TIPS FOR BABY SLEEPING

Naptime frequently can be a stressful time for both the parent and child alike, and bad habits can develop quickly. The key is to teach your baby how to fall asleep alone, in his/her own environment, instead of relying on some outside force to get your baby sleeping. Make sure that you don't allow yourself to fall into a pattern where you have to do something in order to get your baby napping.

The common mistake is to take your baby for a stroll or a drive when you know that it is right around naptime. It's all too easy to do that instead having to deal with actually allowing your baby to learn how to fall asleep on his/her own.

Instead, get your baby falling asleep without any external stimulus, so that your baby can sleep independently and naptime can be a peaceful
and rejuvinating time for you both.



Rock-a-bye, baby
In the treetop
When the wind blows
The cradle will rock
When the bough breaks
The cradle will fall
And down will come baby
Cradle and all

Baby is drowsing
Cosy and fair
Mother sits near
In her rocking chair
Forward and back
The cradle she swings
And though baby sleeps
He hears what she sings

From the high rooftops
Down to the sea
No one's as dear
As baby to me
Wee little fingers
Eyeslink to a non-NIEHS site wide and bright
Now sound asleep
Until morning light

Is your baby getting the sleep he needs? Keeping track of your child's slumber (when he falls asleep, how often and for how long he wakes up, and the length and frequency of his naps during the day) is one way to find out for sure. It will also help you understand your child's unique sleep schedule and identify problems such as repeated night wakings or inconsistent bedtimes before they turn into bad habits. Plus, simply filling out a chart every day can help you feel more in control of your life — something that's particularly important if you're feeling overwhelmed by your baby's nighttime demands.

Check out our sample chart below from the book Solving Your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber, M.D., to see what a completed chart looks like. Click here to view and then print out a blank chart to use at home.



How to do it

Shade the boxes that indicate when your child is asleep. Mark the time he gets up in the morning and from naps with the letter "U." Use a "D" to show when you put him down for a nap or at bedtime. After several days of filling in the chart, you'll see a pattern emerge. You can use this information to help you decide whether you need to make some adjustments to your baby's sleep routine. Or take it with you to your next pediatrician's appointment if you have concerns about your child's sleep habits. Download a printable version of this chart to use at home (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader — If you don't have the Acrobat reader but would like to get it, click here. It's free.)

BABY CARE ON THE BEACH!!! WOW!!!

It’s a wonderful feeling when you take your baby to the beach for the very first time. The new sights, sounds and smells will excite your baby. The glees and the gurgles more than compensate for the pains you may have taken to prepare for your special outing.

Caring for your baby out on the beach requires packing items to protect, feed and keep her happy.


Some Safety Tips!

Exposed body parts such as the face, head or neck need to be protected with a broad-rimmed hat. Young children should not be exposed to direct sunlight, especially in the middle of the day between eleven AM and three PM. Their eyes also need to be protected from harmful UV rays with quality UVA/UVB sunglasses. They can enjoy playing while protected under a beach umbrella or while being wheeled around in a stroller and mounted sunshade. If you leave your infant in a pop-up tent, you need to constantly monitor the temperature. It can get very warm inside in a short period of time. Look for a tent with wide screen windows to let air circulate.

Useful Baby Gear For the Beach!

A twin baby stroller with ample sunshade is great for the beach. Just make sure that your stroller doesn’t have swivel front wheels. Such strollers don’t perform well on sand and tend to get stuck.



Some beaches contain facilities where you can rent beach gear. You should check this before packing your baby stroller. Beach strollers usually come with an umbrella attachment and have very large, wide wheels that move easily on sand.

Travel items to pack include baby foods and liquids, disposable feeding bottles and battery operated food warmers. Other items include a floppy hat with fabric ties, baby lotion, sunscreen, soap, washcloths, wet wipes, towels, diapers and toys. These can all go into your diaper bag.

A beach outing provides wholesome fun for the entire family. Nurturing your baby need not stop you from having fun at the beach. If you pack all the necessary items, you can enjoy a memorable experience that you’ll cherish forever.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE??

DO YOU REMEMBER THIS MAN???








The time of his death was : 21:37 : 2+ 1+ 3+ 7=13



When Pope died he was 85 years old - 8 + 5=13



The date of his death was : 02.04.2005 : 0 2 0 4 2 0 0 5= 13



His assassination attempt was on May 13



9301 days that's how long he was a Pope -> 9 3 0 1=13


He passed away in 13 week of the year.



JAN PAWEL DRUGI / John Paul II - 13 letters



is it a
coincidence ???????
Our worlds beloved Pope mentioned "Our Lady guided the path of the assassin's bullet as he still had work to do"

It missed his aorta by millimeters - The assassin was forgiven by the Holy Father.

The INSIGHTFUL PICTURES OF LOVE THIS VALENTINES DAY!!! :*

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Falling in love is very beautiful thing and, you need to capture every moment and save it. You can do exactly these using pictures of love. Pictures of love are shots taken to ensure that you savor the moments and keep a piece of memory that will ensure that you preserve all the best times in your life. Pictures of love are very personal and they need to be captured in a way that the emotion will flow or reflect. When you get married, you take many pictures of love. It is a moment that is worth every film. This is a time where joy abounds and I cannot imagine life without pictures. You do not have to be married to share such experiences. Take pictures when you go out with your boyfriend or girlfriend. It really does not matter the venue you are at. You will certainly treasure them for a long time. If you want to get inspired by such pictures, it will be very helpful to go online and see some of the best collections of pictures. You do not have to be the world's best photographer to tell a tale of love. A couple which is in love will always glow and make the picture worthwhile. Therefore, this is the main purpose of such photos.

They can also prove to be very sentimental and, often times reminding us of different people and places with overwhelming nostalgia. However, when you have great pictures with a partner who you are separated to, they can become a great source of sorrow and disappointment. However, most pictures will inspires us and remind us of good times. Therefore, I can not overemphasize on importance of the pictures. You know what they say; a picture will speak a thousand words. There is something very artistic about them that will only require your silent stare and the love story behind it will be something beautiful and inspiring. The next time you plan to spend time with your loved one, it is wise that you plan for a photo opportunity. Pictures are the greatest assets that we have and, their value surpasses all the sentiments we can ever have. It is usually helpful for people to give the camera to somebody else so that they can devote their emotions to each other as the moment is captured.

Pictures will have a way of preserving time and, it will be helpful to have a professional do it for you. Most holiday spots or recreational facilities have cameramen ready to do the job for you. Taking your own pictures is great but, you want a third party to do it so that you can draw your emotions to your moment. There is so much to talk about and, I think that all photos taken are about love and community. When friends decide to come together, they want to have something to remind them of their unity. Pictures play this and more roles in society. Therefore, if you wish to take your own photos, invest in good quality and, your moments will have the same quality as the love you share.

Francis K. Githinji

happy hearts day to all!!! and to my mom and dad!!!

UNO the next JEDI MASTER

The Jedi are members of a fictional monastic order in the Star Wars galaxy created by George Lucas. Known for their observance of The Force, specifically the "light side" of the force, and the rejection of the "dark side" of the Force, as well as the dark side's adherents, the Sith.

The Jedi were initially formed at approximately the same time as the Old Republic, 25,000 years before the time frame of the movies.

However, soon after its formation, several Jedi left the order to follow the path of the Dark Side, the first of many schisms.

* Jedi Youngling : An unofficial title, this refers to a child with Force potential. (Also referred to as "Jedi Hopeful.") In Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Yoda is shown training the children in small groups.

* Jedi Padawan: An apprentice that undergoes intensive one-on-one training under a Jedi Knight or Jedi Master after graduating from the academy. In a rite of passage, Padawans must build their own lightsabers as a final test. Darth Vader told Luke Skywalker that his skills were complete upon building a new lightsaber, which is the final test before the trials to Knighthood.

In the Old Republic, Padawans usually wore braids in their hair which were removed once they attained knighthood.

may bukas pa

Huwag damdamin ang kasawian
May bukas pa sa iyong buhay
Sisikat din ang iyong araw
Ang landas mo ay mag-iilaw

Sa daigdig ang buhay ay ganyan
Mayroong ligaya at lumbay
Maghintay at may nakalaang bukas

May bukas pa sa iyong buhay
Tutulungan ka ng Diyos na may lalang
Ang iyong pagdaramdam
Idalangin mo sa Maykapal
Na sa puso mo ay mawala nang lubusan

Sa daigdig ang buhay ay ganyan
Mayroong ligaya at lumbay
Maghintay at may nakalaang bukas

May bukas pa sa iyong buhay
Tutulungan ka ng Diyos na may lalang
Ang iyong pagdaramdam
Idalangin mo sa Maykapal
Na sa puso mo ay mawala nang lubusan

Ang iyong pagdaramdam
Idalangin mo sa Maykapal
Na sa puso mo ay mawala nang lubusan




May Bukas Pa song was popularized by Rico J. Puno. And now it has been revived by a child singer from ABS-CBN to present the new teleserye on primetime bida starring the new child actor Zaijan Jaranilla.

How to Handle Irate Callers!

Sabi ni Daddy....

If your job entails taking calls from unhappy, irate callers, you've got your work cut out for you. Many of us are vulnerable to outbursts from callers who are already going through an emotional, stressful time.

Handling these calls takes time and training, but it can be accomplished effectively. Here are some service recovery techniques for turning unhappy callers into satisfied ones.

Understand the Source of the Anger - Realize that angry callers are not unhappy with you, just the situation. Don't take a caller's hostility personally. You are the lightning rod, not the target.

You can do a great deal to diffuse a caller's anger before you even pick up the phone. How? By smiling before you answer that call. A smile can really be "heard" over the phone. It's difficult to be rude to someone who's warm and friendly.

Use the ASAP Technique - Here is my ASAP technique for handling irate callers:

Acknowledge the person's feelings and apologize for the inconvenience the caller has encountered. Make an effort to be sincere. In today's impersonal society, it's incredibly rare to hear the words "I'm sorry that happened. Let me get the ball rolling to fix it." You'll probably spend about 80 percent of your time massaging the caller's feelings and 20 percent actually solving the problem.

Sympathize and empathize with the caller. Phrases like, "I can understand why you're upset," help soothe ruffled feathers. Pretend it is you calling. Then get busy solving the caller's problem.

Accept 100 percent responsibility for the call. This is probably the toughest part. Chances are you had nothing to do with the problem. However, it is your job to accept responsibility and initiate a solution.

Prepare to help. Begin by reintroducing yourself. Callers don't usually remember your name. State that you will be able to help. Use the caller's name, if possible, which helps diffuse the anger. A willing attitude is essential because if the caller senses insincerity or indifference, he will stay angry. It's exasperating to file a complaint with someone who obviously doesn't care.

No Excuses - Never make an excuse to a complaining caller. No one wants to hear, "The computer is down," or "I'm the only one here." That is your problem, not the caller's. When you give an excuse, the caller hears, "I'm not going to help you now."

Escalating a Call - Sometimes you are not able to solve the problem on the spot. Many times you need more information from another department. Perhaps the call needs to be handled by another person. Although these are legitimate courses of action, they usually upset your caller again.

If you need more information, explain that to your caller. Ask him if he is able to hold while you obtain it, or if he would prefer a call back. Avoid untrue phrases like, "Hold on a sec." Nothing takes a second.

If you need to transfer a caller, let him know the name of the person to whom he or she will be speaking. Give a reason why you are bringing in a third party. "Joe, Mrs. Smith in our claims department is the real expert in resolving your type of problem. Let me transfer you directly to her."

Swear Stopper Technique - Unfortunately, there are callers who are firmly convinced that abusive language is their only recourse. Try my "swear stopper" technique. Say to the caller in a firm, but pleasant voice, "Excuse me, I can help you with your problem, but I'm not able to handle your abusive language."

By using this wording, you are taking control of the conversation. Then immediately start asking questions that will help solve the problem. This helps you stay in control of the conversation.

Try using these techniques and see how quickly you start handling complaint calls more effectively. Then see how good you feel about yourself; you'll be doing your job better than ever before...

Source: Nancy Friedman is a Keynote speaker at chamber and association conferences as well as corporate gatherings. Call 314-291-1012 for more information or visit the Telephone Doctor website at www.TelephoneDoctor.com

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