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Evolution of Our Name
Leicester Academy
Act of Incorporation was passed by State Legislature March 23, 1784.
The charter bears this date and is signed by Tristram Dalton, then speaker of the State House of Representatives; Samuel Adams, then president of the State Senate; John Hancock, then Governor of Massachusetts, and John Avery, Jr., then Massachusetts secretary of the Commonwealth (original charter is preserved at the American Antiquarian Society).
The Academy opened June 7, 1784.
The lease between Leicester Academy and the Town of Leicester, in which the Town rented the Academy building and property for a high school, began in 1921.
Leicester Junior College (LJC)
In 1939, the Board of Trustees petitioned the State Legislature to alter the original charter so that the Academy could re-open as a junior college. The State Legislature approved the petition in 1940; the first students arrived in September 1940.
The new junior college initially was called simply "Leicester" and self-described as "A School of Business Administration" for young men.
Progress was interrupted by World War II.
LJC was granted the right to award associate of science degrees in business administration in 1948 by the Massachusetts Board of Collegiate Authority.
Becker's Business College
The College opened in April or October 1887.
The College occupied three rooms on the floor of the Denholm & McKay Building (The Boston Store), 492 Main Street (across the street from Worcester City Hall, to the southwest) from 1887 to 1910.
Incorporated, following the death of E. C. A. Becker, in 1907.
In 1910, the College moved to 98 Front Street, the Clark Building.
In 1926, two new directors were hired: Warren C. Lane and Edward P. Jenison. The name was changed to Becker College of Business Administration and Secretarial Science and changed to a two-year, four-semester program and added liberal arts courses. The "'s" may have been dropped from the school name at this time.
Becker College of Business Administration and Secretarial Science
The College was purchased in 1927 by Warren C. Lane and Edward P. Jenison.
Becker consolidated with Post's Institute (a.k.a. Worcester Business Institute), 74 Front Street, in July 1931. Post's Institute was founded by Charles B. Post, who joined the Becker faculty at the merger.
The College moved to 74 Front Street in 1932.
Becker later purchased the Congressman Charles Washburn mansion (Converse Hall), 44 Elm Street, leaving downtown Worcester, and soon after, purchased the Colton house (1893) (Colton Hall), Cedar Street, for a dormitory.
In 1940, Lane and Jenison applied to Massachusetts Legislature for nonprofit status.
On April 5, 1943, Legislature allowed a change in name to Becker Junior College and the granting of the associate in science degree.
Becker Junior College (solo)
The College purchased the former Bancroft School for Girls, 61 Sever Street in 1958.
Becker Junior College (merged)
Consolidation of Leicester Junior College and Becker Junior College was determined in September 1976 and became official on March 8, 1977 at the celebration of the merger.
"Becker Junior College" was retained as the name of the merged institutions.
Becker College
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"At Golden West College you will study directly with faculty members that have a deep commitment to quality education and want you to succeed in your endeavors."
Wes Bryan
Golden West College
A Message from the President
Some people say that California is one of the most diverse places in the whole world because our citizenship, residents, and visitors comprise such a rich and unequaled representation of world cultures. This is a state that has historically defined itself as welcoming of new people and new ideas. Innovation is at the heart of our colleges, universities, and business climate. We don't pretend that all of this has been easy; however, we believe that we are up to the challenge of making this work to the benefit of all. We think if people can learn to live together by valuing their differences and understanding the richness of the cultural heritages they find here, they will be able to help us create global solutions so necessary for a peaceful world.
With this goal in mind, we actively seek and encourage international students to make Golden West College their first choice in their pursuit of undergraduate education or career preparation. As you read through this web site, you will discover many of the reasons why GWC would be a good choice for you. You will also find out about the many ways we can help you make this transition successful. Often university bound students find that they can significantly reduce the cost for the first two years of their degree while they also acclimate to living internationally. Counselors can help select courses which match courses offered by universities for much higher costs.
We know that student life is more than just studies, and that some students choose Golden West College because of proximity to the beach, southern California entertainment and cultural activities, and our ideal Mediterranean climate. After all, Huntington Beach is known internationally as Surf City. And that's just the point - we have a lot to offer our students--from championship athletic teams and an active student body to academic programs and faculty that have a solid, academic reputation. You will study directly with faculty members that have a deep commitment to quality education and want you to succeed in your endeavors. They look forward to the richness international students bring to their classroom discussions and class work.
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Melissa Jean "Lissa" Somalpong, 39, of Kekaha, Kauai, formerly of Makaweli, Kauai, a Kelly Services soybean breeder, died at home. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by sons Bryson and Tyson Somalpong, and Ikaika and Kawai Pardua; daughter Shanlynn P.; mother Gloria B.; brother Allan; and sisters Carmela Rapadas and Alverna Somalpong. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Kekaha. Mass: 11 a.m. Aloha attire.
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Earlier this year we were chosen to be part of the DKL Bloggers team. We recently received our first toy to test out.
BG was sent a Chloe Ballerina from the Les Cheries Corolle and Hair Care set to play with.
What I first noticed about this doll is the size it's not a big baby doll or a tiny fashion doll it was a nice size for BG to play with properly. I normally find dolls a bit creepy but not this one.
BG loved her from the moment she set eyes on her proceeded to spend ages playing with her hair and making her dance.
What We Liked:
- Her hair
- The clothes are really well made and easy to remove and put back on
- It's a sturdy doll, it doesn't look like it will break easily
- She comes in a lovely ballerina outfit.
- Appropriate clothing
- A good size
- Not creepy looking (for mummy)
- Hours of fun
- You can buy extra sets of clothing for your doll
What We Didn't Like:
- Trying to get her out of her packing
Overall a big thumbs up from BG
Corolle have a large selection of dolls and accessories from babies to mini dolls. They would make a great Christmas gift for any child.
You can buy the Chloe Ballerina Corolle Doll from many online stores and the prices start from £23.97.
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Muscle Spasms
Dear. Dr. Caraotta,
I have been suffering from muscle spasms for years in my lower back and it's really affecting my every day activities from exercising and working to picking up my children. I try to live a fairly healthy lifestyle, and I am trying to cut pop out of my diet. What would you advise to kick this problem to the curb, and why is this happening to me?
Dr. Caraotta's Response
This is actually a very common injury that both men and woman experience especially in the lower region of the back. The most common muscles of the back that spasm originate at the base of the neck and travel down to the pelvic region and they are called the erector spinae muscles. The involuntary tightening or contracting of these muscles can be extremely painful and make it almost impossible for a person to move. A muscle spasm is a way of the body telling us there is an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.
Since there are numerous causes of muscle spasms, there are different ways to treat them. The root cause of the muscle spasm must be determined, and then a course of treatment can be set and executed. Here are some of the more common causes and the possible treatment options. There is no guarantee that your case is directly applicable to any of these causes, and I would have to perform a thorough examination to determine what specifically is going on with you.
In many cases this condition can be simply due to the fact that the lower back is affected most while doing everyday repetitive activities that involve bending, pulling, stretching, or twisting. Sudden movements can cause excessive strain on a muscle, thus resulting in the contracting of muscles. It is easy to strain your muscles, especially if you over exercise or over use them.
Trauma from various types of injuries, including past injuries, can be the root cause of spasms in both the neck and the back. Often times the body doesn't fully heal itself the way it should, or people don't seek the proper medical attention that they need, and the injury becomes semi-permanent.
Interestingly enough, stress, tension, and anxiety can frequently be causes as well. Your lifestyle can affect your mind in a way that you have physical reactions to the things going on around you.
Another offending factor can be a poor diet, or an underlying condition that leads to malabsorption of key nutrients. The muscles in the body depend on a great variety of vitamins and minerals that are a part of a well balanced diet.
Below you will find some general things that you could do on your own that could help prevent or ease this condition.
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Report NEP-MON-2006-09-23This is the archive for NEP-MON, a report on new working papers in the area of Monetary Economics. Bernd Hayo issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
Subscribe to this report: email, RSS or Twitter.
Other reports in NEP-MON
The following items were announced in this report:
- Frederic S. Mishkin, 2006. "Monetary Policy Strategy: How Did We Get Here?," NBER Working Papers 12515, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
- Ben Hunt, 2006. "Simple efficient policy rules and inflation control in Iceland," Economics wp30_benhunt, Department of Economics, Central bank of Iceland.
- Troy Davig & Eric M. Leeper, 2006. "Generalizing the Taylor Principle," Caepr Working Papers 2006-001, Center for Applied Economics and Policy Research, Economics Department, Indiana University Bloomington.
- Dimitrios Varvarigos, 2006. "Inflation, Variability, and the Evolution of Human Capital in a Model with Transactions Costs," Discussion Paper Series 2006_16, Department of Economics, Loughborough University, revised Jul 2006.
- Jesús Rodríguez López & Hugo Rodríguez Mendizábal, 2006. "The optimal degree of exchange rate flexibility: A target zone approach," Working Papers 06.22, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Department of Economics.
- Fabio Milani, 2006. "The Evolution of the Fed's Inflation Target in an Estimated Model under RE and Learning," Working Papers 060704, University of California-Irvine, Department of Economics.
- Jim Engle-Warnick & Nurlan Turdaliev, 2006. "An Experimental Test Of Taylor-Type Rules With Inexperienced Central Bankers," Departmental Working Papers 2005-02, McGill University, Department of Economics.
- Merkl, Christian & Stolz, Stéphanie, 2006. "Banks' regulatory buffers, liquidity networks and monetary policy transmission," Discussion Paper Series 2: Banking and Financial Studies 2006,06, Deutsche Bundesbank.
- W. Douglas McMillin & James S. Fackler, 2006. "Estimating the Inflation-Output Variability Frontier with Inflation Targeting: A VAR Approach," Departmental Working Papers 2006-17, Department of Economics, Louisiana State University.
- Reginaldo P. Nogueira Jnr, 2006. "Inflation Targeting, Exchange Rate Pass-Through and 'Fear of Floating'," Studies in Economics 0605, School of Economics, University of Kent.
- Item repec:pas:camaaa:2006-22 is not listed on IDEAS anymore
- Dimitrios P. Tsomocos, 2006. "Generic Determinacy and Money Non-Neutrality of International Monetary Equilibria," OFRC Working Papers Series 2006fe07, Oxford Financial Research Centre.
- Troy Davig & Eric M. Leeper, 2006. "Endogenous Monetary Policy Regime Change," Caepr Working Papers 2006-002, Center for Applied Economics and Policy Research, Economics Department, Indiana University Bloomington.
- Alexius, Annika & Welz, Peter, 2006. "Can a time-varying equilibrium real interest rate explain the excess sensitivity puzzle?," Working Paper Series 2006:20, Uppsala University, Department of Economics.
- Ray C. Fair, 2006. "A Comparison of Five Federal Reserve Chairmen: Was Greenspan the Best?," Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers 1577, Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics, Yale University, revised Mar 2007.


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Thoughts on Bad LieutenantPosted by Adam J at 7/15/2015 03:10:00 pm
5 comments:
- DaPusiB0ss15 July 2015 at 18:21
God damnit nikolas cage, well at least hes funny as hell to watch, and was really good in lord of warReplyDelete
I thought The Cage version was awesome, but only through watching it as a comedy. If taken as a serious work of art, this film blows and I'm glad I didn't go in to this after watching the first BL.ReplyDelete
The newer version has a lot of humour that I loved as a kid and other humour I appreciate now that I'm older and understand film making. It's like the choices made weren't inhibited by trying to be a brilliant film so you get things that come so far out of left field you can't see them coming. That said there are plenty of points that don't work and aren't funny, but not enough for me to switch off or get bored. In a way, by having the weaker more predictable points in the film, the contrasting insanity has a chance to really shine.
There is so much more than Nick Cage in this. If that's all you watch for then that's cool, but then you don't really get the comedy of the film as a whole. I don't mind or expect many people to like it for the reasons I do, it makes the film feel a little more for me that way. That said, Nick is a ton fun to watch, but he gets that chance because the dialogue and scenes are laid out perfectly for his brand of crazy.
As Adam mentioned, a lot of the humour was probably unintentional, but when does that ever hurt a movie like this? There's just something about a movie that breaks your expectation repeatedly from a range of dimensions. It's refreshing at least.
I am keen to check out the 'original' and will luckily go in knowing what to expect thanks to the ever brilliant YMS.
- Thomas Liebrecht20 July 2015 at 19:33
Gonna watch both now, seems like they're both worth it. Too bad youtube is being youtube but whatever this video was still great. As usualReplyDelete
Yeah adam, the weird accent change is when he's coming down off stims. Sometimes when you do a lot of uppers your jaw gets really sore and you sort of talk through your teeth to minimize the pain.ReplyDelete
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Major League Baseball has announced a few changes to this years Home Run Derby that will take place at the home of the 2014 All-Star festivities, Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
One of the changes will be a bracket style format. Along with the new format, there will be a total of five players from both the American League and National League. Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista will be the captain for the American League squad, and Colorado Rockies star Troy Tulowitzki will captain the National League team. Both captains will select four players each, from their respective leagues to be apart of the contest.
Batters this year will also receive seven outs instead of the 10 outs from the previous years, to hit as many home runs as possible. The first round will have a similar look to that of previous years.
The batter with the highest total from each league will receive a bye to the third round, leaving them plenty of time to rest or take some extra swings in the batting cages. The players with the second and third most home runs from their respective league will advance to the second round, where they will have a head-to-head matchup, with the winner advancing to the third round (semifinals) to compete for the title.
So at the end of the night, there will be a representative from both leagues facing off in the finals for the chance to raise the trophy.
Bautista and Tulowitzki will both have plenty of options when deciding which sluggers they want to choose to be apart of their squad. For Bautista, the American League is loaded with power-bats. A few possibilities may be the two-time reigning AL Most Valuable Player, Miguel Cabrera, Orioles sluggers Chris Davis and Nelson Cruz, Bautista's teammate, Edwin Encarnacion, and last years Home Run Derby champion, Yoenis Cespedes are a few likely names that could represent the American League in the contest.
The NL is filled with solid bats as well. Paul Goldschmidt, Ryan Braun, Yasiel Puig and Home Run Derby veteran Matt Holliday may all be candidates to represent the National League in the derby.
It will be interesting to see how the new rule changes and format effects the contest from a viewer standpoint. One thing is for certain, balls will be flying at Target Field on July 14, during the 2014 MLB Home Run Derby.
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When Baby Teeth Don't Fall Out
"Mommy, my tooth is loose!"
Every Mom with a 5-6 year old expects to hear this statement! But what happens when your little one's teeth are still rock steady? When all of your daughters friends have begun losing milk teeth, and your angel's teeth are still in place – should you be worried?
Mom Anita came to us worried about her daughter's dental health. Her precocious 6 year old's milk teeth show no signs of making way for permanent teeth! When all of her friends are proudly showing off gaps in their smiles, she is the odd one out! Anita is worried that her daughter isn't developing the way she should and asked the FirstCry Mommies for their help!
Priyanka Pareek says that it is completely normal for a child to retain her milk teeth at 6 years of age! The general rule is that the younger your child is when her teeth come in, the earlier they will fall out! Some children lose their first tooth as early as 4 years of age or even as late as 7 years.
Noopur Agarwal agrees. She says, "Don't worry at all my daughter is about to be 7 and her first teeth just fell out a few days ago!" There is probably nothing wrong – as some kids even reach the age of 8 years before losing a tooth!
Kaveri Arora Wadhwa advices that Anita should definitely consult both the pediatrician and the dentist – since the issue has her so worried! Get an X-ray done at the dentist's to make sure there are no underlying problems!
Robe Samarth Gaonkar says, "You have to worry if her teeth are damaged in any way. Tooth decay is more important than worrying about something like baby teeth not falling out, which is not so important in the long run."
Dooradarsini Sonita meanwhile recommends a healthy dose of calcium to ensure better tooth health!
We hope our Mommy advice has helped Anita find peace – as the baby tooth problem is one that will easily resolve itself in a matter of time!
We thank all the SOS moms who came to Anita's rescue:
Priyanka Pareek, Noopur Agarwal, Kaveri Arora Wadhwa, Robe Samarth Gaonkar, Dooradarsini Sonita.
Constipation is a very common concern among the moms of toddlers. Some of the common causes of constipation in toddlers are toilet anxiety, dehydration and diet. Swati's two and half your old child has the problem and she came to SOS moms for their advice on the same. Let's take a look at what our SOS moms have to say to Swati.
Moms Noopur Agarwal, Sowjanaya Kumar, Tanuja Karunakar, Anita Rankar, Shaveta Rahajan, Ritu Mishra Tripathi Sahrvani Aneel, Leena Parikh, Ameena Sayeed, Deepshikha Das, Sakshi Batra, Tanushree Ganguli and Sayonee Mishra all agree that Swati's little one should be given ripe bananas and papaya in different forms to ease his problem. Both banana and papaya are rich in fibre and can help with constipation. These two fruits can also be given in the form of milk shakes, juice and any other form to make them seem less boring to your active bub.
Also moms like Tanushree Ganguli, Jyoti Kapil, Mridula Shirwali, agree that spinach and greens will help Swati's child to a great extent.
Moms Sneha Satam, Sathya Ramu, Srividya Mushunuru suggest Swati to feed that the child should be fed black raisins soaked in water every morning. Chetana Suvarana Ganatara suggests that a porridge made of oats and prunes (packed with fibre) will help. Shanti Gupta says dried figs soaked in water overnight will also work wonders.
Preeti Khanna and Manasi Joshi suggest that the little one should be given milk with two drops of ghee in it. Milk may cause constipation but milk with ghee has a reverse impact. Sweta Bharadwaj, Sonia Sonu pipe in with their suggestion of feeding the tot with curd regularly.
Diana Samuel says, "Try 1/2 tsp honey in 1/2 tsp warm water on empty stomach in the morning. It worked for my child when she had severe constipation. Note: water must be warm not too hot nor cold. Give him lots of warm water throughout the day. Hope it might help." Harsha Rajiv suggests, " Water intake should be increased. Fruit juice, fresh fruits in puree form is also effective. Fibrous food like palak and other greens in soup can be given. Also Palak kichdi, carrot soup, carrot milkshake etc work. Do include greens in your baby's diet at least once a week.
Other SOS moms also agree that Swati's little one should be given warm water throughout the day in equal intervals. Also the child should be made to sit on his potty seat everyday even if he doesn't pass stool to build a habit. Constipation can be easily resolved with a few key changes in diet and momma's care of course!
We thank all the SOS moms who rushed in to aid Swati with her problem:
Tanushree Ganguli, Jyoti Kapil, Mridula Shirwali, Noopur Agarwal, Sowjanaya Kumar, Tanuja Karunakar, Anita Rankar, Shaveta Rahajan, Ritu Mishra Tripathi, Sahrvani Aneel, Leena Parikh, Ameena Sayeed, Deepshikha Das, Sakshi Batra, Tanushree Ganguli and Sayonee Mishra, Sneha Satam, Sathya Ramu, Srividya Mushunuru, Harsha Rajiv, Diana Samuel, Pratibha Gautam, Swati Agarwal, Shama Mittal, Nausheen Sharieff, Amrita Singh, Sarika Singh, Dia Bijlani, Namrata Mandowara, Chetna Ganatara, Bindiya Yadav, Sakshi Batra, Simpy Jalan and Reema Verma.
The Best Ways to Pump and Store Breast Milk
It is crazy to go back to work after maternity leaves. Like, the last time your coworkers saw you, you had a happy baby bump,but now, you're all flat out, dark circles and all. We feel you fellow mommas, we know what it is leave your baby and fight off the guilt that is steadily creeping up your throat. One major worrying factor for all new moms returning to work is – How Do I Store my Breast Milk? After all, your little cherub needs it and it is the best gift you can give your child.
Now, the women who want/need to work, take a minute to bless science, because science has given you this wondrous, wow worthy thing called the breast pump. These little gifts from technology lets mothers pump their milk out and store it for their baby's care takers to feed the little one whenever necessary.
One such new mom Veena is returning to work and she came running to us to ask us how she should store her breast milk and our unfailing SOS moms have come to our rescue.
Anisha Rodrigues Pinto hurried in to help Veena, "Well if you are starting work you can always start combining breast and bottle milk ( i.e. more times breast milks and fewer times bottle milk( supplement). But as you mentioned you want to know about breast milk, which is the best to give your baby. Here is what I know. Well, expressing of breast milk can be done in three ways: 1) hand, 2) using a hand pump (available on firstcry.com), 3) using an electrical pump (available on firstcry.com). If you get heavy milk supply it will be quite easy for you to express by hand specially in the morning. However if you find it difficult ask help from doctor or experienced people to teach you or show you in either of the above 3 ways mentioned. At times expressing by hand can also take a long time in this case the pumps are helpful. You must express your milk in sterilised bottles (available on firstcry.com), which can then be capped and stored in the fridge. Don't keep it longer than 24 hours. See that it's frozen as soon as possible. Melt frozen milk and use at once. Never refreeze. You can also keep it in fridge for 5 to 6 hours (in case u get a break and can rush home and get back to work)."
Sonal Maner shared her experience of returning to work when her daughter was just three months old, "Use an electric breast pump to extract milk and store in special sterilised bags in d freezer. Use Medela breast pump and bags, they are the best. You can store milk in the freezer for up to 3 moths after extracting, remove from freezer 45 mins before feed time and keep the bag/bottle in hot water so it can warm up. Do not open d bag/bottle until the baby is ready to be fed. I joined work wen my daughter was just 3 months and used to feed her extracted breast milk until she was 1.5 yrs." Medela Breast Pumps on FirstCry.com are available here."
Neha Gaurav puts in her useful tips, "You can use manual breast pump instead of electric one. After extracting milk you can keep it at room temp (27 degrees) for 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator (towards the corner of tray) for 24 hrs in sterilised bottles only. After taking out the milk from refrigerator , keep the bottle in a pan of warm water for few minutes so that it comes to room temp. But make sure u do not bring the milk in direct contact of heat (gas flame)".
Noopur Agarwal also reminded us to instruct the care taker, "With an automatic breast pump you can extract all the milk in morning before going to office, then store the milk in sterilised baby bottles and refrigerate them. Tell the person who will be feeding the baby to take out the bottle half an hour before feeding the baby".
Radhika Varun Soni also reiterated the best method to store breast milk, "You can use breast pump of your choice n refrigerate the milk in sterilized bottle and warm the bottle in hot water just minutes before he is to be fed."
A lot of advice comes in the way of new moms, but the best ones are from peers who have been mothers themselves. Being a working mom can bring whole host of challenges, but it is also a really satisfying role to play.
We would also like to extend our thanks to the moms who came to Veena's rescue:
Sonal Maner, Noopur Agarwal, Radhika Varun Soni and Neha Gaurav.
My Child Won't Let Me Brush His Teeth: SOS Moms Reply
Swati Iyer wrote to us and told us about a concern she has for her 1 year old son who refuses to let her clean his teeth. She is worried that her child will start getting cavities and wants advice on how to teach him to follow good dental hygiene.
We asked our community of mothers to weigh in on this issue and have included their responses below.
At this age a child may have only a few teeth and may not be ready for brushing his teeth. It takes about three years for the complete set of teeth to come in. However, you can introduce the concept of dental hygiene with gentle rubbing on his teeth using a clean finger and a soft cotton cloth.
You may think that because these baby teeth are destined to fall out anyway, they don't matter. But that's not true because they act as guides for our permanent teeth which may not come in properly if the baby teeth are lost due to cavities and decay.
Dental hygiene is an important concept to teach our kids because a large number of children have cavities by the time they are in kindergarten. This is primarily due to diets that include too many sweets and poor dental hygiene.
Some kids may be defiant about not allowing you to clean their teeth. You can get a soft Baby Training Toothbrush that is fun for your baby to use. Also allow your baby to see you and your spouse brushing your teeth so that they want to imitate you.
You can read your child some children's books that discuss the importance of keeping one's teeth clean. Show them some funny videos, like the one about the adventures of Dr. Rabbit and the Tooth Defenders from Colgate. You can also devise some fun activities or games to play while brushing so your kids learn to associate it with fun. Never mind if it gets a little messy at times.
Each child will have their own time table of when they will learn to use a brush or allow you to clean their teeth. Be patient with your child and be consistent in teaching them to keep their teeth clean. Don't use toothpaste until your child is old enough to rinse and spit it out.
Our thanks go out to the parents below for their advice and suggestions.
Janki Shah, Lipsa Das, InderpreetKaur, AditiJagtapDeshmukh, ShilpaKhandelwal, Rosalin Mishra, ViditaTayal
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My Toddler Refuses To Sleep At Night: SOS Moms Reply
Pooja Rai wrote to us and told us about a concern she has for her 15 months old son. She says that her son does not sleep the whole night. She has tried everything but there is no change in this habit. She is concerned and has asked us for some advice.
We asked our community of mothers for their suggestions and have incorporated their answers below.
Setting a bedtime routine may be the best way to get your child to go to bed without a fuss. Ensure that your child is active and playful all day and don't let him sleep for too long in the daytime, so that he is tired and ready for bed at night.
Remove any distractions like television and bright lights from his environment just before you start his bedtime routine.
You can set a bedtime routine that includes a soothing massage and warm bath at night. A good dinner and a glass of lukewarm milk should help to get him sleepy. Sing lullabies or play soothing music just before bedtime to let him know that it is time to wind down. You can also read him a story once he gets into bed. Then switch off the lights and tell him that he needs to sleep now.
Ensure that everyone else in the house knows his bedtime routine and cooperates with you in maintaining it. Once he gets to know what is expected of him, he will be able to keep to this routine more effectively.
We thank the mothers below for their useful suggestions:
Revathi Phani Krishna, Sakshi Abbey Bhatnagar, Swati Shukla Mishra, Manali Langer, Surabhi Verma, Ramya Venkat, Shilpi Gupta, Shubha Murthy, Garima Grover, Pooja Rai, Mithu Ganguly, Sapna Chauhan, Dolly Omkar Jha, Joyce D'cunha De Souza, Keeya Chaudhuri, Sudeshna Patnaik, Akanksha Singh, Komal Vijayan, Deep Brinderjeet Saini, Shweta Dua, Akshaya Sampathkumar, Priya Candida, Sridevi Roshan, Dipali Phopse, Shiwangi Bist Joshi, Shiwangi Bist Joshi.
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How To Treat Ear Infections In Small Children
Ear infections are one of the most common health problems seen in children. If the kid is very small and cannot even talk, it might take some time to understand that he is suffering from any kind of ear infection.
You will notice that the child might scratch his ears or rub his ears again and again. Sometimes there is inflammation in the ears and they become hot to touch.
In cases of the worst infections, there might be formation of pus inside the ear, which might come out as discharge. The pain in the ear can also be accompanied with slight fever.
Taking the child to the doctor
There might be many factors responsible for the ear infection in children. Sometimes unclean nose and mouth can also lead to ear infections as the ear, nose and throat have a single pathway. So chances of infection traveling fast are quite common.
Taking the child to the doctor will help in understanding the right cause for infection. Some babies have complaints of chronic ear infections and need to be treated by antibiotics quite often.
It is also important to know which part of the ear is infected. Depending upon the kind and extent of the infection medications are prescribed. While some kids might need antibiotics as treatment, some might not.
Home remedies for dealing with ear infections in small kids
Many moms have used garlic oil for dealing with ear infections and pains in their kids. Natural garlic oil is available readily in many stores and you can keep a bottle handy to treat your child's ear infections.
Put few drops of this oil into the infected ear so that it reaches the Eustachian tube of the kid. Usually a single dose of this treatment is enough for combating the infection. But if required, the process can be repeated as well.
Dry heat can also be applied to the ear. This will help in loosening up any liquid deposition inside the ear and drain it out. The heat also helps in providing relief from the pain and discomfort caused by the infection.
Encourage your kid to drink loads of fluids during the infection. Swallowing the fluid will help in moving the fluid deposition in the ear to pass out via the Eustachian tube. Keep your child away from passive smoke as that might cause irritation in the Eustachian tube.
Take your child to the doctor as soon as possible as ear infections can be very painful for a small child.
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My 7 month Old Has Diarrhea And Won't Eat: SOS Moms Reply
Kanika Modi wrote to us and told us about a concern she has for her 7 month old son. She says that her son has lost his appetite and weight since a week. Also, he has loose motions, 10-15 times a day due to which the private area has turned red and the baby has become cranky and irritated. She is concerned and has asked us for some advice.
We asked our community of helpful moms for their suggestions and included their comments below.
If a child is ill, the first thing to do is take him to the doctor immediately to rule out any serious illnesses. Once your doctor has started treatment, you can use home remedies to make the child more comfortable.
Feed the child light foods – like dal pani, rice water, coconut water, apple or banana mash, a few spoons of pomegranate juice – that are easy to digest and will not cause discomfort. Give him ORS (boiled water with a pinch of salt and sugar) and lots of fluids to ensure that he does not get dehydrated because of the loose motions.
Apply a diaper rash cream, like Siloderm, Protectoderm or Mothercare rash cream, on the baby's private parts to prevent the rash from getting worse. Avoid diapers. Apply coconut oil every so often for some relief from the rash. Wash the baby's bottom with water instead of using tissues which can aggravate the rash.
If your child has started teething, it could cause some of these symptoms. For the baby's tummy upsets while teething, you can start a homeopathic medicine called BC21, after taking your baby to a registered homeopathic physician. You can also start homeopathic calcium tablets, called Calcarea Phosphorica.
Rub mugli ghutti on the baby's teeth regularly twice a day. Give your baby safe toys and teethers to chew on to relieve the pain of teething. You might also want to ask your pediatrician if your baby needs the rota virus vaccination.
We are grateful to all the parents below for their advice and feedback.
Rekha Subramanian, Dolly Singla Bansal,Yamini Arora, Avani Tippani, Ritu Dhingra, Bharti Mudgal, Bharath Kumar, Aishwarya Bharath Kumar, Kuheli Khan, Chandra Negi, DrRitika Gupta, Christine Tan, Poonam Ganesh, Vaishali Chitara, Revathi Phani Krishna, Jizza Sudharsan, Sarika Singh, Ragini Rai, Ratanjeet Kaur, Akanksha Sood Verma, Yamini Arora Kanika Malhotra , Bhaskar, Sabah Riaz, Harman Sehgal, Pallavi Dubey, ViroNica Virender Nisha, Rachana Nanavati, Aarpita Arora, Urvashi Rajan Puri, Anukaul Anand, Anukaul Anand, Janki Shah, Sapna Chauhan, Doc Shruti Bhargava, Smita Goswami Chakraborty, Sabbineni Sravanthi, Anvita Pant, Meenakshi Kimti Sharma, Devpriya Ekka, Jas Saini, Jas Saini, Neha Mehta, Shikha Khanduja Kaul, Astha Aggarwal, Priya Kulkarni, Anu Sabarish, Deepika Agrawal Gupta, Ruchi Sinha Shetty, Ramya Sriram, Aditi Jagtap Deshmukh, Manali Langer, Sharmila Chakravarty, Urvashi Rajan Puri, Vani Amarnath, Shobha Ojha, Sangeeta Chauhan Salve, Dolly Omkar Jha, Hetal Rana, Deepti Gautam Talwar.
My Daughter Has Head Lice: SOS Moms Reply
Debolina Choudhury wrote to us and told us about a concern she has for her 2.5 years old daughter. She says that her daughter has got lice in her hair from playschool and applying Mediker has been of no help. She is concerned and has asked us for some advice.
We asked our community of moms for their suggestions and have incorporated it in the article below.
You can use Perlice cream – it is a very effective and popular lice remedy. Just read the manual and follow the instructions. It works wonders and you can say goodbye to lice.
Licil oil is another effective remedy available at most chemists. Just apply it, cover her hair with a scarf for an hour or so and wash with Mediker. For a more natural way to get rid of lice, try buttermilk and salt mixed in water. Gently rub her scalp with it and rinse thoroughly. Repeat after 7 to 8 days.
You can apply camphor in coconut oil. Leave it on for half an hour and use a fine comb to comb out the lice from the hair. Camphor stuns the lice and they lose their grip and can be combed out easily for up to half an hour. Follow it up with Mediker shampoo.
Neem oil is also a tried and tested home remedy for lice. Or you can make a neem paste and apply it in her hair for 10 to20 minutes. Grind tender neem leaves with a little sour curd. Apply on the scalp thoroughly and leave for few minutes. Rinse well with shampoo. Repeat this once a week for 4 washes.
You can also boil a few methi seeds in coconut oil on a low flame, store it and apply it on a regular basis as a preventative. It is also very good for hair growth. You can try a solution called Kesavardhini, found in the supermarket, in the oil that you use to apply daily.
There is a product called Jungle Formula, that helps elimination of lice as well as eggs. There is also a lotion called Scarab that does the same. You can try that also.
For a more drastic way to get rid of the lice altogether, you can just shave your daughter's head.
Thanks to all the moms below for their wonderful suggestions.
Noorain Yayha, Lopamudra Nayak, Aradhana Mohapatra, Chandra Negi, Pooja Agrawal, Shruti Khanna Soin, Tejpreet Oberoi, Deepti Rahul Singh, Shreya Jiya Vijay, Hima Neeli, Inie Minie, Nishma Aggarwal, Sharmila Chakravarty, Sukoon Jethani Chopra, Toolika Bhatt Singhal, Priyanka Akash Khandelwal, Manisha Rahul Sonawane, Mohita Mathur, Shabana Shaikh, Kavita Mehta, Misha Bhattal, Subharthi Chakraborty, Geet Paryani, Elizabeth Chakma, Jeydevi Venkataraman, Swapna Sahoo.
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Backpack Safety: Helping Your Kids Manage Heavy Backpacks
If you notice school going kids nowadays, you'll see that they carry heavy backpacks on the shoulders.
Some of the kids literally struggle to walk with the heavy backpack and it can be a source of injuries to the child's back, spine or neck.
Kids usually stuff their bags with all their books, notebooks and stationery items, making the bag very heavy.
Research all over the world has shown that many children carry backpacks, the weight of which is almost 10-15% of the body weight of the kid.
This is actually an alarming weight that is being carried by your child. Here are some of the problems that are caused by heavy backpacks, with solutions to the same:
• Many children take the backpacks on a single shoulder as that makes them look smart. However, this can cause grave injuries as the whole weight comes to a single side of the body.
There are high chances of shoulder and neck straining or there can be injuries to the lower back and spine while trying to adjust the load on single shoulder.
Parents should suggest their children carry the backpack on both shoulders to distribute the load evenly.
• Backpacks which have narrow and tight straps should be shunned completely. When the bag becomes too heavy, the narrow strap tends to dig into the skin of the shoulder obstructing blood flow and also puts pressure on the nerves.
It might lead to various kinds of neurological problems in the arm and shoulder area. Buy backpacks that have wide and soft straps so that the straps can take the pressure and shoulders remain relieved.
• Most the ordinary backpacks lack back support causing immense pain in the back area. While purchasing backpacks ensure that there is firm back support, such as padded protection to the back. That way your kid's back remains protected from sharp objects that are inside the bag.
• Children tend to stuff all their belongings in a single compartment of the bag. The weight shifts to a single point and becomes too heavy.
It is highly recommended for parents to purchase back packs that have many compartments and ask the child to arrange things in different partitions. This will distribute the load of the bag uniformly.
• You can often see that children fall backwards if they cannot manage their backpack. This happens because the whole weight is towards the back side and losing balance will let the kid fall towards the back.
A waist belt in the backpack can be of help. It will help in distributing the weight effectively over the rest of the body.
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How To Treat Heatstroke In Children
Summers can be quite exhausting, resulting in a lot of sweating and fluid losses from the body. Adults become conscious of the climate but kids hardly care about these things.
They play in the heat and might quickly become victims of heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat strokes.
Summer heat can be very dangerous, going well into the 40s in many places in India, and it is important to take the right kinds of preventive measures for kids to avoid any kinds of problems.
Heatstroke in kids often occurs when the child's body is not able to regulate its own temperature. For instance, if the kid keeps on playing in the scorching sun or does some rigorous physical activity, it will lead to loss of fluids from the body.
There have been cases where kids have been locked inside the car accidentally on a hot humid day and have suffered heatstroke as the body cannot control the temperature as per its needs. The excess rise in body temperature might lead to brain damage and other fatal consequences.
If your kid has been affected by heatstroke, here are some tips on how you can treat them:
• It is very important to shift the child to a cool and shaded area, preferably inside the house where the heat does not reach directly. The fan or air conditioning should be switched on to beat the heat.
• If there is high body temperature, undress the kid and sponge with cold water. Pouring cold water will lower the body temperature quite a bit.
• If the child loses consciousness, do not try to administer any fluids as that will only add to the problem. However, if he is in senses and behaving normally, giving fluids is highly recommended. Ask the kid to take in the fluid in small sips instead of gulping it down all at once.
• Appropriate clothing is an important part for dealing with heatstroke. Make your child wear light-colored and fully cotton clothes. The clothing should preferably be loose fitting, so that there is enough ventilation.
• Drinking adequate amounts of fluids is highly recommended in the summer season. Even if your kids are not involved in any physical activity, make sure that they drink a good amount of water and other refreshing drinks to keep themselves hydrated (Do not give them aerated drinks). Fruit juices are great sources of energy as well as help in keeping the body cool and nourished.
Even if your child starts recovering from the sunstroke with some basic first aid, take them to a doctor for a complete checkup and proper medical treatment.
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My Son Has a Dry Cough That Won't Go Away: SOS Moms Reply
Aditi Sharma wrote to us about a concern she has for her son. She says that her 2 year old son is coughing during the night. She says that all of a sudden he starts coughing nonstop and cries and vomits. His cough is a dry cough and sometimes his nose is runny.
She has been giving him expectorants and cough syrups as suggested by her pediatrician but it's all in vain. She has also mentioned that the medicines are not helping. She is concerned for her baby's health and has asked for some advice.
We approached our parent's community for advice and have included their responses below.
There are many reasons why the medicines are not helping, but the most important fact is that the pediatrician needs to re-examine your child and try another approach. Sometimes the medicines take a few days to take effect, so be patient and continue the treatment that your doctor has prescribed.
You might want to try a home Nebulizer, but only on the doctor's recommendation. This is a medical issue and it must be treated by a registered medical practitioner. You could try homeopathy for preventive care but it takes time to work, so allopathy is better in emergencies.
However, if you wish to try home remedies, along with the prescription medication, to soothe your child's cough, you can try giving a spoon of honey with 2 or 3 pinches of turmeric powder mixed in it. The honey will soothe your child's throat, while turmeric is renowned for its antiseptic properties.
You can mix one portion of ginger juice to 3 portions of honey and give one teaspoon after dinner. This will reduce dry cough. You can also boil 15 to 20 tulsi (Basil) leaves in a jar or water, filter it and feed the baby a little warm water whenever he asks for it.
Zinda Tilismath is an age old Unani herbal medicine, which is used for treating many common ailments like cold, coughs. Add 1 to 2 drops in half a cup of warm milk and feed it to your baby. Pankaj Kasthuri is an Ayurvedic medicine that you can try.
Take 2 Malabar nut leaves in a full cup of water and boil them until the water reduces to half. Then give this water to your child. Tie ajwain leaves in a cloth, warm it on a pan and then apply this on the chest.
Heat some mustard oil and add garlic and methi seeds. Filter and store in a jar. Apply some of this warm oil on your child's feet after sleep. It keeps the baby warm and cures runny noses. You can also rub Vicks for children on his feet before sleep and cover the feet with socks. It helps a lot.
The cough could also be due to pollution or a dust allergy. Keep your child away from agarbattis, mosquito repellents, deodorant and perfume sprays, and avoid areas where construction and painting are being done.
Make sure your child is getting plenty of fresh air. Vacuum the house regularly and dry his bed clothes, mattress and comforter in the sun every day.
We wish to thank all these helpful parents:
Azaad Chaturvedi, Krithika Vijay, Jyotsana Verma, Neha Jalan Agarwal, Akipeed Lawar Magin, Akipeed Lawar Magin, Rose Hu Quadros, Esha Gosain, Lavanya Reddy, Aqueela Syeda, Namrata Thakur, Amitava Pathak, Mainka Vig, Inderpreet Kaur, Neha Dutta, Nandini Rathore, Krithika Vijay, Joyeeta Dasgupta, Janki Shah, Esha Gosain, Poonam Chauhan, Lavanya Reddy, Maseera Husain Ahmed, Shruti Goyal, Niloufer Sharma Mahajan, Bhawna Rai, Sujata Kalandi, Papiya Dawn, Papiya Dawn, Poonam Tejwani, Sonal Singh, Preety Anup Dimri, Amruta Shetty, Kiran Singh, Kirti Jethava, Jheyabharathi Soundararajan, Anitha Thomas, Amruta Shetty, Aditi Sharma, Payal Jain, Sonal Singh, Neha Kharkar, Davneet Kaur, Sheenam Mehra Gupta, Paras Bagchi, Shweta Rustgi Gupta, Ravneet Shahi, Deep Brinderjeet Saini, Deepti Dani.
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Safety For Little Ones: Tips For Newborns To 5 Year Old
Children fall and tumble and this is a part of life. But there are few things which we could do to make sure that our kids avoid major accidents and injuries.
The house can be a very dangerous place for infants if it is not childproofed properly. Here are a few safety tips which parents should implement to childproof their home for infants and young children.
• Try to change your baby's nappy on a changing mat on the floor as they may roll off the bed if not supervised.
• Unless the baby is safely in its crib, don't leave it unattended at any time of the day, even for a second.
• Prevent choking by ensuring nothing goes into their mouth except their own fingers, milk bottle or any safe and chewable teether or toy.
• One of the most common accidents for newborns is falling off high places. Avoid this accident by keeping one hand on your baby at all times or having pillows and cushions around it on the bed or installing a bed guard.
One To Three Year Olds:
• Always keep low furniture away from the windows. Install window locks or safety catches that prevent babies from climbing out.
• Cover all electrical outlets with safety covers and plugs so your little toddler cannot poke its fingers into the plug points and get a shock.
• Attach corner covers on sharp corners of furniture to prevent injuries.
• Don't ever allow your baby to use a baby walker alone, as they are very dangerous and can cause serious accidents.
• Cover all the gaps between the balcony railings with boards or safety nets.
• Attach safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs, so that the baby is not able to climb stairs without supervision.
Three To Five Year Olds
• Remove all small items that can easily get stuck in the child's throat.
• Keep them out of the kitchen, away from kettles, pans and hot oven doors.
• Attach a safety lock on drawers so your child does not get its hand trapped or stuck in them.
• The backyard should be kept safe by having a soft surface underneath.
• Fence the backyard and keep power tools and garden equipment out of their reach.
• Keep all medicines safely locked away in a cabinet. Never leave them lying around the house.
Child safety continues to be one of the most important issues for parents even before the baby comes home from hospital. Most people think of their homes to be safe for their children, but unfortunately this is not true.
There are many objects and areas that adults can handle but might prove dangerous for kids. As a parent, you need to begin inspecting the house and taking measures for your child's safety.
My Baby's Legs Are Bowed, Will Massage Help: SOS Moms Reply
Swati Shukla Mishra wrote to us and asked us a question concerning her baby boy. She wants to know how many times a massage is required for her 10 month old baby, whose legs are still not straight. We asked our community of mothers about this and incorporated their responses into the advice below.
The first thing to remember is that all babies are born with bow legs, and it's not unusual for bow legs to be present even at two years of age. If, however, the condition persists till three years, you should take the child to a paediatrician to rule out any developmental abnormalities.
In case of rickets, the child would be suffering from a deficiency of vitamin D and calcium, so adequate sun exposure is important, preferable in the morning, in addition to any supplementation that your paediatrician suggests. However, in a child as young as 10 months, this condition is likely to be a part of normal growth and development.
There is no need to massage the child's, but there is no harm either. If you want to massage your child, you can do it once or twice a day before the baby's bath. Use olive oil and be gentle with your touch and pressure.
Thanks to these parents for their feedback:
Shokhi Agarwal, Sneha Rungta, Vidita Tayal, Sonal Chaurasia, Anita Seemar Mahi, Sommya Singh, Jyoti Rathi Toshniwal, Radha Mishra, Lavanya Reddy, Harman Sehgal, Vidita Tayal, Manisha Vij, Aman Tiwari, Srivimal Srivimal, Tarun Kesarwani, Ratnasree Saha Chakraborti, Vani Amarnath, Puneet Gurpreet Sethi, Preeti Jain, Gurbaksh Singh, Archana Srivastav, Shweta Rustgi Gupta, Sorbhi Mehra, Christina Harijan, Navita Sadani, Shilpa Vishal Ranjan, Annu Pattnaik, Malini Sircar, Poonam Gupta Yadav, Priyadarshini baidya, Bhavini Master, Pallavimahesh Halawai, Bhaskar Jayaram, Bhavini Master.
My Child Refuses to Drink Water: SOS Moms Reply
Sindhuja Pradeep Kumar wrote to us and told us about her 7 month old daughter who doesn't like to drink water. She says that her daughter just spits the water out and starts crying if you try to feed her water. She is otherwise healthy but Mrs. Kumar is worried about this habit of her little girl's and asked us for some advice.
We approached our community of mothers and asked them what they thought she should do about it. Here is what they said.
Do not force your child to drink water. She will form an unpleasant association with it. You could instead try putting mishri (crystallized sugar lumps), honey or palm candy in the water and reduce it over a period of time, or give your child fresh fruit juice instead of water. You can also soak khajur (dates) overnight, filter them and feed them to the baby.
Try boiling saunf (fennel seeds), mulethi (liquorice) or dalchini (cinnamon) in water to add some flavour. You could also wash a leaf of tulsi in her water bottle. It is healthy and might get her to try it out of curiosity. You can put roasted ajwain in boiled water, filter it and give it to your baby. You could also use Electral if they like the taste.
Ask all family members to drink water in front of the baby and say good things about it. Babies love to observe and imitate their parents. Also use a sipper cup as they might not like drinking water from a feeding bottle.
Thanks to all these helpful parents:
Bhawna Walia, Rutika Sevak Upadhyay, Nisha Sood, Sonal Kapur Sinha, Anita Arun, Jyoti Rathi Toshniwal, Roshani Hitesh Patel, Vinita Yadav, Jyoti Rathi Toshniwal, Rucha Kamble Shedge, Shikha Sourabh Dixit, Parul Sinha, Amtul AS, N Mukesh Vyas, Richa Arora, Sonal Maner, Nidhi Karan Garg, Anamika Mishra Jha, Brindha Karthikeyan, Brindha Karthikeyan, Rashmi Keshri, Vijayalakshmi Shanmugam, Arshiya Khan, Lavanya Reddy, Shilpa Munagavalasa, Neha Saxena, Greeshma Rahul, Pooja Suresh, Swati Shukla Mishra, Radhika Dhanrajani, Tejpreet Oberoi, Alice Bathija.
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Learning Disorders: How To Spot Them
Learning disorders in children are not a problem with motivation or intelligence, or kids being lazy or dumb. In fact, most of these kids are as smart as their peers. However, it's just that their brains work in a very different manner from the rest.
Often children being taught a second language show symptoms of a learning disorder as they get confused between the language of communication.
Thus, before any remedial steps are really taken, an assessment should be made to see whether the child is fluent in a particular language and a second language learner.
Here are some common symptoms that can help you figure out if your child has any kind of learning disorder.
Impulsiveness In The Classroom
In some cases, children might get impulsive at situations and tend to shout repetitively. For example, when asked to raise hands before speaking, they tend to get impulsive and shout rather than following discipline.
Additional symptoms include throwing books off tables or other stationary when they don't want to complete a particular task. Such behavior is more indicative of a learning disorder rather than behavioral problems.
Difficulty Learning Numbers
Reading, doing math and writing letters might be tough for your child at first. But when those early troubles don't fade away after a certain age and repetitive trying, it may be possible that your child has a learning disorder.
Some kids may have particularly language disorders, meaning they have trouble understanding language and understanding what they read.
Auditory Processing Disorder
If your child has a problem with distinguishing sounds from background noise and following spoken directions, or may find it difficult to remember things they have heard or have a problem in telling the difference between similar-sounding words, it may be a symptom of an auditory processing disorder.
As children begin doing print based work in kindergarten and have trouble focusing or paying attention to what is being taught to them, they tend to get distracted and avoid tasks.
Moreover, some also become aggressive and tend to behave as if they just don't want to follow instructions. Distraction is a major symptom of a learning disorder.
Visual Disorders
If your child has trouble interpreting visual information, he or she will not be able to read or tell the difference between two things that look similar. These children usually have trouble with hand-eye co-ordination, which explains their visual processing disorder.
In simple words, children with learning disorders can see, hear and understand things in a different way as compared to their peers. These disorders are very difficult to diagnose because there is no definitive list of symptoms that fits every child. To add to the difficulty, many children also try to hide these problems, making it very difficult to diagnose.
However, if you sense a learning disorder in your child, it is important to take proactive measures about your child's learning difficulties. The quicker you are able to diagnose, the sooner you would be able to deal with the child's problems.
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Baby Proofing Your House: Putting Safety First
An important task when you have a baby in the house is to make it safer for your child. When it comes to baby proofing your home, all you need to do is employ these simple child safety starters and you are on your way to creating a safer environment for your little one.
Pay a visit to the nearest superstore with a baby-proofing aisle and you are sure to find many products that are available to ensure safety for your baby. All you need to do is to include these simple child safety products and implement simple safety measures in your house.
Make sure that the kitchen cupboard, drawers and fridge have locks. Put sharp utensils and cutlery away to where they are not easily accessible by babies.
Don't let your baby touch the oven door and make sure you do not push any hot drinks and knives to the back of your workup surfaces. If possible, keep your dustbin in a cupboard with a child resistant catch and store plastic bags out of your child's reach.
Create Safe Havens
Make sure that your baby's bedroom is well protected with electrical outlet covers, drawer latches, and furniture brackets and definitely with stairway gates. Your baby can then play safely in these spaces without you having to be around always.
Likewise, you may want to mark out certain rooms, like the formal living and dining rooms as baby free zones, so you can still enjoy some adult décor.
Always turn your home water heater down to 120 degrees to prevent the risk of burns on your baby's soft skin. Never ever leave a child unsupervised in the bathtub with any kind of liquid.
Install toilet seat locks to prevent drowning and place all the medications and cleaning liquids out of your child's reach. Keep the bathroom door closed when not in use to prevent your child from crawling inside.
If you have a pool, surround it with a fence that has a child resistant gate. Lock away all the garden equipment and pesticides in a secure shed area and check that there are no gaps in your fence or else you may find your little one finding their way out.
In addition, always ensure that low-level windows or doors have safety grills. The carpets shouldn't be loose and make sure you tie up all blinds and curtain cords, keeping them well out of your baby's reach. Install smoke detectors and fix latches and fly screens on the windows so they cannot be fully opened.
Even though child proofing is a never-ending task, how much or how little you do is completely up to you. But more than anything, it is constant supervision by one or more members of the family that is the finest safety measure of all.
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Washing Away The Monsoon Myths
Mums, how many times have you worried about the monsoon season, so much so that your worries have by far been more than your child's enjoyment of the season?
If you too have fallen prey to these common myths that surround monsoon and the health and safety of your kids, here are some facts that will help wash away those very common monsoon myths:
Myth 1: Getting drenched in the rain means you'll catch a cold
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Toddler With Thin Hair? SOS Moms Reply
This week, mommy Farzana Suhail shared her worries about her kids aged 4 & 6 years who have thin hair. Her doctor has advised her to not oil the hair. She asked FirstCry to talk to other mums and dads and get some advice and suggestions. Here's what the parents suggested:
- In an empty bottle mix in olive oil, castor oil, coconut oil, amla oil and almond oil in equal quantities. Apply it every alternate night
- Do not shave off your child's head again and again. Many Indian families believe that shaving off a child's head repeatedly will result in better hair growth, but this is not scientifically proven
- Take care of your child's diet
- Check with the child's doctor about iron supplements if they are fussy eaters
- Wash hair 2 times a week with curd
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A Few Things To Remember This Winter…
It's winters….that time of the year when our little ones are again so prone to those bouts of cough and cold and as parents you are running around with that dreaded thermometer in hand, calling up the doc, fixing an appointment, and trying desperately to make the poor little ones drink the medicines….
Sometimes, winters approach so suddenly that we dont really get the chance to keep our woolens in the sun. Of course we all are quite restrained on time these days. What with office and home and many more added responsibilities, it is not always possible to take out time and remember to do each and every chore. If you did not really get the chance to sun-out your woolens before use this winter, try and send it to a good dry-cleaner. Sometimes, children develop allergies, especially rashes and cough and cold from these same woolens that have been in storage for most of the past year.
This winter, let honey be your child's best friend (not for infants though, and if your baby has had any prior allergies or reaction to honey, make sure you check with the doctor first). A little honey in milk, instead of sugar, will help your child stay away from the regular cough and cold. Also, why not add just the tiniest pinch of ground turmeric in your baby's milk? Or even jaggery? Not only are these rich sources of nutrition for your little one, they will also help your baby fight the virus.
Green leafy vegetables are back with the season..so let your child enjoy these…of course make sure that you clean them properly before feeding your child. Clean and boil these greens in salt water and then mash it (if your child is too small) or cut into fine pieces and mix in the flour you use for your daily roti and parantha. Use the boiled water of the leaves to make dals or curries. The best part about these leaves are that, if you dont have the time to do this each day, just boil them and keep them in the fridge…once boiled, they can be easily stored for a week to ten days.
Also, make ample use of the lovely vegetables in the market, carrot, beetroot and so many other nourishing foods. Make vegetable soups/stews at home, make vegetable porridge, make custard with fruits….so many natural things for our little ones just waiting for us to bring back home.
Of course it is not always possible to keep cough and cold at bay. But lets try and go a little more natural this season….
Understanding Baby's Hunger Needs
Many new mums tend to get confused with the amount of varying information they get from family, friends, books and online. While a friend may say you need to feed your baby only when baby is hungry, the book may say you need to feed baby every few hours. While a relative says feeding for so and so time at a stretch is important, another may talk about signs that your baby shows.
All the above holds true in case of a new mum, as different babies have different needs and it takes a while to understand what really works for your little one. But one thing that holds true in case of new babies is that frequently feeding baby is good, and also advisable. Babies are still trying to develop their digestive system, and their tummies are tiny, so while they need feeds at small intervals, its also true that they need smaller quantities and not too much feed at one go.
A few signs that can help you notice baby's hunger are:
- Crying
- Sucking fingers
- Sucking lips
- Sucking clothes
- Not falling asleep even though you've been trying
- Starts puckering lips imitating feed time
For newborns, its advisable that you feed baby every two hours. Once baby gets a little older, and if you are planning to start top feed, keep a regular schedule for feeding, and apart from that, keep your eyes out on baby's cues for hunger.
Sometimes, you may worry that even though you are feeding baby properly, a lot of it is coming out in spitting. If that's the case, try giving lesser quantity of feed, and make sure you burp baby properly after every feed, whether breast feed or bottle feed.
All babies are different, and it's important that you try and understand what's best for your's. Give your baby some time to adjust to this 'new' life. While you're there to care and love and do what's best for your baby, everything will fall into place.


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Flatt Lonesome's album, Too, is set to release July 15th and is soaring with sibling harmonies and hot picking that resounds in "So Far" to the serene, lonesome ballad "Make it Through the Day."
The sophomore release from this 2013 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year nominee, displays a talented, tight group that brings a new level of maturity to their stellar - yet still youthful - musicianship.
The band shines on Tim Stafford's original "Dangerous Dan" and "Never Let Me Go" resonates with a playful swing style that demonstrates Flatt Lonesome's versatility.
"Since the last release, we've learned even more about how to be a band," says singer and mandolin player Kelsi Harrigill. "We still enjoy showcasing each member on this album, but our performance as a unit has created an even stronger musical bond. We are really finding our identity as the band Flatt Lonesome."
Flatt Lonesome considers itself a family even beyond ties of blood and marriage. Their close bond is a result of both a life on the road performing as well as shared convictions. In addition to Bluegrass standards and originals, the band includes original Gospel songs that are delivered with sincerity.
With Too, Flatt Lonesome offers Bluegrass lovers a confident look into the future of the genre.
Flatt Lonesome has already enjoyed many highlights as a relatively young band. Performances have included the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival (Boston, MA), California Bluegrass Association Festival (Grass Valley, CA), Summergrass (San Diego, CA), IBMA FanFest, The Grand Ole Opry's 87th Birthday Bash, The World Famous Station Inn, the Red, White & Bluegrass festival (Morganton, NC), and The Lakes Festival (Pine River, MN). With their friend and mentor, Barry Waldrep, the band has played Music City Roots where they received a thunderous standing ovation and garnered many new fans from among the music-savvy audience. Flatt Lonesome has opened for Marty Stuart and even had Zac Brown join them on stage while performing in Georgia.
Track Listing
- So Far
- Make It Through The Day
- Dangerous Dan
- Never Let Me Go
- Slowly Getting You Out of The Way
- I Can't Be Bothered
- He Still Hears
- It's Probably Just Her Memory Again
- Letters Have No Arms
- I'm Ready Now
- I Thought You Were Someone I Knew
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John does stunts without cables in 'Force'August 19th, 2011 - 9:54 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) After Salman Khan in "Dabangg" and Ajay Devgn in "Singham", get ready for John Abraham's cop film, "Force", in which the star performs gravity defying stunts without the protective cables.
"He was very flexible and I didn't use any cables. This is the first time I did any action without using any cables. John has done everything by himself," popular action director Allan Amin told IANS.
"He had to jump from 150 ft on an air bag without using any cables and he had to pick a bike of 150 kg, which again he did without cables," said Amin, who was also the action director of "Dhoom".
"It has action like 'Satya' but is completely stylised," he added.
Amin shoots down reports of John's injury while doing the dangerous stunts, saying: "He was not injured, he was bruised while doing bare body stunts. If you fall on ground with that much of weight, obviously you are going to get a scratch."
In this remake of the Tamil film "Kaakha Kaakha", John is paired with Genelia D'Soza.
The model-turned-actor made his debut in Bollywood as a passionate lover with "Jism" (2003) and then moved on to action with "Dhoom" (2004) followed by "Kaal" and then the terrorist drama "New York" (2008).
Amin, the man behind stunts in the first two instalments of "Dhoom", isn't sure about part three, but says there will be incredible action sequences in his next project with Abhishek Bachchan called "Players", an official remake of "The Italian Job".
"I don't know 'Dhoom 3′, but my 'Players' is coming now. It's a very different film. It's 'The Italian Job', but I tried to make all the action sequences much bigger and better than 'The Italian Job'," said Amin.
Interestingly, Amin stays away from watching Bollywood or Hollywood action films and says he takes inspiration from story books.
"I read lots of storybooks. In a book the writer gives the finer details of the action sequences; so you learn from that. If you follow any particular style, it shows that you have copied. I read novels of Frederick Forsyth and Wilbur Smith," he said.
The action director has already hosted a stunt-based reality show "Stunt Mania". He is also set to judge another action reality show "Jaanbaaz" along with actor Sunny Deol.
- John breaks 'anti-graft handi' in Hazare's support - Aug 22, 2011
- John focuses on action roles now - Oct 31, 2010
- Fardeen Khan Gets Generous With John Abraham - Apr 26, 2010
- I do one film a year: John Abraham - Sep 29, 2011
- 'Force' scores over other films at box office - Oct 04, 2011
- Fardeen Khan gets generous with John Abraham - Apr 26, 2010
- John not ready to give up romantic hero tag - Sep 28, 2011
- Get ready for action, thrill, comedy this Friday - Sep 26, 2011
- John hopes 'Force' will get him recognised as an action hero - Sep 08, 2011
- Badami makes Akshay sentimental (Movie Snippets) - Feb 08, 2012
- Shaurya shot 'Krrish 3' action scenes without stunt double - Aug 01, 2012
- I enjoyed doing stunts in 'Players': Neil - Nov 23, 2011
- Nishikant Kamat in acting mode, 'Force 2' can wait - Jan 21, 2012
- Imran jumps from plane onto train for 'Luck' - May 27, 2009
- Kareena working with Salman, training for Aamir - Jun 03, 2012
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This, That and the Hungry Ghost
Well, it has been almost a month since my last posting and a lot has transpired. I brewed 10 batches of beer on our 3.25 hectoliter mini-brewery. We then pulled it out and shifted it over to our downtown location. And for that entire month I seemed to be surrounded by some incredibly cleaver evil demons whose main reason for existing was to @#%* me up. Upon its arrival I discovered the mini-brewery used 220, three phase electricity (and Singapore did NOT – I had to find a transformer), I had a fermenter that developed a mysterious hole in it (while full of beer), a fermentation that would not start, a pump seal (on my one and only pump) that came out of place and required a rebuild (in the middle of a double brew), a solenoid valve that stuck open and began freezing the beer, a hose burst, CO2 leaks galore, the list goes on and on. But with perseverance and the help many people (and not a few profane expletives from myself) the beer was brewed.
On the day we had to shift the mini-brewery downtown I had to brew the last batch of beer, clean the tanks and get all the utilities disconnected. The movers showed up as the electrician was disconnecting the power from he transformer. The brewery was shipped out, and then upon arrival downtown was stuffed into place behind the bar, and the bar was finished up.
All this had to be done to meet our launch prior to the start of the Hungry Ghost Festival as it is widely believed that to launch any enterprise during the Hungry Ghost is to doom it to abject failure. And we hoped to avoid that if possible.
We launched The Archipelago Brewery the last day before the start of the Hungry Ghost – at midnight on the evening of our launch the candles and incense were light, the food was placed outside, and the air was thick with the smoke of burning "Hell money".
During the Hungry Ghost Festival the gates of Hell are flung wide and all the unhappy souls tormented there are allowed to go forth and roam the earth in search of food and entertainment (and possibly seek revenge on those who wronged them in what was happier times for them). So during the 7th lunar people put on entertainments, burn candles and incense, and leave out food offerings. All to keep the ghosts appeased. People also burn a lot of offerings to the deceased. These offerings are made by burning facsimile objects like paper televisions or radios, paper clothing, fake money, paper cars & even paper houses. They believe that these offerings will reach the ghosts through conflagration and help them exist more comfortably in their world.
Our launch was generally regarded as a big success. We had an excellent turn out and people's reviews of the beers in general were very favorable (I personally had lost all perspective by this point and thus decided it best to start drinking to brace myself against any possibility of negative comments – luckily people started to say nice things before I got too inebriated, and I was still able to carry on semi-intelligible discourse with guests and the press). We started the launch at our excellently designed Archipelago Brewery outlet in town. After a beer we loaded everyone on to busses and took them to the waterfront of Sentosa island, were dockside we paired the beers with different dishes. After some makan and beer we took anyone who cared to out into Singapore Harbor for a starlight sailboat ride. Then back the pier for some local entertainment, music and more beers. Eventually most of the guests ended up back at our pub downtown for a few more beers.
Since the launch we have had at least one interview a day and today a local drama/variety show filmed on location at the pub. Nightly the number of patrons increases and we are selling about 50% more beer than we anticipated that we would. Which is great except….
Our 30 hectoliter brewery has been repeatedly delayed and has not yet arrived in Singapore. The brewery license for our pub/outlet location has not yet been approved and thus we can not yet brew there (you see where this is going don't you?) So, this Sunday we will chop up the pub, crane out the mini-brewery, load it onto a truck and send it BACK to our micro-brewery location outside of town (where we DO have a brewery license). We will reinstall the it there, brew (like mad) until our big brewery shows up on August 14th. Meanwhile we will get the pub back in shape to reopen the next day (sans mini-brewery). Then the larger brewery will arrive and while installation is taking place we will again uninstall the mini-brewery and shift BACK to the pub downtown. Stuff it back into place and again fix the damage to the bar. I know it sounds like total and complete madness but ….. I ask you what other choice do we have? None.
I told my boss Andrea that when asked she would have to say "yes, he installed 5 breweries for us" (admittedly four of those breweries were the same brewery in different locations, but, really, does that actually matter?). And I would rather have the problem of selling too much beer (with all its associated problems) than have the beers be unfavorably received – I couldn't take that kind of rejection.


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DRAMA CLUB: Joseon Gunman Episodes 11-12 (2/2)
Tanya: Can I just... facepalm for a minute? Don't get me wrong! I love Joseon Gunman but there are so many "how are you not connecting the dots!?!" moments that I'm not even sure how to handle right now.We're just over the halfway point, and I don't even know how I'm going to deal with this for a few more weeks.
Zombie: I've opted for the more Zen-like path and have decided to just go with it. I do find it a bit frustrating that every time Yoon Kang and/or Won Shin seems to get the upper-hand, the other is right there, catching up and/or passing the other. It makes it very hard to keep up with things and quite frankly, after being on cold medicine for days, it's just too much for my poor brain to handle. Maybe I'm crazy but I'd like for one of them to have a definite advantage over the other so we can just end this madness already!
Tanya: I don't know Zombie… At some point people just. need. to. get. it. I'm anticipating the end of this struggle, but I have a feeling it is not going to be happening anytime soon. It is the basis for the whole drama, but I will admit that I am actually a bit relieved to see Won Shin finally, and completely, turn to the dark side. He is tired of playing games and it is good because I am getting tired of watching games. Let's get down to the nitty-gritty of this ordeal and get it done!
Zombie: Yes please! I guess that's what it all comes down to. I'm tired of the games and the plots and the schemes and such, I just want everyone to drop all of their pretenses and show up at some final showdown where they can duke it out and be done. I know that's not very climactic and would probably make for a much less interesting drama but I get tired of cat-and-mouse games. I want definite sides and definite actions. Bring it on! On that note, I was happy that Hye Won finally decided she was tired of waiting on the sidelines and stepped up her game.
Tanya: Oh yes…. that totally needed to happen. Although now that we know her character better, I wish she would have been more direct with Soo In rather than throwing in all the unnecessary things about Ho Kyung. She is so willing to lay it out on the line to everyone else, why does she beat around the bush when it comes to Soo In? But, I digress… I'll chalk it up to the time period and let it go.
Zombie: I'll go along with that. Hye Won certainly has a talent for being nasty without actually being nasty, which is why I'm so conflicted about her. Do I like her? Do I hate her? I really can't decide so I'm just kind of stuck somewhere in between. I suppose as we get closer to the end, she, like her father, will begin to gravitate more toward one side and then we'll have a better understanding of who she is and whether or not we actually like her. (Or at least I'll be able to decide if I like her or not.)
Tanya: I have to bring up that I am super happy Yoon Kang and Yeon Ha were reunited, but if your brother tells you to hide after saving you he probably has a good reason. Although his cover ended up being blown anyway, she could have ruined it!
Zombie: Actually, she did ruin it as being spotted by Hye Won is what both saved Yoon Kang and trapped him. Had Yeon Ha stayed in hiding, Hye Won would have never been sure Yoon Kang was actually Yoon Kang and therefore she would have spoken up to her father only on behalf of Mr. Hanjo and would have never blackmailed Yoon Kang into giving up Soo In to be with her. Oh the joys of having a clueless little sister! I get that Yeon Ha was worried about her brother but she should've had the sense to stay put.
Tanya: It wouldn't be a drama without some drama. Plus, we get the tangled web that the lead toad, as we have been calling him, weaves as Yoon Kang tries to figure out exactly who ordered his father's death.
Zombie: There's certainly a lot that has yet to be unraveled, which is a good thing, seeing as how we've still got eight episodes before the end. It means we'll have plenty to talk about between now and then. Woohoo!
What do you think of the super eventful episodes we had this week? What will be Won Shin's next move? Will Soo In give up on her pursuit of Yoon Kang now that Hye Won is in the picture? Will Han Jung Hoon be released from jail? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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Episodes 1-4: [Part 1] [Part 2]
Episodes 5-6: [Part 1] [Part 2]
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September 3, 2013 (LOS ANGELES) --A search is under way for a Naperville Central graduate missing in southern California.
Bryce Laspisa, 19, disappeared early Friday. His overturned SUV was found at a boat launch north of Los Angeles.
Sheriff's deputies say LaSpisa was able to break out the back window and walk away from the crash.
According to officers, dog teams tracked his scent to the edge of the lake.
"That's what I'm hoping for, that maybe somebody took him in, doesn't know who he is and weren't smart enough to call the hospital or police," said Brian David, uncle.
Laspisa and his parents moved from Naperville to California. He is attending college there.


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Trieste Airport
Trieste Airport is a small airport that handles almost 750,000 passengers each year. Only four airline companies offer passengers eight flight destinations, but Trieste Airport is still an excellent starting point to reach many world destinations. It is linked by direct scheduled and charter flights to a number of Italian and European destinations.
Getting around
Trieste Airport has one terminal. The ground floor includes both the Arrivals and Departures areas as well as a bank, a tourist information office and a newsstand. The Departures area has different food and beverage machines, a bar, a newsstand and a book store. There are also a bar and a restaurant on the first floor and they are available to everyone.
Trieste Airport offers a free Wi-Fi network accessible through the TRS-AIRPORT connection. The free service can be used for 20 minutes.
How to reach the airport and where to park
Trieste Airport is quickly and easily accessible from all directions thanks to its strategic location. If you are driving from Trieste on the A4 highway, you should use the Monfalcone West exit after you pay the toll at the Redipuglia toll station. If you are driving from Milan, take the Monfalcone West exit and follow the directions to the airport. There are 1,100 open-air parking spaces next to the airport and you will have to pay at least EUR 60 for a week of parking.
When to arrive at the airport
Trieste Airport is very small and an hour should be more than enough to complete all the airport procedures.
Lieu de départ
When you land at Trieste Airport, collect your luggage and pass through the border control, the GoOpti van will be waiting for you right at the Arrivals exit. While you are already sitting comfortably in your seat, the friendly GoOpti driver will take care of your luggage.
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Your GoOpti van will drop you off at the entrance for Departures and you will be at the luggage check-in point in just a few steps.


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Schotvanger, Jan Dirksz (d. 1737)
Jan Dirksz Schotvanger was a preacher of the Old Frisian (Arke Noach) congregation at Amsterdam in 1707-35. He was one of the lay preachers who led this church for a number of years, others being Cornelis Lely, Cornelis Schellinger, and Marten Schagen. Though there is not much information concerning Schotvanger, it is known that he was pious, capable, and hard-working. Schotvanger died 1737 at Amsterdam, Netherlands. Cornelis Lely delivered his funeral sermon.
Cate, Steven Blaupot ten. Geschiedenis der Doopsgezinden in Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht en Gelderland, 2 vols. Amsterdam: P.N. van Kampen, 1847: v. II, 187.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. "Schotvanger, Jan Dirksz (d. 1737)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1959. Web. 20 Aug 2018. http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Schotvanger,_Jan_Dirksz_(d._1737)&oldid=111393.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. (1959). Schotvanger, Jan Dirksz (d. 1737). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 20 August 2018, from http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Schotvanger,_Jan_Dirksz_(d._1737)&oldid=111393.
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