Our trip to Ethiopia in May 2007 to meet Silas Tesfamariam!
Duration : 0:5:44
Mar
8
Our trip to Ethiopia in May 2007 to meet Silas Tesfamariam!
Duration : 0:5:44
Mar
8
Children, including infants, are susceptible to viruses and germs that cause various kinds of infection. When these germs crash into the ears, several kinds of infections can take place. A swimmer’s ear infection afflicts the outer portion the ear. When the infection hits the inner zones of the ear, the case gets labeled as middle ear infection. The irritating disorder causes the body to react by releasing yellowish viscous liquid or pus to the infected interior parts of the ear. The sticky liquid contains compounds that fight off bacteria.
The process of staving off ear infections creates pain. The interior of the ear beyond the eardrum looks like a small air pocket. The moment pus fills this portion of the ear, we feel as if something is going to explode. It creates throbbing sensations that make us irritated and uncomfortable.
The experience can get nastier among children. The infections, the process of fending them off, and the resulting pain and irritations, can get complicated and may cause fever. Also, the clogging of the interior parts of the ear with anti-bacteria liquid can create difficulties in hearing for some children.
Infants under the the age of three are the least capable of coping with ear infections. The Eustachian Tubes which connect the throat to the inner portions of the ear are not yet fully developed among this age group. These tubes facilitate air movements within the inner portions of the ear. With underdeveloped tubes, hostile germs trapped inside them multiply more easily, causing greater harm to the body. As the child grows, however, these tubes also increase their capacity to expel unwanted intruders such as infection-causing germs and viruses.
The common cold, which victimizes more children than adults, can also cause ear infections. This happens because cold likewise triggers a process that leads to dysfunctions in the Eustachian Tubes, allowing germs to slip into the middle portions of the ear. Hence although ear infections by themselves are not contagious, they can easily spread through the cold virus.
The family is therefore well advised to seek the help of physicians when anyone of its members shows signs of ear infections or even a recurring case of cold. Doctors examine the afflicted ear with a medical device called otoscope. The special apparatus emits light and makes the eardrum visible. The eardrum is a delicate thin membrane that separates the external portions of the ear from the interior parts. When needed, the Doctor can also use the otoscope to blow air into the ear and test the eardrum if it is working. The pus that fills the middle parts of the ear as a natural body response to the infection presses the eardrum and may cause it to turn red, swollen and disconfigured.
In such cases doctors recommend that a dose of pain relievers be taken for a couple of days. Moreover, they will prescribe anti-biotics for infection cases that are caused by bacteria. Applying anti-biotics can effectively check infections, but it must be done thoroughly and consistent with what the doctor prescribes to prevent the disease from coming back. Children who get inflicted with ear infections too often might be required to undergo other tests like tympanogram and audiogram.
Children need to be extra careful to prevent ear infection. Regular washing of hands is important. This prevents the spread of cold viruses. In the same manner, children need to keep distance from people who suffer from cold. If contact with persons who are infected with cold cannot be avoided, they must thoroughly and frequently cleanse their hands, and avoid touching their noses or eyes. Also, tobacco smoke adversely affects the normal functioning of Eustachian Tubes and can create dire consequences for children. Smokers will therefore do the children a favor if they keep themselves away from children.
Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/ear-infections-in-children-important-facts-every-parent-must-know-740022.html
Mar
8
We cover some essential do’s and don’ts regarding adoption in this article and we hope these will help the thousands of couples looking to adopt a child and build a familly unit. It is necessary to comply with these state outlined adoption rules so as to make the adoption process a legal and successful one, therefore learning about the basics of proper adoption procedures is a big help for prospective parents and they should educate themselves about these to avoid disappointments and debacles later.
Some of the adoption rules are very strict and not following them to the ‘t’ may cause the couple to forfeit their chances at a promising adoption, so prospective parents looking to adopt a child are advised strongly to learn about the rules and play by them too, in order to obtain lawful and above-board privilege to adopt from the state concerned.
All details of the adoption process must be outlined before hand and prospective adoptive parents must make an effort to educate themselves on all aspects of the adoption procedure, including costs and timeline issues besides the state’s adoption regulations and checking for their own eligibility criterion to ensure all details are in order.
They must also carefully go over the adoption contract to ensure they have not missed out on any relevant point or slacking in giving correct and updated information as well as submit and file all necessary documents for speedy processing of the same; if they do not understand some of the legal aspects or details, it is advisable to contact an adoption lawyer or consult an agency to clear these doubts instead of overlooking important issues. Being a long-drawn out procedure, prospective parents must also consider and prepare beforehand their finances for covering the decision to adopt as it can involve many different types of fees.
Prospective parents should understand the various risk factors associated with adoption and work to eliminate these! One of the most typical risk factors involved in adoption includes the birth mother suddenly changing her mind and wanting to raise the child herself; proper screening of the birth mother can help prospective adoptive parents minimize those candidates who exhibit a potential risk of indecisiveness and zero in on those that are likely to go through with the agreement. This precaution can help reduce disappointment at losing out on a child that could have been yours.
Besides the above factor, adoptive parents also need to keep their emotions in check and keep anxiety at bay to avoid making mistakes at crucial points in the adoption procedure as many nervous parents are prone to doing; unnecessary haste and ill-informed parents going in for adoptions make for bad decisions that do not bode well for wanting to build a real family. Understand that adoption process takes time and take this time to read, review and ascertain all aspects of legal documents to ensure an official adoption as well as a lawful one.
Do not be guided by just about anyone when you are looking to adopt a child: go over the legal, social, mental and medical aspects besides the cultural ones of the child as well as academic ones to ensure the right fit for your family environment and your emotional needs; avoid frauds and touts.
Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/parenting-articles/adoption-dos-donts-important-guidelines-for-prospective-parents-740288.html
Mar
7
Did you ever wonder why children’s music videos are so popular? Is it because the children like them or because the parents need them? Comedian/musician Rob Paravonian attempts to get to the bottom of it with his Children’s Song, inspired by The Wiggles, Teletubbies, et. al.
Duration : 0:4:5
Mar
7
A video showing our trip to Ethiopia and the year since we’ve been back.
Duration : 0:5:53
Mar
6
imagine if New York City’s taps went dry. What would we do? Jennifer Connelly walks to Central Park to get dirty water for her family as millions of mothers in Africa do every day. This new PSA from charity: water was directed by Hotel Rwanda’s Terry George, cinematography by Ellen Kuras. Music by Rumor Mill. Edited by Michael Rothman @ Mudbutter. Produced by www.publicaddress.tv
All involved DONATED their time. Its national commercial debut was on American Idol Gives Back on April 9.
Want to act? Only $20 can give one person clean and safe drinking water for 20 years. charity: water helps build wells in Africa and provides clean, safe drinking water.
PLease help us dig wells. Start by helping one person. Find out more at http://www.charitywater.org
Duration : 0:1:7
Mar
6
Palestinian children are increasingly among the dead as the Gaza death toll continues to rise.
One man has lost his entire family – including children, wife, parents and cousins – after a single attack.
Mohammed Vall reports.
Duration : 0:2:5
Mar
6
This is a video of Calla’s (now 2 y/o)adoption from China.
Duration : 0:8:31
Mar
6
Most people wouldn’t realize that in the city of Pasadena, CA there are 27 Martial Arts Dojo’s and just Three McDonalds. In the State of California there are 13,000 studios and there are 30,000 studios all over the United States, with as many as 300 students each. In fact 2.7 million people in the US have engaged in some type of Martial Arts Training in the course of their life. Also over 17 million people are involved in Yoga which is considered a form of martial arts training.
The Martial Arts Museum was started in Woodland Hills, CA. This non profit organization is not about pumping up who is the best in Martial Arts, nor is it any type of Sports Museum. It gives over 4 million Martial Arts Students a deeper look at the various Asian Artforms and how these art forms affect Western Culture. While you are here you’ll learn about Asian Traditions, Music & Customs which have their impact on the various Asian Martial Art Forms.
Seminars, Language Classes and Workshops are also held to educate people on Asian Culture. You can join as an individual for $50.00 per year or $100.00 per year for the family. Or you can get the elite Dragon Membership for $100.00 per year. Since this is a non profit organization all memberships are tax deductible. There are no complimentary memberships given for any reason. Even the original founders pay for their membership each year.
When you get access to the Martial Arts Museum, you’ll be able to see a ton of Samurai Swords. You’ll also get access to items from Enter The Dragon, Kung Pow and others. They even have their own film equipment so they can stage their own movies here. This museum provides a safe haven for youth to channel their energy in less of a negative direction and in more of a positive one. So far this museum has attracted over 5,000 visitors and have brought in money to the community by eating at city restaurants and residing in the local hotels.
Brian & Jeff
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