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There are approximately fifteen million Americans who have learning disabilities today and many of these are still children. Being the parent of a child with a learning disability presents challenges that are unique to your family, as well as some difficult emotions due to the effects that this has on your child. There are some tips that you can follow if you are one of the millions of families raising a child with a learning disability today.
If you have a child with a learning disability, there may be times that you become frustrated with the child, the education system, his or her peers, and the whole situation in general. This has nothing whatsoever to do with the love that you have for your child. It is a very normal response to a situation that is not as perfect as you may have envisioned it would be, prior to the discovery of the disability.
You should find out everything that you can about how the education system in your district is run and what is offered to assist students with learning disabilities. Have your child tested by the school to determine if he or she is in the right placement, both in grade level and classroom setting. There may be particular subject areas which are more difficult than others for your child and these can be learned more effectively in a Learning Resource Center that moves at a slower pace and has more individual attention for each student.
Having a tutor for your child might help him or her to stay caught up in classwork and subject material immensely. You may be able to have one assigned by the school with no cost to you or you may have to pay someone. If you have to pay for a tutor, you may be able to write off the costs of that on your taxes, depending on the type and level of learning disability that your child has.
Keep up good communication with all of your child’s teachers. By doing so, you can accomplish two things. First, you will establish a relationship with the teacher which may very well increase the attentiveness that he or she shows to your child in the classroom. Second, you will be able to stay on top of what is going on with your child’s classwork, as well as the homework assignments which are handed out and when they are due to be turned in.
At home, try and keep things as organized as possible regarding your child’s education. Have a set schedule and place for homework to be done. Make a chart of what homework or projects are due and when tests are coming up that should be studied for. Spend time helping your child with schoolwork.
Children with learning disabilities often suffer through teasing from their peers when they are in their school years. They may also develop self-esteem issues that stem from failing at tests and getting poor grades. These issues can be very hard to deal with for the child and also for the parent who cares about and wants the very best for the child.
Having a child with learning disabilities is not always the easiest thing to cope with. There will be ups and downs along the way, but these children are often some of the sweetest and most affectionate ones that you will ever have the privilege of bringing up. Learning disabilities are not an indication of lesser intelligence, either, only an indication that your child learns differently than others.
As we age we look forward to the rewards that the Golden Years bring. In some cases the Golden Years turn into a nightmare. There are some people when they age not as fortunate as others and are wide open to elderly abuse, This can come in the form of friends, care givers, hired home help, staff that works in institutions and most heartbreaking of all from family members. Abuse can come in the form of emotional, neglect and physical abuse and is kept close to the elderly heart due to the shame of the circumstances.
Although most of the elderly in our world today is cared for with love, patience and understanding there are those that suffer greatly at the hands of an abuser. If it is a family member the person may be ashamed to let outsiders know what is happening to them and the abuse continues.
Neglect
Neglect can come in two forms. One of these are active neglect where the care giver holds the basic necessities from the elderly person. the other form of neglect is passive neglect where the care givers due to lack of information don’t give proper care to the elderly person they are suppose to be taking care of.
Signs of neglect can become very obvious where the elderly person shows signs of that very neglect. An elderly person can suffer from malnutrition and dehydration which leads to many medical problems. The elderly person may also show outward signs of neglect by looking unkempt, dirty and shabby clothing. Another form of neglect is holding back needed medication from an elderly person while their lives may quiet literally be depending on it.Leaving an elderly person alone for extended periods of time or limiting their movements is another part of neglect.
Emotional abuse
Signs of emotional abuse is very easy to spot as the elderly person shows fear around the person that is abusing them. This kind of emotional abuse may cause the elderly person to withdraw from society and activities they once enjoyed. The person that is receiving the abuse may become very passive with all people that they know and have very low esteem. Abusers may demand money from an elderly person, so much so that the elderly person has nothing left to live on or care for themselves.
Emotional abuse can come in such forms as treating the person like a child. Even though the elderly person is still very competent to take care of their own affairs these are usually taken from them by the abuser and all the decision making power is taken away. Some abusers find ways to torture their elderly parents by denying them access to their other children or grandchildren and even their friends.
Physical abuse
Perhaps physical abuse is the saddest of all the abuses. This can be seen in the elderly in unexplained injuries in the form of bruises, burns or unexplained swelling on the body.Physical abuse usually leaves the abused shying away from medical help due to the way their received their medical problem. Even when they do seek medical help the explanation they give does not always coincide with the bruise or swelling they are experiencing.
Some examples of physical abuse can be received by kicking, pinching, pushing, kicking and slapping to mention just a few. The abuse may rough handle the elderly leaving grab marks on the arms of the elderly person. The abuse usually continues as the abuser becomes more domineering leaving the elderly person to ashamed or afraid to tell the outside world of the misery they live in.
For those that are unfortunate enough to live under the hands of an abuser there are places you can seek help. Somewhere in your community there are Senior centers that are there to help. Talk to someone in your church community or someone you can trust. Abuse don’t just go away you must help yourself by speaking up. There are many people in your community willing to help you and place you far away from your abuser so you can start living again. If you know an elderly person that you suspect is being abused in your community seek help for them. Abuse will only stopped when it is confronted and brought out in the open.
All right, dieting masses: here are 100 things to do to distract yourself from foods you shouldn’t be eating. What’s your guilty food? Mine is pizza for sure! Some of these involve the internet, which makes them easier to do at work (provided your work is awesome and lets you have internet.)
Brush your cat.
Take your dog for a walk.
Sew a patch on your jeans.
Sort out your coffee mugs.
Email an old friend.
Do 10 jumping jacks.
Pick or buy flowers and arrange them in your house.
Natural childbirth and home-birthing is for anyone who wants to embrace them as their birthing experience of choice! This is certainly not an option that limits itself to the “hippies” and free-thinking “flower children” of the 60s and 70s.
I was as far from either of these labels as one could get when I made the decision to give birth in the comfort of my own home. I was, in fact, a straight A, preppy, 17 year old first time mother fresh from the Christian Academy (pleated plaid uniforms and all). Home birth may indeed have been the most free-spirited thing I ever attempted!
It was also one of the most rewarding things I ever accomplished. Having since given birth twice in the hospital environment due to minor complications, I can appreciate all the more the benefits of this natural setting.
I began my quest for the most relaxed birth environment I could have by finding a midwife that I was comfortable with. We were nothing alike at all, but something just drew me to her. She did happen to be a “hippie” and I learned so much about myself and my body through her patient teachings.
She taught me many techniques throughout my pregnancy that led me down the path to a successful, peaceful, and less painful birth. I did not need an epidural, an episiotomy, or anything to speed up the labor process. I only needed my own strength and the endurance that God has granted women since the beginning of time to get through this beautiful time.
My midwife taught me the importance of exercise. Keeping your entire body in the best physical condition possible cannot be stressed enough. More than just keeping you strong and flexible, this will enhance your mental and emotional state, as well. Being careful, however, not to overdo it is equally important. I walked almost everywhere I went. The fresh air and exercise were so very beneficial.
The next thing that she taught me was how to avoid an episiotomy or worse yet, a tear to the vaginal skin. She had me massage vitamin E oil into the perineum area, gently stretching it in preparation for the baby’s passage. I am a small women and my babies were 8 to 10 pounds apiece, yet my body was able to accommodate them just fine on its own.
I found a birthing class that was specifically for home-birthing and met many other couples of various backgrounds and lifestyles that were able to give pointers and support. For some, this was their first class and for others, a refresher course. This second group came with the added benefit of stories and experiences to share.
Between these classes and my midwife, I learned focus and breathing techniques that assisted in the pain management quite well when the time came. I also used a type of “disassociation” wherein I spoke softly to myself as if I were coaching someone else throughout the labor. In this way, I mentally removed myself from much of the pain.
Most of my labor, I chose to be alone in my bedroom. I was able to use these various techniques effectively and my labor was about 8 hours, with only the last one truly painful and the prior 7 being uncomfortable. I slept through much of it off and on, waking when my water finally broke like a dam being loosed from my body. I called the midwife and my husband in and began the next step.
After a short pushing phase, I was holding the most beautiful baby girl I had ever laid my eyes on. There was no thought left of the pain, the discomfort, or the weariness that had been there a moment before. I was not groggy from narcotic pain relief. No doctors were rushing around, breaking into our first moments together. No nurses taking my daughter away for immediate bathing, testing, weighing, etc.
I was simply a mother, gazing into the eyes of God’s greatest miracle and falling in love like never before.
Saffron is the most expensive among spices. It is highly prized for its rich color and aroma it imparts to oriental cooking. In India, there is another popular use of saffron. It is believed that if pregnant women had saffron-mixed milk at bed time, the new born baby would have a fair complexion. So saffron is usually gifted to pregnant women by friends and relatives. Saffron is also used in many cosmetic preparations for enhancing and lightening the skin.
Saffron, a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), is native to Southwest Asia. The stigmas and the styles—stalks connecting stigmas to the host plant—are dried and used in Middle Eastern and Asian cooking for imparting color and flavor. Saffron has also been used by traditional medicines in these countries in various ways from relieving stomach aches to treating depression.
Historically, saffron tea has been used to treat depression. ingesting large amounts of the tea and spice has been reported to cause feelings of happiness and joy. According to eMedTV, one study suggested that ingesting saffron tea has as much anti-depressant benefits as taking certain over-the-counter medication.
Benefits for the Heart
In traditional Chinese system, saffron has been used to improve blood circulation and cure bruises. Saffron contains Crocetin, a carotenoid that contributes the most health benefits of saffron. Crocetin has been shown to enhance the oxygen diffusivity through plasma and other liquids, increase alveolar oxygen transport and enhance pulmonary oxygenation. They also lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides in the body and help in the treatment of atherosclerosis and arthritis. In a study of hyperlipemia rats, crocin decreased cholesterol, triglyceride and low density lipoprotein levels, and increased the content of high density lipoprotein.
Antioxidant Action and Eye Care
Safranal, a constituent of saffron, exhibits high antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity. Studies show that saffron improves vision and is an effectual weapon to prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the commonest cause of blindness in the elderly. They are also reported to be good memory enhancers.
Other Reported Benefits of Saffron
In ancient cultures, saffron was used to relieve stomach aches and kidney stones.
They regulate the production of stomach acids and promote contractions of the uterine muscles.
Saffron is also used to massage the gums in order to reduce inflammation and tenderness. Saffron oil can be used to treat insect bites and stings, heal throat irritation due to cough.
It takes more than 4,500 flowers to yield a single ounce of the spice. The expense and efforts may be well worth considering the possible health benefits the spice offers. However, saffron must be used in moderation, as high doses are known to be toxic.
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