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Everything Mom
How did you find the energy, MomTo do all the things you did,To be teacher, nurse and counselorTo me, when I was a kid.
How did you do it all, Mom,Be a chauffeur, cook and friend,Yet find time to be a playmateI just can't comprehend.
I see now it was love, MomThat made you come whenever I'd call,Your inexhaustible love, MomAnd I thank you for it all.
By Joanna Fuchs
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Ask the Massage Therapist
My kid asks me to give her a back massage when she’s sick. Is this a good idea, and is there a correct way to do it?
As long as your child doesn’t have a fever or complicated medical needs, a light massage can soothe her when she’s under the weather. Massage supports relaxation, encourages restful sleep and can even improve immune system functioning. In fact, a 2010 study conducted by Cedars-Sinai found that Swedish massage resulted in a significant increase in the percentage of white blood cells (which defend the body from disease) along with a large decrease in the stress hormone cortisol (which alters your immune system function).
Massaging specific, congested areas -- like the chest or back -- can help comfort your child in more ways than one: Touch encourages circulation, and mom’s nurturing attention provides comfort. (Skip full-body massages when sick, however, since they may heighten symptoms.)
To get started, ask your child where she doesn’t feel good, and then rub that area with a soft, gentle touch. Check in with her to make sure the amount of pressure is comfortable.
If your child has nasal congestion, I recommend a technique called “clear sinuses.” Position your child so that she’s resting on a bed with pillows slightly elevating her head. With gentle pressure, use your index fingers to glide down the side of a child’s nose. Stop just to the side of the nostrils for a short pause, and then glide up the cheeks. This should help her breathe easier.
A certified massage therapist can also help teach you techniques to comfort your child. Look for a certified pediatric massage therapist (CPMT), who has specialized education and certification to work with children. A list of professionals is available via LiddleKidz.com.
ABOUT TODAY'S EXPERT:
Tina Allen is a certified
pediatric massage therapist and the founder and director of the Liddle Kidz Foundation.
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Always Mom
You were my fairy tale princess, So much larger than life. You were my angel and my witness Through all my pain and strife.
At times you made me angry, Great words I would proclaim How someday you'd be sorry. You were the one to blame.
But when I needed comforting You always found the time. Your words were more soothing Than days of childhood sublime.
Now the distance holds us apart, The boundaries have no end. I'll hold the memories in my heart.You're my mother, my best friend
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Your feet stick to the kitchen floor..... and you don't care.
When the kids are fighting, you threaten to lock them in a room together and not let them out until someone's bleeding.
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Mommy and Toddler Groups
One of the ways in which moms continue the all important bonding with their toddlers, as well as having their child experience being with other toddlers, is through mommy and toddler groups.
There are a number of groups which you and your toddler can join. One of which is at a library or checking your local community to ascertain if they have any similar groups you can join. In fact, you may wish to start a group of your own.
You know, bonding with your toddler can also encompass a day at the park -- just the two of you. The nature/nurture experience can extend beyond you and your child, as you take in the greenery, trees and flowers.
For more information about mommys and toddler groups, check your local newspaper to see if there are any groups which you feel you would like to participate in. Mommy and toddler groups can be formed or joined or simply begin with a few neighbors with kids of similar age. |
