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American Academy of Pediatrics

AAP ISSUES ADVICE ON MANAGING FEVERS IN CHILDREN
A fever in a child can be worrying to parents, and is one of the most common reasons parents seek a pediatrician’s care. To help pediatricians educate parents and families about fever and “fever phobia,” the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a clinical report, “Fever and Antipyretic Use in Children,” published in the March 2011 print issue of Pediatrics (published online Feb. 28). Fever is a physiological mechanism that has beneficial effects in fighting infection. Although many parents administer antipyretics (medications to reduce a fever) such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to a child to reduce a fever, the report emphasizes that the primary goal should be to help the child feel more comfortable, rather than to maintain a “normal” temperature. Parents should focus on the general well-being of the child, his/her activity, observing the child for signs of serious illness and maintaining appropriate fluid intake. Parents should not wake up a sleeping child to administer a fever-reducer. Antipyretics must be stored safely to avoid accidental ingestions. Parents should be aware that the correct dosage is based on the child’s weight, and that an accurate measuring device should always be used. While there is some evidence that combination therapy (alternating doses of ibuprofen and acetaminophen) may be more effective at lowering body temperature, questions remain about whether it is safe and whether it helps children feel more comfortable. Combination therapy also increases the risk of inaccurate dosing.

☻ ♥ Positive Daily QuoteS ♥☻

Plant impossible Gardens. Look forward to Dreams.

Cry during Movies. Swing as high as You can on a swingset, by Moonlight. Cultivate Moods. Do it for Love. Take lots of Naps.Take Moonbaths. Giggle with Children. Listen to old People. Drive away Fear. Play with Everything. Entertain Your inner Child. Build a fort with Blankets. Get Wet. Hug Trees. Write Love Letters. Listen more Carefully. Notice the seasons Change. Hold hands with someone You Love. Give more Hugs. Watch more Sunsets. Take Walks. Sing out Loud more often Square Dance a little. Have more Picnics. Make Friends wherever You go. Feel good about Yourself. Daydream a little. Laugh as much as Possible. Take Your shoes off. Use Your Imagination. Tell more Stories...

Cold & Flu Aromatherapy Recipes

Essential oils can help alleviate discomfort from sinus congestion, sore throat, and cough. Essential oils are known for their antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Inhalation for Sinus Congestion
Place the folowing essential oils in a glass dish filled with steaming water:

• 1 drop Eucalyptus essential oil
• 1 drop Myrtle essential oil
• 1 drop Tea Tree essential oi

Drape a towel over your head, close your eyes to avoid eye irritation, and lean over the bowel and inhale the fragrant steam through your nose and mouth. Keep the towel over the bowel to trap the steam and essential oil vapors for inhalation.

Sore Throat Blend
Add these essential oils to 2 ounces of sweet almond or other carrier oil:

• 3 drops Peppermint essential oil
• 3 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
• 3 drops Bay Laurel essential oil

Gently rub a small amount of this blend onto the neck and throat. This blend can also be used as a chest rub.

Cough Blend
Add these essential oils to 2 ounces of sweet almond or other carrier oil:

• 2 drops Peppermint essential oil
• 4 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
• 2 drops Pine essential oil
• 2 drops Marjoram essential oil
• 2 drops Lemon essential oil

Rub onto the chest to help sooth coughing. For inhalation, combine the essential oils neat (without diluting them in a carrier oil) in a small glass container, and inhale 1 or 2 drops placed on a tissue.

mother's guide to aromatherapy

mother's guide to aromatherapy

☻ ♥ Positive Daily QuoteS ♥☻

Believe in Your Medicine.
Believe in the work You are doing
You Become an instrument of the Great Spirit's will.
Believe You are where You should Be.
Believe that Your Life is progressing to its proper Destiny.
Believe in Beauty.
Believe in Love.
Believe in Magic.
And You will know all of those Things in YourSelf ...

My photos of our winter in Pollock Pines.

My Winter Views

Pollock Pines, CA Weather Advisories, Watches & Warnings

WINTER STORM WARNING
in effect until Friday, Feb 25, 2:19 PM

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SACRAMENTO HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER STORM WARNING. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW NEAR 3000 FEET...WITH AN INCH OR TWO DOWN TO 1000 FEET IN HEAVIER SNOW SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* ELEVATION: SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP BELOW 1000 FEET TONIGHT.
* TIMING: A BAND OF SNOW SHOWERS WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA THIS EVENING. MORE SNOW SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: NEVADA CITY...GRASS VALLEY...AUBURN.
* WINDS: SOUTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH.

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS TRAVEL ON ICY ROADS AND LOW ELEVATION SNOW. QUICK BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW. BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES.

HARD FREEZE WARNING
in effect until Sunday, Feb 27, 9:00 AM

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PST SUNDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SACRAMENTO HAS ISSUED A HARD FREEZE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PST SUNDAY. THE HARD FREEZE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY.
* TEMPERATURES THIS WEEKEND: MID 20S TO UPPER 20S ON SUNDAY MORNING FOR THE CENTRAL VALLEY. MANY FOOTHILL LOCATIONS BELOW 2000 FEET WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES IN THE LOW TO MID 20S.
* FREEZE TIMING: BETWEEN 3 AM AND 9 AM.
* FREEZE LOCATIONS INCLUDE: REDDING... RED BLUFF... CHICO... MARYSVILLE... SACRAMENTO... STOCKTON... MODESTO... LAKEPORT... PARADISE... AND GRASS VALLEY.
* COLD TEMPERATURE IMPACTS: DAMAGE POSSIBLE TO APRICOTS... ALMONDS...PLUMS AND PEACHES IN THEIR BUDDING AND FLOWERING STAGE. ICY ROADS IN SNOWY LOCATIONS. EXPOSED PIPES COULD FREEZE AND BURST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A HARD FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW 28 DEGREES FOR 3 TO 5 HOURS. THESE CONDITIONS COULD DAMAGE CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION. PEOPLE AND PETS SHOULD BE INSIDE SHELTER DURING THE COLDEST PART OF THE NIGHT AND MORNING HOURS.

Just an inspirational quote for today...

Find confidence in Yourself. You know you can do this and before going on to anything else. Your full potential booster is your confidence. Look in the mirror, you're unique, no one else looks like You! Go through your belongings and remove the clutter. Ask yourself how each object makes you feel. If it reminds you of something unfortunate or brings your energy down in any way, get rid of it, and make space for something new. Trust that what you need will come to you. Find something that you can do the best. Be useful and productive with your talents! Be open to new things and go for it! Be comfortable with yourself. This is you, after all.

2011 Astrology from Kamalkapoor.com (Indian Astrology Site)

Sagittarius 2011 Horoscope, 2011 Sagittarius Astrology

After a couple of year’s time you are going to regain rhythm in your life. After the first half of 2011 your life will start having good flow money. The long standing issues in the professional life will be ending now. Your happiness in the family and personal life will increase. Those who are awaiting a child will be blessed this year.

Career, Incomes and Gains
The transit of Jupiter through the 4th house and Saturn through the tenth house where causing many a tensions for you in professional life till date.

In May 2011 Jupiter will move from the 4th house to the 5th house and then onwards the said good period will start. You must have gone through many unhappy situations in the professional life since a couple of years. You might have anticipated for a change in career. All these will happen this year after May. You will get in to a good Job by Sept-Oct 2011. The new job will provide you monetary benefits and much anticipated professional satisfaction. Those who are planning to go abroad may succeed in doing so by the end of the year. You will need to plan accordingly and put your best efforts since transit Saturn will not make things easy for you. Many of you may be anticipating a change of place too and even that could happen in this period. Those who are in to service will get a transfer this year and that too the place you are wishing to move. Those who are in to business there will be projects coming up from unexpected sources.

The transit of Saturn will keep giving you insecure situations in the professional life. The increments and elevations will get delayed. You may take up a conflict with one of your superior but that may not give you an advantages situation rather it will be keeping you in a pensive mood. The positive transit of Jupiter will help you to be in control of the situation.

The Rahu Ketu axis will move from 1st and 7th houses to 12th and 6th houses causing advantage to you. You might over come the issues related relations at the professional circle and partnerships in business after May 2011 when this axis will make the said transit.

Love, Family and Social Life
The planetary influences this year will cause you mixed results in life. You may experience discord in partnership, domestic unhappiness and strained relations with spouse or family members in the first half the year. The warmth and goodwill will you generate now is likely to be a benefit to you both now and later on. The second half will provide you a highly happy time around.

Education and Traveling
The transit of Saturn through the 10th house having aspect over the fourth house will create issues for students born under this sign. Hence, Students need to put more efforts into their studies otherwise their result will let them down. You may acquire success as per your satisfaction only after July of 2011. The second half of the year will prove to be more result oriented.

Try to avoid any travels as it might not fruitful till June 2011. Probably, The second half will be the best time for traveling for any important purpose. But a few short journeys are awaited for you throughout the year.

Health
Due to influence of Rahu-Ketu axis over the Lagna till May 2011 the health would be a major cause of concern. You might have to face little obstructions in your routine life. Your breathing system and bones are going to get affected. The second half will be better in many ways.

http://www.kamalkapoor.com/horoscope/yearly-horoscopes/sagittarius.asp

The power of "no" & Your 2-year-old now...

Your two year old now:  Of all the words your child is picking up this year, it may seem like he has one grand favorite: "NO." What's the attraction? Preschoolers say "no" a lot because they're discovering their own free will. "No" is a handy way to voice their opinion. (Sometimes they even say "no" when they really mean "yes.") Sometimes a not-very-verbal child will resort to "no" just because he's mad or flustered and struggling to get his point across. Your preschooler may also learn that if he says it loudly and forcefully enough, Mom and Dad will really pay attention ... they might even go along with it! Giving your child choices is one way to reduce the number of no's you hear from him. Also, encourage him to answer in a quiet voice, and coach him in some alternatives: "What's the opposite of 'no'? 'Yes!'" "You can say 'no,' or you can say 'yes,' or guess what's in the middle? You can say 'maybe!'"

Your life now:  The switch from crib to bed often ushers in an era of middle-of-the-night visits to your bed. If you're not up for sharing your covers, lead or carry your preschooler back to his bed and bid him a kind but firm goodnight. Don't turn on the lights, don't talk much, don't get emotional or otherwise make it a fun, daytime-like experience. You might have to repeat this routine multiple times before the nightwalker learns to stay in his own bed at night. The key is to be persistent and consistent.

Your Pregnancy Week 36

How your baby's growing:  Your baby continues to grow and develop inside of you, measuring over 19 inches long, and weighing about 6 ½ lbs! During week 36, your baby's most important job is to keep putting on weight. Actually, that's his primary job from now until delivery.  You probably have another 4 weeks to go until delivery, especially if this is your first pregnancy, but "Full Term" refers to the period between 37-41 weeks, so your baby could be coming any time now! Your due date is probably a good guideline to determine when your little one is coming. Even though few women deliver on their actual due date, many women deliver in the days just before or after.

How your life's changing:  Now that your baby is taking up so much room, you may have trouble eating a normal-size meal. Smaller, more frequent meals are often easier to handle at this point. On the other hand, you may have less heartburn and have an easier time breathing when your baby starts to "drop" down into your pelvis. This process — called lightening — often happens a few weeks before labor if this is your first baby. (If you've given birth before, it probably won't happen before labor starts.) If your baby drops, you may also feel increased pressure in your lower abdomen, which may make walking increasingly uncomfortable, and you'll probably find that you have to pee even more frequently. If your baby is very low, you may feel lots of vaginal pressure and discomfort as well. Some women say it feels as though they're carrying a bowling ball between their legs! You might also notice that your Braxton Hicks contractions are more frequent now. Be sure to review the signs of labor with your practitioner and find out when she wants to hear from you. As a general rule, if you're full-term, your pregnancy is uncomplicated, and your water hasn't broken, she'll probably have you wait to come in until you've been having contractions that last for about a minute each, coming every five minutes for an hour. Of course, you'll want to call right away if you notice a decrease in your baby's activity or think you're leaking amniotic fluid, or if you have any vaginal bleeding, fever, a severe or persistent headache, constant abdominal pain, or vision changes.

Response to my posting...Contact Your Representative

Regarding Mr. McClintock's vote to bar Planned Parenthood from federal funding. After contacting his office to tell him my feelings on how he voted I soon got this email...

"Thank you for writing. I appreciate hearing from you.

Members of Congress study, debate, and ultimately vote on a wide range of issues on a daily basis. Your thoughts help me better represent you throughout this process. I hope you will continue to reach out in the future when there are other issues you would like to bring to my attention.

Again, thank you for sharing your comments."

_______________________________________________________________________________

Please click on the link below and tell Mr. McClintock how you feel about his vote and how it will effect so many people including himself in some way some where down the line his life will be effected by his choice to vote the way he did, not realizing how he himself will be effected.

Take a moment to tell your representative how you feel about this outrageous vote.

His auto-reply email wasn't very personal and really did not give the impression that he cares too much about how the people he represents feels or how they will vote when his next election comes up.

House voted to bar Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood has been there for you, your family, or your friends.

Help us make sure they get the message. Spread the word by posting this message on Facebook, or send it in an e-mail to your friends and family:

Last week, the House voted to bar Planned Parenthood from all federal funding. Did your rep vote to prevent Planned Parenthood from offering HIV tests, cancer screenings, and birth control? Find out here, and then contact your rep. We have to let them know that we are watching as they make decisions that could have massive and devastating effects on women's health.
http://www.ppaction.org/RepVotes

Ashley's Baby Shower

I just wanted to thank everyone for all your wonderful wishes and surprises for Ashley's Baby Shower. We had a great time and everyone was happy to see everybody there. Ashley, Alan & AJ especially had a good time with all their family and friends there to help celebrate Abbygail's arrival around March 23rd (maybe sooner) and we can't wait to meet her. Thanks to everyone again and thank your for all the beautiful gifts, Abby's going to be the prettiest little angel in pink. We hope to see everyone again soon and I will keep you informed on Abby's arrival, again she's due on March 23rd and will be born at the Keiser Hospital in Roseville. AJ is going to be a very good big brother at the age of 2 1/2, he's already so smart and can't wait to see his little sister.

Stand With Planned Parenthood

Contact Your Representative...

Last week, the House passed a bill to bar Planned Parenthood from all federal funding for any purpose whatsoever. That means no funding to Planned Parenthood health centers for birth control, lifesaving cancer screenings, HIV testing, and other essential care.

Representitive TOM MCCLINTOCK
First Elected 2008, Next Election 2012

Washington Office:
Phone: (202) 225-2511
Fax: (202) 225-5444

Your representative voted to bar Planned Parenthood from federal funding. By voting for this horrific legislation, your representative betrayed millions of women, men, and teens who rely on Planned Parenthood for primary and preventive health care.

Take a moment to tell your representative how you feel about this outrageous vote.

http://www.ppaction.org/site/VoteCenter?page=legVote&voteId=11567
https://secure.ppaction.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=OnScreenThanks&id=12586

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS ABOVE AND LET YOUR REPRESENTIVE KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT HIS VOTE TO BAR PLANNED PARENTHOOD FROM FEDERAL FUNDING! THIS IS A BETRAYAL TO ALL THE CITIZENS HE REPRESENTS, LET HIM KNOW WE WILL NOT STAND FOR IT AND WE WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM AT HIS NEXT ELECTION!

Pollock Pines, CA Weather Advisories, Watches & Warnings

WINTER STORM WARNING in effect until Saturday, Feb 19, 12:00 PM

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: AN ADDITIONAL 4 TO 8 INCHES FROM 2500 TO 3000 FEET...GENERALLY 12 TO 18 INCHES WITH LOCAL AMOUNTS UP TO 2 FEET OVER HIGHER ELEVATIONS.

* TIMING: SNOW INCREASING THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING OVERNIGHT...THEN TAPERING OFF BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE OVER HIGHER MOUNTAIN ELEVATIONS.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: MOTHERLODE FROM GRASS VALLEY TO SONORA. INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAY 50...AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 49.

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS TRAVELING CONDITIONS IN HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON AND OVERNIGHT. DANGEROUS BACK COUNTRY TRAVELING CONDITIONS AND HIGH AVALANCHE DANGER ARE POSSIBLE IN PRONE AREAS.

Ashley Green's Baby Shower

We are having a baby shower for Ashley.It's a girl and her name is Abbygail Lyla, due to arrive on March 23, 2011. Ashley is registered at Walmart.com and her theme colors are pink & brown. We hope to see you there!

Please visit the event page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=162415963808678&index=1

Urgent Compassionate Release for Patricia Wright

Patricia Wright,  #W79941, is a 59 year old grandmother currently housed at the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, CA. She is currently suffering from Stage 4 terminal breast cancer. Doctors do not know how much time she has left, be it several months or several weeks.

In 1998 Patricia was convicted of murdering her ex-husband Jerome. She was arrested 17 years after the travesty, based on fictive testimony from her estranged brother who was facing child molestation charges in a separate case. The child molestation charges later disappeared. Other evidence against her included a detective's testimony about a confession on a  "lost audio tape" by a suspect who admitted being hired by Patricia to carry out the murder.

The details of her story can are at:   http://www.wcjn.org/Wright_Patricia.html

Patricia's four children and grandchild have only one wish: to care for their mother at home during the next few painful months. We strongly urge you to grant Patricia a compassionate release.

 

Your 2-year-old now...

Of all the words your child is picking up this year, it may seem like he has one grand favorite: "NO." What's the attraction? Preschoolers say "no" a lot because they're discovering their own free will. "No" is a handy way to voice their opinion. (Sometimes they even say "no" when they really mean "yes.") Sometimes a not-very-verbal child will resort to "no" just because he's mad or flustered and struggling to get his point across. Your preschooler may also learn that if he says it loudly and forcefully enough, Mom and Dad will really pay attention ... they might even go along with it!

Giving your child choices is one way to reduce the number of no's you hear from him. Also, encourage him to answer in a quiet voice, and coach him in some alternatives: "What's the opposite of 'no'? 'Yes!'" "You can say 'no,' or you can say 'yes,' or guess what's in the middle? You can say 'maybe!'"

Your life now:

The switch from crib to bed often ushers in an era of middle-of-the-night visits to your bed. If you're not up for sharing your covers, lead or carry your preschooler back to his bed and bid him a kind but firm goodnight. Don't turn on the lights, don't talk much, don't get emotional or otherwise make it a fun, daytime-like experience. You might have to repeat this routine multiple times before the nightwalker learns to stay in his own bed at night. The key is to be persistent and consistent.

Twilight Potporri - The Sleeping Cupid

Coriander has a warm stimulating effect on various functions within our body. While you are resting or in a deep sleep your hormones and enzymes are stimulating your brain and nerve functions, by fighting depression and boosting your spirit. Coriander can stimulate positive energy while secreting aphrodisiacs. It arouses and increases libido as well as cures temporary impotency, frigidity of both male and female, erectile dysfunctions and loss of interest in sex.