Friday, October 17, 2008
Laughter, the Best Medicine
1) I had just eaten the worst meal in my life & had to say something. "Is everything ok?" the waitress asked. "No", I replied. "The chicken is so tough, you can't cut it with a knife." "I'm so sorry," she said. "Can I bring you a different knife?"
2) Eager to be a hands-on dad, I wanted to prove I could change a nappy as well as anyone else could. I watched my daughter looking up wide-eyed at me as I tackled the task. The reason for her wonder became apparent when I completed the change, lifted her up and found her left arm tightly bound inside her nappy.
3) When you've got a long list of things to buy at a department store, you tend to tune out announcements like "All cashiers to the front register" or "Service Manager, pick up line three." But one did catch my attention: "Customer service needed in men's boxers."
4) Every senior class at our school brings with it a new senior prank. Recently, a group of students let three pigs loose inside the school. They were labelled Pig #1, Pig #2, and Pig #4. Schools officials quickly rounded up the three pigs but spent the rest of the day looking for Pig #3.
5) My mum-in-law bought her first mobile phone. Its ringtone was the William Tell Overture. "I'm getting lots of calls but they always hang up," she told my husband. "That's odd, " he said. "I'll phone you and see what happens." He then dialled her number, but she sat motionless for more than a minute as her handset trilled away. "Why aren't you answering?" he asked. "Oh sorry," she said. "I thought I had to wait for the tune to finish."
HAHAHA... Funny isn't it....
Question : Does the gender makeup of the family count?
Answer :
Gender is considered an important factor.
Studies show that children with brothers generally encounter more "masculine" challenges than those who have only sisters.
Girls who have brothers are generally more ambituous, aggressive and do better in intellectual aptitudes tests than those who have only sisters.
Boys with older sisters are less aggressive and daring than those who have older brothers.
The complex web of interactions can have an effect on psychological development processes. Some of the areas where these effects can be appreciated are in interests, preferences, self-esteem, ways of thinking and the learning of various aptitudes.
-from Reader's Digest, May 2008 -
Gender is considered an important factor.
Studies show that children with brothers generally encounter more "masculine" challenges than those who have only sisters.
Girls who have brothers are generally more ambituous, aggressive and do better in intellectual aptitudes tests than those who have only sisters.
Boys with older sisters are less aggressive and daring than those who have older brothers.
The complex web of interactions can have an effect on psychological development processes. Some of the areas where these effects can be appreciated are in interests, preferences, self-esteem, ways of thinking and the learning of various aptitudes.
-from Reader's Digest, May 2008 -
SIBLING RIVALS
Want your children to grow up as friends?
Try these tips from Parentlineplus.org.uk.
AGE DIFFERENCES mean that siblings will be at different stages of learning. So introduce activity that all age groups can participate in. Encourage older siblings to help the younger ones with an activity, to make older children feel more important.
DON'T RUSH to stop an argument - children sorting out their differences themselves can be a valuable lesson.
DON'T TAKE SIDES. It will make them think you have a favourite.
PRAISE them when they are getting along. Only noticing when they are misbehaving will make them think this is the best way to get your attention.
TEACH them how to cooperate, such as taking turns to play with a particular toy and then swapping.
REMIND children to talk through problems. If things get too heated, make sure they know how to ask an adult to help resolve the conflict.
ENCOURAGE them to think of others. Ask them how they think their brother or sister is feeling and what they would want if they were in their position, helping them to empathise.
REMAIN CALM. It will remind them that it is not such a big deal and will help them to listen to you.
Try these tips from Parentlineplus.org.uk.
AGE DIFFERENCES mean that siblings will be at different stages of learning. So introduce activity that all age groups can participate in. Encourage older siblings to help the younger ones with an activity, to make older children feel more important.
DON'T RUSH to stop an argument - children sorting out their differences themselves can be a valuable lesson.
DON'T TAKE SIDES. It will make them think you have a favourite.
PRAISE them when they are getting along. Only noticing when they are misbehaving will make them think this is the best way to get your attention.
TEACH them how to cooperate, such as taking turns to play with a particular toy and then swapping.
REMIND children to talk through problems. If things get too heated, make sure they know how to ask an adult to help resolve the conflict.
ENCOURAGE them to think of others. Ask them how they think their brother or sister is feeling and what they would want if they were in their position, helping them to empathise.
REMAIN CALM. It will remind them that it is not such a big deal and will help them to listen to you.
SPREAD THE LAUGHTER
Laughter reduces stress, improves memory & helps keep our hearts healthy. The ability to laugh is hardwired into our systems, & new research shows that it's not only good for us, it's contagious. There's a reason sitcoms are funnier when we're in a group: when we see someone laugh, our brain seems to activate "mirror neurons" that send us into the same fit of laughter.
A little fun can lead to a more positive approach in everyday situations.
A good giggle helps u :
SCORCH KILOJOULES.
Laughing for 10 to 15 minutes increases ur heart rate by 10 - 20 %, which means u can burn an extra 40 - 165 kJ a day. Over a year, that can add up to around 2 kilograms in weight loss.
EASE PAIN.
In a US study, experts discovered that children tolerated pain better than usual when watching a funny TV programme.
STAY HEALTHY.
Humour increases the production and effectiveness of natural killer cells that stomp out germs. These cells are elevated for at least 12 hours after just an hour of watching funny shows.
Simple Tips for the Morning
If u're like many people, the start of the day isn't ur favourite time.
So here are some tips u can sneak into ur routine without much effort.
Try at least one of these tomorrow....
STRETCH EVERY EXTREMITY for 15 seconds. Try this before you open your eyes. Lift ur arm and begin by stretching each finger, then ur hand, then ur wrist, then ur arm. Repeat with the other arm. Then ur toes, feet, ankles and legs. End with a neck and back stretch that propels u out of bed.
U've just limbered up ur muscles and joints, and enhanced the flow of blood through ur body, providing an extra shot of oxygen to all ur tissues.
BRUSH UR TOUNGE for 1 minute. There's no better way to rid urself of morning breath and begin the day minty fresh. Hundreds of bacteria take up residence in ur mouth every night, so just brushing ur teeth alone isn't going to vanquish them all.
DRINK A GLASS OF WATER. Remember, u've been fasting all night long, so u wake each morning dehydrated.
CHECK UR MORNING CALENDAR. Have a large calendar or whiteboard in a prominent position in the kitchen. On it, write everything u need to know for that day. Check it each morning as u sip ur coffee - it will help u avoid the stress of forgetting something important.
KISS ALL THE PEOPLE U LOVE in ur house (including the dog and cat) before u leave. Connecting with the ones u love soothes stress & gives a positive start to ur day...
So here are some tips u can sneak into ur routine without much effort.
Try at least one of these tomorrow....
STRETCH EVERY EXTREMITY for 15 seconds. Try this before you open your eyes. Lift ur arm and begin by stretching each finger, then ur hand, then ur wrist, then ur arm. Repeat with the other arm. Then ur toes, feet, ankles and legs. End with a neck and back stretch that propels u out of bed.
U've just limbered up ur muscles and joints, and enhanced the flow of blood through ur body, providing an extra shot of oxygen to all ur tissues.
BRUSH UR TOUNGE for 1 minute. There's no better way to rid urself of morning breath and begin the day minty fresh. Hundreds of bacteria take up residence in ur mouth every night, so just brushing ur teeth alone isn't going to vanquish them all.
DRINK A GLASS OF WATER. Remember, u've been fasting all night long, so u wake each morning dehydrated.
CHECK UR MORNING CALENDAR. Have a large calendar or whiteboard in a prominent position in the kitchen. On it, write everything u need to know for that day. Check it each morning as u sip ur coffee - it will help u avoid the stress of forgetting something important.
KISS ALL THE PEOPLE U LOVE in ur house (including the dog and cat) before u leave. Connecting with the ones u love soothes stress & gives a positive start to ur day...
Monday, September 15, 2008
Hurrican Ike
Taufan Ike mula membadai kawasan pantai berhampiran Houston semalam dan memberi ancaman kepada bandar keempat terbesar di AS itu serta kawasan sepanjang Teluk Mexico.Ike yang kini menjejaskan satu perlima daripada kawasan pengeluaran minyak AS, menghampiri Pulau Galveston dengan kekuatan pada Kategori 2 sekitar pukul 2.10 pagi (3.10 petang ini waktu Malaysia) dengan kelajuan angin 175 kilometer sejam.
Ia kini dikatakan hanya perlu mencapai tambahan kekuatan satu kilometer sejam lagi untuk berada pada Kategori 3, lapor Pusat Taufan Kebangsaan.
Ike dijangka menjadi taufan terburuk yang pernah melanda Texas dalam tempoh hampir 50 tahun dan merupakan taufan terbesar yang melanda bandar AS sejak Taufan Katrina membadai bandar New Orleans pada akhir 2005.
Ia menyebabkan ombak setinggi enam meter yang menghempas benteng setinggi lima meter yang dibina untuk melindungi Houston daripada bencana ribut atau taufan selepas bandar itu dibadai taufan pada 1900 yang menyaksikan sekurang-kurangnya 8,000 penduduk terbunuh.
Ancaman Ike menyebabkan pihak berkuasa menutup 17 loji pembersih minyak selain menyaksikan sebuah dermaga di Galveston musnah.
Pusat Perkhidmatan Cuaca Kebangsaan menjangkakan taufan tersebut boleh menenggelamkan lebih 100,000 dan menyebabkan banjir di kawasan berhampiran pantai sepanjang 160 kilometer itu.
Lebih sejuta penduduk Texas diarahkan berpindah secara mandatori berikutan kebimbangan ancaman Taufan Ike tersebut.
Ia kini dikatakan hanya perlu mencapai tambahan kekuatan satu kilometer sejam lagi untuk berada pada Kategori 3, lapor Pusat Taufan Kebangsaan.
Ike dijangka menjadi taufan terburuk yang pernah melanda Texas dalam tempoh hampir 50 tahun dan merupakan taufan terbesar yang melanda bandar AS sejak Taufan Katrina membadai bandar New Orleans pada akhir 2005.
Ia menyebabkan ombak setinggi enam meter yang menghempas benteng setinggi lima meter yang dibina untuk melindungi Houston daripada bencana ribut atau taufan selepas bandar itu dibadai taufan pada 1900 yang menyaksikan sekurang-kurangnya 8,000 penduduk terbunuh.
Ancaman Ike menyebabkan pihak berkuasa menutup 17 loji pembersih minyak selain menyaksikan sebuah dermaga di Galveston musnah.
Pusat Perkhidmatan Cuaca Kebangsaan menjangkakan taufan tersebut boleh menenggelamkan lebih 100,000 dan menyebabkan banjir di kawasan berhampiran pantai sepanjang 160 kilometer itu.
Lebih sejuta penduduk Texas diarahkan berpindah secara mandatori berikutan kebimbangan ancaman Taufan Ike tersebut.
Monday, September 8, 2008
christina aguilera - the voice within
Young girl dont cry
Ill be right here when your world starts to fall
Young girl its alright
Your tears will dry, youll soon be free to fly
When youre safe inside your room you tend to dream
Of a place where nothings harder than it seems
No one ever wants or bothers to explain
Of the heartache life can bring and what it means
Chorus:
When theres no one else, look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend just trust the voice within
Then youll find the strength that will guide your way
Youll learn to begin to trust the voice within
Young girl dont hide
Youll never change if you just run away
Young girl just hold tight
Soon youre gonna see your brighter day
Now in a world where innocence is quickly claimed
Its so hard to stand your ground when youre so afraid
No one reaches out a hand for you to hold
When you look outside look inside to your soul
Chorus
Life is a journey
It can take you anywhere you choose to go
As long as youre learning
Youll find all youll ever need to know
(be strong)
Youll break it
(hold on)
Youll make it
Just dont forsake it because
No one can tell you what you cant do
No one can stop you, you know that Im talking to you
ChoYoung girl dont cry Ill be right here when your world starts to fall
Young girl dont cry
Ill be right here when your world starts to fall
Young girl its alright
Your tears will dry, youll soon be free to fly
When youre safe inside your room you tend to dream
Of a place where nothings harder than it seems
No one ever wants or bothers to explain
Of the heartache life can bring and what it means
Chorus:
When theres no one else, look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend just trust the voice within
Then youll find the strength that will guide your way
Youll learn to begin to trust the voice within
Young girl dont hide
Youll never change if you just run away
Young girl just hold tight
Soon youre gonna see your brighter day
Now in a world where innocence is quickly claimed
Its so hard to stand your ground when youre so afraid
No one reaches out a hand for you to hold
When you look outside look inside to your soul
Chorus
Life is a journey
It can take you anywhere you choose to go
As long as youre learning
Youll find all youll ever need to know
(be strong)
Youll break it
(hold on)
Youll make it
Just dont forsake it because
No one can tell you what you cant do
No one can stop you, you know that Im talking to you
ChoYoung girl dont cry Ill be right here when your world starts to fall
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
'The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers' by Gary Chapman
This is a book that i have read which is suitable for adult especially guardian to handle teenagers. It focuses on building block of parent-teen relationship which is love. Parents should focus effectively on how to meet their teenager's emotional need for love. Eventhough the parents said that they love their children however the children do not feel the love. The parents should know how to express their love. In this book there are 5 kinds of love languages such as words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, acts of service and gifts.
Kindly visit this website for more info.
http://books.google.com.my/books?as_auth=Gary+D+Chapman
Kindly visit this website for more info.
http://books.google.com.my/books?as_auth=Gary+D+Chapman
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