she may be pregnant should consult a licensed medical doctor for a pregnancy test and the best method of ensuring the health of her unborn child.
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May 17, 2008 at 8:19 pm · Filed under Stuff for Kids
I was fortunate in having a carpenter father, so he designed and built a swing set himself. It was a big event for us an all our friends.
The kids in the neighborhood really liked our swingset and tower. We had the opportunity to invent all sorts of games and play on it for hours at a time. The tower was used to play house, spaceship, as a base for tag, etc. It was a great pleasure to eat our lunch up there sometimes and go up there to read our books.
One of the happiest memories I can talk about is the warm summer evening we took our ice-cream cones up on the tower and ate them while watching the sunset. Then daddy got home from work and joined us on the tower. We all talked and giggled for a long time and two of the three kids fell asleep up there. I hope that memory stays with each one of them forever.
My father is a little older, but he still can design and build a swingset. I am a mother now and I am very happy because I can look out my kitchen window while my kids are playing almost the same way like me. I can see exactly where they are and what they are doing. Thanks daddy.
Evia Lampard is a freelance writer intersted in items such as having more fun with swing sets.
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April 16, 2008 at 1:02 am · Filed under Great Health Tips, Medical, Stuff for Kids
The method know as three dimensional ultrasound is used during early pregnancy, it can provide 3d pictures of the unborn baby. Most of the time these ultrasound images are collected and joined together and animated to make a 4d ultrasound scan.
Three dimensional scans works in a similar manner to the usual ultrasound methods except that the ultrasound pulses are directed from multiple directions. The ultrasound pulses are redirected back then captured to provide information to construct a 3d picture in in the same way as 3d pictures. 3 dimesional ultrasound was devised by olaf ramm abs stephen smith.
It’s important to understand that sonologists all over the world have always conjured 3d pictures of the body in their minds whilst doing 2d scans. However, until recently it was very difficult to do this type of reconstruction on on data using ultrasound. The advent of 4d scans for the first time allowed us a peek into the brain of a sonologist and allowing us to reconstruct the images on the ultrasound machine.
3d imaging should utilize ultrasound energy following the same limits as conventional 2d ultrasound to create the 3d images. There is no data to suggest any harm due to 3d ultasound scanning, its use in non-medical situations should be undertaken with an understanding of the risks involved.
