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Albert Einstein Was So Right!
Look at this pic! Don’t you see this everyday? A couple of days ago I was walking down the street and I noticed a young girl walking towards me and texting! She didn’t even look up once to see what was in front of her! And if it wasn’t for me moving out of her way, we would have collided head on, just like a bad car crash!
Don’t get me wrong, I love the technology we have these days! I can’t live without my iPad, iPhone, iPod, iChildren :-). What bothers me is that we use all these great technology devices at the wrong time, when we drive the car, when we should be spending time with the family, when your on a date night with your partner, sitting on the toilet…
How did I get through the 80’s and 90’s without all this great technology… I survived, because…
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Common First Aid Mistakes
Your children are your life – do you know what to do (and what not to do) if they are choking, bleeding or sick? I have found some of the most common childhood first aid mistakes that people make.
Stick a Finger into a Choking Child’s Mouth – If your child is choking, your first instinct is probably to get whatever is in his mouth out as quickly as possible. However, sticking your own finger in his mouth could cause vomiting or damage a child’s throat. Take the advice of Red Cross and instead stand or kneel behind your child and give up to five back blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand. Check the mouth quickly after each one and remove any obvious obstruction. If the obstruction is still present; give up to five abdominal thrusts.
Hang a Choking Child Upside Down – This is…
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Cold And Fever Myths
Cold and fever myths are always around. We all get colds and flu – but do you know how to treat them the right way? Here’s what you shouldn’t do!
Rubbing Alcohol to Reduce a Fever
This is an old wives’ tale that should be banished. Regardless of what Nana has said, sponging on rubbing alcohol to reduce a fever will not work. In fact, in small children, this can cause more harm than good if the alcohol vapours are absorbed into the little lungs. For very high fevers, immediately see your doctor or go to your nearest emergency department.
Starve a Fever
This is another myth surrounding fever. You may not feel like eating but it’s good to continue to eat and drink while battling a fever. Offering plenty of extra fluids to children and breastfeed or formula to infants is the best advice. Eat plenty of fresh…
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