Mother is the name for God
in the lips and hearts of little children.
- William Makepeace Thackeray
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Mother’s Day
Thanks to all of the mothers everywhere who love us, raise us, and work to keep us safe and healthy! Health starts at home, and whether our mothers are biological, step, foster, or otherwise, they teach us everything from washing our hands to staying out of the street. When it comes to health and safety, remember what our mothers always said and the science that supports them!
Mothering Sunday
While the Mother’s Day that we celebrate Sunday (May 10) is a fairly recent development, in 16th-century England a celebration called “Mothering Sunday” was inaugurated—a Sunday set aside for visiting your mother. The eldest son or daughter would bring a “mothering cake,” which would be cut and shared by the entire family. Family reunions were the order of the day, with sons and daughters assuming all household duties and preparing a special dinner in honor of their mother.
The greatest love is a mother’s; Then comes a dog’s, then comes a sweetheart’s.
–Polish proverb
On May 8, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May Mother's Day, and within a few years, the idea gained worldwide prominence.
The day is now characterized by gift giving, sending greeting cards and flowers, and giving mother a "day off" by taking the family out to eat.
See more to know yourhistory of Mother's Day. Old Farmer’sAlmaanac
Memorial Day
Memorial Day
by Paul on May 28, 2012
Ever since I had the privilege of visiting the D-Day beaches in Normandy and getting to pay my respects at the American War Cemetery, my thoughts and my prayers return to those thousands of grave markers (some with Stars of David and others with crosses) and I grieve for all those lives – mostly very young lives – that were sacrificed. Sadly, however, there have been countless victims from other wars, too.
Today I wanted to share a poem from the First World War that I always find moving:
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
[John McCrae, 1915]
Let us remember with reverence all those who died in service to our nation.
I Did Not Die
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain,
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
- Anonymous
May Day
Traditionally, this was the day to crown the May queen, dance around the maypole, perform mummers’ plays, and generally celebrate the return of spring.
In Great Britain, the custom of “bringing in the May” involves gathering “knots,” or branches with buds, on the eve or early morning of May 1.
Mark the return of spring by bringing in branches of forsythia or lilacs or other flowering shrubs from your region.
Welcome May by planting a window box with these best bets!
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"The muffled drum's sad roll has beat the soldier's last tattoo. No more on Life's parade shall meet that brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping-ground 5 their silent tents are spread, and Glory guards, with solemn round, the bivouac of the dead."
- Theodore O'Hara
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A Look Back in History
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, an English nurse and pioneer reformer, was born in Florence, Italy on 5/12/ 1820 and died 8/13/1910. Many modern nursing techniques can be traced back to her.
History was made during the Crimean War when Florence took 38 women to Turkey to nurse sick and wounded British soldiers. The British government had never before permitted women to do this. Because of her selfless duty during the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale became known as the "lady with the lamp." As a tribute to Florence's dedication, the lamp icon became symbolic of nursing.
The lamp will always shine brightly as a symbol of the care and devotion the nurse administers to the sick and injured in the practice of Nursing.
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Florence Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.This modified "Hippocratic Oath" was composed in 1893 by Mrs. Lystra E. Gretter and a Committee for the Farrand Training School for Nurses, Detroit, Michigan. It was called the Florence Nightingale Pledge as a token of esteem for the founder of modern nursing. Source:The American Nurses Association
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Birthday: Julia Ward Howe May27 (1819)
An American author and social reformer, Howe wrote and lectured on behalf of women's suffrage, African-American emancipation, and other causes and helped found a world peace organization. In November 1861, after watching Union troops march into battle during the US Civil War, she wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," her most famous work. Published in February 1862 in The Atlantic Monthly, it became the semiofficial song of the Union Army. Where did the music for the song come from? More...Discuss
A Look Back in Health
Antoine Lavoisier
Line engraving by Louis Jean Desire Delaistre, after a design by Julien Leopold Boilly
Died, 8 May 1794(1794-05-08) (aged50), Paris, Francewas guillotined in 1794. A noted mathematician, Joseph-Louis Lagrange, remarked of this event, “It took them only an instant to cut off that head, and a hundred years may not produce another like it.”
Fields:biologist, chemist
Among his contributions to chemistry associated with this method were the understanding of combustion and respiration as caused by chemical reactions with the part of the air (as discovered by Priestley) that he named “oxygen,” and his definitive proof by composition and decomposition that water is made up of oxygen and hydrogen. His giving new names to substances—most of which are still used today—was an important means of forwarding the Chemical Revolution, because these terms expressed the theory behind them. In the case of oxygen, from the Greek meaning “acid-former,” Lavoisier expressed his theory that oxygen was the acidifying principle. He considered 33 substances as elements—by his definition, substances that chemical analyses had failed to break down into simplerentities
"Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some,
and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some."
- Robert Fulghum
Picture in History
Arrival
Florence Nightingale, hero-nurse of the Crimean War, said, “I attribute my success to one thing: I never gave or took an excuse.”
Day 302
See a Mother preparing for her child's birthday - Will she not love that? How she will love this! She anticipates the rapture of her child. Where did the Mother learn all this? From Me."
Need an afternoon snack? Have a pear handy; it will satisfy you with its crunch. You'll also get fiber and other nutrients to keep you going!
Build strong bones.
A good diet and regular physical activity are important for building strong bones. Choose fat-free or low-fat milk, cheeses, and yogurt to ensure your children get the vitamin D and calcium they need. Encourage strengthening activities three times a week, such as running, gymnastics, and skating.
- Make wise choices in the dairy group
- Tips for being active at home, at work and at play
Senior Health
Osteoporosis
is a bone-thinning disease that can cause fractures. It occurs most commonly in older people, especially older women. Because the bone loss occurs without symptoms, osteoporosis is often called a "silent" disease.
But see what may be a warning sign for osteoporosis.
Also, see how doctors diagnose osteoporosis.
The information on Osteoporosiswas developed for NIHSeniorHealthby the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)at NIH.
Here are ways to decrease your chances of developing osteoarthritis.
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Maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight or obese, you should try to lose weight. Weight loss can reduce stress on weight-bearing joints, limit further injury, increase mobility, and reduce the risk of associated health problems. A dietitian can help you develop healthy eating habits. A healthy diet and regular exercise can help reduce weight.
Avoid injury. Putting too much stress on a joint that has been repeatedly injured may lead to the development of osteoarthritis.
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Osteoporosis in Aging
Protect Your Bones with Exercise
There's a lot you can do to reduce your risk for osteoporosis, a condition that affects more than 10 million people nationwide. Getting plenty of calcium, vitamin D, and exercise is a good start.
Read more about osteoporosis.
In or Out of the Classroom
Successful TeachingUseful Information In and Out of the Classroom 3/13/15
Note: Each resource is labeled with a level and subject area to make it easier to use.
Levels: E: Elementary; M: Middle;H: High; G: General, all levels; SN: Special Needs; T: Teachers
Subject Areas: LA: Language Arts, English, Reading, Writing; M: Math; S: Science; Health; SS: Social Studies, Current Events; FA: Fine Arts; Music, Art, Drama; FL: Foreign Language; PE: Physical Ed; C: Career; A: All
Novels on Location – map of more than 500 fiction novels. You can find a novel according to its geographical location. (L:T; SA:LA)
That’s Baloney! Kids Quiz Game – free iPad app; games about language arts, science, math and social studies (L:E; SA:A)
Vialogues –is an award-winning discussion platform that proves that videos are both powerful teaching resources and the ultimate conversation starters. Vialogues provides a space for users to hold meaningful and dynamic time-stamped discussions about videos.” (L:T; SA:A)
Mission US – “a multimedia project that immerses players in US History content through free interactive games.” (L:M; SA:SS)
Prodigy– “engaging math game” (L:E, M; SA:M)
Original Image: Tools by Pat Hensley
Posted on the Successful Teaching Blog ( by loonyhiker (successfulteaching at gmail dot com).
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Teen Safety
Increasing parental involvement reduces teen dangerous drivingaccording to a new study by Tel Aviv University. Prof. Haim Omer stated "our program is based on a model of parental involvement called 'Vigilant Care,' shown to be effective in reducing risky behavior exhibited in other fields. According to this model, parents remain non-invasively involved in their youngsters' activities, but are poised to increase their level of involvement at the first signs of danger."Read more about this new studyhere.
Marijuana use may not increase traffic crash risk as much as previously thought,according to a new study from NHTSA. It found drivers who regularly use marijuana are 25 percent more likely to be involved in a traffic crash. However, when the researchers factored in age, gender and level of alcohol consumption among marijuana users, they found those factors were more significant than the use of marijuana.Marijuanause did not noticeably impact crash risk once the other factors were added.
Learn more about how marijuana affects drivinghere.
The Toll
"Do as I say, not as I do" is the attitude found in the 2014 Traffic Safety Culture Index.The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study found that many motorists admit to running red lights, speeding, texting and driving, and other behaviors they criticize as being "unacceptable." One in ten of these drivers have been seriously injured in a crash, and nearly one in five have been involved in a serious crash.
For the complete results, gohere.
Motorcyclists may be their own worst enemy on the road,according to data from Insurer Progressive Corp. It reported that single-vehicle mishaps accounted for more motorcycle-related claims last year than any other event. Steve Carapina of the California Highway Patrol stated that excess speed is the most common rider-related factor in fatal motorcycle crashes. "[Motorcyclists} don't give themselves enough time to maneuver around the object... Due to their speed, it's hard to negotiate that hazard. "
Read more of the data findingshere.
There is a downside to cheaper gas prices: more traffic crashes and fatalities.According to Guangqing Chi of South Dakota State University, a study he conducted found that a 20-cent decline in gas prices in Minnesota was linked to an additional 15 deaths per year. The explanation is simple, the higher the gas price, the less people drive. The less people drive, the fewer number of crashes.
To read more about the downside of cheap gas, gohere.KDOT EDUCATION
Kid’s Health
The weather is nice and the children will be outside more.
First Aid & Safety Center
Boo-boos, bug bites, and broken bones - oh my! Here's your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about how to keep kids safe, and time to make sure there is a first aid kit and access to on treating the boo boos.
First Aid & Safety
Keeping your child safe is your top priority. Learn how to protect your child inside the house and out, what to do in an emergency, how to stock a first-aid kit, where to call for help, and more.
About First Aid Guides
Whether it's a medical emergency or minor injury, we've got the first-aid info you need -- fast. Bookmark or print these 1-page guides for easy access.
First Aid: Broken Bones
A broken bone requires emergency medical care. Here's what to do if you think your child just broke a bone.
First Aid: Teeth Injuries
If your child loses a baby tooth, there's no need to replace it. But if a permanent tooth is dislodged, it's a dental emergency. Here's what to do.
First Aid: Seizures
Although seizures can be frightening, usually they last only a few minutes, stop on their own, and are almost never life threatening.
First Aid: Nosebleeds
Although they can be serious, nosebleeds are common in children ages 3 to 10 years and most stop on their own.
First Aid: Falls
Although most result in mild bumps and bruises, some falls can cause serious injuries that need medical attention.
First Aid: Cuts
Most cuts can be safely treated at home. But deeper cuts - or any wounds that won't stop bleeding - need emergency medical treatment.
1First Aid: Animal Bites
Animal bites and scratches that break the skin can cause infection. Rarely, animal bites can cause rabies, a dangerous, life-threatening disease.
Educational Resource
Elder Abuse
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging is pleased to offer this Elder Abuse awareness toolkit (including poster display) for use by aging service providers working with seniors in Sedgwick County. This toolkit can be checked out for use at senior centers, housing properties, recreation centers, churches, community agencies or other locations where seniors gather. This toolkit is designed to help create awareness about adult abuse and the red flags that you should be aware of which could indicate potential abuse, neglect or exploitation. We encourage you to use the various activities included in this tool kit to generate interest, discussion and contemplation about the topic of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation. Three toolkits are available for check out. If you’re interested in scheduling this display at your location, please contact me at 660-5229 or . Feel free to share this email with others who might be interested.
Items Included in the Toolkit
v6 posters (4 smaller table top posters have attached stands and the two larger will need to be placed on the large easels included in the kit). See attached pdf to view the posters.