We learn permanentely and back to
school is a permanent state. We go to summer school, we learn even in holydays
at seaside and in the mountains. Life is a school. Back to school means
back to life.
How Rearranging Your Child’s Room
Can Make Better Study Habits This Year
Every school year parents and students
dutifully trudge through the malls in search of the perfect sneaker or
the cool new outfit for the coming school year. However, it’s unlikely
that the new shoe or shirt will benefit them at school like a new room
arrangement. How so? According to feng shui, a child’s room that is arranged
well can positively impact study habits and create better grades.
Feng shui, the Chinese technique
for design and arrangement, suggests that rooms that have good energy,
or “chi”, create happier, well-adjusted children. Feng shui theories believe
that for a child’s room to have good “chi,” the room must follow certain
guidelines to be harmonious.
If the room follows these guidelines,
the room will not only be restful, it also promote good relationships others
and generate good self-esteem. Perhaps most importantly, a harmonious bedroom
will encourage good study habits and promote greater success in school.
Follow these eight feng shui tips
to help create a room that inspires your child to study more and to do
better at school.
1. The room has a desk.
It sounds obvious, but many kids’
only workspace is a bed, the bedroom floor, or the family dining table.
Every child needs a suitable study area in the bedroom that includes a
desk, chair, and a lamp. Children with study areas are more likely to study.
Better still, having a study area
keeps all the school books and papers confined to the child’s room. Feng
shui also teaches that it’s best for children to study facing the northeast,
the direction of wisdom and learning.
2. Ground your kids.
Buy your kids a globe to promote
interest in geography and to help ground them and encourage them to study.
Add a globe in the Northeast corner of the bedroom, if possible, as this
enhances the wisdom corner.
3. Create an “achievement area.”
Every child needs to have recognition
for a job well done. A perfect way to gain this is to create an achievement
area on the South wall of the bedroom.
According to feng shui, this is the
recognition area and it is the perfect place to pin up awards, papers with
good grades, letters of recommendation, ribbons or trophies. Hang a roomy
bulletin board here to make an “atta’ boy” or “atta’ girl” spot in your
child’s room!
4. Hang a crystal in the Northeast
corner of the room.
Crystals are used to make computer
chips go faster, so why not use them to make your child study better? Hang
a crystal in the study location to create more “study” chi and to help
sharpen the child’s ability to “process” or think!
5. Put your child in the command
position.
Avoid having children face a wall
when studying because this represents an obstacle. They should be able
to when someone enters. Position the desk so that they can see the door.
6. Display maps and other educational
artwork.
Maps are another way to ground and
encourage educational pursuits. They encourage “worldly” interest and curiosity
and they make suitable images for a child’s room. Avoid scary creatures,
pictures depicting violence, or sad or dark subjects.
7. Eliminate TV from the bedroom.
Sadly, too many of today’s children
have TVs in their bedrooms. This is a feng shui no-no because it can make
children much less likely to study and rest fully. If your child doesn’t
study as much as you would like and has a TV in the bedroom, ask yourself
what is more important: television or school?
8. Shells and fish are symbols of
education.
Conch shells and koi or goldfish
are excellent symbols of educational success. Place the conch shell in
the Northeast corner of the bedroom. Or, hang a picture of koi or goldfish
in the Northeast corner. It is not recommended to keep live fish in the
bedroom as water in the bedroom is associated with loss.
About The Author Kathryn Weber is a certified master
practitioner in classical feng shui and the publisher of The Red Lotus
Letter a weekly feng shui E-Zine. She has been featured and quoted by publications
and websites, including Seventeen Magazine, First for Women, Martial Arts
Professional, the Indy Star Newspaper, Self-growth.com,
and Transformations.com.
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It’s back to school time again. Does
the thought of having to get everyone organized and out the door make you
want to send for boarding school brochures? Here are a few tips to help
get through that back to school daze.
Making Merry Mornings:
The biggest cause of whining and
tantrums in the morning is a sleepy child trying to make a decision. Eliminate
the choices along with the grumpiness.
Lay out clothes the night before. This
simple action can prevent wasting time looking for a missing shoe or favorite
pants that are still in the dryer.
Pack a lunch or put out lunch money
the night before.
If family members share a bathroom in
the morning, work out a schedule and have them stick to it.
A good night’s sleep is essential to
reducing some of the morning moodiness. Keep a regular bedtime – both parents
and children.
Staying Cool At School:
New situations can make children
anxious and uncomfortable. Knowing what to expect the first day can ease
some of the anxiety.
If the child is going to a new school,
attend the orientation session or arrange for a tour of the school. Navigating
around a new place can be scary for a child.
Suggest to the youngster to call friends
to find out if they share any classes. What a comfort to have a friend
to sit next to in class or in the cafeteria.
Buy only 1-2 new outfits before schools
starts. Usually it is still warm when school starts so children can wear
last spring’s clothes, plus this gives the child time to see what is “in”
this year before buying.
Effortless Evenings:
Homework, clubs, sports…Organization
is key to keeping track or what’s happening and when.
Create a special spot for homework.
Setting one location for studying can help with concentration as well as
minimize the chance of a book being misplaced.
Have a system for the student to keep
track of all assignments and upcoming tests. This system can be as simple
as a small notebook where homework for all classes is written down.
Start a family calendar to keep track
of PTA meetings, school parties, extracurricular activities, etc.
A daily family ritual can give the
child (and parents) something to look forward to. Ideas are a card game
after dinner, a walk in the park, or a crafts project.
About The Author Written by Megan Corwin, Personal
Coach. Visit www.megancorwin.com
or email megan@megancorwin.com
to schedule your complimentary 30-minute coaching session and to find out
how a personal coach can help you have more time and energy for the things
you enjoy.
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Back
to School : What is a food allergy? What can you do? by: News Canada
(NC)-Food allergies are becoming
more prevalent every day. Severe reactions can be life threatening if not
treated immediately. In many cases, a dangerous breathing condition called
anaphylaxis (an-a-fi-lak-sis) can result when a substance to which the
casualty is very sensitive enters the body.
Anaphylaxis can happen within seconds,
minutes or even hours of a substance entering the body. As a rule, the
sooner the casualty's body reacts, the worse the reaction will be.
St. John Ambulance, Canada's leader
in safety-oriented™ first aid training and products, advises
that you can detect anaphylaxis and help the casualty, if you know what
to do.
Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
Itchy, flushed skin, raised skin rash
(hives).
Sneezing, running nose and watery eyes.
Swelling of the airway.
A 'lump' or 'tickle' in the throat that
won't go away.
Coughing.
Sense of impending doom.
Nausea and vomiting.
As the condition worsens, a casualty
may experience:
Pale skin.
Anxiety and/or a severe headache.
Wheezing and breathing difficulties,
coughing.
Irregular and rapid pulse.
Swelling of lips, tongue, throat, hands
and feet.
Shock.
Unconsciousness followed by stopped
breathing and heart.
First aid for a severe allergic reaction
When a casualty experiences a severe
allergic reaction, they are in a life-threatening situation.
Assess the individual and immediately
call for medical help.
Stop any activity and place the casualty
in the most comfortable position for breathing - usually sitting upright.
Some people with known allergies carry
medication in the event of an attack. If the individual has prescribed
medicine with them, help them take a correct dosage.
Stay with the casualty until medical
help takes over. Monitor vital signs and try to calm and reassure the casualty,
as fear and anxiety will make the condition worse.
Knowing what to do can mean the difference
between life and death in an emergency. St. John Ambulance offers a wide
range of programs, customized for all walks of life and skill levels. Learn
what you need to know from Canada's leader in first aid for more than 118
years. Contact the St. John Ambulance office nearest you or look us up
on the Internet at www.sja.ca.
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Saving
Money on Preschool: Readiness Skills Needed for Kindergarten by: Michelle
Jones
As a mom of 4 who's youngest child
is about to start Kindergarten this Fall, I'd like to share with you some
things I've learned about Preschool over the last ten years, along with
a list of readiness skills every child can be learning at home - whether
attending Preschool or not.
Preschools, especially those taught
in a church environment, are a wonderful resource that help prepare children
for regular school. Not to mention they also provide social interaction
with children of the same age, and for a few hours each week, a much-needed
break for Mom. Overall, we highly recommend them!
There's just one catch - Preschool
is expensive!
Though I truly enjoyed successfully
homeschooling our first child for preschool in 1994, by the time our next
child was ready for preschool (in 1998) I also had a toddler at home (our
third child), and another shortly on the way. My husband and I decided
it was definitely time for some help, and somehow we managed to put our
second child through preschool, as well as the third. And the fourth -
as I've already mentioned, will be graduating this year.
If you'd like to send your child
to Preschool but would like to keep the costs down, try finding a school
that offers just two days a week, that's what we did. Of course homeschooling
would cost even less, but we realize that's not an option for everyone
- especially working moms.
Whether you choose to home-preschool
your child or send him/her to a local Preschool on a part-time basis, here's
a suggested list of academic, physical and social skills every preschooler
should be learning. If your child will be attending Kindergarten in the
fall it would be a good idea to continue working on these things over the
summer. Kindergarten is a lot tougher than it was even a few years ago,
so the more prepared your child is the better off he/she will be!
You will find that Kindergarten Readiness
lists will vary but this is a great list that covers the basics.
Name the basic colors (blue, red, yellow,
purple, green, orange, white, brown, black)
Physical Skills
Care for personal needs (Use restroom,
wash hands, fasten clothes, wipe nose, etc.)
Catch item tossed underhand
Walk up and down stairs
Use pencils and crayons
Use scissors & glue stick
Stack blocks
Put toys and class items where they
belong
Social Skills (These are always a work
in progress!)
Shares and takes turns
Sits quietly and listens in group setting
Follows directions
Demonstrates good manners while eating
Respects other students and adults
Respects other's belongings and class
items
Expresses thoughts and feelings clearly
And a Note About Reading.
Depending on your local school system,
children now begin reading in either Preschool or Kindergarten. It is very
important that your child be familiar with the letters of the alphabet
and if possible, even the sounds each one makes. Knowing the letters will
make the transition to reading much easier.
Throughout the early school years,
teachers will often remind you how important it is to read to your children
every day. You can make it a special time by letting the child choose the
book to be read, and ask them questions about the story as you go - this
will also help them develop good comprehension skills, which are needed
throughout life.
Enjoy these early years together,
they grow up so fast!
Copyright 2004 by Michelle Jones
About The Author Michelle Jones, author of Dealing
with Debt and publisher of Living a Better Life: The Money-Saving Tips
Ezine, is a frugal mother of 4 who's dedicated to helping families live
a better life, not by spending more money, but less! If you'd like a free
subscription to her monthly Ezine please visit www.BetterBudgeting.com
for more information.
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