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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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Expert Q&A
My son has the flu. Should our whole family take an antiviral as a precaution?
Probably not. Although antiviral meds can prevent the spread of flu, physicians usually don’t prescribe them as a preventative measure for healthy people. Since there’s a limited supply of the Rx, physicians want to ensure that those at greatest risk of flu-related complications receive those doses. So if you have an infant under the age of 6 months, a senior citizen above the age of 65, or someone with a compromised immune system (a cancer or HIV patient) in your home, ask about getting an antiviral medication for your entire family.
Otherwise, bring just your son to the doctor as soon as you notice flu symptoms, such as a high fever, chills and body aches. An antiviral can shorten the duration of the flu by up to two days -- but you need to take it within the first 48 hours of the illness.
To keep the rest of your family safe, make sure they get their flu shots. Also remind them to wash their hands often, and wipe down common surfaces -- like door knobs and the remote control -- daily.
What precautions do you take as a family when your kid has the flu? Join the conversation.
Check out my Expert Blog next week to learn the health warning symptoms parents simply can’t ignore.
ABOUT TODAY'S EXPERT:
Sniffle Solutions expert Luke Beno is a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente Cascade Medical Center in Atlanta, Ga.
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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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You Know You're A Mom When
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. |
