30 Books I’m Glad I Read Before 30 - Aurora In various ways, these 30 books convey some of the philosophy of how Angel and I live our lives. I honestly credit a fraction of who I am today to each title. Thus, they have indirectly influenced much of what I write about on this site. If you haven’t read these books yet, I highly recommend doing so. Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert – Gilbert, a Harvard professor of psychology has studied happiness for decades, and he shares scientific findings that just might change the way you look at the world. What are your favorite books? Photo by: Katie Harris
Womb to World: A Metabolic Perspective - by Suzanne Colson © 2002 Midwifery Today, Inc. All rights reserved. [Editor's note: This article first appeared in Midwifery Today Issue 61, Spring 2002.] Postnatal transition from fetus to neonate is characterised by discontinuity. Inevitably the neonate must change environment from the dark, warm, wet, sheltered place in the womb to the colder, dry, bright, loud conditions of the world; the umbilical cord is severed. Cardiopulmonary, immune and thermal adaptations are well documented in the medical and midwifery textbooks. Just as neonatal heart rate, respirations and colour make cardiopulmonary transition tangible for midwifery assessment, neonatal nutrition offers a window into the assessment of metabolic adaptive processes. Metabolic transition is not generally taught in midwifery and medical curricula as part of normal postnatal adaptation from fetus to neonate. Exclusive Breastfeeding Physiology of Metabolic Transition (A simplified version of complex processes) What is Neonatal Hypoglycemia?
10 Reasons to Become Self-Sufficient & 10 Ways to Get There | Wake Up World - Aurora By Michael Edwards and Jeffrey Green Activist Post We are now three to five generations removed from the rural backbone that strengthened America. The world at large has undergone a similar transformation as the promise of easier work has created a migration to big cities. The economic crisis we are living through has been the final straw for many people, as promises of a better, easier, and more creative life seem to have been sold to us by carnival-style tricksters who are laughing all the way to (their) bank. Here are the top reasons for becoming self-sufficient; these are based on fundamental, systemic concerns for why undertaking this life change will not be a fly-by-night fad, but rather a long-lasting means for personal independence. Click the below picture for a Wake Up World Only Exclusive Special Offer 10 Reasons to Become Self-Sufficient As the cliche goes: Freedom is never free. 10 Ways to Get to Self-Sufficiency Join Wake Up World's Ever Evolving Social Communities
Unschooling is Not That Difficult, Folks I just got home from some errands, sat down at my computer, and found a rollicking discussion going on on the Radical Unschooling Info page on facebook. It starts with a link to an article by Pam Sorooshian, on her blog. The article is "Unschooling is not "Child-Led Learning"." Pam makes some excellent points, and I may get to them in a minute, but mostly, I want to comment on the responses to that article. Between the time it was posted (4 hours ago) and when I first saw it (half an hour ago) there were over 50 comments. For some reason, many, many people fight and resist understanding unschooling for a very long time. It's fascinating to observe. The most fascinating part is that people seem to want to complicate something that is, at the heart of it, very simple. A simple example: "the kids do whatever they want" means entirely different things to people on the different sides of the "unschooling paradigm." Those are two EXTREMELY different images of the same concept. Please. Do that.
50 Life Secrets and Tips Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances.
Claire McCarthy, M.D.: Confession: This Pediatrician Is a Sleep Softie This may not be a great confession to make as a pediatrician, but when it comes to sleep and kids, I am a total softie. Our kids slept in our bed. We slept in theirs (which was very cramped in the toddler bed, and didn't do great things to the frame) -- or lay next to them as they drifted off to sleep. Our children have always had a reasonable bedtime (even if we ignore it sometimes), we've made sure their sleep is safe, and there has never been (or will be) a TV in a bedroom. Not what a pediatrician is supposed to say. I am not going to argue for a moment that uninterrupted sleep is a good thing. But for us, at the time, uninterrupted sleep wasn't so important. We were also lazy. Personally, I think that as a culture we are a bit too hung up on getting our kids scheduled and independent practically from the time they are born. For what it's worth, I am not a softie on everything. Honestly, there aren't all that many absolutes when it comes to raising kids.
99 Interview Tips That Will Actually Help You Get a Job We all have to make a living somehow — and most of the time that process starts with a job interview. The only problem is that most job interview tips are either so basic that they aren’t useful or so ridiculous that they are just a waste of time. That’s why Passive Panda has put together this comprehensive list of interview tips filled with the real essentials that you actually need to know. Focus on what really counts Yes, it’s true that you should polish your shoes before an interview. Sure, it’s a good idea to wear a noticeable accent on your clothing, so that you stick out in the recruiter’s mind. But let’s get real. Do you actually think that any of those tactics are going to win you the job? Maybe if it’s really really close. Instead of worrying about 10 little things that could be a tiebreaker, why not spend time thinking about the stuff that actually matters? So with that said, here are 99 interview tips that will actually get you the job. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. I.
The Many Faces (well, not faces) of IGT We are all unique. No two breasts are exactly alike, and in fact, barring surgical procedures, you'd be hard pressed to find two perfectly symmetrical on the same chest.But just as there are many variations of normal, there are also variations of (and I hate to call it this) abnormal. Below, I have posted pictures of breasts that have all struggled with milk supply. A huge THANK YOU to all the brave, beautiful women who were willing to share pictures of themselves in the hope that maybe they can help another mother who is struggling with milk supply and looking for answers. Typical characteristics of hypoplastic (AKA under-developed AKA tubular or tuberous AKA Insufficient Glandular Tissue) breasts: Not every woman with IGT will have ALL of these characteristics, and not every woman with these characteristics will have trouble breastfeeding. Onto the boobs! Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 (Source: Everything in Between
20 Characteristics of a Real Man - Chacateristics Of Real Men | Chad Howse Fitness Posted: January 9th, 2011 | Author: Chad Howse | Filed under: Build the Body Women Want , Manliness Tags: dos equis guy , how to be a man , men characteristics , real man , real man characteristics , real men characteristics , real men charchteristics , stand up guy , the characteristics of real men , the real man dos equis , traits of a real man , traits of an ideal man , traits of real men , what it means to be a man | Comments: 109 » Welcome! As a gift, sign up to my FREE Online Training Course where I'll help you build your Dream Body ========>> this guy’s pretty legit. but here’s my take on what characteristics the ‘ultimate man’ should possess. Characteristics that a man should possess First, let me start off by saying that I am in no way the authority of what a real man should be because I think that I possess every single one of these characteristics or values. One thing I have definitely learnt over the past year, is that life will humble you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 11. 12. 15.
How to Repair the Elastic in a Cloth Diaper I will admit that I just could not figure out why my BumGenius Diapers were leaking last summer. I had stripped them and the fit was still okay. So I couldn’t fathom what the problem was. Turns out, the elastic was shot and they looked like this: How could I not have noticed this? Regardless of my poor observation skills, I had to figure out how to fix these diapers. I scoured the internet and found some help in a forum over at Diaper Swappers. So for those of you who need a tutorial in repairing cloth diapers and you don’t have the sewing skills of that talented, adorable Gussy, have no fear. Disclaimer: This looks long and laborious. What you need: 1/4” cotton elastic. 1) Your first step is to get your materials ready. – Thread your needle with about 18-24” of thread and tie a small knot in the end. – Secure a moderately-sized safety pin in the top of the elastic skein. 2) On one edge of the diaper, make a small cut on the edge of the fleece. Starting at the bottom hole: And that’s it!