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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 Pharmacist
What medicines should I stock up on for the back-to-school season?
You can’t prepare for every single product your child might need to use during the school year. You’re better off purchasing any special-situation ones as needed.
The following are essential medicine-cabinet items that every mom should have on hand:
- Acetaminophen, in age-appropriate doses, to reduce fever and relieve the stress headaches kids often get when they go back to school. For children 16 years and older, aspirin is another option.
- Ibuprofen, especially if you have a child who plays sports. Ibuprofen is the best medication for reducing pain and swelling from sports injuries.
- Hydrogen peroxide, triple-antibiotic ointment and bandages in various shapes and sizes, to treat the minor cuts and scrapes kids often get when they’re rough-housing on the playground.
- An antacid, for occasional tummy aches. Liquid or chewable tablets are both good options, so get whichever your child prefers.
- An anti-diarrhea medicine made for kids.
- A thermometer -- either the oral digital kind or one for the ear. Mercury thermometers are no longer recommended because of the toxic risks of mercury if the glass breaks. If you have a mercury thermometer at home, don’t throw it in the garbage. Ask your pediatrician or local health department how to dispose of it safely.
- A small bottle of hand sanitizer that your child can keep in his backpack.
- A children’s cough and cold remedy (check the label for age restrictions).
- Tissues -- get enough packs to stuff your kids’ lockers and backpacks; you’ll encourage them to practice proper germ-control.
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
ABOUT TODAY'S EXPERT:
Sniffle Solutions expert Paul L. Doering, who holds a master’s degree in science, is a distinguished service professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy in Gainesville.
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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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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. |
