An Empty Nest is for the Birds

by E-NewsCast Team
December 15th, 2011

An Empty Nest is For the Birdsby S. M. Calhoun It was just a simple child’s book, its total vocabulary consisting of only five words. Yet, as I listened to a student read it on this particular day, I felt like weeping! What was wrong with me?The story was about a young bird getting booted from the nest and gaining independence. As a mother, I had just begun to experience the reality of an “empty nest.”While the mother bird was cheerfully kicking her youngsters out, however, I had been holding onto mine for dear life! When the time came for me to relinquish my hold on them, I thought I had handled it very well. But when this little bird book threatened to drown me in tears, I knew it was time for me to come to grips with this unwelcome change. I am sure that neither the author nor …

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To Waiver or not to Waiver

by E-NewsCast Team
December 14th, 2011

Waiver Requirements

Most Participant Liability Insurance Policies now require that participants sign waivers. These waivers vary from policy to policy, and their legal implications vary jurisdiction to jurisdiction and case by case. If the participant is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver.

Generally, waivers are used when there is a risk of being held responsible for something that should not be your responsibility. In the case of sports, it is a known that accidents do happen.

All participants, parents and legal guardians know this prior to registering. The waiver is primarily a proof that the participant acknowledges, understands and accepts this risk, and as a consequence has waived the right to hold the sports organization responsible should an accident occur.

Are you really waiving anything?

The legal implications of waivers can be somewhat different. As liability suits generally take place in state or provincial courts much variance exists between

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Attention Deficit Disorder or Petit Mal – Would you know the

by E-NewsCast Team
December 13th, 2011

One family’s journey to help a child, a story every parent should read. A Quiet Child

She was the sweetest baby, so quiet, so calm. Amanda wasn’t anything like her older brother, who was always busy and boisterous. I remember bragging about my “introspective”. Language came easily for her, and she seemed fascinated by the world around her. Her father and I were so impressed by her ability to just sit and quite literally watch the flowers grow, we thought we had an artistic soul on our hands.

It wasn’t until she was much older and starting school that we even considered that our child was different in some way. She didn’t attend preschool, so it was during her Kindergarten year that subtle signs told us that learning wasn’t going to come easy for Amanda. She had trouble focusing on the teacher, and

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8 Tips To Save On Child Care Costs

by E-NewsCast Team
December 12th, 2011

Child care costs are are one of the most expensive costs associated with going back to work. Finding ways to cut down on child care costs without sacrificing quality child care is a top priority for all working parents. Here are a few ideas that can help trim your child care costs without sacrificing child care quality:See if your employer has a child care flexible spending account. This is a special account that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw87.html – created that allows you to set aside money for child care expenses with pre-tax dollars. You ask your employer to take out a certain amount of money each month from your paycheck and you can use this money tax free for child care related expenses.Inquire if your company has partnerships or offers discounts for certain child care provider services. some larger companies will sometimes negotiate discount plans with local …

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Diet and Eczema

by E-NewsCast Team
December 10th, 2011

Much controversy and argument surrounds the idea that food may play a role in triggering eczema. It has only been in recent years that doctors and health professionals have become aware of the significance of diet on eczema.

It is now generally acknowledged that some 10 – 25 percent of people are affected by food sensitivity, and it has become much more widely accepted that food intolerance may play a big part in eczema.

For many people, a change in diet is the crucial factor in the successful control of eczema. The underlying philosophy “you are what you eat” can be very true for people who are suffering from eczema. By paying attention to the food we eat and through planning a careful diet, the closer you will be able to get to understanding the underlying cause of your eczema flare ups.

By placing cream and oils on your skin,

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