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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
Why are some medicines delivered in tablet form and others by capsule or liquid? What’s the difference?
Most pharmacists recommend liquid medicines for young children, as it’s almost impossible to get them to swallow a capsule or tablet. Liquid medicines are also absorbed into the system more quickly than solid pills, as the particle size is smaller. All forms of medicines do, however, stay active in the system for the same amount of time. For instance, if your doctor advises you to take Tylenol every four hours, you should take it every four hours -- regardless of whether you’re using a liquid, capsule or tablet form.
Some medications, however, are not suitable in liquid form because the medicine settles at the bottom. These types of medicines are therefore offered only in solid form, such as a capsule, tablet, or chewable tablet.
Capsules are generally easier to swallow than tablets because they’re coated with a smooth, gelatin-type material. In fact, tablets can be chalky, quite large and often difficult to swallow. Medication also reaches the system more quickly in capsule than tablet form. Only the gelatin exterior must melt for the capsules to activate, whereas an entire tablet must disintegrate in order to be absorbed by the body.
Although many products are offered in both tablet and capsule forms, some medications are not compatible with capsule form -- and vice versa. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about your medication.
Another point to keep in mind: Some medications need to be crushed -- or in the case of capsules, opened and sprinkled -- to get a child to take them. And because capsules contain liquid, in this case it’s best to buy the tablet counterpart.
ABOUT TODAY'S EXPERT:
Sniffle Solutions expert Mitchel C. Rothholz is chief of staff at the American Pharmacists Association. He also serves on the executive committee of the AMA/CDC National Influenza Vaccine Summit and the advisory board of the Immunization Action Coalition.
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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.
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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. |
