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Practice Manager of the MonthCategories: Practice Manager of the Month
Carie Free, Practice Administrator
Chatuge Family Practice
Carie Free is the Practice Administrator at Chatuge Family Practice located just over the border into North Carolina in Hayesville. The practice is run a bit different than most doctors' offices. Chatuge Family Practice is a rural practice non-profit 501c3. It is run by a community board of 19. The doctors do not own the practice, nor are they the boss; both doctors and practice manager are employees and answer to the board and the community. The practice has a team approach to total health care and provide a variety of services from acupuncture, acute care for adults and children, dermatology, family planning, lab testing, minor surgery, and well visits.
Carie was raised in the medical management environment. Her grandmother worked in administration at the local hospital, and her mother managed several medical offices. So she knew this would be her path as well. She started working for an Internal Medicine group at the age of 15. Carie started in Medical Records in high school and after college came back and worked her way up to Billing Manager. She finished her Degree in Health Care Management and became an office manager for a local Orthopedic. When his practice was bought, she became an employee of the hospital. When Chatuge Family Practice had some financial/leadership troubles, Carie was asked to step in and manage the practice.
The two tips that Carie would provide to other Practice Administrators is to accept change and have a big picture mindset. She states, "You can get caught up sometimes in the little details, and it will bog you down. I try to get the big picture in my head and then collaborate with others to get those fine details down but without a vision your practice will no longer be viable." Carie knows that medical is constantly changing whether it's the alphabet soup game, trying to stretch each dollar, staying in compliance, or juggling the insurance companies. She warns other Practice Managers and Providers that complaining too much and fighting the system is truly a losing battle. Accept the change and be the 'poster child' for the program so that you can help your employees to embrace the change to keep the focus on helping the patient. She enjoys the constant change and fixing problems as she gets bored if everything is running too smoothly. Carie feels that she has gained her best advice and knowledge from scripture reading of the bible and prayer life. She treats others like she would want to be treated and she would never expect them to do a job that she wouldn't do herself.
Carie's passion and hard work in her job are noticed by the doctors that work around her. Dr. Jill Brinke states, "I think the reason I like working with Carie so much and the reason she is so good at her job, besides being organized, motivated and resourceful, is that I know that I'm appreciated. Or more specifically the work I do is appreciated. She understands the complexity of our job and realizes it is more than just diagnosis and prescription writing. We are trying to heal people and give them better quality of life. She shares that focus and is an amazing advocate for our patients. We are incredibly blessed to have Carie and I am so glad she's here!" Similarly, Dr. Heaver shared, "She has worked long (uncompensated) hours, taken the initiative, researched and generally bird-dogged ways of providing services for our patients and community–grants, collaborations, etc., all while keeping us afloat! Kudos!!!"
Carie understands the benefit of working with others and building relationships in groups such as Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Accountable Care Organization (ACO.) She believes in sharing her knowledge and learning from others on how best to manage the practice. Her nominator, Bart Segal Tri-Med Solutions, has been one of the valuable partners she trusts. She met Bart at an on-site workshop for the software company on meaningful use. Her representative did not show, but she heard Bart speak and sought him out with additional questions. As she says, "Bart is truly one of a kind and his company is as well." One of the best things about Bart is that he is just like an extension of her office. He is genuine, honest, and visible such that her employees know who he is and if there are issues, Bart and his company are the people she calls first. Carie knows that if his team cannot figure out the solution then they pull from their network of other VARS to get that answer.
Carie is active in her community. She is a Sunday school teacher for teenagers and loves to sing in the choir. Her six year old daughter also keeps her active as team mom for cheerleading and going to Girl Scouts and Basketball. Her daughter also does natural pageants and works very hard for the community service awards that are with pageantry.


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09.21.18La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton Launches "Our Resort. Your Kingdom."
Each of the rooms and suites is furnished with rare and antique pieces from different countries around the world and offer unforgettable views of the Tuscan countryside.
04.10.18Premier Mountaintop Hotel and Conference Center to Join Curio Collection by Hilton in Georgia
The McLemore Resort will also provide visitors with a premier basecamp for exploration throughout Georgia's Cumberland Plateau.
04.05.18Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts in City of Love with First Hotel in Paris
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) announced the opening of Niepce Paris Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton today. The hotel was hand-picked to be a part of the exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind, independent hotels and resorts all celebrated for their individuality. The hotel joins nearly 50 upper upscale Curio Collection by Hilton properties around the world.
04.04.18Curio Collection by Hilton Introduces The Porter - its 50th Hotel in Key U.S. Destination of Portland
Curio Collection by Hilton today welcomes The Porter Portland as its 50th property in its upper upscale portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts handpicked for their unique character.
03.16.18The Statler Dallas celebrated as the 300th hotel inducted into Historic Hotels of America®
The 300th hotel inducted marks a significant milestone in the history and growth of Historic Hotels of America. Historic Hotels of America was originally founded in 1989 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to increase the recognition and celebration of historic hotels.
02.02.18Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton Takes Top Honors in Wedding Category
With awards season in full, glamorous swing, The Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is garnering star-studded recognition for excellence in the wedding category.

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Has your toddler turned one? It's time to switch to cow's milk
Mums, did you know that when your toddler turns one, you can switch to cow's milk? Here's why you should consider making this switch.
Recently, the Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singapore's premier health advisory body, ran a campaign asking parents if they were confused about switching to cow's milk once their child turned one year old.
One of the reasons the HPB identifies for this state of confusion is that there are many myths surrounding the consumption of cow's milk by toddlers. Is it safe enough? Is it easily digestible? Does it contain enough nutrition for their growth?
The fact is that fresh milk is one of the best kinds of food you can find in nature for your child. It is a great source of nutrition and is rich in calcium, protein, vitamin B12, riboflavin (vitamin B2) and phosphorous. All of these are essential for a child's growth and development.
The HPB clearly advocates that after the age of one, proper meals, and not just milk, should be the main source of nutrition for your child. Milk should only supplement a balanced meal. In fact, a milk-only diet after the age of one may even affect the development of good eating habits in your child.
If your child is older than 12 months now, this is the time to switch over to cow's milk as a supplement for a balanced diet. This combination is more than enough to fulfill your child's growing nutritional needs.
However, it's important to note that if your child has allergies or special nutritional requirements, HPB also recommends breastfeeding your child beyond the age of one.
Why Cow's Milk Matters
Cow's milk contains some of the most important nutrients for your child's healthy growth: calcium, protein, and fat. For example, a full glass of milk contains vitamins A and B, carbohydrates, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and proteins.
Since calcium is essential for the development of bones and teeth in the child's body, children need it in ample quantities. All that playing requires strong, healthy bones, right, parents? Also, they need to develop longer and stronger bones to sustain their growth, and also have a healthy set of teeth to eat their meals properly.
Even though there are many other sources of calcium besides milk – such as green leafy vegetables, soya beans, tofu, soya drinks with added calcium, nuts, and small fish – these food might not be that popular among notoriously fussy toddlers. Just trying feeding okra and tofu to your one-year-old child and you will know what we mean!
That's why cow's milk is considered one of the best sources of calcium for young children. One serving (one cup or about 250ml) of cow's milk will provide 50% of the daily calcium needs of kids between the age of one and three (500mg/day).1
Make the Switch
By keeping the medical evidence in mind, parents should have no hesitation in switching to cow's milk.
Now, the question is whether this switch should be to full cream or low-fat milk.
HPB recommends that children who are one to two years old should only drink whole or full cream cow's milk. For example, MARIGOLD 100% Fresh Milkhas 120mg of calcium per 100ml of milk whereas stage 3 formula milk only has 91mg!
After two years old, children can drink low-fat milk or even skim milk if there are any weight-related issues.
Mums, once you have made up your mind to switch to cow's milk, you can opt for MARIGOLD 100% Fresh Milk, a well-known "natural, wholesome quality milk from Australia". It is the ultimate choice of milk for parents who want to switch their toddler to fresh cow's milk.
Switching to cow's milk will help you better manage household expenses without compromising on the needs of your growing child. We have seen how in the past couple of years, the prices of formula milk have skyrocketed in Singapore. With this in mind, switching to cow's milk such as MARIGOLD 100% Fresh Milk will help you save money for sure.
Lastly, switching to cow's milk will make the feeding process easier for you, mum! No more mixing of powder and water required! Just pour MARIGOLD 100% Fresh Milk into a cup (warm or cold), give it to your little one, and you are done!
With MARIGOLD 100% Fresh Milk, you can save money, and giving milk to your child becomes hassle-free. But most importantly, you can rest assured that your child is getting the best possible natural nutrition from the milk!
MARIGOLD 100% Fresh Milk comes from Australian free-range cows that are free to graze on lush green pastures. Together with a purity of air and all things natural, 100% Australian fresh milk is simply the best nature can offer.
MARIGOLD Fresh Milk. 100% Fresh. 100% Australian.


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Video interviews of the 2016 winners of the Governor-General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History are now on-line. Topics range from family and school history projects to national history such as Vimy Ridge and Indigenous issues with an emphasis on historical thinking. You can read a description of the various projects below.
Adam Pounder and Lori Buchanan help their students connect their family past to critical moments in Canadian history. Students start by selecting and interviewing a relative, searching through family photographs, and writing about their relative's experiences. After identifying a related historical topic to research, students analyze scholarly sources, write an account detailing their findings, and select an artifact to complement their work. This allows them to compare their relative's story with the "official" narrative that surfaces during their research.
Brian Clancy, Lisa Sheppard, and Catherine Morneault gave their grade six French immersion students this challenge for their school year: "How can we collaboratively teach our community about the Canadian experience at Vimy Ridge and do something AWESOME in the process?" Students decided to craft a book-length collection of short essays to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the battle.
Elizabeth Freeman-Shaw and Sarah Murdoch introduce their first unit of Grade 10 history through the lens of Indigenous Issues in conjunction with the introduction and application of each of the six Historical Thinking concepts. There is no lengthy traditional 'research' project in Unit 1, but rather a series of smaller demonstrations relating to Historical Thinking Concepts. Students learn to critically approach Canada's decisions and policies relating to Indigenous peoples. By exploring multiple perspectives of the past, they question the basis of Canadian pride and assess whether Canada is a truly fair and equitable country. Their inquiries culminate in the preparation of a creative representation: Stained Glass Window for the Future.
To celebrate their school's 60th anniversary, the students in Geneviève Marois' class decided to hold an exhibition on its history. They started out by examining several primary and secondary sources, and then presented the information in a number of creative ways, including with an interactive timeline, skit, movie, and dance. Some 500 students attended the exhibition, with another 250 community members turning up for the evening presentation.
Holly Richard's students engage in a wide variety of academic and co-curricular activities meant to deepen their awareness of the connections between First Nation, Métis, and Inuit histories and cultures. The activities help students develop 21st century learning skills and empowers them to take a lead in educating their community. Leadership activities include student-led educational projects such as workshops on the legacy of the Residential School System, presentations on indigenous perspectives in Canadian History and most notably, the publication and distribution of a magazine that connects culture and history with current issues faced by First Nations communities.
The students of teacher Rita Gravina and Teacher-Archivist Catherine Pfaff delve into the many unsung stories of women who served their country during the First World War. As part of the HerStory project, their Grade 12 students are responsible for creating video narratives on the war experiences of former students.
The above is an edited version of text on Canada's History website.


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MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — UPDATE: Kaitlyn McGinnis has been crowned homecoming queen. WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO BELOW.
PREVIOUS STORY: Friday night under the lights at the Madison City Stadium, Bob Jones High School's football team will play. But all eyes will be on halftime crowing of homecoming queen.
17-year-old senior Kaitlyn McGinnis will walk onto the field just like the rest of the teens in the running for homecoming queen and that in itself is a miracle.
Nearly a year ago, Kaitlyn was a passenger in a car accident that slammed her head against a tree, causing severe brain trauma. She was air-lifted to Vanderbilt Hospital, but her prognosis was bleak. Doctors gave the family no hope. The damage was too severe.
Even if she lived, she would remain a vegetable and require constant care just to exist. The family could forget about her having a normal life.
When Kaitlyn did emerge from a coma, she was paralyzed down her left side and couldn't open her eyes or speak coherently.
Kaitlyn endured a long and challenging recovery with months in the Nashville hospital and a rehabilitation facility in Atlanta.
Kaitlyn walked around a school track unaided this past week, showing she's on target to attain her goal of crossing the stage to get her diploma in May. "Walking! Not rolling," she said.
The nerves are slowly responding and moving down to the extremities of her left arm and leg. She no longer has to forcibly swing her left hip to move the leg, and can raise her left arm almost even with her shoulder. Her eyesight has improved, but she only has about 25 percent of her previous vision.
It's still a frustrating circumstance for a girl who craves being independent. Having to rely on others for everything was the worst part of being in the hospital, she said. But it also helps her appreciate little things, like being able to slide into bed unassisted.
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Guide for BuyersJulie Farris and Billy Milliken of Jonesport Realty stand next lobster traps at the Jonesport Marina, a working waterfront in Down East Maine.
At Jonesport Realty, we focus our attention on real estate in the greater Jonesport and Beals area of the Down East coast. By doing so, we stay current with new real estate listings as they come on the market and see new opportunities as they arise. Knowing the region as we do, we are able to offer property seekers a more comprehensive and immediate service than can be obtained by out-of-area real estate companies.
Whether you're a first-time home buyer with a modest budget, or an experienced investor seeking an exclusive coastal Maine property, Jonesport Realty will assist you with professionalism and responsive communication.
Before you begin working with a real estate licensee it is important for you to understand that Maine Law provides for different levels of brokerage services to buyers and sellers. While Jonesport Realty provides brokerage services to both buyers and sellers, the agency's policy is to represent sellers only. As a buyer you will be served as customer.
As a customer you can expect a licensee to provide the following services:
*To disclose all material defects pertaining to the physical condition of the real estate that are known by the licensee;
*To treat both the buyer and seller honestly and not knowingly give false information;
*To account for all money and property received from or on behalf of the buyer or seller; and
*To comply with all state and federal laws related to real estate brokerage activity.
Property Search Assistance
We are happy to provide you with personalized property search assistance. We also have access to the Down East Multiple Listing Service, a central source for listings from various real estate offices in the region. If you have a specific type of property in mind, just let us know either by creating a Jonesport Realty account, or by contacting us directly.
REMEMBER: Unless you enter into a written agreement for agency representation, you are a customer---not a client.
Loan Qualification Assistance
Jonesport Realty can provide you with a list of financial institutions and personnel that are qualified to assist you in the any loan process necessary for the purchase of a property.
Visit our resources page for area bank contact information.


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Baseball is one of the most unpredictable sports in the world.
Before the season starts, predictions are made of who will do this and who will do that. But, the truth is, that there are so many different things that can and will happen. Every season, the unexpected happens.
Whether it be in the form of a young player having a monster year. A mediocre player who suddenly becomes a star. A veteran having one last kick at the can, or a perennial all-star having an off year.
Either way, these things are hard to predict. But, I have created a list of players of whom I believe will fall under one of the four categories mentioned above during the 2011 MLB Regular Season.


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American Buff Geese
American buff geese are generally available starting in July each year. Juvenile geese will be 12- 20 weeks of age at the time of order fulfillment.
Duckopolis is no longer taking preorders to hold juvenile geese in advance, we will now update the stores inventory when there are available geese. These geese are ready to go, whether by pickup or to be shipped. After an order is received, we will contact you within 1-2 business days to make arrangements for a pickup or ship date. Geese will be available on a first order basis. We have a "notify me" option set up that will send you an automated email as soon as american buff geese become available if you wish to sign up.


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Christmas around the world
Christmas looks so different in the other corners of the world. Take a look at these pictures and see exactly what we mean.
Christmas in Europe
Every Christmas, the European cities are lit up by thousands of lights. The air is filled by the cinnamon flavour, by the smell of mulled wine and freshly baked goods. The annual markets and the huge Christmas trees are present every year, getting you in the perfect mood for holidays.
Christmas in Amsterdam
Christmas in Prague
Christmas in Austria
Christmas in Lapland, Finland
There's no better place to enjoy Christmas than in the home land of Santa, in Lapland, Finland.
Christmas in Asia
Christianity isn't really spread around Asia, therefore Christmas isn't either. And that's a bit ironic, considering that most of the Christmas gifts come from China. However, due to tourism and worldwide influences, Christmas is somehow celebrated in the most important Asian towns, by decorating them with specific ornaments. One exception to this rule is the Philippines , where Christmas is taken more seriously than anywhere else in the world. They start celebrating early, in September and they keep on going until January.
Christmas in China
Christmas in Vietnam
Christmas in South Korea
Christmas in the Philippines
Christmas in Tokyo
Christmas in Africa
Pine trees are not really common in Africa, so people there decorate other trees, like the Baobab.
Santa Claus in Africa
Christmas in Australia
Christmas in India
In India, for Christmas, people decorate mango trees instead of pine trees.


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Mr Anders Savill1
1Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, Kensington, Australia
In the digital age, Scientists are facing a number of new challenges. For example the emergence of high-throughput sequencing has pushed the study of some biology fields into the computer science realm, however the skills and software required to deploy and manage these new complex workflows will take much longer to develop. In this presentation we explore the relationship between the investigator, the enabling technology and their supportive communities. This presentation will outline how researchers can be best supported to use technology to enable their research. Our focus is on leveraging containerisation technology which will allow complex workflows to be deployed on a diverse range of platforms including cloud services and HPC. Building on the existing Docker API provides us the ability to transparently deploy containers to any configured host. On top of the container stack we can deploy a web services for users to start, stop and manage their own workflows and services. Through collaboration with research partners we can develop a wide range of easy to use applications backed by well documented scientific methods. It is apparent that where there is a strong and supportive relationship between the investigators, the provider of the enabling technology and the community, researchers have greater opportunities to create impact. Accessible and easy to use containerised workflows have the opportunity to accelerate diagnostic testing, simplify the transition to parallel computing and lower the bar of entry to complex computing.
Anders is a Web Applications Developer at the Pawsey Supercomputing Center where he works on computing and HPC related problems within the wider research community and Pawsey Partners.


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Thursday, May 14, 2009
MOVING Blog
We are moving out blog to our own domain this week. Please come over to http://www.mypreciouskid.com/blog/ and follow us there.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Year End Inventory Reduction SALE
We also have a very unusual coupon code
DEC25MPK is worth 25% off your order
Valid even on sale items
Expires 12/31/08
One use per household
Limited to stock on hand
Not valid on wholesale orders
We have 120 products: child safety, baby gear, child proofing, potty training, baby sign language, booster high chair, Radian car seat, shopping cart covers, swaddle blankets, SIDS monitor, baby scale and much much more!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Twitter with us
A twitter.com account is free. If you own a business we highly recommend getting your twitter account user name to match your business name like we did.
I also got a personal twitter account
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Tips for The Expectant Mother
If you're a mom, then most likely you get excited when you have a friend or even an acquaintance to find out that they are expecting. More often than not, finding out that one is expecting leads to a conversation that includes lots of "know how". You know what I mean everyone in the group seems to know more than each other about pregnancy, babies, and other related topics. Pretty soon the conversation sounds more like a list of tips for the expectant mother. And honestly, that may be good. As we could all use a few tips now and again right? Especially, when it comes to bringing a new baby into the world.
So, the following are a few tips for any expectant mother that you know, who knows it may even be you. They include:
1. You may have to change your diet. In fact, expect a change in your diet in some form or fashion while you're expecting. Either you will have to eat more frequently to prevent morning sickness or you will have to abstain from eating certain types of food to keep from getting ill, or you may have to eat more just to feel full, no matter what there is sure to be a change in your diet.
2. There are certain things you should avoid. These include: the kitty litter box, chemicals, alcohol, drugs, smoking, and fish with high levels of mercury. Some of these things seem like a given while others you may wonder about, regardless take the tips of others and avoid them.
3. Take a break. Pregnant women need frequent breaks as you will most likely experience more fatigue than you normally do when you're not with child. Taking a nap during pregnancy can do you much good.
While taking a rest be sure to read Child Safety Guide for Expectant Parents http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-safety-book.html These are special purchase price of $7 for a limited time.
Monday, December 15, 2008
7 Tips to Child Safety in the Holidays
In this business season we are out in public with our kids a lot. How can we make certain your children are safe and secure? What things can you do to feel at peace while shopping with your kids? As a mom of 4 I learned to teach them early what to do in scary situations.
1. Teach your child to wear an ID. Your child should wear a physical ID (ID Bracelet, Shoe ID Tag, Personalized Dog Tag) every time you go out. The ID should contain your cell phone number so if you are separated you can be reached
2. Teach your child "If Mommy is lost find another mommy with kids and show her your ID so she can call me
3. Teach them to stay put if you get separated. Wait with the mom they found in the location they lost you.
4. Teach them to be attentive. "What color is Mommy wearing today?"What is Mommy's other name?"
5. Play "What if?" Game - "What should you do IF Mommy is lost?"
6. Take a picture of your child with your cell phone as you start shopping. If a child is separated you want to provide a photo. Better yet carry a photo ID card of your child. Put an ID on your child's car seat too.
7. Keep all children under age 12 with you. Do not allow them to wonder away to look in different aisles while shopping. Where you go they should go. I teach my 8 yr old daughter to keep one hand on the cart.
Find more child safety & safe baby gear at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Potty training a child has got to be one of the most difficult parenting tasks. Like with most other things associated with children, every child proves to be very different, whether it is due to personality, or maturity, potty training for even the parent who has done it multiple times can still end up being a struggle.
You may have heard that girls or easier or maybe just the opposite that boys potty train faster, no matter what you've heard once you begin to train your own child you'll begin o have opinions and stories of your own. Some stories you may be dieing to share or others which you wish had never happened to you.
No matter how difficult potty training may seem as you begin it and are going through it the truth is it is something that your child must do in their own time, and on their own schedule. It is like many other facets of life a learning process, maybe even as much for you as for them.
Try to be as understanding as you can with your child as they go through the process of potty training. Keeping your cool and your patience will make things go much more smoothly. Do not set your expectations too high from the beginning and you will be successful.
Also try to make the process fun for the both of you. Getting into the process and making it something you and your child can look forward to doing together rather than dreading on a daily basis. Then, before you know it they will be a happy independent potty goer.
Check out Kay's POTTY 101 article and awesome potty training products to make the process even easier.
Alyssa Avant
Christian Writer, Speaker, Podcaster & Blogger
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Disaster Preparedness
Dr. Jeffrey Upperman, director of the Disaster Preparedness project at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Imagine it is the middle of the day. Your kids are in school, you are at the office. The building begins to sway and then the lights go out. You grab your phone and call your child's school, but you cannot get through. The building starts to shake violently, like nothing you've felt before. Is this the quake they've been warning everyone about? Where is your child? Is she safe? Who is taking care of her? Is she as frightened as you are?
Most parents work to make sure their children are prepared to cope with whatever the world throws at them. We help them with their homework to make sure they are ready for school. We try to make sure they eat the right foods. And, we want to keep them out of harm's way. But do parents really teach their children what they need to know in the event of a disaster? Many parents in California have an emergency kit in the house and car, but are our children ready? Would they know how to cope and keep themselves safe if they were separated from us?
Dr. Jeffrey Upperman is director of the Disaster Preparedness project at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. He has spent years making sure public health institutions are prepared to address the needs of children in an emergency. Through his practice he has also learned a good deal about what families can do to prepare themselves-and their children-for the consequences of a disaster.
Experts say that children as young as age three can begin to understand earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters. They should also be able to understand some simple steps you can take together to ensure they stay safe if you are not there to help them. Dr. Upperman's top tips for you and your children:
* Create a "business card" or ID CARD for your child just like yours. Include their name, address, phone number on the front, and a list of emergency contacts on the back, including out-of-state relatives and your pediatrician. Make them promise to keep the cards in their pocket or backpack.
* Coordinate with other parents to arrange for each of your
children to have a "buddy" - another child in their class or playgroup that they should stay close to in an emergency. Get parents and buddies together every six months to review family disaster plans.
* Make sure your children know who to call if they cannot reach
you - designate an out-of-town friend or relative to be a point of contact. Once a month, schedule a time for your child to call that relative just to say hello. The more regularly they communicate, the more comfortable they will be calling in an emergency.
* Every household has features that can be dangerous in the event
of a disaster-things like overhead lights, unsecured water heaters or bookcases, toxic or flammable household cleaners or chemicals. Get your children to help you search the house and make a list of potential hazards. Use the search as an opportunity to teach them about the importance of household safety.
* Volunteer to work with your children, their classmates and their
teacher to create a checklist the class can use in the event of an earthquake or other emergency. Create the checklist as a group, and produce pocket-size copies of the checklist for your children to keep in their desks at school.
* Create a list with your children of all the "helpers" they can
count on if there is an emergency and you are not together. The list would include teachers, doctors, nurses, firemen, policemen. With young children, create a collage with pictures of the helpers. The goal is to ensure kids will feel comfortable and safe with caretakers and emergency workers.
* Have your child create a shopping list for the family's disaster
preparedness kit and shop for the items together. Have them help you pick the storage place, and put them in charge of one of the items in the kit.
* Role play with your children-act out what might happen at
school. Let your child be the adult, and you play the child who needs to be told what to do in an emergency.
* Talk to your children and make sure they talk to you. When there
is news of a disaster or emergency in the world, use the news as a "teachable moment," a way to remind your child how to prepare so that your family will be safe.
Friday, November 28, 2008
This is what I know about blogging...
1) content needs to be added on a regular schedule. Minimum is 3 times a week, more is better.
2) blog posts should be around 250 words per post. This is long enough to deliver your message, but short enough to keep people reading and interested..
3) break up your paragraphs with bulleted lists, bold words and headings. (Not every single paragraph, but where appropriate).
4) you MUST have a photo for every post. That said, use ONLY one photo per post unless you need more to illustrate your point or show how to do something (or if you're a photographer doing a photography blog).
5) use good photos. If you are not a photographer, use stock photos. (always keep a digital camera with you. You never know when something will pop up that is a perfect shot for your blog post)
6) keep your content focused. if your posts don't stay on track, you lose people. If you have something off topic to talk about, start another blog.
7) for the overall look of your blog, break up your space. Don't have one huge blank, white page with text on it. Use templates, as this will help with the layout.
8) make your "about me" section really personable. People feel more comfortable reading your blog if they feel like they are getting to know you. It establishes a connection with your readers.
9) when somebody comments, you should comment back on your blog, as well as in a direct email to the reader. This encourages repeat visitors.
10) have fun with your blog. if it becomes a chore, this will show up in your writing as well as your readership.
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Black Friday is coming
I created a page of some fabulous coupon codes just for Black Friday weekend.
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Friday, September 12, 2008
READINESS: Haley had never gone in the potty when we started - even though I had been sitting her on it for several weeks before bath, when I went to the Bathroom etc. At age 18 months I start pre-training. I get a potty video that we watch every day. I got potty books that we read every day. We started talking about potty.
Her readiness signs to me were that she could follow a simple command (pick up the ball), she would show a sign when she when potty in diaper (hold herself, do the little dance, hide for BM), and was staying dry an hour or more at a time. She was between 21-24 months. I have found that 21-24 months is the window that I see that almost all kids are ready unless medical, physical or mental disability. I trained all 4 of my kids between this age range, with them being completed by their 2nd birthday. And I have helped dozens of moms train their children in this same age window.
PARENTS: You are right to wait until you are ready. When you know you can commit a couple weeks to it and be there to help with every accident very quickly. Look over your calendar and find a 2 week window when you can give this your full attention.
BOYS: Potty Teach them sitting down. I do not let them stand up while training. We do this for several reasons: bathroom cleanliness and it encourages then to have their bowel movement in the toilet. Some moms who train them standing up have issues getting them to have a BM. My hubby insists that my son learn sitting down. You know I never have pee on the toilet unless a visiting man is in our home!
At age 18 months I do the following
1. Buy 10-12 pairs of training pants
2. Buy 3 pairs of vinyl covers
3. Read TOILET TRAINING IN LESS THAN A DAY
4. Have my child watch a potty VIDEO each day
5. Read a potty BOOK to my child each day
6. Practice giving them verbal instructions ( bring mama the ball)
7. Get a potty seat or potty ring. Let the child see and sit on it.
8. Get a potty doll that wets
9. Buy dollar tree treats for reward system
BEFORE starting: Things to consider finishing:
Wean from bottle and nursing and binky
Have child in their own bed
Teach them to pull pants and up and down on own
When mom is ready to focus and can stay home for most of the next 2 weeks.When the child is staying dry for an hour or 2 during the day.
When child can follow verbal cues (pick up the ball). OPTIMAL AGE: 21-24 months in my opinion. (age 24+ months may take twice as long to train for some children because of will issues) I personally find training between 21-24 months easier than potty training between 24-36 months. At age 2 they love to say NO! Before age 2 most kids love to mimic what you are doing.
START and do NOT STOP: Every time you put a pull-up or diaper on them after starting the training you may confuse them and cause the training to take longer.
Now there may be times that you make a decision to stop the training for personal reasons. Everyone has seasons in their life. That is fine. Just know that the next time you start it may take twice as long from the mixed messages.
REMEMBER: Accidents are not to be avoided. Accidents are a teaching tool. You cannot potty teach w/o accidents. The urine leak down the leg feels out of control to them. Most kids will say Uh-oh the first time. Also the leaking accident prompts the parent to act quickly.
TRAINING: Toilet Teaching is just like teaching them to eat with a spoon, stay in their car seat, dress themselves, and obey their parents. You are the parent and treat it like other areas of obedience. Make it fun and encourage them but expect them to comply. Expect and want accidents. This is what teaches them the consequences and the need to potty in the toilet
PULL-UPS: NO diapers or paper pull-ups ever - get them out of the house.
They may ask for them back. I just say the diapers are all gone since she is a big girl.
If you give them back the diapers they will usually regress and it will take longer next time. Go forward. Pull-ups will delay the training process. If you must use a pullup at night put it over a pair of training pants.
The biggest challenge for me in the first few days is the child learning to turn ON the urine flow. Some kids get this faster than others. Haley got it the third day. Some kids get it the first day.
THE SYSTEM: Train the DOLL to go Potty. Take the child to potty often. Set a timer. Give immediate positive reinforcement when they go in toilet. Practice walking to the potty, clean up and change clothes for every accident. MY CHILD: With his system Haley did not go in potty at all first couple days. We quickly changed after every accident. She would grab herself and say uh-oh when she went since the cloth makes the feelings wet and uncomfortable. Third day she said uh-oh and had not gone in panties so I took her to potty and she went. We clapped, shouted, got a treat, called daddy! Over the next 3 days every day was less accidents and more successes. After a week she had it mostly down so I could take her out. I used vinyl pants over cloth to protect when out and about.
DAY ONE: I taught Haley how to have the doll go potty in the big toilet rewarding the child when the dolly goes potty. We played this game off and on all day. This is the teaching day.
DAY TWO: POTTY PARTY: I tell her she is a big girl like dolly. Put her in CLOTH training pants give her lots to drink. Every half hour check panties. If dry take to potty. If goes in potty reward with candy or sticker and lots of praise. Expect lots of accidents the first couple days until they get the uh-oh and are still dry. REWARD EVERY SUCCESS! For every accident help her run to the potty and say Uh-oh we must potty in the toilet then help her change into dry pants. Practice walking back and forth from the place of accident to potty.
CONTINUE for the next 2 weeks. Praise every success. Help change every accident quickly. At the end of 2 weeks you will be having more successes than accidents. I find most kids really get it in this 2 week period.
TIMER: Use your timer. At first I set it for 30 minutes. I take her in every 30 minutes until we have a dry day. Then I go to 45 minutes until we have a dry day. Then I move to 1 hour. I stay at sending them to the potty every hour for several weeks. Then as they start asking to go potty you can move the timer to 1.5-2 hours.
BED TIME: For nap and bed put a sheet protector under the sheet. Put on two pairs of cloth training pants and vinyl pants over. Change them to dry panties immediately upon waking. Use vinyl pants over cloth training pants only when out in public or in bed.
OLDER CHILDREN: If your child is over 24 months expect it to take longer as you are in the MY WILL stage. They may fight you. You have to be the parent and firmly, lovingly, and with joy help them comply. Make it fun and exciting. Diapers are no longer an option. I do not ASK if they have to go potty. I ANNOUNCE that it is POTTY TIME. With my son I use to scoop him up over my shoulder and dance to the potty with him laughing.
I am not the expert at all but do have 4 successes under my belt and have helped many other moms succeed as well with this system
Kay Green, Founder of http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ Child Safety Products
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Potty training is easier and happens faster if your child is truly ready in all three areas: physical, cognitive and social. But the big question is: How do you know when your child is ready? If you have never traveled this road before, you likely don't even know what signs to look for. Take this quiz to find out where your child is on the readiness spectrum.
1. I can tell by watching that my child is wetting or filling his diaper:
a. Never.
b. Sometimes.
c. Usually.
2. My toddler's diaper needs to be changed:
a. Frequently, every hour or two.
b. It varies.
c. Every two to three hours--sometimes less frequently.
3. My child understands the meaning of wet, dry, clean, wash, sit, and go:
a. No.
b. Some of them.
c. Yes.
4. When my child communicates her needs, she:
a. Says or signs a few basic words and I guess the rest.
b. Gets her essential points across to me.
c. Has a good vocabulary and talks to me in sentences.
5. If I give my child a simple direction, such as, "put this in the toy box," she:
a. Doesn't understand or doesn't follow directions.
b. Will do it if I coach or help her.
c. Understands me and does it.
6. My child can take his pants off and put them on:
a. No.
b. With help he can.
c. Yes.
7. When I read a book to my child, he:
a. He ignores me.
b. Sometimes listens, sometimes wanders off.
c. Sits, listens and enjoys the story.
8. My toddler wants to do things "all by myself":
a. Never.
b. Sometimes.
c. All the time!
9. I think that it's the right time to begin potty training:
a. No.
b. I'm undecided.
c. Yes.
Total the number of responses for each letter:
a. __________ b. __________ c. ___________
Most answers are A: Wait. Your little one doesn't seem to be ready just yet. Test again in a month or two.
Most answers are B: Time for pre-potty training--get ready! Your child is not quite ready for active training, but you can take many steps to prepare your toddler for the future. Gradual introduction of terms and ideas will make potty training easier when the time comes.
Most answers are C: Your toddler is ready to use the potty! It's time to start your potty training adventure. Good luck, and have fun!
Are you between two scores? Just like any parenting situation, there are choices to make. If your child is hovering between two categories, it's time to put your intuition to good use. Your knowledge of your own child can direct you toward the right plan of action.
Excerpted with permission by McGraw-Hill Publishing from The No-Cry Potty Training Solution (McGraw-Hill 2006). http://www.pantley.com/elizabeth/books/0071476903.php
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Safe Sippy
As a small company I am very careful about what products I carry. I like to bring in a sample and test every product before selling it. So now my 8 yr old daughter and 20 month old granddaughter both use the SAFE SIPPY. They are very happy with them.
We brought in the first 2 cases and were surprised when they sold out in 10 days. When we tried to order them we found the company was out of stock of the 16,000 they recently created. So we order KLEAN KANTEEN sippy cups in the mean time.
We are happy to say we now have both the Safe Sippy ( pink, blue or green) and the Klean Kanteen (silver, pink and blue - 12 oz, 18 oz, 27 oz) in stock online.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
New Store
MyPreciousKid.com carries nearly 150 products and has 4 employees. Daily we process and ship out 30-50 orders.
We are all very excited by the new exposure the local sore brings plus the added room for day to day business. If you are in the Hillsboro Oregon area please stop by and see us at 5th and Baseline Streets.
Here are some pictures of our new store http://www.mypreciouskid.com/location.html
Here at the photos of my staff http://www.mypreciouskid.com/staff.html
Thursday, September 20, 2007
CAR SEAT SAFETY Article
In OREGON the rules changed July 1, 2007.
Now babies must be rear facing until both 20 pounds and 1 year old
Children must be in a car seat ( i.e. 5 point harness, not a booster seat) until over 40 pounds
And children 41 pounds to 8 years (or 4' 9" tall) must be in a booster seat.
TRAVEL OUT OF STATE - Also if you travel with your children check out the rules where you are traveling too. We are required to follow that states rules not our own states. In an accident where children are not in the right car seat according to the law the parents are being charged. Please plan ahead.
FEDERAL GUIDELINE - However no matter what your state rules say the Federal safety guidelines suggest:
!. Rear facing until full weight of the car seat ( usually 30 pound)
2. 5 Point harness until at least 40 pounds but to 65 pound is better
3. Booster until 4' 9"
REAR FACING - 12 months and 20 pounds minimum is the law. However the new studies are suggesting that infants stay rear facing until age 2 or more. In Sweden they keep them rear facing to the full weight limit of their car seat, which in usually 33 pounds ( nearly 3 years old). Because they do this they only had 8 deaths in 5 years in car accidents involving children rear facing. REAR FACING VIDEO
I spoke with a man this week whose wife and children were hit in a car accident. The van was totaled. All three kids were in car seats. The infant that was rear facing was fine. The 4 year old in a 5 point harness was fine. The 18 month old who was forward facing had neck and face bruises and trauma from the crash. When forward facing and so young their little heads are whipped back and forth with much force. If you are considering turning your 1 year old forward facing please watch this.
VIDEO and another VIDEO
FIVE POINT HARNESS - If you have moved your child out of a 5 point harness please watch this VIDEO. The longer we keep them in the safer they are. Children are safer in a 5 point harness than in a booster seat with a seat belt alone. The 5 point harness keeps them securely in the seat. The seat belt allows more room for their body to be throw forward or for them to slip under. Several children under age 5 in booster seats have been killed. Keep your children safer by keeping them in a 5 point harness longer. The RADIAN 65 CAR SEAT keeps them in a 5 point harness until 65 pounds. The RADIAN 80 CAR SEAT keeps them in a 5 point harness until 80 pounds.
BOOSTER SEATS - Most state laws require a booster seat until age 6 or 8. Our state just changed from 6 year and 60 pounds to 8 years and 80 pounds. The American Academy of Pediatrics goes a little further and says that most kids aren't ready for regular seat belts until "the child reaches about 4'9" in height and is between 8 to 12 years of age." Also even if your state rule for car seats is less than the 8 years, the federal guideline now recommends booster seats until the child is 4' 9" so the seat belt fits them correctly.
See more articles by Kay Green at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/
Article by Kay Green founder of http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ Child Safety Store. Copyright 2007 My Precious Kid
Monday, July 16, 2007
Please help a friend!
We're all working together to help rebuild her life.
What can you do to help?
-Donate a product for our fundraiser at http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com
-Tell others about our Fund
-Grab a button and proudly display it
Please visit http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com to find out more information.
Thank you,
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
New Products in 2007
Baby Monitor by Algel Alert
Baby Scale
Buggy Bagg Shopping Cart Cover
Door Stop Alarm by GE
Home Safety Kit
Internet Safety DVD
Key Pad Door Alarm by GE
Kid Escape DVD - Child Abduction Prevention
Nursing Cover by Bebe Aulait
Outlet Cover
Personalized Dog Tags
Radian 65 Car Seat
Radian 80 Car Seat
Radian Car Seat Bag
Clean Shopper Shopping Cart Cover
Baby Sleep Positioner
Surge Protector Cover
Swaddle Blanket by Swaddlease
Temporary Tattoos With a Purpose
Toddler Travel Air Bed
Thursday, May 17, 2007
We had the opportunity for our TABLE TOPPER TO GO to be seen on the TODAY SHOW earlier this year. They showed the products that save moms time. And they even showed our web site URL. http://www.mypreciouskid.com/kid-placemat.html
From there the RACHEL RAY SHOW contacted us to send them a couple products. We sent our amazing CHORE CHART. The products did not make it on air as the whole segment was cut for time constraints. Put they did put out link on their site recommending the products.
Well it has been an exciting week for sure!
Saturday, April 21, 2007
5 Point Harness Solution
CAR SEAT FEATURES - It keeps her safer in a 5 point harness until she is 80 pounds! She is very happy with how comfortable it is. I love that it is narrower than the Britax. I can fit 3 across a bench seat in an SUV. Yet it is wider inside where she sits. If also folds up to fit easily in my truck or to carry thru an airport.
RADIAN 80 convertible car seat is the first and only convertible car seat that can holds children to 80 pounds in a 5 point harness. It also folds to a width of 6 ½ inches. It exceeds all US safety standards for infant car seats. This Radian car seat will probably be the only car seat you will ever need. It may be used for newborn infants all the way to children 80 pounds. Since many state require car seats until your child is 8 years or 80 pounds this Radian car seat may be all you need.
SAFE CAR SEAT - Radian80 is the convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5 -33 lbs and forward-facing children up to 80 lbs with the integral 5-point harness. It features a high strength alloy frame and 5 harness slot positions that are all reinforced for forward facing use. A unique detachable base simplifies rear-facing installations. Seat bottom pops-down to provide a forward-facing recline option. 4-layer padding provides extra comfort and support. Includes full body support for infants that converts into height-adjustable head cushions for older kids. The Radian car seat includes padded shoulder strap that attaches directly to the seat for easy carrying. Features SafeStop, to reduce harness load on a child in an accident. It's also the only car seat in the world that folds to just 7" thick.
RADIAN 80 convertible car seat is the first and only convertible car seat that can holds children to 80 pounds in a 5 point harness. It also folds to a width of 6 ½ inches. It exceeds all US safety standards for infant car seats. This Radian car seat will probably be the only car seat you will ever need. It may be used for newborn infants all the way to children 80 pounds. Since many state require car seats until your child is 8 years or 80 pounds this Radian car seat may be all you need.
SAFE CAR SEAT - Radian80 is the convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5 -33 lbs and forward-facing children up to 80 lbs with the integral 5-point harness. It features a high strength alloy frame and 5 harness slot positions that are all reinforced for forward facing use. A unique detachable base simplifies rear-facing installations. Seat bottom pops-down to provide a forward-facing recline option. 4-layer padding provides extra comfort and support. Includes full body support for infants that converts into height-adjustable head cushions for older kids. The Radian car seat includes padded shoulder strap that attaches directly to the seat for easy carrying. Features SafeStop, to reduce harness load on a child in an accident. It's also the only car seat in the world that folds to just 7" thick.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
The Importance of a 5 point harness
Please watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azgBhZfcqaQ
The most dangerous car seat MISTAKES:
Moving a child less than 1 year PLUS 20 pounds to forward facing. Keeping them rear facing even to 18 months is better. If you child is 9 months and 25 pounds they must still be REAR facing. If your child is 15 months and 18 pounds they must still be REAR facing
Taking a child out of 5 point harness before they are 4 years PLUS 40 pounds. And the car seat must be TOP tethered into your car. Car seat belts can fail. The tether protects your child. The BRITAX car seat has a 5 point harness that goes to 65 pounds.
Leaving a child in a regular 5 point harness after 40 pounds. Only the BRITAX car seat harness can go beyond 40 pounds. Using a regular car seat with harness after 40 pounds put your child at risk for it breaking. If you child is over 40 pounds but under age 5 get the BRITAX car seat with stronger harness.
Taking a child out of a booster seat before 6 years PLUS 60 pounds (some states say 8 years PLUS 80 pounds). Actually it is recommended that a child stay in a booster seat until they are 4 foot 8 inches in order to have a regular seat belt fit them safely.
Kay Green
Child Safety & Baby Gear Products
MyPreciousKid.com featured on the TODAY SHOW
The Child Safety Kit and the Child Safety Kit PLUS, placed in two categories with the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award and garnished an additional one for the site itself, www.MyPreciousKid.com .
"This is amazing news and we are thrilled beyond words to be a 2006 Adding Wisdom Award winner, just like Disney.com. The best sites and products really are found on www.AddingWisdomAward.com ," says Kay Green, CEO/founder of www.MyPreciousKid.com .
Green says, "MyPreciousKid.com is committed to helping families keep their kids happy and safe while still being kids. Winning such an amazing award for our products and site gives a huge boost. We are greatly honored to receive this award."
Jodie Lynn, author of the best-selling book, Mom CEO (Chief Everything Officer) - Having, Doing and Surviving It All, and CEO, http://www.AddingWisdomAward.com says, "I have worked with Kay of My Precious Kid in previous years and know firsthand that she truly is a Mom CEO (Chief Everything Officer). I have enjoyed getting to know her and the importance of her safety endeavors for kids. Her passion is heartfelt and she is most deserving."
Good news travels fastOn October 17, 2006, the "Today Show" Natalie Morales shares different products to make a mom's life easier and two products found on www.MyPreciousKid.com was featured. Please see http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15300240/ for additional details. MyPreciousKid.com products the Table Topper to Go and the Reward Chore Chart were featured on the "Today Show" in this segment."I am ecstatic to have two useful products that were featured on the Today Show. In fact, so far, orders for our Table Topper To Go Disposable Baby Feeding Kits and the Reward Chore Chart, have been overwhelming, as well as tons of orders for many other products," says Green. Please see www.MyPreciousKid.com for information on all available products.
About Kay Green:Kay Green is the CEO/Founder of www.MyPreciousKid.com and wife of 27 years and mom to four kids. She and her family live in Hillsboro, OR.
About Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award:Established in 1998, by Jodie Lynn, this award honors products of outstanding quality that support family values and includes websites. Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award™ is the only award program to ever be honored by Disney.com. See www.AddingWisdomAward.com for more details.
About MyPreciousKid.com:My Precious Kid is an Oregon based sole proprietor company founded by Kay Green. Green originally created ID card products, filling a need for ID Cards for home school students and adopted kids. The company now carries more than 90 child safety & baby gear products in 2006.
Contact Kay Green at 503-693-2832 for additional information.
Monday, May 22, 2006
MyPreciousKid.com turns 5 years old!
In May 2001 I started making personalized ID cards for families that home schooled their children or those with adopted children.
In 2002 I started producing do-it-yourself ID kits for parents. These kits provided safety for children while keeping their family information private. I also started a rep program allowing other parents to buy wholesale and sell retail in home classes and online.
As the years have gone by parents have asked for more product. We added Medical Release Cards, Luggage Tags, Pet ID cards, Adult ID kits and Chore Charts. Then as our internet presence increased other companies started approaching us about selling their products.
2005 brought more products including ID Bracelets, Shoe Tag Tags, Baby Sling and ID Scopes bring us to a line of 50 products. Our Google rank of 5 brought us to the number one and number 2 spot on Google for many of our key word phrases. We also added a wholesale program.
2006 brought the introduction of safe BABY GEAR such as shopping cart covers, potty training products, baby sign language, Taggies and more to bring us to 70 products.
Today we enjoy a brisk business at MyPreciousKid.com with 75 products and more coming. We currently have a number of products on sale and are looking at several new lines for the fall season.
I am thrilled and excited to see how far MyPreciousKid.com has come in 5 years. I am thankful for the many awesome customers, reps and wholesale clients who follow our passion of keeping children safe.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
My Precious Kid supports: Amber Alert Text Message
Help us spread the word about AMBER ALERTS. The child you save could be your own. Go to
http://www.hypemakers.net/ccg4/go.php?v=t22&adv=5124 to read about this free option to make the world a safer place.
My Precious Kid is passionate about keeping our kids safe. Read some of the many articles on child safety and Check out the best in Child Safety Products at My Precious Kid
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Baby Gear joins Child Safety
NEW PRODUCTS - The items were added last week and the orders are already coming in. I am thankful for that. We expanded our niche a bit to include Child Safety Products and Safe Baby Gear. We also have a side niche of Potty Training and Baby Sign Language. It has been like Christmas with all the new things arriving.
POTTY TRAINING - I am excited about the new potty training products we have added. We have disposable potty seat covers, a folding potty seat to take in your diaper bag, and potty stickers. I even teach an online potty training class.
BABY GEAR - We added several new items under Baby Gear. I love the swaddling blanket set. I teach a new moms class and teach swaddling. We also have Car Seat covers that cushion your baby in comfort in the car seat, stroller, jogger or swing. Our new Time Out Mat has gotten rave review. We also added baby sign language cards.
SAFETY PRODUCTS - We added another child ID bracelet. This one is soft and comfortable. It I waterproof and comes in blue or pink. Our teddy bear Child Locator in brown and pink continues to be a best seller.
AD CONTEST - Are you a novice writer. I have a contest this week for the best 20-40 word ad for my company to use this year. The winner will get any item on my site for free (value up to $36). Email me at email@example.com with AdEntry in the subject line.
New Year 2006 - I hope your family is having a wonderful new year in 2006. I anticipate business will keep growing and life will stay busy with the upcoming wedding of our son.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Holiday Shopping Season
NO LINES ONLINE - I realized after the fact I could have bought that same item at that same price online from that same vendor. I learned my lesson. This year I am completing my holiday shopping online. No lines, no wait, no crowds.
CYBER MONDAY - This online event has become CYBER WEEK online this week. Many of vendors are offering special deals and free shipping this week. Do your shopping during cyber week. Gets those great deals and free shopping too. I was able to buy some hard to find items for my daughter this week online and got free shipping.
FREE SHIPPING - We are http://www.mypreciouskid.com are offering FREE Shipping right now with voucher #511052222 thru November 30, 2005. We also have many items on sale. So order today and save on both counts.
SHOPPING CART COVERS for the babies on your list.
TAGGIES blankets and products on SALE
DVD's and VIDEOS for children
NAME STICKERS for stockings
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Life is busy and blessed
ENGAGEMENT - Our son Jordan ( 20) recently got engage to a wonderful young woman name Katie Looper. We could not be happier. She is a true treasure and welcome addition to our family. They plan on marrying this coming summer. You can view them at http://www.kaygreen.com/jordan.html
SCHOOL BEGINS - Haley our 5 year old started Kindergarten this month as well. She is attending fulltime 5 days a week at Banks Christian Academy and loving it. Her sensory Integration Disorder is under control and she is doing very well. I love watching her begin the process of learning to read. She is sounding out letters where ever she finds them.
MISSIONS - Our 18 yr old daughter Allison completed a missions trip to Germany and Poland this summer. She fell is love with Europe and plans to return as soon as possible. She is in her second year at our Community College.
GRANDCHILDREN - We are praying and hoping to have grand children in the near future from our daughter Melissa and son-in-law Matthew. I love when we are all hope together now. I can just imagine the blessing of grand children.
BUSINESS - MyPreciousKid.com still keeps me busy. I love being able to help parents find peace of mind when they find safety products for their precious children. Our line of name stickers and allergy labels are a huge hit with this back to school season. http://www.MyPreciousKid.com
I wish you a blessed and healthy fall season. Enjoy your family and life!
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Awards for My Precious Kid
MyPreciousKid.com Scores as Disney wins too! It's no small potatoes! MyPreciousKid.com won the "2005 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award" created by Jodie Lynn and stands right up there with one of the major family fun players, Disney.com. MyPreciousKid.com has created a Wearable ID Safety Pack to keep kids safer at amusement parks and other outings.
"This is amazing news and we are thrilled beyond words to be an "Adding Wisdom Award" winner, just like Disney.com. The best sites and products really are found on www.AddingWisdomAward.com ," says Kay Green, CEO/founder of www.MyPreciousKid.com .
"MyPreciousKid.com is committed to helping families keep their kids happy and safe while still being kids. Winning such a comparable award for our Wearable ID Product gives a huge boost to the company. We are honored to receive this award," says Green.
Jodie Lynn, family columnist, CEO of www.ParentToParent.com and author, Mommy-CEO says "I have worked with Kay of My Precious Kid in previous years and have enjoyed getting to know her and the importance of her ID items for kids. Her passion for this heartfelt endeavor is incredible. In fact, when a little girl was separated from her mom in one of the largest malls in America last year, she was quickly reunited when the security guard found one of Kay's ID bracelets on the 4-year-old. Need I say more?"
NEW PARENT GUIDE - MyPreciousKid.com also recently won the SEAL OF APPROVAL from the New Parent Guide. We are thrilled to continue to receive recognition as a great family friendly site. See our other awards at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/awards.html
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Summer Camp - Safety for your Kids Summer Camp
by Kay Green http://www.mypreciouskid.com
Copyright 2005
SUMMER CAMP - Summer Camp brings activities, friends, fun and learning. My own children love attending summer camp. As a parent I worry about my kids at summer camp. Are you looking for peace of mind for your child who is going to summer camp?
KIDS SUMMER CAMP - Kids summer camp is a great learning experience. Every year our kids leave for summer camp. As a parent how can you have peace of mind while your children go to Kids Summer Camp - Summer Camp Safety Products
SUMMER CAMP - My children have enjoyed camp over the years. What kind of camps do your children enjoy?Church CampBoy Scout CampGirl Scout CampSport CampMusic Camp4H Camp
SAFETY AT CAMP - You want your child to stay safe at summer camp. There are several tips that will help them to stay safe.
Summer Camp ID PRODUCTS
ID Bracelets - wear one every day with home contact numbers on it
Luggage Tags - have all your luggage secured with luggage tags that give home contact information
Name Stickers - place them on all processions
Shoe Tags - Velcro tags or shoe stickers
First Aid Kit - carry one with you. Our small Boo-Boo Box
Allergy Labels - make your child's allergies known
Other Safety Products - lots to choose from
Teach your child the rules about camp
Wear ID ever day
Stay with a buddy
Follow the rules
Listen to the leaders
Report anything that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Get 10% off your child summer camp safety items at http://www.mypreciouskid.com with voucher 112054321
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Call me Mama
By Kay Green, www.MyPreciousKid.com
Copyright 2005
I have always known I was meant to be a mom. As soon as I was big enough to pack a baby on my hip I borrowed babies anywhere I could find. At age 10 I started baby sitting. I cared for my niece and god-daughter whenever possible. At age 23 my husband and I had our first child. That beautiful baby girl made be know even more that I was destined by God to be a mother. Oh the joy of holding that precious bundle.
I was also blessed to attend the birth of 7 other precious babies over the years. Those children even though not birthed by me, became special children in my life. What a gift to be able to be present as new life emerges from within. The marvel of what God has created in us, through us.
God blessed us with 2 more children (a boy then a girl) in the next 5 years. I delighted in loving them, training them, teaching them, investing in these precious lives. MY precious husband continues to give me so much help and support in being the parents our children need. I LOVE being a mother. And my three precious children have taught me so much about love and joy.
Twelve years after the birth of our 3rd child we adopted a new born. That baby girl taught me even more about mothering. I learned that mothering is not about blood tie but about heart tie. I learned that I could breastfeed an adopted daughter in the same way I nursed my birth children. I learned that through prayer and careful watching I had the insight on how to parent this child, who was so different than my other three.
I learned that I can be an advocate to get the medical help needed for my child. I knew this child had an issue I could not put my finger on. I was certain something was out of alignment for her. I prayed and watched and pressed for information. I finally asked my doctor for testing to rule out some sensory issues. That testing brought the key to this child that I had been looking for. Through the process we gained so much wisdom and tools for being even better parents to this precious child.
I thank God everyday for the privilege of being mama to 4 incredible individuals. And I thank God for a husband who treats me with such respect and support. My family has given me so much joy and love in life. They have taught me things about myself. They have stretched me and caused me to reach farther than I knew possible. They have challenged and encouraged me. I am the person I am today because of these 4 people who call me Mama.
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Sunday, May 15, 2005
Car Seat Sharing Safety
Can I pass my child's car seat on to a friend?
By Kay Green, www.MyPreciousKid.com
Copyright 2005
Your daughter has outgrown her car seat. What can you do with it? A friend is in need of a car seat. Can you safely pass it along? What things should you look for? How can I make sure it is safe to pass along my seat.
"Always ask if it has ever been in a car when there was an accident (sudden force can damage the plastic even though it is not noticeable to the naked eye) and is it less than 6 years old. The plastic does deteriorate over time, and 6 years is the longest you can use a car seat. We had car seats for my oldest granddaughter, who would have been 7 last Sept., and we couldn't use them for the newest baby because they were too old." Says Anita of http://www.blessedenterprises.org/
"If the car seat was made in the last 7-8 years, there should be an expiration date on it. My daughter will be 6 in May, and her car seat expires in October of 2005. That was the date imprinted on the car seat." says Cris of http://phoenixcandlelites.com/cimfundraiser.htm
THE TEST - These are both valid points. Before passing on a car seat I like to do the following:1. Be certain the seat was never in a car accident2. Check the age of the seat3. Check with the seat manufacturer for recalls4. Check for any breakage or tearingIf the car seat is free from accident, recalls, and breakage and the seat belts are strong then you can pass the car seat onto a friend. If your seat does not pass the test then please do not pass the car seat along.
RIGHT SIZE - Be sure your child is in the RIGHT size car seat. Every car seat comes with weight and height requirements for that seat. Please follow them. I have often seen children riding in car seats clearly not the right size for them. I saw a 15 month old child in an infant carrier car seat. The mother insisted that because he was under 20 pounds she could not move him to a front facing. She was right. BUT what he needed was a rear facing convertible car seat made for a child of his height and weight. His head was all the way to the top of the car seat. It needed to be no less than one inch from the top of the seat.
IN AN ACCIDENT - If you own a car seat that is ever in a car accident please mark the plastic of the frame with a permanent marker "IN ACCIDENT - DESTROY" then break it down and put it in the garbage. Your own car insurance will almost always pay for a replacement car seat after a car accident. Call them to request this. Do not risk putting your child in a car seat that could have underlying damage that puts your child at risk.
CAR SEAT ID CARD - Always have an car seat ID card attached to your child's car seat. This card should have your child's name, age, weight, height, medical info, 5 contact numbers for family members and a medical release signature. This card can make the difference in getting quick care or finding a family member to come get your child in an accident where you can not care for your child.We as moms love to share our baby items with friends. With car seats it is very important that we carefully look at all the criteria before passing along car seats to be certain the child we want to share with is safe as well.
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Car Seat Safety Guide. Find out what the weight and height limits are for the car seat you own or are considering buying.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Shopping Cart Safety
Shopping Cart Safety Rules
1. Always cover the shopping cart with a shopping cart cover.
2. Make sure your child is securely buckled into the shopping cart.
3. Wipe down the cart with anti-bacterial wipes.
4. Do not allow your child to stand up in the shopping cart.
5. Do not allow older children to stand on the side/back and ride as it may tip the chart.
6. Never leave your child alone in the shopping cart.
Protect others from your child's germs and diaper leaks too.
HAVE YOU EVER had a sick child. You take them to the doctor, then run to the store to pick up the prescription. Of course your child sits in the shopping cart while you are there. Putting them in the shopping cart cover protects both your child from other peoples germs during their low resistance ill time, PLUS protects other children from your child's germs.
HAVE YOU EVER had your child's diaper leak while out shopping? Of course you can not take the time to sterilize the shopping cart they were sitting in? If you child is sitting in your own shopping cart cover then all the mess is confined. Simply roll up the shopping cart cover, Velcro it closed and throw it in your diaper bag. All the mess is inside. At home simply put the shopping cart cover in the washer.
HAVE YOU EVER had a teething baby with you while shopping. Of course they lean over and put their mouth on the nice smooth shopping car bar UGH! How many germs are on that bar. With a clean shopping cart cover your child is chewing on the toys and fabric you brought with you. You know they are clean. You know your child is safe from germs.
HAVE YOU EVER .................................. read the rest at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/shopping-cart-safety.html
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Sunday, February 06, 2005
Safe Sensory Toys Help Kids!
SENSORY INTEGRATION - My youngest child was recently diagnosed with Sensory Integration disorder. And my third child was a kinesthetic learner child. So over the course of time I have founds toys and activities that sensory and kinesthetic children love. I wanted to give my children toys that were safe but gave them sensory input.
TAGGIES BLANKET- Taggies produce a wonderful line of blankies, toys and books with a sensory feel. Taggies have tags of satin ribbon sew in folds all around the edges. Babies love to rub these satin tags between their fingers and on their face. The fleece of the blankets are soft and comfortable. The 12x12 Taggie Small makes a perfect travel companion for babies and toddlers.
TAGGIES TOYS - Taggies also make a Take-a-long toy with the same fleece and tags. It hooks easily to the car seat or stroller to take with you. The newest Taggies product is the I Love You Book with tags sewn on the edges. I love to take these with me in the car seat and stroller. Sensory kids love to have a familiar item they can count on when going to new places. It gives them a calm feeling.
BABY RATTLES - Discovery Toys carries a line of safe sensory rattles that your babies will love. These are the highest quality safe toys your children will love. My favorite is the rain stick rattle. It is filled with bright colored beads the fall up and down the stick making a soothing sounds. I needed to have a good variety of these kinds of rattles and baby toys so I could swap them in and out of our bag keeping her interested.
SHOPPING CART COVERS - Shopping carts present a new challenge for sensory kids. They want to experience everything, and most through their mouth. I always worried if the last child in that seat was ill or well? And have you ever had a diaper leak in the cart UGH So I found a great shopping cart cover that not only protects my child but also gives them a sensory delight with attached toys and fabrics that make a great crinkle noise that my baby loves.
GAME BOY - As Haley has gotten to preschool age I was looking for a take a long toy that gives her sensory input. ......................................
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http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/ Articles written by Kay Green, Christian homeschool mom to Melissa 22, Jordan 19, Allison 17, Haley 5. Her and her husband of 25 years live in rural Oregon with their children. Kay owns My Precious Kid, Kay Green All rights reserved. Reprinting permissible with this author's box and copyright intact.
Monday, January 03, 2005
Tsunami in Asia leaves orphans
ORPHANS - Today my heart is breaking for the many children left orphaned by the tsunami is Asia last week. As an adoptive mom my heart goes our to them. Many of these children were vacationing with parents from other countries. These children had no ID. Can you imagine how much it could help a child is this situation to have a ID bracelet? The ID bracelet or Shoe ID Tag could contain their parent name, hotel where staying, home phone, plus the name and number of a relative in their home town that could be contacted? Do you protect your child is this way when traveling?
CRUISE SAFETY - I got the privilege to be on a cruise ship this past month. I was again surprised to see so many children on board and on shore for the excursions with no physical ID. What if the child got separated from the parent on board a ship of 2500 people. An ID bracelet could contain the parents name and room number plus a name and number of a relative back home. And when onshore excursions the bracelet could contain the ships name and room number and parents name too. Our ID bracelets are even waterproof so can be used while your child is swimming.
PROTECTION - It really is a shame we have to be so proactive in our children's safety. But this world is changing. And we have to do everything we can to protect our children. It is like life insurance you buy hoping you never need to use it. We all hope and pray it never happens to us but it can happen in a moment in time. Do not be left say "I wish I had?"........................................................................
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Monday, October 25, 2004
Sensory Integration Safety
Child safety has always been a passion of mine. I am mom to 4 great kids. Our youngest daughter (adopted at birth) has always been a bit of a wanderer and given me a few more grey hairs. I have been even more diligent about making sure she ALWAYS is wearing a physical ID product every day.
SID - Sensory Integration Disorder My 4 1/2 yr old daughter Haley has recently been diagnosis with SID. This diagnosis was an answer to so many questions we have had about her - why she needed to be touched to sleep - why she would not eat certain foods - why she was always moving. This diagnosis has so many facets and looks differently for all children but mostly they either crave sensory input or avoid it. Their brain system to handle sensory information works differently than for other people.
Infancy - As a result Haley has tightly bonded to me as an infant. She solved all stressful situations by nursing. She wanted to be held at all times (mostly in a
baby sling ). She cried if anyone else held her. She required one of us to be holding or touching her at all times in order to sleep. And she slept very little (30 minute naps). She needed the physical touch in order to sooth down to sleep.
Toddler - As a toddler she was constantly on the move. She is afraid of nothing. She is always looking to climb higher, jump taller, run faster, sing louder. So when we are out of the house there is always the worry that she will wander away. Her ID bracelet with my cell number and phone number in it, give me some peace of mind. When she was tiny I could keep her in a cart. As she is getting bigger that is harder. She loved toys that gave her sensory feedback like TAGGIES.
Preschool - As a preschooler now, she is also sometimes without me: at school, church, a friends. I want to be sure if she should wander away from someone else she is protected. So she wears an ID bracelet (even when swimming) and has ID stickers in her shoes. I have taught her that if mom is lost to find another mommy and give them her shoe to call me. I also make sure if anyone else is caring for her they have a signed medical release card that explains her SID diagnosis and needs plus her doctors number.
SID - Sensory Integration Disorder is many times mis-diagnosed as ADHD. And while most ADHD kids also have SID not all SID kids are ADHD. SID can also be associated with Autism and Aspersers and other disorders. However SID can be the single diagnosis for a child, like Haley. It is suggested that roughly 25% of all kids have some form of SID but most are mild enough they function within it.
Therapy for her includes meeting with an occupational therapist weekly to give her tools to regulate her system. ...........................
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See our many other safety and travel items for your special child. We offer back packs, sports packs, safety books, baby sling, adult safety products, pet safety products, TAGGIES, First Aid Kits and much more. We also have some combination packs of these items for even better pricing. Family Safety Products / Wholesale purchasing is available through our rep program.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Vacation Safety
You are going to Disneyland (or other vacation) with your children and want to make sure they are safe. We can help protect your children and give you peace of mind too. We have recently been linked on the http://www.wdwinfo.com/ Disneyland forum boards as a great product for Disneyland traveling families. Below are my favorite Disneyland travel ID products plus some ideas for keeping your children safe while there.
Q: During summer vacation to Disneyland, I am concerned with keeping my children safe. What do you suggest I do if they get lost?
A: As concerned parents, there are several things we can do to protect our children at Disneyland or on vacation.
1. Have each child (ages 0-18) wear a physical ID at all times.
2. Play the "What if ..." game with your children. If you ask my toddler, "What if Mommy gets lost?" (they never think they are lost) she will tell you, "Find another mommy, take off my shoe (or bracelet or scope) and ask the mommy to call you!"
3. Make a game of remembering what color each of you is wearing to Disneyland each day. If you are at a large group, wear matching T- shirts to help identify your group.
4. Have a plan: If we get separated, stay where you are, and Mommy will find you. If you are scared, ask another mommy to stay with you and call me.
5. Have a photo ID of each child in your wallet. In case of separation, you have a photo and description to help others looking for the child. Each adult with the group needs these.
6. Have multiple family contacts and telephone numbers in the glove box, in your purse, in backpacks, on shoe stickers, on strollers, etc. Add numbers for family members not traveling with you (grandma, sister, uncle, brother).
7. Every child and teen should carry an ID card with family contact numbers, cell phone numbers plus a medical release signature. Put it in their wallet, in their backpack and on their car seat and stroller.
8. Teach the child to drop to the ground and scream loudly, "He is not my daddy/mommy. HELP!" if someone tries to take them.
If your child has a hard time traveling bring along a favorite toy of lovie. That will make the vacation more pleasant for everyone. TAGGIES make a wonderful sensory blanket with little satin tags around the edge. Many children find this comforting while traveling.
Look below for some great safety product to protect your child on your next vacation.
Velcro Waterproof ID Bracelet $8 This is a strong durable bracelet that will last a long time. It has a small pocket inside and several small plastic tabs that slide inside. On the tab I write our cell phones, Disneyland hotel phone, home phone, and other contact information with a ink pen or extra fine point permanent marker. Fits children up to 95 pounds or so. More info on ID Velcro Bracelet
Disneyland ID Braeclet Vinyl ID Bracelet $5 This has 3 red vinyl strap child's ID bracelet with no writing on the outside. Attach the child ID bracelet to the child's wrist, ankle or belt loops while at Disneyland. It is meant to come off easily to not injure a child who gets it stuck on something. These can usually be used 1-4 times. More information on Vinyl ID Bracelets.
Disneyland ID Shoe Tag $9 (2) BLUE Velcro banded Shoes ID tag, and free Child ID card. One size fits all: 2" long x 3/4" wide folded, 6" long x 3/4" wide unfolded. It is made of high-quality Velcro TM and a water resistant information label. Fits over laces, Velcro, boot loops and sandals while at Disneyland. More information on ID Shoe Tags
Disneyland ID Shoe Stickers $10 (20) Safe Shoes Child ID™ is a unique label which solves the problem of children carrying (not practical) or wearing (not safe) visible identification while at Disneyland. Each label has space for 5 phone numbers. Place them inside shoes, bike helmets, back packs, clothes, etc. I teach my kids that if Mommy is lost find another mommy and have them call me with the number in their shoe. More information on ID Shoe Stickers.
Disneyland ID Pocket Identitee™- Contact Card & Stick-on Pocket $5 This smart little pocket (3) holds key information to help lost kids and parents reunite quickly wherever they go. Just fill in the contact card, stick the pocket onto your child's clothing, and seal the card inside. These are perfect for one day excursions to Disneyland. More information on Identitee ID Pockets.
Disneyland ID Scope- Childs ID Scope $14 At Last! A way to carry your child's confidential information in a nickel-size piece of jewelry! Just instant emergency information when you need it the most! Wear on neck, wrist shoe or coat zipper. Child protection for your family. Takes 3-4 weeks to get the personalized plug back for the scope so plan ahead before you go to Disneyland. Available for adults and pets too. More information of Childs ID Scopes.
See our many other safety and travel items for your special child. We offer back packs, sports packs, safety books, baby sling, adult safety products, pet safety products, TAGGIES, First Aid Kits and much more. We also have some combination packs of these items for even better pricing. Family Safety Products / Wholesale purchasing is available through our rep program.
More ARTICLES about business, parenting, adoption, homeschool and more by Kay Green! http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/ Articles written by Kay Green, Christian homeschool mom to Melissa 22, Jordan 19, Allison 17, Haley 4. Her and her husband of 25 years live in rural Oregon with their children. Kay owns My Precious Kid, Kay Green All rights reserved. Reprinting permissible with this author's box and copyright intact.
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Back to School Safely
Copyright 2004
August is the month we begin to think about "Back to School". You know the normal tradition of buying new clothes and new school supplies. It is also the month to think about sending our kids "Back To School Safely". Will your kids be safe and protected when they go back to school?
Here is a list of 8 ways to can protect your child and their belongings.
1. LABELS - We label our kids clothes and belongings. Lets also protect our kids by having them all wear a physical ID everyday at school. That can be an ID Scope, ID Bracelet, Shoe stickers or tags. This leaves your contact phone numbers with your child at all times.
2. TEACH your kids what to do if they are ever lost. I teach my daughter to find another mommy and take off her shoe and ask the mom to use the sticker information to call me on my cell phone.
3. CODE WORD- Teach them to never go anywhere with someone they do not know. Have a family CODE WORD that only family members know.
4. WALK or DRIVE them to and from school and the bus stop. In this day and age it is not safe to let our kids walk alone or wait alone for a bus.
5. IDENTIFY - Use shoe stickers to identify all their belongings with your family name and several contact phone numbers. Do not however have the child's name in plain view to strangers (on back packs and lunch boxes). Put the info INSIDE.
6. FRIENDS - Know your children's friends, their names, addresses, and phone numbers. Remind them they are to never go to a friends after school without calling home FIRST!
7. DAILY PLAN - Talk each morning about the days plans and remind them to call you BEFORE changing any part of the daily plan.
8. MEDICAL RELEASE - Give every person who ever cares for your child in your absence a Medical Release ID Card. ..........................
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See our many other safety and travel items for your special child. We offer back packs, sports packs, safety books, baby sling, adult safety products, pet safety products, TAGGIES, First Aid Kits and much more. We also have some combination packs of these items for even better pricing. Family Safety Products / Wholesale purchasing is available through our rep program.
More ARTICLES about business, parenting, adoption, homeschool and more by Kay Green! http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/ Articles written by Kay Green, Christian homeschool mom to Melissa 22, Jordan 19, Allison 17, Haley 4. Her and her husband of 25 years live in rural Oregon with their children. Kay owns My Precious Kid, Kay Green All rights reserved. Reprinting permissible with this author's box and copyright intact.


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From the blogosphere to mainstream media to the halls of Congress, the war cry of social progressives for decades has centered on the separation of church and state. They claim that (primarily) Christians force their faith on others if they support laws to limit abortion, stop the redefinition of marriage, or defend recognition of God in public places or documents. This is the biggest and most dangerous political lie of the century.
The underlying premise of this political propaganda is that conservatives who hold a Christian worldview deserve no right to vote, speak, or petition the government. Voters may be informed by secularism, humanism, or even communism—but not Christianity.
Like 1984 or Brave New World, many in government and the media are purveyors of good-think and bad-think. They see Christian beliefs as impediments to 'progress,' to conformance with new manmade freedoms that are morally blind or at least incoherent.
When progressives fail to silence a believer, they try to discredit or destroy him or her by comparing Christians with the Taliban, or theocracies that oppress religious freedom. By protecting freedom of conscious for over 200 years, America became the longest free democracy in human history. America never became a theocracy.
Scare tactics do not have to make sense, just the news.
Discussing this insidious lie now is not about the next election or any election. Discrediting faith, and the faithful, creates a vacuum for progressives to fill every day. That has consequences every day.
For example, progressives are obsessed with promoting sex as freedom: contraception, abortion, and hedonism coupled with disassociating sex from morality, procreation, marriage, parenting, and the family. In schools, in government, in the marketplace of ideas, they see "antiquated" Christian values as the enemy. The fallout, no matter how astounding, is ignored.
National Fatherhood Initiative finds "there is a 'father factor' in nearly all of the social issues facing America today…. over 24 million children live apart from their biological fathers. That is 1 out of every 3 (33%) children in America. Nearly 2 in 3 (64%) African American children live in father-absent homes. One in three (34%) Hispanic children, and 1 in 4 (25%) white children live in father-absent homes. In 1960, only 11% of children lived in father-absent homes."
Yet, our president remains cocksure that more of the sickness is the cure: Obamacare mandated funding of abortion and comprehensive sex education is exploding to the tune of about $3.375 billion over three years.
None of this creates families or protects children or liberates women. Skyrocketing billions of dollars for food stamps, welfare, and "reproductive health" are symptoms, not the cure.
Alexis de Tocquville visited America in the 1830s. When he reflected on America's great democratic experiment in Democracy in America, he observed that American institutions of government depend for their existence on certain "habits of the heart." These habits are not government inventions but rather certain civic and religious associations.
He wondered what would happen to American democracy when these civic and religious associations, these habits of the heart, these core principals, no longer exist or are valued.
The great Czech playwright-philosopher Vaclav Havel provides an ominous glimpse. He describes the "culture of the lie" in his essay, The Power of the Powerless. It was penned in 1978 during the era of the Iron Curtain and "eliminating all expressions of nonconformity".
"The complete degradation of the individual is presented as his ultimate liberation; depriving people of information is called making it available; … the repression of culture is called its development; … banning independent thought becomes the most scientific of world views; … the lack of free expression becomes the highest form of freedom… Because the regime is captive to its own lies, it must falsify everything. It falsifies the past. It falsifies the present, and it falsifies the future."
Individuals need not believe all these mystifications, but they must behave as though they did…. They need not accept the lie. It is enough for them to have accepted their life with it and in it."
Will we accept life with and in the lie?