Monthly Archives: April 2010
Teaching your Children about Disabilities
Children are innocent as they’re growing up. They ask questions which may embarrass their parents but they honestly don’t know if what they’re asking is inappropriate. As they’re growing, teaching your children about disabilities is important so they are aware and can avoid hurting another’s feelings.
We want our children to treat others with concern, particularly those with disabilities. We would also like to think we model empathy for others to our children.
Scrumptious Mother’s Day Breakfast Ideas
Mom’s work hard all year long. They cook the meals, keep the house clean, and care for the children. Some moms are involved with their children’s activities and others work a full-time job on top of their household duties. Creating a special mother’s day breakfast is one way to show mom a little appreciation.
Everyone can help pitch in to make Mom a scrumptious breakfast on Mother’s Day, even the little ones. You don’t have to serve an elaborate meal for it to taste good. In fact, you can probably find many items at your local grocery store, some of them pre-made.
How to Throw a Teen Party without Alcohol
Teenagers are steps away from being adults so they often think they should do the same things adults do. Unfortunately, teens don’t always use the best judgment. They want to throw a party, just for the fun or it or to coincide with activities at school. As a parent you want your teen to enjoy themselves, but do they know how to throw a teen party without alcohol?
Teens often see having parties as a means to gain respect or become popular. If you can plan the party while the parents are out of the house, it’s even better. They think if they can invite a bunch of friends over without adult supervision, they’ll be as good as gold.
Stress Management Techniques for Seniors
Stress is something nearly everyone has to deal with. You may not be able to do much about the things stressing you, but can you do something to help the senior citizens in your life? What stress management techniques for seniors can you pass along to help them?
Even though most seniors already know it, you may want to help them remember that managing stress is simply taking charge of the things in your life that you can control. This may mean managing a schedule that seems to have gotten out of control. It could also mean being sure to strive for balance in life rather than letting life run you ragged.
The Healing Sound of Music – Therapeutic Drumming
Doctors have long known the healing sound of music. Therapeutic drumming, on the other hand, is a relatively new way to tap into the body’s healing ability. When you think about it, though, why shouldn’t the body respond to drumming? The first sounds ever heard are those of a mother’s heartbeat while still in the womb.
Nearly every culture in the world has some type of drumming. It can be seen in ceremonies and rituals, and some cultures use drumming during rites of passage. Drumming has also been used extensively in music, to guide dancers, and as a means to celebrate.
How to Organize a Neighborhood Memorial Day Party
Perhaps you’ve recently moved to your neighborhood. You haven’t had an opportunity to meet very many of your neighbors yet. Planning a neighborhood Memorial Day party is a great way to do just that and have fun in the process.
Start planning at least a month in advance. This will give you plenty of time to go around the neighborhood, introduce yourself, and ask if they would be interested in the party. Get names and telephone numbers from each of them so you can keep in contact with them. Set up a planning meeting at your home or the neighborhood recreation center or club house if it has one.
Home-Made Non-Alcoholic and Delicious Cocktails
Holidays are a great time for families and friends to get together to celebrate. Unfortunately, more and more families are affected by alcohol abuse these days. Rather than just offering alcoholic beverages, try one or more of these home-made non-alcoholic and delicious cocktails.
Peach Julius (Makes one serving)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen or fresh peach juice
- 2 ounces milk (whatever percentage you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup of ice
Gifts from the Heart -How to Make Inexpensive but Memorable Mother’s Day Presents
Are you trying to think of unique ways for you and your children to say ‘I love you!’? to the women in their lives? Concentrate on gifts from the heart. Then learn how to make inexpensive but memorable Mother’s Day presents any mother will love.
When you’re trying to be frugal during any holiday, home-made gifts can’t be beat. They are the perfect gift because you know Mom will love them simply because her child made them. And most home-made gifts are inexpensive to make. They’re sure to be special to the moms in your life.
