Archive for the 'Kiddie Stuff' Category

What to Do with Your Little Girls in the School Vacations

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

School vacations give a super chance for mothers and fathers to get their little girls outside to participate in fun, bonding activities. Be sure to kit out your youngsters in the proper clothing when adventuring out of doors. Organic fabrics are highly tough and wash well, making them the ideal selection for summer outings. Little girls are one of the highlights of any parent?s life on earth and therefore, you will want to make the most of each and every chance to participate with them in bonding activities. The summer offers a large amount of time and terrific weather through which to get outside and appreciate parent/child adventures with each other. Camping, park outings and times set aside for arts and crafts will all be welcome pastimes for your little girl through their summer holidays. Camping. The great outside is most satisfying when you can pitch a tent and stretch out your stay for an evening or two. Show your little girls to pick constellations out of the clear night sky, show them how to fish in lakes and streams and teach them on successfully navigating backcountry paths. Camping offers an extended bonding experience amongst mothers and fathers and their little girls, taking the family unit outside of the typical day-to-day routine and expanding the horizons of your children in the lazy, hazy days of summer season. Organic fibres breathe well in the heat of the sun and they’re simple to wash when it comes to getting out the dirt from rustic camping settings. Parks. If you do not have the time to get out of the city, a lot of UK parks can be found to give young kids a place to run and play with their parents and other little ones of the same age group. Massive slides, swings and monkey rings are just a few of the opportunities for play available at local parks. Furthermore, many parks comprise grassy areas where you can sit and savour a picnic lunch with your little angel. A whole day of adventure at almost no cost awaits you and your family at one of the a lot of parks in your town. Arts and Crafts. You don’t need to go any further than the front garden to savour a day of arts and crafts in the hot sunshine. Whether it is making collages for the living room or melting down crayons to create ?stained glass? art pieces to hang in the windows, arts and crafts are the perfect summertime hobby to bond mothers and fathers and their little girls. The greatest part of staging arts and crafts set ups in front of your home is that little breaks inside can be a part of the day; allowing for snacks, potty breaks, naps and clean up times. Ensure to kit out your little girls in the proper clothes while doing any of the above mentioned exercises, so that you do not ever have to be concerned about undue wear and tear while out having fun. Organic materials are highly advised for summertime outings, as these materials are both resilient and easy to wash. Your little girls will savour improved freedom to ramble and roam in the outside when fitted with organic fabrics. Learn more info about kitting your young lady out in organic girls clothing at Frugi

Unadorned Berg AF Go-Kart

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

The Berg Basic AF Go Kart is a genuine classic. Its unpretentious and strong figure facilitates you to peddle ahead and backwards, and its mechanical freewheel aspect signifies that you may freewheel as fast as you want down hills without getting your feet and pedals in a twist!

This go kart comes with a 5 year warranty on the framework which makes parents feel convinced about it and has an air of permanency. Recommended for children aged 5 and upwards, with a changeable seat, this go kart will grow with your child and promises several hours of outdoors fun.

You will be ensured of a relaxed ride on any kind of terrain, thanks to the pneumatic air tyres. The go kart is also accessible in two diverse colour schemes: blue/red or silver/black. These toys are developed to the highest standards, with only the best quality materials and are subjected to rigorous processing quality control procedures.

Berg go karts persuade enthusiastic, ingenious out-of-doors amusement, which can contribute to the healthy psychological and physical progress of your toddler. In favour of people that reside in the countryside a Berg go kart is the right present for a child, because they have the open space to wander on their go kart, nevertheless it’s also a fantastic present for those who live in the city, where go karts may be great fun in any playing field or open space.

Children’s Costumes and More – Family Projects and Halloween Fun

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

Halloween is such a magical time. With all the wonder of the season, it makes for the perfect time for family togetherness and projects that are fun for the whole family. From children’s costumes and ideas to fun Halloween recipes, we have all you need to make your family’s Halloween a magical one. Today we are going to teach you how to make pumpkin pizzas – don’t worry. It’s not real pumpkins! Yuck!

Perfect Pumpkin Pizzas

First you will need several mini pizza shells, tomato sauce and assorted cheeses such as mozzarella and Parmesan. In several clear bowls, place pepperonis that have been cut into triangles, pineapples, long slices of Canadian ham, and veggies such as bell peppers. Let your children scoop tomato sauce on to their pizza shells and then sprinkle cheese on top. The pepperonis can serve as eyes, bell peppers and long slices of ham or onions make wonderful smiles. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes and serve. If you have bought uncooked pepperoni or ham, follow the directions on the back of the product first. For an extra sweet final touch, place a mozzarella stick on top of your child’s plate for a stem.

Make family togetherness even more memorable by letting your little ones wear children’s costumes while you bake or create. Don’t save your children’s costumes especially for the big night. Let them enjoy them all season. Your kids will love getting to break the rules and you will love that this idea gives you more bang for your buck.

Have a happy fall!

Can a Woman With PCOS Get Pregnant?

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

One of the most common questions I get from women who are newly diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome is “Will I ever get pregnant?” I have not been able to find specific studies regarding fertility and PCOS-likely because it is so hard to track those who are successful in getting pregnant without medical intervention. One source said that women with PCOS have an 80-90 percent chance of having a baby, but I was unable to find any research studies to back this up. While some women with polycystic ovarian syndrome will not be able to get pregnant, I believe that the majority can and do eventually have healthy babies.

First, 5-10% of women of childbearing age have PCOS. If their symptoms are mild they are often undiagnosed. If they have even one child, many physicians will say they can not have PCOS. This is ridiculous if you look at the diagnostic criteria. The most common criteria for diagnosis include a failure to ovulate regularly. However, for many women this means they have long cycles (35 days or longer in many cases) but they DO ovulate.

Some women with PCOS have unhealthy eggs because their periods are too far apart, in many cases this is correctable with herbs, diet or drugs. Many women with PCOS also have a thyroid condition. Frequently, if this is treated they begin to ovulate. Many women with PCOS have frequent miscarriages, but they eventually have a healthy babyoften with the help of progesterone cream or suppositories. Some women find that losing weight, taking vitex or other herbs, or reducing stress cause them to begin ovulating (for me it was all three!). Some learn to detect ovulation through cervical mucus and basal body temperatures (BBT or temperature charting). Again, these women often have healthy babies without medical intervention.

It is hard to know how many women with PCOS become pregnant without help since many women are first diagnosed with PCOS because they are having trouble getting pregnant. Often metformin or other insulin-sensitizing drugs work wonders and they are able to get pregnant and carry a baby to term.

The fact is, only a small percentage of women with PCOS ever make it to the stage of trying fertility drugs. Clomid (clomiphene citrate) is often the first drug of choice since it is cheap and easy to take. I did find studies indicating that Clomid alone works for 70% of women with PCOS. Other women find that they need Clomid and metformin or stronger fertility drugs. The success rate tends to drop a bit as time passes and stronger methods are tried, but the bottom line is that most women who have PCOS and want children have them.

Even for those who are told they will never succeed at getting and staying pregnant, there is much reason to hope. Several close friends of mine have surprised themselves and their doctors by getting pregnant after years of infertility. “Lisa” adopted three children and then found herself pregnant in her late 30’s. It seems that for many women their PCOS symptoms mellow out as they get older. “Anne” went to the doctor to find out why she was infertile after several years of marriageshe was 3 already months pregnant and boy number two followed just 15 months later. “Susan” had three miscarriages and was told she would never carry a baby to term. Four months later she was pregnant with her daughter and her son is two years younger. “Barb” got pregnant when she was not even thinking of fertility and now counts herself extremely blessed to have two healthy boys.

I know many women who have done everything possible to get pregnant, even IVF, and have not succeeded. But the majority of women with PCOS DO get pregnant. There is even more reason to hope for the young women who are just now learning they have PCOS. First, they are more likely to be diagnosed at all. This means many women will be diagnosed who would have been overlooked ten or fifteen years ago when my generation was first beginning the march from doctor to doctor looking for answers. We know so much more than we did then. Treatments, both natural and medical, are much, much better than ever. In addition, being diagnosed now means they have the chance to prevent much of the physical and emotional trauma older women have experienced because our doctors just didn’t know how to help us.

My advice to any particular woman is to do all you can to increase your fertility (see my other articles and my books for more information about this). Then do your best to relax and let your body work. The odds are with you in the long run.

Julie Renee Callaway is a life coach specializing in helping women cope with PCOS, infertility and other health issues. You can get a free newsletter about PCOS at http://www.pcoscoach.com