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夜影 2006-03-04 02:58
This month we celebrate International Women's Day on March 8. Hope every woman will have a happy health life [s:1] [s:1]

Be Yourself
I would have rejoiced in the image in my mirror every day.Knowing that I would never be youger or prettier.Instead I worried about pimples,body fat,and clothes.During chemo treatments,I looked in the mirror at my bald head and realized for the first time that I was beautiful and loved.I regret having wasted all that time wanting to be something I already was.I wish all women everywhere could rejoice in the beauty that is theirs every day.
Marty Craig

夜影 2006-03-04 03:24
Does Music Make Kids Smarter?

Considering the multitude of activities available for kids?You'll want to consider music lessons.

In addition to the abvious cultural aspect of music appreciation,research shows there are other advantages. A number of studies link music lessons to different facts of learning. One particular study, for instance, found preschoolers demonstrated a 46% boost in their spatial reasoning IQ after eight months of keyboard lessons.

Some research goes so far as to suggest music lessons are superior to computer training when preparing youngests for scientific learning. The study found preschoolers who received pianos/keyborad training performed 34% higher on tests measurning spatial-temporal ability than the others.

And the effects of music lessons go beyond the immediate. College-bound seniors who had school music experience scored 52 point higher on the verbal portion of their SAT's and 37 points higher in math (89 points combined) than those without arts instruction.

Think a future in medicine awaits your budding scientist. A trip to the music store is in order. In a study of medical school applicants, 66% of music majors who applied to medical school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group! Only 44% of biochemistry majors were admitted. (Lewis Thomas, as reported in Phi Delta Kappan, Feb 1994)

Even if your children do not take lessons, simply exposing them to music can have an impact. Accoding to research presented at the 102nd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, music lessons and even simply llistenning to music can enhance spatial reasoning and performance. Spatial reasoining abilities are used in higher brain functions such as music, complex math, and engineering functions.

夜影 2006-03-04 03:37
Learning a Second Language

In today's growing mixed culture society, the benefits of speaking multiple languages are tremendous. But often parents are reluctant to push a second language afraid it will interfere with their child's mother language skills.

"We would encourage learning a second language."says Victoria Johnson, speech therapist at Cole Therapy Center in Houston,Texas. "It could possibly slow the progression of both languages but only very briefly, if at all. And, the benefits last well into the future."

When can children begin learning a second language?The answer is practically from birth. Many families have caregivers or family members who don't speark English or who are bilingual.

Some experts believe children learn language easier from personal contact or in a class,which means it would helpful (and fun) for parent to learn along with their child. Tapes, videos, and other media forms are also helpful as reinforcement, but typically children don't retain the information as easily when you go that route.

To avoid confusing your child, stick to certain boundaries when each language is used. And, avoid mixing the two languages when possible.

夜影 2006-03-04 03:45
Stress Busters for Tired Moms

March 8: International Women's Day - Give Yourself Extra Loving Care

These tips will help you balance your own needs with your baby's.
By Stephanie Wood
 

The old adage "Nap when the baby naps" is useful only if you're a first-time mom on maternity leave: no other kids to worry about, no job to perform on a few hours of sleep. And many experts caution against napping during the day anyway, even if you can find the time. "If you nap for too long or too late in the day, you won't be able to fall asleep as easily at night," says William Waters, Ph.D., an expert on sleep disorders at Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge. Follow these suggestions for boosting your energy through the day and calming yourself down at night so you can catch a few winks.


Wind-Ups
Sneak in a workout. Even ten minutes of lifting hand weights or stretching with an exercise video can increase your energy for hours.

Take a whiff of some essential oils, recommends aromatherapist Barbara Close, founder of the Naturopathica line of body products. Rosemary, pine, and citrus scents such as orange and lime relieve mental fatigue and stimulate your system.

Get some fresh air. A short walk can be an eye-opener for both you and your baby.

Cut back on caffeine. And don't have any at all after about 4:00 or 5:00 p.m., as it will disrupt your nighttime sleep.


Wind-Downs
Have your partner give you a massage. This is also a great way for you and your husband to reconnect postpartum if you're still not ready for heavy-duty intimacy.

Read -- as long as it's not about anything too anxiety-producing.

Take a hot bath. Elevating your body temperature before bedtime is a great tip, since the after-bath cooldown helps induce sleep.

Have a snack. Try a carbohydrate-rich mini meal, which stimulates brain chemicals that can help you sleep soundly. Good choices: crackers, toast with jam, or cereal and milk.

Avoid sensory stimulation. Switch from rock to classical music, lower the lights, and turn off the television and the computer.

夜影 2006-03-04 03:51
Quotables

"My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it."
                                              ~Clarence Budinton Kelland

"Praise your children openly, reprehend them serectly."
                                                ~W.Cecil

"Parents need to fill a child's bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can't poke enough holes to drain it dry."
                                                            ~Alvin Price

"To be in you children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today."
                                                                  ~Anonymous

"Your children will become what you are; so be what you want them to be."
                                                                    ~David Bly

"The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother."
                                                                    ~Anonymous

青青子矜 2006-03-04 22:31
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流云 2006-03-04 23:06
This is what i'm deeply impressed "The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother."
                                            ~Anonymous


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