What are your thoughts ladies and gentlemen? I’d love to know.
A friend of mine passed this on to me in an email and I think it is important to put out here for all to read.
STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters…. S. T. R.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall – she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ..she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening
Jane’s husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital -
(at 6:00 pm Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don’t die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this…
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke…totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough…
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the ‘3′ steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke ——– Stick out Your Tongue
Another ’sign’ of a stroke is this: Ask the person to ’stick’ out his tongue.. If the tongue is ‘crooked’, if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
I have done my part. Will you?
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God Bless and keep us all healthy.
How to deal with your angry kid? Try The Total Transformation!
In lesson one of The Total Transformation Program James Lehman explains WHY kids act the way they do. He starts off by pointing out that poor behavior such as disrespect, obnoxious and abusive behavior is not the result of a parent saying or doing the wrong thing, expecting too much, being unsympathetic, or even refusing to listen or in the parent’s misunderstanding of their child. The poor behavior is also not a result of a parent failing to give enough of one’s time, attention or rewards like gifts and allowances. Instead, James Lehman tells us that these disrespectful, obnoxious, and abusive behaviors are the result of the child’s “faulty reasoning, poor problem-solving skills, perception of powerlessness, need to control, low tolerance for frustration, intellectual and functional laziness, and from their fears and insecurities.” More importantly, he warns us not to mistake these behaviors as signs for mental illness. Many people begin to question the mental health of their children when they begin acting out on a frequent basis and question whether or not a child has A.D.D or A.D.H.D , or whether or not they are bipolar. James Lehman explains quite frankly that it doesn’t even matter if a child does suffer from any of the aforementioned disorders–the behavior should not and must not be accepted simply because of a label that has been placed on a child. James Lehman explains that once a kid grows up, the judge is not going to say: “Oh you have A.D.D? Then it is okay that you stole money” . Whatever the reason is behind a child’s poor behavior, WE as parents need to correct it, and correct it with diligence and be consistent in our demands and punishments and even rewards. There is a lot of meat to digest in lesson one of the program. I have listened to it probably 20 times (at least) and I learn something new each time. I know I can’t do it justice here –not at all! lol But I am certainly trying.
One point I found interesting is James points out that many children are training us to give into them—and gosh darn it if I it isn’t the case with my kids at times. They sure do use tantrums and aggression to try to get me to give into them, but I am certainly not going down that road again. As UGLY as it gets, I stick to my guns and I don’t give in. I have noticed that there is a great improvement in the boys since I have been using James Lehman’s tactics.
One trick I love–The act of walking away. James advises that parents walk away from the child if the child is yelling at them and making demands. Chances are, if your child is yelling at you or kicking and screaming he/she isn’t listening to your corrections and demands anyway, so it is best if you walk away. James points out that the child wants your attention and depriving them of that attention eclipses the fight. Its like starving a fire of oxygen. When faced with one of my children yelling or throwing a tantrum I simply say in a calm voice–You need to calm down and when you have calmed down I will be back to talk to you. It wasn’t easy to get them to the point where they would sit there and calm down–it took weeks for them to realize that I wasn’t dealing with them until there was peace, but now, I put them in their room to cool off and then when I think it’s been long enough we talk about the problem. It really is working well. Thanks James!
The Total Transformation is FULL of these sorts of techniques–James Lehman teaches you how to get out of this pattern of butting heads and the battling.
Along with the Audio versions of the lessons, The Total Transformation gives you a book to follow up each lesson after listening to the cd. In lesson one of the workbook, James Lehman outlines everything for you from the 16 characteristics that your child may or may not be exhibiting to explaining the best way to start implementing the strategies. He also gives you a questionaire to fill in about your child’s behavior. It’s a great tool to use when you want to focus on which areas of your child’s behavior need the most attention. James Lehman stresses the fact that you need to ease into the program. We are not supposed to listen to all the cd’s the first day nor are we to go rogue! lol My words not his. He is more polished in his delivery of course. =)
I urge you to check out The Total Transformation program for yourself-It is so worth the money you will spend on it.
Don’t forget–I am GIVING AWAY A COMPLETE PROGRAM HERE!! Come back each week to read more tips and for more info on WHEN the giveaway will take place. SOMEONE will win the The Total Transformation program worth $299. I can’t wait to give it away! If you just can’t wait to win the program and want to buy it yourself click here now.
Best Wishes and have a blessed day.
Cheryl
Do you have an angry kid? Is one or more of your children a challenge to raise? While I don’t think that I have completely unmanageable children, they are quite a challenge and yes at times I feel like I am at the end of my rope! Multiple time outs have become a daily occurrence in this house and I must confess that I have felt beaten down and depressed over the behavior that is displayed in this house. I was very happy when Legacy Publishing Company contacted me and asked me if I would be willing to try “The Total Transformation Program” by James Lehman and to discuss it here on Because Mom Said So. What is even more wonderful is that when I asked them to send a second set of the program to give away to a reader/fan of Because Mom Said So, they were very happy to send it along to me. The Legacy Publishing Company is a fantastic company that offers personal development products and services for families. The company’s mission is to provide ideas that improve lives–and judging from this particular program (The Total Transformation) they do just that. I want to personally thank The Legacy Publishing Company and my contact at Legacy Publishing Nathan O’Leary for finding Because Mom Said So and for arming me with some very necessary new discipline tools that I can use with my children and for giving me a second program set to offer to a reader/fan.
So who is James Lehman and why should you listen to his program? James Lehman is one of America’s leading behavioral therapists and for good reason–he gets results! The Total Transformation program will give you access to the tools he teaches to his own patients in his practice. Parents who are at a complete loss for how to deal with their troubled children and teens wait for months for an appointment with James Lehman with the hopes that he will help them work through their child’s behavior problems child behavior problems they are having within their families. The Total Transformation program makes it possible for all of us to access these tools and begin changing the dynamics within our own families.
What Do I Think Of The Program?
I LOVE IT! I have used Lehman’s techniques and I have noticed a difference in my kids… not huge, but they are starting to bend with me rather than resist me. Why not a huge difference? Probably because it has only been about two weeks since I incorporated the techniques. I am very hopeful that my boys are on their way to more positive behavior. I don’t intend to stop using these techniques –this family is too important to me and I don’t intend to abandon something that will make us better.
How I Am Using this Program Myself:
I confess that I got the program about a month ago but didn’t use it right away because I really wanted to be able to sit down and concentrate on it without having to worry about work and having to be interrupted by the kids. So I waited until Christmas vacation to listen to the cd. The funniest thing is I didn’t really open it until my 4 year old had a complete melt down that lasted what seemed to me a half hour and ended in him eventually crying himself to sleep because he was so mad at me for not giving him his way. Exhausted, frustrated, and yes crying because I had had ENOUGH of these melt downs I grabbed the program and tore into it immediately. I listened while he slept (my other son was with his grandma) and really just concentrated on every word that came out of James Lehman’s mouth. He said to listen to one cd a week and apply it that way… but I cheated–I listened to 4 that day. I didn’t know when I would have time again to absorb it all without being interrupted. The time I spent that day was very valuable. I learned a lot from him. I began utilizing his tools that night and will forever more be a James Lehman follower and fan. I have been listening to the cd’s and RE-LISTENING to them in my car as I drive to work after dropping off the kids at school and as I wait for the kids to come out of school each day. The more I listen, the more I get out of it; there is usually something that I realized I missed the first time or something that maybe I didn’t think applied to me but that I realize I can utilize with the behaviors in my pre-k classroom. By the way—My pre-k class is on it’s way to becoming a new class too. I am using James’s techniques in my classroom too. They are working like a charm–even with the more difficult children. It really is wonderful.
Some important things I learned:
1. I am not alone! There are many parents who are dealing with the same thing.
2. There is an End in sight–a light at the end of the tunnel.
3. If I stick with this program, my family will continue to grow into a respectful, harmonious family. NOT PERFECT-but definitely a lot closer to that ideal.
I invite each of you to follow me over the next few weeks as I outline the various Chapters in James Lehman’s workbook and as I discuss some of the keynotes from his Total Transformation Program.
As I write this post I am proud to say that I have had five full days this week of ZERO TIME OUTS for both boys. This is something I have not been able to say EVER! I credit this peaceful week to The Total Transformation Program by James Lehman and to myself for sticking to it.
Please come back each week as I introduce new information from this wonderful program. I also invite you to leave comments as we go along.
ONE LUCKY READER AND FAN WILL BE WINNING THE ENTIRE PROGRAM–IT IS VALUED AT $299. 00!!!! YOU WILL DEFINITELY WANT TO BE A PART OF THIS GIVEAWAY. AS A MATTER OF FACT–I URGE YOU TO PARTICIPATE AND TRY TO WIN THE PROGRAM; IT WILL CHANGE YOUR FAMILY FOR SURE!
I will announce the giveaway SOON so keep coming back each week and read more about James Lehman’s techniques. You won’t be sorry.
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Save More by spending less, This is my 2010 Resolution. As a single mom who is not earning nearly enough money to make it on my own, I am learning more and more that I NEED TO CUT CORNERS and I need to find ways to stretch what little money I am making. I decided that I would use this post to form a strategic battle plan for doing just that. I have been browsing the internet for tips on how to save money and I have found quite a few really good ones, some more practical than others, but all quite valuable tips none the less. Whether it’s changing car insurance carriers to using coupon codes when shopping, there are several ways to cut down our monthly spending. Here are some of my own ideas mixed with some of the favorites I found in online sites like 30 Ways To Save Money.
Tip 1. USE COUPONS AND COUPON Codes. Because Mom Said So and other blogs and websites now offer links to coupons. USE THEM– they DO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY! I use the coupons from my site all the time. It can save you Upwards of $30 per shopping trip. I am not just talking groceries either; use coupon codes to save on clothing and home and garden items as well.
Tip 2. If you must shop for clothing (and sometimes we really do have to buy new clothing because we need it not just because we want it) SHOP THE SALE RACK! Sure the sale rack is usually a hot mess, but there is a good reason that its always a mess: SMART PEOPLE have been there before you! You can really find great steals on the sales racks IF you are willing to roll up your sleeves and dig in.
Tip 3. Do your Shopping when you know you will be in a rush(I found this one on dumblittleman.com but I live by it myself) I try to go to CVS and Eckert’s to pick up perscriptions or little necessities in between work and running to get the kids from school. WHY? Becuase I know that I don’t have time to browse. We all know that browsing at the Drug store turns into a small fortune spent. Just one turn down the make-up aisle can prove deadly to my wallet! I can’t resist a new lipstick or 3! Running into the store to pick up ONLY WHAT I NEED while I am in a rush ensures that I won’t browse!
Tip 4- Make a list prior to shopping and buy ONLY what is ON THE LIST! Make it a rule and do your best not to break it. Granted there will probably be something that you spot that you realize that you need, but be sure that you really do NEED the item before breaking the rule.
Tip 5– Avoid eating Dinner out. It is cheaper to make dinner for four than it is to Buy it at McDonalds and other fast food restaurants PLUS it is so much healthier.
Tip 6– Brown Bag It at Work. Avoid going out to lunch. Sure sandwhiches and yogurt are boring but it is cheaper than getting a salad or sandwhich out.
Tip 7– Try to find cheaper Car insurance! I thought mine was pretty reasonable but with a bit of homework I found a company that was cheaper.
Tip 8– Buy Used Items. It’s great that so many stores offer pre-viewed and pre-owned items now. From clothing to games to books –all can be purchased in used condition. Make good use of these stores!
Tip 9– Utilize the Library for entertainment purposes. Don’t buy books, magazines, or even movies when you can borrow them for free.
Tip 10– Ask friends for hand me down clothing. Most people are looking for someone to take their old clothing and sometimes even furniture.
Tip 11–Use CASH ONLY! I have been on a cash only diet since Last January and although it is very difficult to do without credit cards, it really really REALLY is a great feeling when I don’t have credit card bills coming in each month. I save so much money since I am not paying interest to banks! It is so liberating!
Tip 12– School lunches for the kids. It is actually so much cheaper for me to have my boys buy the school luch each week than it is to purchase cold cuts, bread, snacks, and drinks than it is to pay for the school lunch which is definitely more nutritious than the cold-cuts. (I saw on Good Morning America that children should consume no more than a half a slice of ham or processed meat per week !! So sandwhiches are not that smart of a choice anyway.) I am lucky enough to receive half priced lunch for my boys due to my income–$1.25 for 5 days of lunches is a huge savings! Try it!
Well, I am sure there are a bunch more tips out there! If you have any that you would like to share, PLEASE do SHARE them with me in the comments section. We can all help each other save money with this advice!
God Bless
Cheryl
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THAT’S A WHOLE LOT OF SANTAS!
WHAT IS SANTACON?
SantaCon is a not-for-profit, non-political, non-religious & non-logical Santa Claus convention, attended for absolutely no reason. It is a global yearly convention that has apparently taken on a life of its own! Thousands of people dress up like Santa and have a convention simply to show their Christmas spirit. I LOVE IT! You don’t need to dress like Santa, it can be anything Christmas related–come as a gift, or a tree, or a nutcracker if you want–but come dressed festive!
Why haven’t I heard about this before? I guess I live in a world of cartoons with the kids and missed it on television but there had to have been some news coverage on this this year. If there wasn’t then I don’t know what is wrong with the media in our country. What a wonderful event.
A random email from a friend who actually particpated enlightened me to this whole Santacon celebration. I think it is AWESOME! He posted a pic of himself in a Santa Suit in the NYC Subway and I emailed him with–Wow that was so cool-you rode the train like that all day? He emailed me back with a bunch of links. I thought I would share some of the pics I found on flickr
Congratulations to Andrea! Andrea your comment was picked randomly using random.org’s number generator and you may now choose a scent for your 16 ounce GOLD CANYON CANDLE! You have five days from today to let me know which scent you want and I will forward the information to Maria. Also please email me with your full name and address so we can mail the candle to you. Thanks to all who entered and special Thanks to Maria for running the giveaway for us. =)
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Blessings for a wonderful day!
Cheryl
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Thanks to all those that entered. There is one more day to enter the Gold Canyon Candle giveaway(ends Dec 15th) and please don’t forget to enter the Ella Bella Hairclippies giveaway that began yesterday. =) Click on the following links to enter both!
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