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Most children are impetuous. They jump without looking at what's below them, throw balls into crowded areas because that's where the open man was, and generally act like children. So when a plan is being developed it sort of stands out...

If you have ever sat through a business presentation, worked on a process improvement, or even took a basic business course, you have been exposed to a Deming Circle. The simplicity of Plan, Do, Check, Act is it's never ending cycle. Constant improvement. The beauty of it is that it's a circle. You know. For the kids...

The elementary school oral history project. One of the most loved or feared events in a young students life. Combining a keen understanding of the subject matter, a mastery of oratory skills, and acting in perhaps the Stanislavski method...

Now that the children are older the act of tucking them in at night seems like a distant memory. For my older kids it was a quick story and a kiss. When it comes to James (Age 9) it's a whole process that I had forgotten about. This week I had a refresher course...

Surrogacy is perhaps one of the most selfless acts that a woman can bestow upon a couple in need of a child. Surrogacy, however, can come with both physical and physiological risks that may or may not be easy to recover from. Understanding what the psychological risks of surrogate motherhood can make the transition from carrying a child to relinquishing that child easier. The psychological risks of surrogate motherhood may be a heavier burden to carry, but pre-screening and on-going counseling both before and after the event can help surrogate mothers adjust. There are four areas that are of particular interest in the psychological aspect of surrogacy: contact (bonds), control, closure and ethics. Surrogate mothers form relationships with the couples they surrogate for and that bond may perhaps be even stronger than the bond they may feel for the child they are carrying. They see and talk to their couples regularly and become used to the caring bestowed upon them from their couples. These bonds are strengthened by the routine prenatal visits, maternity clothes shopping, calls to see how they are feeling or if they need anything for comfort. These routine events cause them to become almost dependent on their couples and some surrogates report even becoming depressed after the birth not because of having to relinquish the child, but because they no longer have a reason for contact with their couples. Another one of the psychological risks of surrogate motherhood is that of closure. Often, this can go hand in hand with every contact or bonding issues. The routines and relationships developed between the surrogate, couples and medical staff that often make the transition from pregnancy and surrogacy to the birth and farewell stage that makes it difficult. Not only does the surrogate have to deal with the loss of a child, per se, but also the loss of those unique and caring relationships and routines that they have grown used to over the previous nine months. And fina

The Daily Kool's beloved pooch Pepper, has just turned 9 years old...wow, time is definitely flying by quickly. Though he still acts like a puppy much of the time, we have noticed that things are slowing down just a little bit for him. The vet has told us his hips are beginning to weaken, as is often common for a standard poodle of his age. Plus, we've seen the extra hesitation when he jumps in the car, on the couch, and especially on the bed...yep, it's definitely time to get Pepper a pet ramp.

Anastasia music box is a beautiful, exquisitely designed box that plays music. Every time you open the lid of the box, the light, soothing, soulful music starts playing until you replace the box with the lid again. It is a perfect item to gift on any occasion as the box acts as a container for holding anything precious...

When used alone, the asthma medications known as long-acting beta-agonists are associated with an increased risk of serious complications, new research indicates.

"Education Times in association with Lotus Children's Hospital and Oi Playschool presents 'LITTLE IDOLS- Season 2',a fun-filled competition for your little ones to showcase their talents and win exciting prizes.To know more fill the form.