a busy sahm of two young sons trying to make a difference in the world and at home as a work at home mom, talk show host, editor and former elementary teacher.
This is a great tribute to celebrate our countries 232nd Birthday. (If the video doesn't load please click here to see the video sponsored by Godaddy.com►Happy Independence Day!Or on the image to the left.) Listen to the Declaration of Independence here courtesy of American Rhetoric, where you can also read a full transcript of the Declaration of Independence:
May the US always be a superpower, leading the way to life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Many men&women have made the ultimate sacrafice to protect&defend those rights for all American's. God bless the USA,may you have a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend with friends and family nearby!
Remember to thank a soldier and pray for those in harms way protecting and defending our freedoms&liberating others for theirs!
As a parent, I know that it can be challenging to find time to go to the gym. With the summer months here, the pressure to get fit grows everyday. And these days, few people have the money for costly home gym equipment… The solution? Work out at home, with things that you already own!
To celebrate GE® is offering their now very affordable line of durable Stainless Steel Appliances, they’ve created a humorous take on workout routines entitled “Strong As Steel.” This exercise routine uses nothing but GE kitchen appliances as workout equipment! The video features The Biggest Loser’s very own Alison Sweeney.
This just might be the workout for me...since I had to cut back on expenses and cancel my gym membership recently. If you are looking for a way to save money on your gym membership or a new way to livin up your workout routine, why not give this fun workout a try.
In addition, you can buy select GE® Stainless Steel Appliance for the same price of their regular appliances until July 6, 2009 at participating retailers.
Finally, don't forget to enter to win a free yoga mat and carrier to start your workouts!
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With yesterday being Father's Day, I thought I'd post these statistics regarding child custody and father's rights. As we all know, the importance of a father in a child's life is priceless, especially one that provides love, support and nurturing for his children. Despite the rising divorce rate in our country, father's should always have a place in a child's life and parents need to keep this in mind regardless of their own needs or wants. Children should never be used as pawns in a game against the other parent. This leads to parent separation and other issues that can harm your child's future mentally and emotionally forever.
According to a statement from Thorne, one of the procedures that will be challenged is the "80-day rule" created by local judges. It automatically takes effect as soon as a child custody case is filed, allowing one parent only 80 days a year with the child while the other parent is allowed 285 days – regardless of circumstances.
The rule, Miller argues, discriminates against one parent, violating the principle of equal protection as well as due process, since it is imposed without a hearing.
Such procedures would be banned if Sharp rules the practices are unconstitutional, Thorne's statement said.
Hundreds of divorce cases are filed daily across the U.S., and according to the Children'sJustice.org website, custody dispute cases leave nearly 38 percent of the fathers with no access or visitation rights to their children. In addition, four in 10 mothers report they interfered with the father's visitation to punish him (my emphasis) at least once, half the mothers see "no value" in the father's continued contact with his children and 70 percent of the fathers wanted more time with their kids...More information: http://victimsoflaw.net/Fatherhood.htm
What teens call "sex-ting" is the act of sharing nude or partially nude photos via cell phone text message. As Harry Smith reports, few realize they are breaking the law. |
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What to say to your child about Web porn and online predators, and how to look for signs of porn on your PC. Plus: warning signs that an adult may be communicating with your child.
(CBS/ AP) While it may be shocking, the practice of "sexting" - sending nude pictures via text message - is not unusual, especially for high schoolers around the country.
This week, three teenage girls who allegedly sent nude or semi-nude cell phone pictures of themselves, and three male classmates in a western Pennsylvania high school who received them, are charged with child pornography.
In October a Texas eighth-grader spent the night in a juvenile detention center after his football coach found a nude picture on his cell phone that a fellow student sent him.
Roughly 20 percent of teens admit to participating in "sexting," according to a nationwide survey (pdf) by the National Campaign to Support Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
Breastfeeding is very natural and the healthiest choice both for mother and baby. Most of the times, breastfeeding goes well and both mother and baby are happy. Let us review the alarm signals that may suggest that the breastfeeding process might not be going well.
First, if the baby is always crying it may be a sign that there is something wrong. A baby who sleeps and wakes-up for feedings is a sign that the breast milk he is receiving is satisfying. A baby who does not wet 5 to 6 diapers per day might not be receiving all the milk he needs. One has to be careful nowadays as the newer diapers are very absorbent and it can be sometimes hard to see if it is wet or not.
A baby who is not gaining weight may indicate that the breast milk is not satisfying his needs. There is a normal weight loss during the first 7 to 10 days of life but usually this weight loss is no more than 10% of the baby’s birth weight.
A baby that is highly jaundiced or has a faint cry is also a sign that something might not be right. In doubt, parents should always consult their physician.
A baby who also gets really upset when trying to latch-on the breast or only feeds for a couple of minutes and then fall asleep tired are signs that should raise a flag.
There are also alarm signs the mother should be aware of. A mother who is running a high fever or has increasing breast tenderness should consult her doctor. A nursing mother who is crying a lot or feels very sad should also ask for the proper help.
New mothers should also be aware if they are in a non-supportive environment and receiving very negative messages about nursing. One has to acknowledge that not everyone will be supportive of breastfeeding and this could greatly undermine the overall breastfeeding experience.
In cases where a mother feels unsupported in her choice of breastfeeding her baby she can get the necessary support by joining a group for breastfeeding mothers. There are numerous forums on the Internet where nursing mothers get together and exchange about their experiences.
If a nursing mother does not feel supported while breastfeeding it is important to openly talk to her spouse or family about her feelings. Sometimes, a simple discussion will clear the air and the mother can feel understood and supported in her breastfeeding choice.
In the case of a woman who has undergone breast reduction surgery, she may try to breastfeed. Her milk production will depend on how the procedure was done. Many women have been able to breastfeed after such surgeries.
The only way to really know if the breasts can produce sufficient milk is to start nursing the baby. One has to know that the significant milk production usually starts on the second to the third day after birth. Just like most other maternal tasks, patience is always recommended.
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