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Archive for the ‘Rants and Random Stuff’ Category
Are you looking for an application (app) to help your kids learn to read? Ah, educational and distracting. Here’s my favorites apps that have the ABCs. Oh and P.S. it’s on the cheap!
It’s also a great use for those in ESL (English as a Second Language).
 ABC PocketPhonetics-Lite: letters, sounds & writing
(Apps in My Pocket Ltd.)
Great ‘first’ look at Phonics for kids. Uses three modes of teaching manipulation: sight, sound and writing (tactile).
This is really helping my son develop the relationship between sounds letters make and the words they make up.
 ABC Tracer Lite Free – Alphabet Flashcard tracing phonics and drawing
(App-Zoo)
Great fine-motor skill practice. Kids get to trace letters. Has the alphabet, numbers and words.
 ABC’s Free
(24x7digital)
My boys love the fact that it sings the alphabet and /or letters by pressing the arrow buttons on the botton of the app. They get to control the rhythm.
Baby Flash Cards
(Dream Cortex)
Helps kids learn vocabulary and practice memorization.
 ICDL Books for Children
(ICDL Foundation)
- Old school books for your iPhone. Not a lot of stories, but it’s free.
 Parents Magazine iPlay ‘n Learn
(Parents.com by Resolute Digital)
Letters, numbers, colors and shapes all in one!
It is broken down into three ways to play and learn: flash cards, tracing practice and quizzes.
Sight Words Free
(24x7digital)
-It shows and speaks the words.
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I have to give up nursing. It’s more of a habit for the two of us now than it is about nutrition. I have become sicker than ever and I have tried taking all meds that you can with breastfeeding. I hope to get some sleep tonight without this dreaded cough. The new meds I have can’t be taken if you’re nursing. So here we go on another adventure.
I have tried for months to get my kid to take a bottle and sippy cup, but by accident he started taking a straw. I offered it to the wrong kid and lo and behold he drank it. Surprise, life is a box of chocolates.
Looking back over my nursing adventure, I went from:
I’m not doing that,
to I’m doing it!
to this is convenient
to this is not convenient
to this is a wonderful bonding experience
to I can’t believe you’re growing so fast.
I heard about this book as I was googling weaning.
It’s called How My Breasts Saved the World: Misadventures of a Nursing Mother, by Lisa Wood Shapiro.
I wonder how this woman’s experience is similar to my own.
Uh, off to tuck him in again, don’t give in, don’t give in, don’t give in….
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The holiday season is not filled with holiday cheer for all people. Statistically people commit suicide during this time of year more than any other season. Holiday stress, competitive pressure, family issues and even seasonal depression due to lack of sun.
Over the holiday break a neighbor mom killed herself and left behind a teenager.
Moms, please reach out to each other. We can all put up a front that we are “supermoms”, but we are all human. Talk to each other, tell someone if you are having a hard time. Talk to a neighbor, friend, co-worker, another mom or counselor.
Please don’t do anything selfish. Your child loves you unconditionally and doesn’t deserve single day without you.
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The holiday season is not filled with holiday cheer for all people. Statistically people commit suicide during this time of year more than any other season. Holiday stress, competitive pressure, family issues and even seasonal depression due to lack of sun.
Over the holiday break a neighbor mom killed herself and left behind a teenager.
Moms, please reach out to each other. We can all put up a front that we are “supermoms”, but we are all human. Talk to each other, tell someone if you are having a hard time. Talk to a neighbor, friend, co-worker, another mom or counselor.
Please don’t do anything selfish. Your child loves you unconditionally and doesn’t deserve single day without you.
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 I heard on the news that there was a family that had a miracle this Christmas season. A mother went into labor and had a heart attack and died during delivery. The doctors did an emergency c-section, but the baby was also not breathing. The father sat there helplessly while his family lay before him. Miraculously the mother began breathing and so did the baby. They were alive. Today they are home, happy and healthy. The medical team cannot explain what occured. What a miracle! It’s a reminder to all of us out there on what is truly precious this holiday season.
As I think of all the things that I resolve to do next year, loving my family and not taking them for granted is at the top of the list. What else really matters?
Read the article for yourself here.
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Ive been consumed by the strategy of packing for our annual Christmas trip home. It’s a 3 hour flight, so shorter than the 8+ flight I used to have before our recent move to the States, but still. With a 4 year old with a short attention span with immediate gratification syndrome and a one year old that’s moving like a tiny ADHD drunk, it’ll be one Hell of a ballet. Even with my husband on this journey to help carry the safety gear required nowadays to keep our boys safe and healthy,it’s enough to hibernate under the duvet for the winter. But alas, the thought of the joy on my children and their grandparent’s faces as they share the traditions of the season, the sparkle of new fallen snow and the laughter of friends keep me motivated.
The packing begins.
See how I suggest you travel with your tots this season.
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For my baby-bumped friends:
Bethesda, MD – Pilates for Pregnancy exercise app shows benefits in the birth weight of newborns. In the October issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Norwegian researchers found that the odds of delivering a too big baby dropped as much as 28% in women who exercised regularly. A heavier birth weight poses risks to both the baby and the mother. If a baby weighs more than 8.8 lbs, the risks run from delivery problems, c-sections, postpartum hemorrage and low apgar scores all increase. Larger babies also have an increased risk of obesity later in life according to the researchers.
The Pilates for Pregnancy exercise iphone app is based on the top ratedPrenatal Pilates DVDand the “Pilates and Pregnancy Workbook”. This not only gives modified Pilates exercises for every trimester of your pregnancy but it is also a complete pregnancy planner. It includes checklists for a healthy pregnancy, notes pages with questions to help you keep track of everything going on during this exciting time as well as a pregnancy photo album! Store your sonogram pictures as well as pictures of your growing belly and anything else related to your pregnancy as you create your own digital photo album.
“Prenatal Pilates is the #1 pregnancy exercise video” Real Simple Magazine.
“… a godsend for the expectant mother …”- Drs. Powers and BerginOB/GYNs.
“Exercise should be encouraged for everyone who’s healthy enough to do it. Exercise shouldn’t be discontinued because you are pregnant … women who exercise are less likely to have preterm deliveries” – Dr. Steven Allen, chairman of obstetrics and gynecology at Scott & White Healthcare in Temple, Texas.
This application features a multitude of pregnancy exercises based on the users time constraints or individual body part that they wish to focus on. The pregnant user can workout safely in 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes. These applications are broken into three different trimesters to adapt to the changing needs of each trimester during pregnancy. Clear descriptions of the workouts and the benefits of each exercise are included.
ThePilates for Pregnancy exercise appallows you to:
* Exercise based on the needs of each trimester
* Get timed workouts to fit your schedule or energy level
* Choose a particular body part to focus on
* Take pregnancy notes
* Store pregnancy pictures
* Look up a To-Do list for each trimester
Minimum Requirements:
iPhone or 2nd Generation iPod Touch 2.2.1 or later
Pricing and Availability:
Start your healthy pregnancy with a limited time sale price of $1.99 (USD) for the Pilates for Pregnancy First Trimester App normally priced at $4.99. Available on the App Store in the Healthcare and Fitness category.
Pilates for Pregnancy
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Dramatic Applications produces iPhone applications that are innovative, informative and educational. Our designs are user friendly and captivating as they bring information to this exciting new platform. Our creative team is comprised of award-winning multimedia producers, writers, graphic designers and a technical team of highly experienced programmers. Current projects in development are in the industries of fitness, education, sports, entertainment and the dramatic arts. We have had over 15 years experience in video production and have won numerous awards in the areas of health and education. Copyright (C) 2009 Dramatic Applications. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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If you are traveling to Disney and carrying a smartphone like a Blackberry or iPhone, you NEED to download this app. It’s SO much better than carrying around paper maps. It’s ‘green’, interactive and saves space. What’s a Mom not to love??
from The MacTrack – iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch and Mac News by Richard
Portland, OR – TimeStream Software, the leading Notescast developer for the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as iPod Classic and iPod nano, announces a major update to its popular “Walt Disney World Guide” Notescast for the iPhone and iPod touch.
“On our latest visit to Walt Disney World, we shot over 5,000 photos, and we’ve included the best as part of the latest update to our Walt Disney World Notescast app.” said Mike Westby of TimeStream Software. “In addition, we’ve updated it with the latest information, including new ticket pricing, attraction updates, the latest event schedules, performer listings and more.”
With over 200 pages of information, over 400 colorful photos, and rich in-depth content, the updated Walt Disney World Notescast is the only Disney app rated 4 out of 5 mice by Macworld and is a comprehensive vacation planner and in-park guide covering nearly every aspect of the entire resort and all four theme parks, including the Magic Kingdom(R), Epcot(R), Disney’s Animal Kingdom(R), Disney’s Hollywood Studios(TM) and more.
Now available from the App Store, the new Walt Disney World Notescast contains a wealth of categories, including:
* 118 Walt Disney World Attractions
* Walt Disney World Annual Events
* Walt Disney World – Explore the Magic
* Walt Disney World – What’s New
* Walt Disney World – What’s Coming
* Walt Disney World Parades
* Walt Disney World Resorts
* Walt Disney World Tickets
* Walt Disney World Phone Numbers
* Walt Disney World Tips
* Walt Disney World Photo Tips
* Walt Disney World Toddler Tips
* Walt Disney World Tours
* Walt Disney World Vacation Packages
* Disney’s Magical Express
* How to Plan Your Vacation
* Hidden Mickey Tours
* The History of Walt Disney World
* Find Disney Characters
* Guests with Disabilities
* Vacation Planning Tips
* Bookmarks
* No Internet or Wi-Fi Required
* And so much more
About Notescasts:
What the App Store is for the iPhone, the Notescast web site is to the iPod Classic and iPod nano. Individual Notescast titles are available for posting, as well as downloading to the iPod Notes feature at the Notescast web site. iPod Classic and iPod nano owners can download such Notescast titles as Walt Disney World Notescast, Walt Disney World Secrets Notescast, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Hidden Mickeys Notescast, Disneyland Park Notescast, Glacier National Park Notecast, Alice in Wonderland, Pride and Prejudice, The Sheraton Maui Resort Notescast and more. To learn more, visit the Notescast web site. Notescasts download to the iPod Notes feature found on nearly every iPod in use worldwide today.
Minimum Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iPhone OS 2.1 or later
Pricing and Availability:
The Walt Disney World Notescast for the iPhone and iPod touch is available now at the App Store. The Walt Disney World Notescast is also available for the iPod Classic, iPod 5th Generation and iPod nano at the Notescast web site.
Walt Disney World Guide 2.0
TimeStream Software, an iPhone and iPod developer in Portland, OR, is an industry leader in the development of custom mobile marketing Notescasts for the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as the iPod Classic and iPod nano. Working with major global brands, such as Hilton Hotels, DoubleTree, Westin, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and others, its innovative custom Notescast titles allow accounts to drive revenue from an all new customer base of over 50 million iPhone and iPod touch users, as well as over 100 million iPod Classic and iPod nano users. The foremost developer of Notescasts, TimeStream Software is the first company to develop a mobile marketing solution for the globally distributed iPod Classic and iPod nano, thus opening an entirely new marketing distribution vehicle which the Mobile Marketing Association calls “A groundbreaking concept.” And to complement the iPod Classic and iPod nano, we bring our development expertise and marketing prowess to the iPhone and iPod touch, developing powerful custom Notescast titles, such as our popular guides to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Learn more at TimeStream Software’s web site online.
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