It is that time of year again...Written by Dove
It is that time of year again, and holidays are right around corner. There is that sweater that you have to get for Dad, special scarf for Aunt Martha, cookies to bake, lights need to be put up, decorate tree, office Christmas party, so many things to do and so little time. This is such a wonderful, joyous time of year for most people, but there are still those that find this most lonely and depressing season of all. It is said that more suicides occur during holidays due to depression and loneliness. Do you know of someone that is single and alone, no family to share holidays? Invite them to share holidays with you and your family, gather friends for dinner or a party. There are so many reasons for all of us to be thankful for at this time of year and above all we must remember what season represents. It has become so commercialized in last few decades that we forget that, YES, it is a time for celebration, but not of giving and receiving gifts; it is celebration of birth of Jesus Christ. As holidays rapidly approach, some find that loneliness and depression takes over their lives. STOP! No pity parties this year, do something for someone else, volunteer your time, go to your local homeless shelter and work serving line, fullfill a needy childs christmas wish, visit elderly in a nursing home. The rewards and gratification you will receive from your ourpouring will wash away depression and sadness you feel for you are giving of yourself unselfishly.
| | Using Music To Calm Your BabyWritten by Emanuele Accenti
Music is a wonderful way for you to calm and soothe your baby, especially during first year. How many times have your heard parents say that there was nothing that they could do with their crying, fussing baby until they tried music. This is because music does indeed soothe savage beast, or in this case, baby.There are certain distinct sounds that have been proven to calm even fussy babies: sounds of nature, white noise, and music. Even if your baby isn’t fussing or crying you may want to use music as often as you can to encourage that feeling of calm and peacefulness. All it takes is a few minutes every day and before you know it your baby will be looking forward to hearing that certain song emanating from CD player. There is nothing complicated or mysterious about introducing your baby to music from day one. You don’t need to search for perfect song or a certain type of music. All you have to do is start by having your baby listen to your favorite songs and music. If jazz is on top of your list, let your baby listen to sounds of John Coltrane as he sits in his baby seat watching you in kitchen. It doesn’t matter if you play schmaltzy songs of eighties or some wicked African beat, your baby is going to listen and his mood is going to be altered by any musical sound that he hears.
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