Editorials – Redefine your summer expectations with the Diva Bikini swimwear October 13, 2008

 

 

  Just another hot day in the Big Apple… Have you ever felt the need to escape the grey office on a hot Friday? Well, girls, I am sure you all did, especially when you had a tight deadline just before the weekend or when the annoying sound of the fax machine and the constant ring of the phone seemed unstoppable. 

   I am no exception, I must tell you.   But last Friday I have decided to do something about it and call off the day earlier.  What next? I found myself drawn uncontrollably by the beach. And not just any beach. The Miami Beach.  I thought that would be the perfect getaway to release some of the work stress and take a break from all the daily routine.  I was planning some serious “remise-en-forme”, how the French say it, or simply to “get back in shape” and rediscover my feminine side which was somehow lost in the daily routine. 

 

   The thing is I didn’t felt like hiding under my umbrella either, even if I am not one of those gorgeous models lying on the Miami Beach.  I was decided to live life to the max and I wasn’t going to do any compromises at all.  I wanted to look and feel like one of those divas or models: glamorous, mysterious and sexy.  Wishful thinking? Maybe not, if you have the right outfit for a day on the Miami Beach.  Actually this gets me to what I wanted to tell you in the first place.  I spend the most amazing weekend on the Miami Beach with nothing but a couple of swim suites from Diva Bikini.  Well, girls, that was definitely an experience you want to share with your friends! This is the reason why…

 

   I must admit from the beginning: I am not like one of those skinny models walking around on the Miami Beach like they do on the runway, not even close! (I have though some nice curves and a pretty face J ).  The only regret I have is that I never seem to have the courage to unleash the wild woman inside or have that confidence that only women with a powerful sex-appeal have.  And god knows many women share the same feelings as I do.  Now I’ll tell you a secret.  The first time I put on my Diva Bikini swimsuit, I actually felt like I was a new woman.  And believe me, I never though a weekend on the Miami Beach could be so exciting for a girl like me!

 

   On my first morning in Miami, I decided to wear the Paris model from Diva Bikini.  What a great choice it was, it felt like a second skin on me! 

ü First of all, the print of the fabric was fun and sexy (just like I felt that morning J ), with black and white bubbles subtly shaped by a pink trim.

ü  What I loved about the shape of the Paris swim suit was the fact that it complements almost any shape of body, from skinny girls to girls with curves (like me). 

ü The top was the main point of attraction, with stylish adorned hand cut bone rings, but the Swarovski crystals on the bottom logo label completed the glamorous look of the swim suit. 

 

    The truth is it really made me feel like a diva, and maybe hat was exactly what I needed at that time:  to feel beautiful, relaxed and desired.  Is there a woman who wouldn’t like to feel that way? I am sure not among you, girls!

   After a good swim and seven more phone numbers in my agenda, I decide to go for an afternoon sleep.  Now let’s turn on the page… This time, imagine me in the hottest beach club in Miami.  Sounds very…cool, isn’t it?

   Maybe not, if I wouldn’t have decided to wear my Scarlet swimsuit from Diva Bikini.  Once again, I congratulated myself for the inspired choice.  If someone would ask me to define the term of total freedom, I would say that it was the exact sensation I had on that night on the Miami Beach while wearing the Scarlet swimsuit from Diva Bikini.  It was the sensation of confidence and sensuality given by a Scarlet swimsuit while walking on the white sands under the glittering full moon. 

ü The leopard mesh with chocolate brown trim unleashed my wild side and that night I remembered how to enjoy every moment of my life.

ü   I even dared to wear the thong bottom (and I never did before!!).  I found out that combined with the adjustable triangle top can really turn a nice, common girl into a powerful, ultra-sexy woman.

ü And again the Swarovski crystals on the logo label gave the scarlet swimsuit from Diva Bikini that distinctive and stylish look in the flashing lights of the beach club. 

 

   I never thought that a couple of swimsuits can turn few days on the beach into an unforgettable experience.  Moreover, I must share with you those great swimsuits from Diva Bikini, as when it comes to escape the daily routine and rediscover the true sexy woman inside you, they are the only choice.  The Diva Bikini designers know exactly how women should look and feel.  This is why their products, such as the Paris swimsuit and the Scarlet swimsuit are a trademark of style, glamour and comfort.  I am sure you all look for such qualities in a swimsuit, especially when it matches perfectly your body shape and your state of mind, just like the two swimsuits I have chosen for my beach getaway.

 

  Their secret ingredient? Very sexy designs, without being vulgar and great versatility are qualities that distinguish the Diva Bikini designers from other products on the market.  The versatility of the Paris and Scarlet swimsuits is amazing: not only that you can wear them early in the morning on the beach and still looking glamorous and sexy, but you can include them in a night outfit for a club.  I know that many of you think that what’s underneath counts, but when it comes to the Diva Bikini products, what outside can counts even more, as they are a representative statement of you really are inside: wild, feminine and confident.

 

   I must say that now, when I feel like I need to escape the stress from the office and the daily routine, I elope on the beach taking nothing but my Diva Bikini swimsuits.  No makeup, not fancy shoes or Channel dresses. Just my swimsuits.  Those are all I need for achieving that glamorous, sexy look that we all want (and recognize it, it’s never easy, especially when you think you don’t have a perfect body).  One thing I know though: the Diva Bikini swimsuits will make you look and feel like a true diva. 

   The conclusion? The Diva Bikini designers have broken the pattern that said that a swimsuit is just a swimsuit.  Their products are much more than that: they were created having in mind the true spirit of a woman, free, sexy and confident, no matter what her body shape is.  This is what the Diva Bikinis swimsuits are all about: sexy attitude and stylish designs for all women out there. 

   Feeling hot and tired on your office desk? Escape the monotony and rediscover yourself as a powerful, sexy woman with the Paris and Scarlet swimsuits from Diva Bikini.  Have fun, God knows I did!

 

New SEO/SEM content – Steel Detailing Content for Sale !!! September 26, 2008

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TOP STRUCTURAL STEEL DETALING SERVICE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

XXis one of the most promising companies in the steel detailing industry. Located in Anaheim, California, XX was established in add year, as a response to an ever demanding market for quality steel detailing services.

Ø  Our work successfully combines the traditional techniques of steel detailing with the performing software available.

Ø  Detailing related software in only producing good results if operated by true professionals and XX has gathered the best in the field.

XX works with construction companies, steel fabrication shops and engineers. We are always committed to accuracy and quality according to the set timelines. Our structural steel shop drawings are detailed and comply fully with the AISC standards, as well as with the standard detailing practices. Miscellaneous steel shop drawings and structural steel detailing are prepared using the latest CAD technology and software, allowing us to produce efficient detailing within affordable prices. Our qualified and experienced team is highly trained to oversee and coordinate the process in order to ensure that the deadline is respected.

The XX staff is ready to service you at their best abilities. We understand that the essence of steel detailing is a result of a perfect balance between knowledge in producing and erecting steel detailing structures and classic methods such as manual drafting. Those are the standards upon we choose our team members, but also the standards that have guided us in delivering only high-end steel detailing service.

 

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Working with xx Services consists in taking advantage of an open communication, years of experience in structural steel detailing and miscellaneous steel detailing services and competitive prices. If you are looking for extra information regarding our services and prices, you can contact us at:

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XXis always interested in adding experienced draftsmen to our team, in order to provide clients the best XXon the market. The benefits of working wit us are numerous including:

-       A professional working environment;

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-       The opportunity to work on projects that allow you to expand your creativity and experience.

-       State-of-the-art equipment and software;

 

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WHATEVER YOUR NEED IS REGARDING STEEL DETAILING , OUR EXPERTISE CAN COVER IT!

XX has used the functionality of the new century in order to improve steel detailing structures. Our creative openness, collaboration, security and reliability have brought us numerous clients in a short period of time. In spite of this, we never made any compromises regarding the quality of our steel detailing.

Our staff is trained to work closely with clients, promoting the highest ethical standards and reliability. Here is how the XX team works to your advantage:

ü  Informs you of the best steel detailing options that match your project;

ü  Provides excellent customer service and on-spot assistance whenever you want to be updated with the course of the project;

ü  We look after your finances, and make sure you will be provided with the best cost options reported to the highest quality of steel detailing.

XX is all about the people, and this is why we make sure our clients are our top priority, along with exceptional steel detailing services.

 

 

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-       What is steel detailing?

Steel detailing is a complex process that involves translating design drawings into steel shop drawings. The entire process requires detailing of all steel parts that will become interconnected in the actual steel structure. This will support the steel fabricator produce easy and fast all steel parts in the shop. Steel fabrication is based on accurate structural steel detailing drawings for each piece of the structure, carefully marked with an identification number.

This procedure will indicate how bolts and welds will be placed. The steel detailer must prepare everything on the computer for a safe and perfect erection before the steel parts are fabricated.

-       Do you offer advanced bill of material?

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-       Does you company provides steel for fabrication?

Yes, it does.

-       What software do you use for drawings?

Our team works with some of the most performing 2D and 3D software, like AutoCAD, for example.

-       Can you tell me what deliverable file types can we expect from Structural Steel Detailing Services?

• We can accept and deliver various types of file, wile communicating with our clients and prospects. Here are few examples: Plot files
• PDF
• DWG
• Tiff
• DXF
• CNC
• EJE
• Fab Trol Kiss (.kss).

 

 

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XX– A NEW BREAKING EDGE

 

XX represents a breaking edge in steel detailing solutions, including structural steel detailing services, structural steel shop drawings, miscellaneous steel detailing and steel fabrication. We are consistently developing and gaining new clients, by providing effective steel detailing services, through our office in Anaheim, California, as well as through our partners.

XX is a company that distinguishes itself in the steel industry through a simple, yet determining feature: we have the ability to provide our customers with unparallel structural steel detailing services, in a timely manner, no exceptions.

Here at Structural Steel Detailing Services, we deliver the best steel detailing services, all at competitive prices. We tailor our services according to our clients’ needs, in order to deliver them with the best structural steel detailing services, including miscellaneous steel shop drawings.

Ø  Are you looking for a reliable, trustworthy steel detailing provider?

You are in the right place, as XX clearly outshines the competition by delivering three essential elements: Professionalism, Value and Reliability.

We are a new formed company, but we have already established a large base of customers and business partners. This represents one of our best assets, because solid relationships are the base that helps us gain more and more customers by providing excellent steel detailing services, cost-effective and customizable according to each project individually.

XXdelivers optimum XXfor industrial and commercial buildings. Since our foundation, our services were designed to be industry oriented from the ground up. The steel-industry approach is clearly reflected by our market focus, structural steel detailing services, exceptional customer support and the talent base that we work with. We always stay on the cutting edge of technology and use top 2D and 3D software in order to obtain accurate structural steel shop drawings and miscellaneous steel detailing services.

Our success recipe in steel detailing was accomplished through thee important qualities:

1. Unparallel steel detailing service;
2. Delivering the best miscellaneous steel shop drawings and structural steel detailing at convenient prices. 
3. Steel detailing services for industrial and commercial projects;
4. Additional steel related operations, including: estimations, steel detailing, fitting, welding, erecting steel;
5. Quality control systems;
6. Professional drafters and checkers that excel in the 2D/3D structural steel shop drawings and modelling capabilities.
7.  Affordable project bids;
8. Advanced bill of material;
9. Field bolts list;
10. FabTrol certified output.

If you are interested in our steel detailing services, please visit our contact page for more information on how to get in touch with us.

 

 

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Our vision is to outshine other similar providers by delivering exceptional customer service, reliability and high quality steel detailing.

Even if we are a new company on the market, our mission has pushed us on top positions mainly because we don’t settle for poor steel detailing. XXhas guided its extensive services and staff training around our mission goals. Those were the goals that have helped us build reliable and productive steel detailing system hat focuses on quality and excellent customer service.

While others try to produce as much for as little money, our main objective is to deliver maximum quality for affordable prices. Setting a balance of prices is necessary in an industry where clients are forced to choose between expensive bids and mediocre quality and low bids and poor steel detailing.

 

 

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Working with some of the most advanced technologies used in structural steel detailing has determined us to be permanently in quest of new, better products that would support us in delivering top-notch steel detailing services to our customers.

XXwould like to share its knowledge with other people interested in learning more about the intricate world of steel detailing by providing them with useful links and products. We hope you have found this resource page useful and we are looking forward to share our experience in steel detailing services as well.

 

STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILING SERVICES

Better services. Better steel detailing. Better timelines.

XXrepresents all that.

 

From the design drawings to structural steel shop drawings, we enjoy every step of the way. This complex process involves detailing each piece of steel according to a perfect interconnectivity plan. Our team is trained to provide you with intelligent structural steel detailing shop drawings, including complete information and updates specific to each project. By using 2D or 3D tools, we have successfully automated part of the steel detailing process, allowing our professionals to work simultaneously to the design. This way, we always respect our deadlines, even if unforeseen problems arise.

Some of the steel detailing services we can provide are:

• Structural steel detailing shop drawings;
• Miscellaneous steel detailing services;
• Steel detailing services for industrial and commercial buildings (such as industry halls, civil structures, towers, institutional buildings, offshore constructions, stairs or railings);
• Steel for fabrication;
• Estimating, detailing, fitting, welding and erecting steel with professional teams;
• Excellent quality control.

The fabrication of steel detailing drawings requires maximum attention, and the professionalism of our draftsmen produces only impeccable design drawings, detailed steel shop drawings, as well as miscellaneous steel detailing. Clients interested in finding a good producer may have many options available, but ell us one thing:

How many companies have managed to remain competitive while adhering to solid values such as reliability, quality and trust?

Choosing XXwill give you access to all those values and more:

Ø  Creativity;

Ø  Punctuality;

Ø  Competitive prices;

Ø  Top-in-class steel detailing service.

What else could you ask for?

 

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v  Our success comes from serviceability

No matter our customers’ requirements, our service tells everything about us: we have proved to be highly effective in achieving scheduling goals, no matter if we are talking about structural steel shop drawings, miscellaneous steel detailing or structural steel detailing. Responsibility comes from proper documentation, and each stage of the steel detailing process is documented, creating a formula for scheduling effectiveness.

v  Complex design requirements? No problem!

Today, customers have become more and more pretentious, especially with architects that make efforts to achieve unique aesthetic designs. Sometimes though, complex designs are not entirely workable. This is where we step in. XX works with highly qualified professionals that can easily adapt to any requirement. They simply rely on their intuition, experience, creativity and state-of-the-art equipment in order to create accurate interpretations of the design and deliver impeccable steel shop drawings. Most of the times, time works against you, but we always consider the unforeseen situations or complications of the design. Building trust and reliability is our main objective when it comes to satisfying our customers.

v  It all starts with a well-established plan

XX works according to well-established plans, meant to include the set deliver scheduling, the structural steel drawings, the steel fabrication process and unexpected problems. Our time management ability has helped us avoid situations such as: missed deadlines, steel detailing errors or partial steel shop drawings submittals. Our responsibility comes from an effective documentation system and excellent professionals.

v  Affordable bids

XX doesn’t rely on low bids to attract customers. From our customers’ experience, low bids usually restrain the projects to later changes of order, poor steel detailing and no time for problem solving. That’s not the case with us. We are a company that provides quality before quantity. More low bids and poor results are not an objective on a long term. We provide quality supported by affordability, which is a rare option in the steel detailing industry.

 

v  Working our way from the design to fabricating the steel detailing.

XX delivers steel detailing services, as well as steel fabrication, welding and erection services. That’s obviously an advantage, considering the fact that the design work is completed by our production team, saving a lot of time. Therefore, choosing us will be a step towards quality without sacrificing time or loads of money.

 

QUALITY CONTROL

 

Here at Structural Steel Detailing Services, we guide our work according to high standards and a thorough system approach. Now how could this be helpful for your building plans? Easy – we don’t just make the steel shop drawing, we also produce miscellaneous structural steel detailing, which includes details of all parts of the steel structure. This integrated system works without a flow and ca help you save money without minimizing the quality of the materials.

When it comes to buildings, quality is essential. With xx , no client has to worry about the quality of the steel shop drawings. Our quality control system regarding the manufacturing process comes as a part of our services. Our team of professionals is highly trained to perform detailed quality control while working with developers, architects and clients in order to ensure that all the demands are fulfilled in a timely manner.

 

STEEL SHOP DRAWINGS

 

Steel shop drawings and miscellaneous steel shop drawings are very important for our business. Therefore, we pay increased attention whenever we finish any structural steel shop drawings, considering the act that those are precise, professional instructors for the steel fabricator. Imagine that the entire geometry of a building is based on the miscellaneous steel detailing. The xx  checkers are highly trained for reducing any chances of individual error when it comes to commercial projects and not only.

Miscellaneous steel detailing services require working with the bets checkers, and here are few reasons why you should choose xx:

-       Our checkers have experience in steel shop drawings and miscellaneous steel shop drawings;

-       We rely on strong geometry skills for producing accurate miscellaneous steel detailing;

-       Increased attention to detail in all steel detailing services we deliver;

Our company is specialized in miscellaneous steel detailing services, and we strive to succeed in reaching every quality goal by respecting the set time schedules. In our work, we are looking to achieve:

Ø  Build ability;

Ø  Geometric accuracy;

Ø  Design and creativity.

With xx , you can have access to the best steel shop drawings, no matter if you plan to build a commercial building or an industry hall. No matter your choice when it comes to structural steel shop drawings, we’re here for you!

 

 

UPLOAD FILES ABOUT STEEL DETAILING

If you are interested in getting a bid for any of your current or future projects, all you have to do is contact us at admin@xx.com or you can simply upload your design drawings on this page. We support a large range of files, such as:

• Plot files
• PDF
• DWG
• Tiff
• DXF
• CNC
• EJE
• Fab Trol Kiss (.kss).

You can add a brief description of the project and which are the parts of the projects you want us to work on. Our experts will contact you in order to discuss more about the opportunity of working with xx. If you are looking for quality, affordability and reliability then stop looking. XX can provide all those and more!

 

 

 

HOW TO BOOST YOUR CUSTOMER DATABASE MONTHLY USING SMS BROADCASTING March 30, 2008

 HOW TO BOOST YOUR CUSTOMER DATABASE MONTHLY USING SMS BROADCASTING

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Everybody knows that a successful business always relies on loyal customers. All the recent marketing studies have highlighted the necessity of a strong customer marketing relationship for achieving business success and increased sales.  SMS broadcasting can be the perfect tool for building such strong and durable relationships with your customers.

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SMS broadcasting actually gives you the chance to show your customers that they represent your top priority without spending a fortune!  Our service can add that ‘personal touch’ to your customer relationship marketing, and we all know how this can enhance your business evolution.   

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Choosing the Best Disciplinary Methods for Our Children November 27, 2007

“Children need our love, especially when they don’t deserve it.” (Harold Hulbert)  

You can start by removing one common misconception about discipline: discipline does NOT necessarily mean punishment.  In fact, the Latin root of the word “discipline” means “knowledge”.  What we need to understand is that the discipline methods are meant to teach our children how to convey knowledge about the appropriate behavior in different situations.  It’s obvious that some methods are better than the others. This report is going to look at different methods commonly used by parents today and comment. Ultimately, however, it is up to each individual how they decide to deal with inappropriate behaviour.

You may be asking, “How does my child know that they are loved when I punish them?”  Children know because they only feel safe and secure when given appropriate boundaries. And when you punish your child you are providing healthy boundaries for them. Let me just say here and now that I am not referring to physical punishment; when I use the word “punishment” I am talking about anything that is giving your child a consequence for an action that you disapprove of.

We all know how hard it is to find the right balance between discipline and independence, especially as there are many parents that feel the need to control their kids and impose their authority.  Many of the measures we take to discipline our children are resented by kids as a limitation of their rights and freedom.  Remember that an exaggerated focus on any of those sides, excessive discipline or unlimited independence can damage your child.

Therefore, you should concentrate on giving consequences for important things; things that will help your child learn more about life, but do everything with measure. In addition, try not to limit your child’s independence. An independent child will easily navigate the small obstacles of life, have more confidence in their own ability and grow up as mature, healthy adult.

Often the moments of happiness we share with our children seem to fade in our attempts to provide a good consequence for our child’s behaviour. Therefore, we must always remember to see the disciplinary methods as the opposite of our love instead of seeing it as a proof of it? Here is what you can achieve through disciplinary methods:

·        Even if the child sees the consequence as a negative experience in the moment, the long term effects are beneficial for their development. It should be noted here that a consequence of a child’s actions will have a much more powerful effect than a punishment.

·        A prime example is my nine year old daughter this morning. She was dawdling and playing with her dolls instead of getting ready for school. I gave her several reminders but to no avail. So, when it was time to leave for school she wasn’t ready. It was actually pouring with rain. I said goodbye to her and left to drive my other three children to school.

·        Becky ended up walking in the pouring rain (with her umbrella). But that was her choice. No amount of nagging could have spoken to her as clearly as that one simple gesture. She had to suffer the consequence of her poor choice. And I wouldn’t mind betting that next time it is raining she will be ready for school on time.

·        The beauty of this method is that she won’t see me as the disciplinarian, because it was actually Becky that made the poor choice. I offered a ride to school for all children who were ready on time. I didn’t even scold her for not being ready. I simply said to her, “Don’t forget your umbrella, Becky”. Then I left her to finish getting ready by herself.

How powerful do you think this can be if we use it correctly? What is so great about this is that children actually learn to discipline themselves. Once they know the rules and choose to break them, they have chosen the consequence that goes with it. Therefore, it pays to establish rules well so that children are well aware of them. Let them know that certain behaviour comes hand in hand with a certain consequence. Then your job as a parent will be much easier. Then you can stop playing policeman.

It is of utmost importance to ensure that 80% of our interaction with our kids is positive. I know this is easier said than done, but this is crucial to our child’s development. A child who lives constantly with put downs cannot develop into a well functioning person because you are limiting them.

·        Children love rewards and I use a reward box with my four children. Every Friday, when I check their bedrooms to see how tidy they are keeping their room, they get to pick from the prize box. This motivates my children to keep a tidy room so that they can have a pick from the box. My kids even go shopping with me to choose what to put in the box. So they know that it be something worthwhile as they picked it.

This simple thing is a positive reinforcement to try and negate the need for discipline in the first place. Ultimately, it is best if we can prevent bad behaviour, but this is not always possible because children are children, and as such are unpredictable.

It is important to adapt the discipline methods to suit the child’s personality.  For example, if we want to maintain a certain behaviors or form new ones (like when the child doesn’t watch TV for doing the homework), the disciplinary methods can focus on using rewards.  If we deal with problematic behaviors, the best way is to use the methods that focus on the logical consequences of the child’s actions (for example, if the child comes late from school, he is not allowed to watch the favorite cartoons). 

The daily stresses of life adversely impact on today’s parents and sometimes, they can’t seem to be able to find the right resources and patience when dealing with their children who misbehave. Think about that the next time your kid plans to test the limits your patience.  Do you really know how to deal with this sort of situation? Some parents don’t feel comfortable when they have to use a disciplinary method, regardless the method. Other parents ask themselves if the method is actually going to give results; still others choose not to use any discipline. Then there are parents who chose to use extreme measures, without considering the long term implications of their actions in the future development of their children:

We can split the disciplinary methods into different categories:

  

The power – assertive discipline (including spanking or other physical form of punishment, withdrawal of privileges, threats of punishment) will cause children to respond to their parent’s requests with fear, rather than respect.  Kids will try to conform to their parent’s expectation in order to avoid punishment. 

Spanking or physical  punishment

There are probably few parents that were never tempted to use spanking or any other physical form of punishment in order to discipline their kids.  We hope that there are fewer that have actually done it, but we all know this is not true.  The raw facts are that too many parents use physical correction as a method to discipline their kids.  The truth is, however, that most parents who smack their children do it simply because they don’t know another way that works.

The truth? Indeed, in the short term spanking or slapping can give results, but there are serious consequences. Not only may the child receive bruises but they will learn that it is OK to use violence in order to impose authority.

Here are negative implications of smacking your child. Ultimately, it is up to each parent to choose for themselves. I can only inform you.

1.    Spanking your child may damage their relationship with you.  It may destroy the trust and closeness you have worked so hard to build, causing your child to fear you and become angry

2.    Physical punishment can also damage your child’s mental health. It may cause your child to lose their confidence and become depressed

3.    Moral development can be affected and the child can lose their empathy for others

4.    Increased aggressive behavior

5.    There is an association between future child delinquency and antisocial  behaviour

The above are merely facts to inform you so that you can make a wise choice regarding your child. Many parents still choose to use smacking as a discipline method, and regardless of the pressure you may feel from society, I believe that every parent makes the choice that they believe will be best for their child. No parent intentionally inflicts pain on their child.

For those parents who choose to use smacking as a discipline method, allow me suggest that smacking be used as a last resort in your strategies. Use it when you have exhausted every other avenue possible. But the main key here that I MUST emphasize is that if you choose this method, YOU MUST NEVER SMACKL A CHILD WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY!!!

All about Interest Only Mortgages November 26, 2007

Interest Only Mortgages: Deal or Not?

 Are you ready to purchase the house of you dreams? Step up now as you can do that through interest only mortgages: low monthly payments, tax deductions, all on your current income? This sounds pretty good, I’ sure, but there is more to find out about the interest only mortgages… Interest only mortgages are becoming more popular nowadays, and many home buyers choose it for its interesting features.  One of the best advantages for choosing an interest only mortgage is that the monthly payments are low and you don’t have to pay off your debt until the close of the mortgage contract arrives. 

•  It’s great for the first time buyers as well, because this might be the only way they can purchase a house.
•  This can be a great choice for people who work in industries where big bonuses are paid once year. They can pay a low amount of cash monthly and pay off a lump sum when their annual bonus is paid.

There are also disadvantages, such as the fact that at the end of the 25 or 30 years of contract, you still have a lot of debt to repay, as the interest only mortgages don’t include a method of repaying your debt. Therefore, before opting for an interest only mortgage, think about it on a long term; the interest only mortgages on a property can be pretty expensive.

•  The interest only mortgages are actually investment based, as you only pay off the interest on the capital amount of money you have borrowed during the term of the loan.
•  In case this doesn’t happen, the borrowers will have to cover all additional sums at the end of the term and pay off the capital sum.

Our advice is to think carefully when it comes to opting for the best interest only mortgages.  The whole mechanism of interest only mortgages is based on the principle that the investment will achieve its projected growth until the end of the mortgages term in order to cover the high balance that needs to be paid off at that time. 

Nevertheless, interest only mortgages are a flexible option, as this type of mortgage suits people that are due to come into money in the future and who want to keep low payments in the mean time.

          

5 Principles Used for Building the Individual Relationship Marketing September 11, 2007

  Have you ever thought that individual relationship marketing is based on simple, yet very successful principles?  Those are the kind of strategies used by companies such as Herbalife or Amway, and no one believed they will ever have the power to enter the international market.  Instead, they had tremendous success, in spite of the programs and the products that actually didn’t brought real profits to the business representatives.  You can use those powerful strategies as well, when you decide it’s time for you to build your own system of individual relationship marketing.  Here is how it works:

1. Always sell the dream of a successful business

   We know this might sound corny, but it actually works.  Use it when prospects are interested in your business or products, by presenting them a brilliant image of what they can expect from your business/products.  Make sure you highlight the benefits of joining your company and the importance of their decision for changing their entire lives.  Use all the information you have and turn it into an effective sales letter of your business.

- You can also underline the joy and the satisfaction the business/products can bring them, along with the professional recognition and fulfillment they can obtain by joining your business;

- Place strategically the decision-maker factor in the whole picture, like ‘Just imagine how you will feel when’?
   Some of you might even get the chance to meet with a prospect that already runs a successful business.  And believe us, there are ways to sell the dream here as well.  All you have to do is focus on the way you can increase their profits and enhance the company’s productivity, support them to enter new markets or obtain them an excellent brand positioning.  In few words, emphasize the advantages you can deliver through your business/products. 

2. Mention the bonuses and the long-term benefits, people are crazy about that

   Let your prospects know all the details of their prospect career; describe in detail how they can build a solid reputation in the business while ensuring a huge retirement cash flow.  People feel secure if they are offered long-term benefits, and they are more willing to join your company or purchase your products.  You would too if you were promised a passive income stream, for example, wouldn’t you?

3. Provide them access to the system and the necessary tools

   This will make them believe it will be much easier to success if they can found their actions on a successful blueprint.  Their peace of mind will be generated by the safety feeling.  ‘Someone else has already tried the system and now it’s successful.  I can do that too!.

   4. Tell them in advance about any problems they might encounter

   People like to know what to expect.  By letting them know the problems they will probably have to face and providing them with the right solutions in advance will empower them to use the solutions and be accountable for their actions.

5.  Build a solid individual relationship by telling them how much you care for their success.

   Be there for them and try to shape what caring for them could bring.  When one of your downlines has a problem, teach him to take it as a challenge.  They will soon learn that this individual relationship marketing is always a win-win situation. 
  
   These are some of the secrets of building profitable individual relationship marketing.  But maybe the essential element in the whole picture is that you have to love what you do, because this will easily reflect in the way to attract people into your business. And believe us; you will attract many if you love your business!

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Getting the travel accessories you need for a perfect getaway September 8, 2007

 Getting the Travel accessories You Need for a Perfect Getaway  

   It is not a pleasant thing to arrive to your travel destination and realize you forgot some of your travel accessories at home… The best way to avoid that is to make a detailed list before you make your luggage, check twice if you have included all the travel accessories you need, and you will see that in time, you will learn what the essential things are for a successful vacation.   If you need to buy part of your travel accessories, then the Internet can be a great start. 

   The companies that produce travel accessories have come with amazing offers in the last years, all of the products aiming for the traveler’s comfort, efficiency and style.  You can study the latest travel accessories in specialized stores or via Internet.  What you will most probably find out is that the travel accessories have become more stylish and efficient than the classic products, leading to a true competition among the travel accessories manufacturers. 

   The newest travel accessories address to all kinds of users, from business executives traveling to Bahamas to busy housewives that want to take their children on a theme park vacation.  Regardless the clients, travel accessories must deliver comfort and convenience in order to satisfy their needs.  Those qualities can change their vacation into an enjoyable and pleasant experience.

  There are many options on the market when it comes to the best travel accessories, and the most important refer to the travel bags, the travel footwear and even travel clothes.  The manufacturers have come with great fabrics for the travel clothes models, which make the clothes to be light, wrinkle-free, comfortable and also elegant.

  One of the latest travel accessories are socks especially made for long flight trips.  Those socks work on improving the circulation of the blood in the feet area, relieve the discomfort caused by the change of altitude by creating a graduate compression.  Pretty amazing, isn’t it?   And what can we say about the travel footwear?  All tourists are looking for comfortable, soft and weightless shoes, ideal for long walks and hiking whatever their travel destination might be.  Other travel accessories are:

ü      Packing aids;

ü      Toiletries, travel kits;

ü      Waist bags;

ü      Pet carriers;

ü      Travel bag tags;

ü      Travel wallets;

ü      Health kits;

ü      Dictionaries if you are traveling in a foreign country;

ü      Video camera, spare batteries;

ü      Games;

ü      All the legal papers;

ü      Maps and tourist guides,

… And the list could go on forever.  Make sure you take only what you need or you will have to take a LOT of luggage.     The list of travel accessories is a long one, and you have many options regarding the style, color, practicality and price.  Just make a list, get organized and you will have a great trip!

5 Most Effective Stress Reduction Techniques for Nurses September 2, 2007

5 Most effective Stress Reduction Techniques for Nurses

 

   The workplace stress represents a major health problem for many employees.  Especially when we are talking about chronic stress, which represents the stress accumulated on a longer period of time and which has remained unleashed, we can experience physical and psychical exhaustion, anxiety or frustration.  Those serious stress symptoms can result from excess of work or performing intense professional activities.  Some of the most stressing jobs in the present are accomplished by surgeons, nurses, air traffic controllers, business executive or psychiatrists.  

   Nurses are one of the categories of professionals continuously confronted with stressful and pressing situations.  The first stress symptoms on nurses resulted from too much work or exhausting night shifts are intense headaches, accentuated discomfort in the cervical area and eye pain.  In addition stressed nurses experience a low capacity of focusing on their job tasks and the overall tonus of their body breaks down, affecting the physical and psychical capabilities.  If not treated on time, stress at medical nurses can develop and begin to damage the immunity system, leading to serious disorders such as:

• - insomnia;
• - nervousness;
• - high levels of cholesterol;

   The researchers consider that the stress state is closely related o the nurses’ capacity of organizing their activities and relationships.  The nurse job is not stressing itself.  It can become stressful through the meanings that the employee usually relates to it.  The truth is that the nurse job implies a great responsibility due to the fact that the patients’ lives depend on the nurse professional abilities in most of the times, and that is what turns it into a profession that has high chances to cause stress.  Professional nurses that experience high levels of stress have admitted that they find it hard to take all sorts of decisions and they usually prefer to isolate themselves from other people. 

   One of the statistics that focused on the stress effects on nurses has indicated the following results:

• - 57% from the nurses suffer from insomnia;
• - 55% are constantly tired at the hospital;
• - 44% have frequent headaches;
• - 55% have complained about muscular tensions and physical pain;
• - 43% have admitted that they are more nervous and anxious than their colleagues.

      Here is a small relaxation guide for all stressed nurses.  It includes the 3 most effective stress reduction techniques for nurses.  Take a minute, relax and take notes, as this might be the beginning of your road to a stress-free life:

• 1. Make place in your schedule for all the important things in your lives (and this excludes the nursing job):
• - go to the gym at least twice a week;
• - get your rest (leave everything else after a tiring night shift and get a good sleep, otherwise you will end p messing other stuff as well);
• - meet with your friends and spend a nice night (or lunch ) in the city;
• - Try to analyze your personal relationship: when was the last time you had a romantic evening? No job is more important than that: get some classic music, light up some candles and invite your partner to a romantic dinner.

• 2. Try to put yourself as a person in front of the nursing position. This doesn’t mean you will leave the work behind. In fact, you will make it work for you!
• 3. Think for a moment if the nursing job is the job that offers you the most satisfaction, if it truly represents you. When you will find the things that determined you in the first place to get a nurse job, like the passion of helping people, stick with them and trey to create the situations that will bring you satisfaction and joy in every working day.

Autoresponder sample for troubled teen website August 4, 2007

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   I thought I could break the ice with a hot subject among the parents with troubled teens: Ready to control a defiant teenager?  Here is a special step – by-step guide on how to deal with troubled teenagers.

   Last time you have found that controlling a rebel teenager is a hard process that requires you to have a great deal of patience, a good technique and a lot of love.  But sometimes, these are not enough and your teen might choose to run away from home, and this is never a good thing.  When dealing with a defiant teen, there are certain aspects that you must consider as my professional experience has already taught me:

• § Be open, as this is the best way to find what lies behind a defiant teen’s choices and attitudes.
• § Try to consider any negative elements that might have determined him to consider running away from home.
• § Don’t set him unreasonable standards like excessive discipline; allow him/her to make mistakes and learn from them – this is the best way to grow up and become an adult.

   How should a parent react when their defiant teen takes over the house?  This is a question that I often have to answer and surprisingly, many parents do nothing as a response to that.  Yes, NOTHING!  Some of the parents think that they can happily avoid a headache instead of speaking up.  You can avoid your home becoming a verbal battlefield by following some simple steps:

1. Independence can be a positive thing, because many times, the outbursts of your teen don’t even make them feel like they are in control of the situation, in contrary.
2. Provide them with your parental guidance and the appropriate penalties, without creating a tensionate situation.  If you will organize the house and the responsibilities of each member of the family, including the defiant teen, than you can avoid the trouble.
3. Try to talk about ethical behavior and morals, while passing along your strong system of values.
4. Focus on the important things, instead of arguing with your teen about the torn jeans he decided to wear today.  If you make a fuss about such a small issue, think about the size of the scandal that could occur if you find out your teen has tried drugs.
5. Avoiding any arguments will cut off the fuel of your teen’s hostility.  You will see how good is the feeling of not trying to judge everything they do. Though, keep your right to disagree.

   As you can see, dealing with a defiant teen implies a lot of maturity and patience, and it is not something impossible to achieve.  Good luck next time your teen tries to get into an argument with you!  I am sure that will a little calm and an open mind you will happily avoid it and maybe get a cup of tea and have a talk instead. 

If you have any questions, please email me!

Have a great week.

Regards

Book reviews August 4, 2007

 “The Child with Autism at Home”

    “The Child with Autism at Home” by Kathy Labosh consists in 350 useful tips that populate the 14 chapters in a friendly format, followed by resources.  The book can be a true help even for experienced parents, as it covers new areas of concern and use the various tips for describing how to handle the situations that can occur with an autistic child in his attempt of discovering certain areas of the house. 

   Being the mother of two boys on the Autistic Spectrum, each representing a different side of the spectrum, has made possible for Kathy to write this book and approach a parent-to-parent communication.  The tonality of the book brings closer the reader and it is easy to be understood by anyone, as it doesn’t contain scientific terms or complicated study cases.

  We can say that “The Child with Autism at Home” is more than a book with tips; it can be used as a guide for anyone who interacts with autistic children, not just parents, such as the babysitter or the grandparents.

  I have found some of the chapters, such as “The Master Bedroom” or “The Attic” captivating, but they form with the rest of the chapters a complete guide for parents on how to improve their lives while having an autistic child.  There are several areas of the house covered, like the play room (which refers to various interactive play activities), the music room (tips for presenting the children different musical instruments) or the kitchen (where the author gives tips on the food and table manners for autistic children).

ü      “The Child with Autism at Home” compiles in 61 pages the main activities that autistic children could do in the house and tips that will improve the communication levels and consequently improve the quality of both parents and children’s’ life.

 v     Excerpts from the book The Attic Your Mental Attitude  A happy home begins with you. All children are sensitive to their parent’s moods, but children with autism are especially so. If they are scared or fearful, they can act out for days or weeks after an event. Some children will even avoid things associated with a traumatic time for life. In order to stay calm, you need to take care of yourself and deal with negative emotions in ways that are positive and build up the family unit.  l1 Make sure you get adequate sleep. A tired person has less control over their emotions and makes poor decisions. If you are not getting enough sleep because your child has sleeping difficulties, please refer to suggestions in the Bedroom chapter.  l2 Decide what is truly necessary for you to do. Do not give up sleep to complete non-essential tasks. lConsider taking a daily vitamin. Our bodies and brains need certain nutrients to work properly. The better supplied they are, the better they do their job.  l4 Eat raw apples to stay awake during the day. They work like a stimulant. Don’t ask me why; just try it.  5  Eat some protein with breakfast—an egg or some milk. I have found that eating only a sugary snack can set me off on a roller coaster of high and low emotions and energy levels during the day.  l6 Get a treadmill. Stress releases hormones into your body that cause the Fight or Flight Syndrome. If you don’t want to fight and you can’t leave the house because of the kids, a treadmill gives your body a way of releasing the stress in a healthy manner. This also has the side benefit of making you stronger and better able to deal with the kids.  l7 Learn relaxing, stretching exercises like yoga or tai chi. These release the muscle knots in your body where you store tension. This also adds to your physical well being.  l8 Take deep breaths. They cause actual physical changes in your body to relax it.  9  Limit your expectations of what can get done in a day. The more hurried we are, the more likely we are to lash out.  10 lWrite to-do lists when the children are asleep. Your mind is more free to wander if you aren’t listening for suspicious noises or dealing with the current crisis.  11 lBreak chores down into tiny tasks. For example: gather the clothes, sort the clothes, put the detergent in the washer, and put the clothes in the washer. Our frustration builds when we are constantly interrupted. If you plan for interruptions you won’t be as stressed.  12 lAdd to the list during the day, whenever you see anything that needs to be done. It fools your mind into thinking you’ve actually done something about it, so it will stop nagging you about it.  13  Limit how much of the news you watch if it is upsetting to you. You do not need the added stress.  14 Read the newspaper. You can pick the news you read and the time when you will read it. Interruptions will not impede your ability to follow the story.  15 Get a TiVo or record your favorite shows as you watch them. You can then go back and catch up on what you missed when you are interrupted.  16 Write letters to God. Pour out all the anger, frustration, and negative emotions that you have toward Him and others. Ask for help; ask for forgiveness. Then tear the letter up.  17 Join autism chat rooms where you can talk to others in similar situations 18. Call old friends on the phone to stay connected to your emotional support system. Some of these friendships will taper off, but others will deepen.  19 lTake an interest in your friend’s lives. Do not just use them as a place to unload your stress.  20 lBe careful who you call when you are really upset; not everyone understands your situation. Make sure it is someone sympathetic and supportive.  21 lStep outside your house if you need a break but cannot leave. You can still hear everything that is going on in the house.  22 lTake your keys when you go outside. Children playing with the knob can accidentally lock it.  23 lView your children as gifts from God. They teach patience, kindness, and selflessness.      

“The Child with Autism Goes to Florida” 

     We all know the frustration feeling many parents with autistic children have to deal each day, as they feel that they are helpless in front of such a disorder.  Kathy Labosh is the mother of 2 autistic boys, Nick and Sam, which has decided to share her experience to other parents who face the same problems as she did before finding some great yet simple solutions.

  In “The Child with Autism Goes to Florida” she offers the parents extremely useful tips based on her own experiences that occurred when visiting Florida and the theme parks. 

ü      This s a down-to-earth guide that will serve as a real guiding light for parents who want to enjoy quality time with their children in the theme parks in Florida.

ü      Even if this might seem as impossible task, Kathy Labosh shows us the contrary, by including in this book all they need to know about how children will react to park distractions.

   “The Child with Autism Goes to Florida” is a great theme guide that will help parents to ensure their autistic children a pleasant experience while having fun in Florida’s theme parks. The book is very positive and it is impressive as it comes from true life experiences, patience and perseverance.

  The 98 pages are filled with tips and reviews of the best places to take autistic children to, such as the Universal Studios, the Disney-MGM Studious or The Sea World.  If you have been around autistic children you will easily recognize their reactions and their problems in understanding and integrating in this colorful and agitated environment. 

  The book really has an optimistic attitude, and this is very important when it comes to such as serious disorder.  Kathy Labosh delivers in “The Child with Autism Goes to Florida” is a simple and effective guide on how to deal with autistic children in theme parks and turn a stressful experience into a positive and educational adventure.

 v     Excerpts from the book Park Tipstransportation and parking  Do not skip this section. These may seem like minor issues, but they can make or break your trip.  [1] Plan to have at least two means of transportation back and forth to the parks. This will allow the family to split up if the child with autism needs a break. This way, the family can also view different attractions without the child and caregiver pacing outside while other family members visit their favorite rides. [1] Stay at a resort that has transportation to the different parks. The caretaker and the child with autism should use a car if possible, and the rest of the family can use the shuttles. [1] Ride the shuttle during off hours. There can be standing room only during the opening and closing rushes. xv  Intro The Child with Autism Goes to Florida  [1] Rent a second car if you drove down and are staying at a hotel with inadequate or no shuttle service. [1] Buy your Disney tickets from aaa, then you are entitled to a aaa Diamond parking pass. The aaa spaces are within easy walking distance of the main gate. [1] Ask the parking attendant where the Diamond parking is. There are different colored lines to follow at each park. [1] Mark down where you are parked, especially if you are in the regular parking. Also mark down the make, model, and license plate of your rental car. You are in for a long walk if all you recall is a silver midsize car. [1] Place something distinctive in the front or back window of your car. It will help you locate your car quickly. [1] Push the automatic horn button found on many key chains. Be aware that at closing time, many people are doing the same thing. Honking cars may surround you. [1] Look carefully at your parking lot character. Daisy and Donald Duck may both be ducks, but they are at opposite ends of the parking lot.  Intro xvi[1] Introduction: Theme Park Tips [1] Board the tram toward the back. The loudspeaker is not as loud back there. [1] Sit with your child to the inside with your arm around him. Have him look at the row numbers or cartoon characters as you go. [1] Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure share a parking garage. There are no Diamond passes, but you can pay extra for preferred parking that is closer. I have not found it to be a difficult walk from any part of the garage.  tickets and searches  These tips should cut down on the time the \child with autism has to wait in line.  [1] Buy the tickets ahead of time . They are available at aaa and also at the resorts. [1] Get tickets that include the park-hopping feature. This will give you the freedom to visit other parks if your child finishes a park early. [1] Add Disney Quest and the water park features onto the pass. Individually, they can be very expensive, and it is money wasted if they only stay briefly before wanting to go home. [1] Buy an annual pass if you intend to go every year. Take your second vacation before the fifty-two weeks are up. This will save you money.     

“The Child with Autism Learns Faith”  

   “The Child with Autism Learns Faith” approaches a delicate subject for parents with children on Autistic Spectrum: learning faith.  Kathy Labosh, the author of the book provides the reader with a series of useful lesson plans and a great Sunday School Guide broken in 20 chapters.  It is a book that will answer all the questions parents usually have in what concerns the aspect of faith and how to teach their autistic children about. 

   What makes this book different is the fact that it was written by the mother of two autistic boys, and the warm personality of Kathy comes through the book and goes directly to the hearts of parents who find themselves in the same situation.  Some of the lesson plans that parents can use in the process are “Creation: God Made Everything”, “Joseph in Egypt: God’s Plan is a Challenge” and “Passover & the Red Sea: God Saves His People”.  As you will see, parents will need simple materials and a lot of patience in order to teach faith, by following few simple steps that the author recommends.

ü      “The Child with Autism Learns Faith” is written in an easy, comprehensive tonality, which makes it accessible in spite of the difficulty of the subject.

ü      The book is based on true life experiences and successful results the author had on her autistic children.

   Kathy Labosh is delivering the best solutions without minimizing the obvious difficulties parents will face when trying to apply the advices in their real life.  The book can be a true friend for those struggling with Autistic Spectrum as it will gives the confidence that parents can succeed in teaching their children about faith. 

 v     Excerpts from the book The Importance of Outreach Many people are familiar with the parable of the ninety-nine sheep. The Good Shepherd has one hundred sheep and when he loses one, he leaves the other ninety-nine to go find the one that was lost. Well, I am going to tell you a parable of the stressed shepherd.  There once was a shepherd who had one hundred sheep. When one of them was missing, he knew it was the one with the black spot on his tail. He just wasn’t like the other sheep. Sheep naturally follow other sheep; the stressed shepherd figured this one must be deaf and he must be a loner. He didn’t seem to want to be near the other sheep.  So the next time the sheep with the black spot was missing, the stressed shepherd searched for a while and then returned to the flock. The shepherd had ninety-nine other sheep to tend. This one required more work than the other ninety-nine put together. It was not right to neglect them for this lamb who did not want to be a part of the flock anyway. This decision saddened the shepherd, but at the same time he felt a bit relieved.  Sometime later, a drought came upon the land. The shepherd’s usual sources of water dried up. The sheep were struggling and so was he. The shepherd cried out to God for help and a fat sheep appeared on a hilltop. The shepherd followed the sheep into a box canyon where water was springing from a rock and vegetation was flourishing around the spring.  As the shepherd thanked God for saving him and his flock, he noticed that the fat sheep had a black spot on his tail. He wept when he realized that if he had taken the time to rescue that sheep, he would have found the spring before the drought had begun. He and his flock would have had a secret source of strength to see them through the drought.  The moral of the story is that we need every person to be complete. Those who bring the most challenges can draw the best out of us. When people see what someone with disabilities is up against, their own burden seems lighter. They resolve to try a little harder. Sick children draw more love, compassion, and patience out of us than a hundred sermons. They are God’s powerful agents of change in the world today.  The families of children with developmental disabilities need the faith community around them, but there are many challenges. They are unable to bring their entire families to regular church functions because of their child’s anxiety or behavior issues. They can feel judged by others who think autism is a discipline problem. Many marriages are tested by the strain. These families need to hear that God loves them, and that His people are here to support them. Unfortunately, their isolation makes them nearly invisible to those around them and they often suffer alone.  If your heart is ready to reach out to these families, this book will tell you how to accomplish that. You and your faith community will find blessings and strength that will carry you through the hardest times. Be encouraged by this scripture: “The learned will shine as brightly as the vault of heaven, and those who have instructed many in virtue as bright as stars for all eternity” (Daniel 12:3; Jerusalem Bible).      “The Child with Autism Goes to Town”  

   Parents who have children with autism were always in search of an accessible and viable solution for solving the everyday challenges an autistic child usually poses.  There are many books on the market that approach this subject, and parents try them and often become disappointed as they realize the books are heavy to understand and sometimes don’t even apply to the specific needs of their  child.  Many parents get confused by the abundance of tips and theories about how to raise an autistic child and help him have an independent life. 

  “The Child with Autism in Town”, by Kathy Labosh, tackles some very important aspects of the daily activities of autistic children.  The author focuses in the 64 pages on the community outings.  The book has a friendly and practical pocket – format and provides the parents and not only 250 tips that they can use when going with autistic children in the community.  The book can be considered a clear and comprehensive insight on the autistic children’s world, as the author is the mother of 2 boys with autism, and the book is based on her personal experience. 

   “The Child with Autism Goes to Town” is a great resource for useful tips on how to introduce children with autism into the venture of the community.  The tips are based on building confidence and they finally turn to be a real help for helping autistic children to complete simple tasks.  The topics are various and detailed, referring to simple and efficient methods that will make any autistic child to respond and communicate in his own way with the surrounding community.  Some of the 16 chapters are: The Mall, The Playground, The Movie Theater or the Hospital. 

ü      “The Child with Autism Goes to Town” is a must-read for all parents who struggle every day with the difficulties of having a child with Autism Spectrum.

 v     Excerpts from the book The Playground  The playground is the easiest social outing. The main obstacles are interaction with other children and the physical skills necessary to master the equipment. The playground is a good first step toward social interaction. The child with autism will observe typical play and feel little or no pressure to join.  [1] Go to the playground when it is not crowded. Your child will have a chance to explore the area with few social interactions and less sensory stimuli. After your child is comfortable at the playground, go at busier times.  [1] Use the little children’s swings to hold your child securely while he learns to hold on and gets used to the swinging sensation. When it is evident that he enjoys the swinging motion, move to the regular swings.  [1] Swing gently on the regular swings until your child consistently holds on.  [1] Teach the pumping motion when your child is still. Hold his legs out in front and say, “Front.” Push his legs back and say, “Back.”  [1] Demonstrate the pumping motion while saying, “Front” and “Back.”  [1] Push your child on the swings saying, “Front” and “Back.” The pumping motion takes a long time to learn, but persist, and make it fun.  [1] Stop the teaching exercise and swing as usual if your child gets stressed. The focus should be on his having fun outside the home.  [1] Go down a wide, straight slide with your child. Hold him between your legs and say, “That was fun!” Do this several times.  [1] Go down the slide first and then encourage your child to come to you.  [1] Start with a small slide. A child with autism goes down a ladder facing outward, which can be dangerous.  [1] Teach your child how to back down a ladder. Have a helper go up the ladder first and stop at the top. Your child will go up next. You stay behind your child. To start back down, pick up your child’s foot and put it on the lower bar. The helper should then back down also, forcing your child to descend. Praise your child with each step he retreats. Reward your child when he has reached the bottom.  [1] Do not go up the ladder if your child is descending facing outward. He may jump into your arms or hug you. This could tip you over backward. Stay at the bottom of the ladder with your feet firmly on the ground ready to catch your child should he fall.  [1] Remember what your child is wearing before you enter a fun fort. It is easy to lose a child in the wooden structures.  [1] Stay in visual contact with your child. Even if the playground has only one entrance, park benches are often placed against the walls. A child could easily exit without you knowing.  [1] Bring snacks and drinks for your child. Other children’s food is often in plain sight and can be a great temptation.