Infectious Diseases Infectious diseases are spread through four methods of transmission they are 1. Respiratory tract transmission 2. Fecal-Oral transmission 3. Direct contact transmission 4. Blood contact transmission Respiratory tract Infectious diseases are transmitted via the respiratory tract and they can range from a mild cold to many life threatening diseases. This is the most common method of transmission of infectious diseases in an early childhood environment. Germs pass through the…
how has my neighborhood shaped me. i don't let my neighborhood define me. but in many ways it has changed me. how i see things from walking outside to having to watch how i dress. in my neighborhood it's mostly gangs and homeless men living in corners. but it has effected me a lot. it's not every day that you hear a kid having to wear certain colors or not even being able to wear their hoodie without the fear of the possibility of getting shot or killed. as i always saw it, it was the same…
How mother of bottle fed babies know exactly much milk their kiddo has ingested during a meal. A breastfeeding mother, I had been nursing for awhil, The first days of my baby life. A belly full of milk meant a certain number of dirty diapers and a steady, reassuring rise on the growth chart. I found out the hard way, a breastfed newborn often loses weight in the beginning until milk production begins in earnest. Some trimming down is to be expected, A type of jaundice. A normal range of quickly…
Michael Byrd, my father, is an extraordinary man who has always been the rock of our little family. He has broken his back to provide for all six of his children, and he helps whenever he can to supply what his three grandchildren need. He is the person that all of his children turn to when in need, whether it be for help financially or just some advice. Dad has never turned his back on any of us or not been there when we needed him most. Dad’s entire being revolves around the family dynamic. My…
Based on my computations, I would say that in today’s minimum wage in California, $9 per hour might be enough for single person without any dependents and living in a less desirable area of town, but not sufficient for a family with two young dependents nor for a family with one full-time or one part-time worker with dependents. There were certain discrepancies between the two portions of the family’s monthly budget, and in order for me to acquire at least the average monthly budget of $3,120…
(washing hands, toileting etc.) It is important for the children to feel a sense of security, self- respect, confidence and in control of their bodies. Children flourish when they are able to engage in productive early learning whether it be in the home, playground, childcare centre, community centre, library, or other public space, and other natural settings. Food will be brought from home as there will be children with food allergies. A staff will be assigned to prepare the food, heat them up…
When you become a parent, your focus becomes keeping your new child happy and healthy at all times. You buy your baby all the best clothes, change diapers as soon as necessary and you make sure your baby gets the right amount of naps during the day. You make sure bottles are warm and the milk you use is fresh and full of nutrients. But when you start integrating baby food into your child's diet, how can you be sure that your baby receives all the right nutrients without sacrificing taste?…
Cuddles Liam stumbled through the doorway after a long day of work. His wife unlatched the dirty diaper their son had just destroyed. She cooed at the little one, whimpering due to the sudden rush of cold air on his bottom. Liam chuckled, earning a quick glance from the missus. “Hey, how was work?” Liam shrugged. “I’ve had a rough day and honestly all I want right now is a drink and someone to cuddle with…” She smirked, lifting the tiny lad into her arms. “Well, I think he is ready for a…
The " Block " Man One day I was in Arkansas, and had been driving for several hours. I was a bit fatigued and decided to stop and take a nap. I stopped at a local truck stop in Little Rock, and went to sleep. Upon waking, I left my truck to go inside for a meal and to attend to manly duties. As I walked across the parking lot, I noticed three Arab men huddled to together talking, and as I passed, one in particular started yelling out. This one in particular was wearing a turban big enough to…
The benefits of play on a child’s brain have been well documented in research studies around the world. In fact, playful behavior has a vital role in determining a child’s ability to learn, beginning in infancy and continuing throughout a person’s life. The child care professionals at Columbia Kinder College in Columbia, Ill., understand the value of play in a child’s development. Offering programs for each age level, from infants to preschoolers, Columbia Kinder College believes in a child’s…