Stuff
July 12th, 2010 tyko
Unconditional Love, When Needed Most
July 9th, 2010 tyko
“Even though your kids will consistently do the exact opposite of what you’re telling them to do, you have to keep loving them just as much.”
Bill Cosby
Humpty Dumpty Decline
July 6th, 2010 tyko
RIP Soupy
July 3rd, 2010 tykoWhen I was a kid, there was the terrific Soupy Sales… “Soupy Sez,” was our Voltaire. 
The man revolutionized children’s programing, appealing to kids and adults, alike.
“Be True To Your Teeth…
July 1st, 2010 tyko… and they won’t be false to you,” once quipped the late Milton Supman… and it’s never too early to start.
BASIC CHILD DENTAL CARE INFORMATION
FACTSHEET FOR DAY CARE PROVIDERS AND PARENTS CARING FOR AN INFANT’S TEETHEven though newborns and infants do not have teeth, it is important to take care of their mouth and gums. Follow these tips:
- Use a damp washcloth to wipe your infant’s gums after each meal.
- DO NOT put your infant or young child to bed with a bottle of milk, juice, or sugar water. Use only water for bedtime bottles.
- Begin using a soft toothbrush instead of a washcloth to clean your child’s teeth as soon as his first tooth shows (usually between 5-8 months of age).
- Ask your pediatrician if your infant needs fluoride added to his diet.
THE FIRST TRIP TO THE DENTIST
- Your child’s first visit to the dentist should be between the time the first tooth appears (5-8 months) and the time when all the primary teeth are visible (before 2 1/2 years).
- Many dentists recommend a “trial” visit to expose the child to the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the office before the actual examination.
- Children who are accustomed to having their gums wiped and teeth brushed every day will be more comfortable going to the dentist.
CARING FOR A CHILD’S TEETH
- The child’s teeth and gums should be brushed at least twice each day and especially before bed.
- Take your child to a dentist every 6 months. Let the dentist know if your child thumb sucks or breathes through the mouth.
- Teach your child how to play safe and what to do if a tooth is broken or knocked out.
- When your child gets permanent teeth, he or she should begin flossing each evening before bed.
- When the child reaches the teens, braces or extractions may be needed to prevent long-term problems.
If your child loses an adult (permanent) tooth during a fall or other injury, if you act quickly, you can often save the tooth.
Teach children to brush twice a day.
Source: National Institutes of Health
Shoestring Budget
June 27th, 2010 tyko
Child Care Providers Licensing Game
June 24th, 2010 tyko1. Orientation
2. Start
3. Send in applicatio
4. Call licenser because of no response to application
5. Application lost, return to START.
6. While crawling arouend measuring floor space, your back gives out, lose 1 turn.
7. First home visit
8. Your kids act up in front of licenser, GO BACK 1
9. Licensor finds beer in your fridge-offer her one
10. Your fridge temp is 43. Licenser makes you buy new one
11. Extra paperwork, LOSE 1 TURN
12. Argue with licensor over where to put dieffenbachia
13. READ RULE. Remain here till you understand it
14. Find thermometer licensor left in fridge, GO FORWARD 1
15. Working on your policy, LOSE A WEEKEND (and sleep)
16. Counting your toys and equipment, LOSE 1 TURN
17. You try to fit a bright red fire extinguisher into your pastel blue kitchen
18. Your daughter refuses to give up her pet chicken. Apply for variance, WAIT 2 TURNS
19. You remove your double-key deadbolt lock, next day a burglar steals your computer.
20. A reference letter got lost, GO BACK 1
21. Visit 11 stores trying to find a 2 3/8″ diameter sphere to check your crib.
22. Your husband objects when you practice unlocking the bathroom door while he is showering.
23. Wait for fire inspection. LOSE 2 TURNS
24. Police confuse your name with that of public enemy #1 SPEND WEEKEND WITH FBI
25. Learn from police report your husband has a hidden past. File for divorce.
26. Licenser objects to your substituting maple syrup for Ipecac syrup.
27. Second home visit.
28. Fire Marshal come. YOU PASS! GO FORWARD 2 spaces
29. Spring thaw. Licensor finds ditch drain in back yard. Requires fence. LOSE 1 TURN
30. Licensor says it won’t be long now.
31. Computer rejects your name, GO BACK 2
32. First run-in with unreasonable parent, Cry all night
33. You don’t understand how may children you may have LOSE 1 TURN
34. You spot your licenser in Target during working hours. GO FORWARD 3 AND TAKE ANOTHER TURN
35. License comes, is incorrect, GO BACK 2
36. Take eight children to the park, come back with 7 PANIC
37. Parents pay bonus for potty training! FAINT
38. Receive letter from licensor saying you’re recommended for licensure. GO FORWARD 1
39. Receive 1st Food program check. CELEBRATE
40. Drop-in complaint. If you have too many children, GO BACK 1, if not GO FORWARD 2
41. Call licenser with problem. Not at desk, will call you back.
42. Ditto
43. Ditto
44. Licenser calls back, by now problem has solved itself
45. Tax laws change, You are paralyzed with shock. LOSE 2 TURNS
46. Drop in visit. If your hair is in curlers, GO BACK 1, if not GO FORWARD 1
47. Your child shoots licensor with water gun. Pretend not to notice.
48. Re-licensing due! No training, GO BACK 1
49. Boring training session, fall asleep. LOSE 1 TURN
50. Neighbor calls you a babysitter. Punch him in the nose.
51. Re-licensing. RETURN TO START!
Two Vehicle Family
June 24th, 2010 tyko
PC4DC/Forum In The News
June 20th, 2010 tyko
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Groucho Laments
June 18th, 2010 tyko“My mother loved children–she would have given anything if I had been one.”
Groucho Marks
