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Care For Your Small Children With The Aid Of Parenting Books
March 30, 2011
Awaken the Families in Your Church It’s hard enough to train kids to behave, but good behavior isn’t what Jesus calls for in the Bible. He wants hearts and souls that are shaped in vibrant faith and love toward God and others. How can parents cultivate this in their children? Spiritual Parenting is a six-part DVD series that empowers parents to be the primary nurturers of their children’s faith and teaches them how to create a home environment God can use to work in their children’s lives. Families will be transformed as they learn how to create space for God-encounters in everyday life. Perfect for: PARENT GROUPS BIBLE STUDIES RETREATS MOM GROUPS & MORE! Michelle Anthony, Ed D, is Pastor of Family Ministries at ROCKHARBOR Church in Costa Mesa, California. A former professor at Biola University and Talbot School of Theology, Dr. Anthony has written over a dozen resources for Christian Education and Family/Youth Ministries. She is also the Family Ministry Architect for David C Cook. Michelle and her husband, Michael, have two children and live in Orange County, California. www.MichelleAnthony.org DVD 1 Session 1: Awakening to Spiritual Parenting Session 2: Environments for Cultivating Faith and Storytelling DVD 2 Session 3: Identity and Faith Community Session 4: Service and Out of the Comfort Zone DVD 3 Session 5: Responsibility and Course Correction Session 6: Love and Respect, Knowing, and Modeling Bonus DVD-ROM Get people excited about Spiritual Parenting with great …
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Parenting books have grown to be very popular, and lots of mothers and fathers prefer to make use of them because they are helpful as well as interesting. Nowadays, it seems crazy to find a mum or dad who doesn’t have any parenting guides. This article presents the value of child-rearing books for brand-new as well as experienced moms and dads.
The popularity of these types of publications doesn’t mean that contemporary moms and dads are incapable of becoming great guardians when compared to the previous generation of dads and moms. Countless moms and dads are now keen to get a more extensive understanding of brand-new parenting approaches and learn to tackle different circumstances that involve their youngsters. The understanding that they obtain from child-rearing guides will certainly enhance the awareness that they get from the experiences of their own mothers and fathers, relatives and friends, and serve them very well when asking for guidance from other people is not enough.
If there is still any uncertainty regarding how parenting books can help moms and dads in all sorts of situations, here is one clear truth. All children would undergo various phases in their lives beginning from their birth and up to maturity. Through every single stage, they will also experience lots of physical, emotional and psychological transformations. The biggest task of parents would be to assist their boys and girls as they undergo these different stages to be certain that there are absolutely no complications and that they grow up in the very best way possible. Parenting books show mums and dads what to expect and the ways to tackle a wide variety of instances.
One more truth is that parenting isn’t always easy. Countless folks will agree that even though it’s a very gratifying experience, nurturing children is perhaps one of the most difficult things to carry out in life. Parenting books are extremely beneficial because they will present to dads and moms how to undergo this life-altering experience. Every single day of the week brings a different set of challenges and also lessons for both dads and mums and youngsters, and each household would react in different ways to regular situations.
Watching their children grow up might be both exciting as well as traumatic for parents. This is particularly true when infants grow into tots; throughout this particular phase, they’re quite eager to learn, uncover and investigate the whole world in their own personal way. They are also extremely oblivious to their surroundings and any existing dangers, which makes this period a challenging one for mums and dads. Parenting guides are beneficial because these will warn dads and moms of the things to stay clear of as well as the ways to deal with their kids’ development and growth.
Dads and moms always need to keep an eye on their girls and boys while giving them an adequate amount of independence to figure out the world they live in. Children’s lives would become quite dreary if their curiosity isn’t satisfied, and parents ought to learn to find balance between protecting them and giving them enough breathing room. Even though parenting books would help parents all the way, they’ll also teach them to slowly grant their girls and boys more power
Selecting A Nursing Home: How To Find The Right Long Term Care Facility
March 29, 2011
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The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is often difficult, emotional, and not without misgivings. Unfortunately, once the decision has been made, the stress does not disappear. Choosing the right nursing home is of paramount importance, and with more than 16,100 nursing homes in the country, finding the right one is a daunting task.
There is no magic formula for choosing the right long term care facility for a parent or grandparent, but following some basic steps can help make the task more manageable.
Step 1: Be Prepared
A large portion of nursing home admissions occur after a stay in the hospital, usually following an injury, surgery, or a medical scare. Because of this, you may only have 24-48 hours to find a nursing home. This is not enough time. Being prepared and aware of your options before being placed in this situation will help to eliminate the stress, second guessing, and often overwhelming pressure. Do your research before you are forced to make a decision. A tip for the unprepared: You may be able to appeal a hospital discharge, buying you more time.
Step 2: Do Your Reading and Research Your Options
Before you make a list of nursing homes, before you visit any facilities, and before you have to choose a nursing home, you should do a little reading and research. For many, this step may be a luxury or seem unnecessary, but it is very important. Ideally in the early stages of your nursing home search, you will have time to read and review the wealth of literature, both on and off-line, about nursing homes and elder care. The AARP and Medicare websites include numerous tools, articles, fact-sheets, check-lists and more. These reliable sources provide information about nursing home inspections, the rights of nursing home residents, alternatives, payment options, and much more. Knowledge is your best tool.
Step 3: Make a List of Possible Facilities
Whether you have time to do preliminary research or not, you will need to compile a list of nursing homes that are your options. While you may be tempted to Google nursing homes in your area, and this may be time efficient, it is not in your best interest, or the best interest of your loved one. There are a number of ways to compile a list, and rather than just using one, you should take what you find from all of them to make your final list. In terms of online tools, using Medicare’s website is your best option for finding local nursing homes. However, don’t forget to ask hospital social workers or discharge planner for a list of local homes; providing this information is their job. One of your best sources for the names of nursing homes in your area is actually people that you know and trust: friends, family, doctors, or clergy. Ask for their input and consider their recommendations. Finally,
Adult Children, Aging Parents: When Care giving Roles are Reversed
March 22, 2011
Recent judgment allows Catholic dad divorced from Jewish wife to take three-year-old daughter to church. (April 15, 2010, myFox Chicago)
Her daughters grown, 42-yearold Georgette Smith faced a new challenge caring for her disabled mother. Chronic emphysema sapped what little strength remained in the 68-year-old woman’s frail, wheelchair bound body. The care needs were overwhelming. Georgette began to look for relief by checking out a nearby nursing home. On that fateful day, when she overheard Georgette discuss the nursing home with a friend, the mother responded quickly. Suddenly the conversation was frozen in time by a single bullet that severed Georgettes spine and rendered her paralyzed. Shirley Egan shot her daughter because she feared confinement in a nursing home. Shirley’s new home became the Orange County Jail. The Smith-Egan story is true. Although the circumstances are extreme, it reflects the dilemma adult children face trying to balance the needs of aging parents with other life demands. A survey by the National Alliance for Care giving (NAC) discovered that more than 22.4 million U.S. households (1 in 4) care for an older relative or friend or have given such care within the past year. The value of family care giving exceeds 200 billion dollars.1 Daughters and daughters-in-law are the primary caregivers for older adults, even though many of these middle-aged caregivers still have children or teenagers at home. Care giving concerns are reaching more and more families. Listen to the water-cooler conversation and you are as likely to hear a co-worker seeking adult daycare options as finding after-school programs.
The percentage of Americans over age 65 has tripled. The fastest growing population group is over age 85. As older adults live longer, increased longevity results in greater likelihood of exhausting assets, outliving a spouse, and losing potential for independent living. The high costs of long-term care prompts many families to provide shelter and care giving in the home. The pressures of this economically driven trend toward family care giving has given Baby Boomers a new title: the Sandwich Generation, caught between the demands of children and aging parents.
For Christian Baby Boomers, parenting their parents is more than an economic necessity; its an expression of faith. If we do not provide for our relatives, and especially for our immediate families, we have denied the faith and are worse than unbelievers (1 Tim. 5:8). Even under the best circumstances, the escalating needs of aging parents and the sacrifices required of adult children present both challenges and blessings.
*Care giving Challenges*
As long as Mother is mentally alert, she wants to stay in her home. Physical problems are the greatest threat to independent living. Approximately five million older adults need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, food preparation, medication, shopping, and money management.2 Giving direct assistance or hiring a care aide along with regular telephone contact and visits may extend Mothers ability to live independently. Don’t most older adults go to nursing homes for care assistance? NO! Only 4% of persons over age 65 receive long-term care in a nursing home. The majority (67%) live in the community with spouse, children, relatives or in assisted living facilities.
The remaining 32% of older
Parental Care Primer for Baby Boomers
March 18, 2011
A cherubic child stumbles into her parents’ room, thereby stumbling onto a smooth jam in the process. This one goes out to all the parents out there who got babies and still making babies. Follow the Gregory Brothers for more remixes/songifications: www.youtube.com www.twitter.com www.facebook.com ORIGINAL VIDEO www.youtube.com CHORDS Ab – Cmin7 – Fmin7 – Bbmin7 – Ebsus LYRICS Daddy: Who–who you said was naked? Daughter: Daddy and mommy Daddy: And what happened? Daughter: Mommy said “Ah-Ah-Ahhhhh!” Daddy said “Ah-Ah-Ahhhhh!” And Daddy screamed like a girl, like “Oo Oo!” Mommy screamed like a girl, like “Uh uh!” Both of them screamed like “Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ahhhhhhhh! Daddy: You was in, you was in your room? Daughter: Uh-huh. Daddy: You was tryin’ to sleep? Daughter: Yeah, yeah! Daddy: Who you hear? Daughter: Daddy and Mommy! Daddy: I bet my daughter knows my name. What did you hear? Daughter: Mommy said “Ah-Ah-Ahhhhh!” Daddy said “Ah-Ah-Ahhhhh!” And Daddy screamed like a girl, like “Oo Oo!” Mommy screamed like a girl, like “Uh uh!” Both of them screamed like “Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ahhhhhhhh! Daddy and Mommy was naked And you, you in trouble, you in trouble! Both of yall! You in trouble, you in trouble! Both of yall! Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ahhhhhhh!
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Baby Boomers becoming caregivers for one or both of their parents face a challenging and rewarding responsibility. If you are in this group, you belong to a fast growing segment of the Baby Boomer population. Elder care is difficult, but giving back support and love to your parents can create a special time that brings you closer.
Here is some sage advice gained through experience that will help Baby Boomers in this journey:
Recognize that your roles are switching – you are becoming the parent as they hand over more responsibility and authority over their lives to you. The time will likely come when you have to make decisions for them.
Sit down with your parent(s) and have a frank discussion about how they would like to spend their “golden years.”
Make sure your parent(s) have a Living Will, so that their wishes can be carried out as they approach death (e.g., do not resuscitate or unnecessarily extend life by artificial means). Many hospitals will not let you make decisions for your parent(s) unless you are so appointed in a Living Will.
As a related caregiver, you should have a notarized Power of Attorney that allows you to make decisions if your parent(s) are incapable of doing so. It is also a good idea to become a joint account holder on their bank accounts and investments. If your parents have a living trust, you should be named as successor trustee, so you can step in as financial manager if needed.
If necessary, help them set up a system to ensure that bills are paid on time.
If you are concerned about a parent’s ability to continue driving, talk to their doctor or notify the local Department of Motor Vehicles (which may be able to require a driving test).
Have a written list of all the medications your parent(s) use, including dosage. Know how to contact their primary care physician. Have copies of their insurance records. This is very important information for emergency room personnel and hospitals.
Discuss funeral and internment wishes with your parent(s).
In a tactful way, help your parent(s) sort through their belongings. Whom would they like to receive special items? What can be gotten rid of?
Make sure your parent(s) have a written, witnessed Will to avoid the messy, expensive and lengthy probate process. Ideally, the primary caregiver
should be the Executor of the Will.
Know where all important documents are.
If you feel like you need help, there are state, local and federal senior services organizations that provide a wealth of free or low-cost services. They can provide meals, transportation, training and in-home professional services to assist you as a caregiver or to help your parent(s) continue to live independently in the community. Also, there are online service where Baby Boomers can identify and explore benefits to which they and their parent (s) are entitled. Start with the National Council on Aging which covers local, state and federal programs.
Use Elder Care Solution To Plan Any Eventuality Concerning Your Parents
March 16, 2011
No matter how long they might live, all people eventually die. This holds true for your parents as well. If your parents are old and you feel the time is near, caring for your aging parents should include contacting quality elder care solutions in your neighborhood.
They have the expertise to take care of all the needs related to your parents.
Caring for your aging parents should include a personal talk with your parents to cover areas such as:
Personal details: Knowing where to find critical information (example: your Parents Birth certificate, marriage certificate etc), falls within the ambit of caring for your aging parents.
Insurance details: Caring for your aging parents should include maintaining a file that contains copies of all relevant information especially insurance related documents such as Medicare numbers, personal doctor’s numbers and elder care solution numbers.
Financial: Your file should contain details of bank accounts, account numbers, names of nominees, details of securities, investments etc. Caring for your aging parents also means you ensure that any fund they have is not wasted after they pass away. Monies lying in these accounts can also be used to offset costs of quality elder care solution or burial services.
Lifestyle: Caring for your aging parents also means you take the initiative in asking your parents where they would prefer to live in the event they need constant care and attention. Quality elder care solution could also include living in a community of seniors with proper medical care and attention.
Funeral: Painful as it may be, caring for your aging parents means you need to broach the issue of funeral arrangements. Your parents might have already prepaid for a cemetery plot or might want to be buried in a particular spot or in a particular way. Make sure the elder care solution provider also has this information.
Special Friends: Your parents might have some special friends even you are unaware of. As part of your caring for your aging parents plan, talk to your parents and obtain a list of names and contact numbers. These are people you will have to contact when either parent dies. These are people who your parents would want to be present at their funeral. Make sure the elder care solution provider has this information as well.
Pets: Parents often live in company of a pet or two. When the time comes would your mom or dad like to give away the pet to an old friend or have it put up for adoption or cared for by the local pet care center? As part of your caring for your aging parents plan, find the answers to these questions and be prepared to take the appropriate action. Some elder care solution centers accept parents along with their pets. If your parents have opted for such an elder care solution center, make sure the professionals there are aware of your parent’s wishes.
Will: Have your parents made a will? As part of your caring for your aging parents plan find out if a will has been prepared, where the will is kept or who has the will. You do not want to get into a last minute search for it. If an elder care solution center in involved, they can help you with
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