Parenting Questions and Answers

Patsy offered to care for the eight-year-old daughter of her next-door neighbor. She arrived in time to prepare breakfast, laying a generous helping of bacon and eggs in front of the child.
" Mother always serves hot biscuits for breakfast," said the eight-year-old.

So, Patsy, very eager to oblige, hurried into the kitchen and quickly prepared a plate of hot biscuits, which she laid in front of the girl.

"No, thank you," she said.

"But I thought you said your mother always prepares hot biscuits for breakfast!" said Patsy in surprise.

"She does," said the child. "But I don’t eat them."

*Source: http://www.parenting-humor.com/kids.html

(HealthDay News)

Before the start of the menstrual cycle, many women are affected by Premenstrual syndrome or better known as PMS. Symptoms of this include moodiness, fatigue, insomnia, upset stomach muscle and joint pain.

Here are some suggestions on how you can help alleviate PMS symptoms:

1. Take a multivitamin with folic acid everyday.
2. Get a lot of exercise.
3. Stick to a healthy diet.
4. Avoid salt, sugar, caffeine, alcohol and smoking.
5. Try to get eight hours of sleep every night.
6. Try over the counter pain reliever.
7. Talk to friends to alleviate stress.

You may have thought I didn’t see,
Or that I hadn’t heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.

Perhaps you thought I missed it all,
And that we’d grow apart,
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It’s written on my heart.

Without you, Dad, I wouldn’t be
The (woman)(man) I am today;
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away.

I’ve grown up with your values,
And I’m very glad I did;
So here’s to you, dear father,
From your forever grateful kid.

By Joanna Fuchs

If you have a daughter, there may come a time that they will come to you and say that their breasts are starting to sore. This is common in young women and it becomes less common as they get older.

The pain may be constant or it can come and go over time. Pain that will not go away should be discussed with a doctor.

Here are some common causes of breast soreness:

1. Hormonal changes associated with menstruation
2. Retaining water which happens during the menstrual cycle.
3. Injury or damage to the breast.
4. Pregnancy or breast-feeding
5. Infection of the breast.

Imaginary by McKenna (aged 12)

A distant voice whispers
In the soft arms of the wind
It’s only imaginary.

A thought so thinned
It barely reaches my mind
It’s only imaginary.

Through the wisps of my hair
The voice reaches its destination
It’s only imaginary.

A single thought;
A needle in the haystack,
Is what my mind sought.
It’s just what we lack.

Could it be?
This thought is true?
Has it come for me and you?

No.
It’s only imaginary.

Liar by Emma Hudson (aged 11)

My father is an astronaut
Who’s flown to outer space
My grandma is a race car driver
Who always wins her race
My mother is a gambler
She always wins her game
My grandpa followed Adam’s lead
And made the tiger’s name.
Yes, my family is amazing,
They all have seen their day
And each of them is special
In their own amazing way
I know what you thinking
What about me, myself, and I?
Well, dear, here I’ll tell the truth,
No one can lie like I!

*Source: http://www.poetryzone.ndirect.co.uk/index2.htm

There are a lot of reasons why people get stomach pains. It does not just occur among kids but in adults as well. It can be caused by diet and lifestyle or illness and infections.

Here are some actions that can help prevent many stomach aches.

1. Eat smaller and more frequent meals instead of taking a few large meals.

2. Choose a healthy well balanced meal that is high in fiber and rich in fruits and vegetables.

3. Avoid those that cause gas.

4. Drink plenty of water everyday.

5. Get plenty of regular exercise.