June 30, 2012 in God - Faith - Hope - Love, The Singing Nurse Music, Uncategorized
Oh to Fly Like a Bird
This is a picture of my grandson trying to fly with the seagulls on the Florida coast. Kids are so free and uninhibited. Below is a country style kid’s song about how God thinks of them, which is based on Psalm 139. Adults will enjoy this lesson on God’s love too.
Based on Psalm 139 (TSN version)
June 23, 2012 in Creative Adventures
Children love the outdoors and I believe boys especially do. This is a project that will integrate four of the senses and bring the outdoor elements and the child together. Collecting the earthy items with your child is great fun and a wonderful learning opportunity. But this craft project exposes the child who is unable to spend long periods of time outdoors as well. Hands on activities are a great way to have your child feel more part and enjoy the elements of nature.
1. Smooth and round rocks (wash the rocks off before using them)
2. Grass
3. Pine needles and pine cones
4. Assortment of leaves
5. Flowers
6. Twigs
Other supplies you may need: tape, paints, paper towels or wipes, white paper, markers
Let your child see and feel the texture of each item you are going to use as this integrates his sense of sight, smell and touch. Rub rocks together to stimulate his sense of hearing to help your child realize that these elements are hard. Point out the veins in the leaves, the colors of the flowers and their soft pedals. Bring to his attention the points of the pine needles.
If he was unable to go collect the items, describe where you got them and if they came from a tree, a bush or the ground. Take a picture if you can, it says a thousand words. I love my digital camera and the instantaneous visual function it has. I will often take a picture of something happening outside to show my little friend. It is hard to see something close or near the ground if your child is in a wheelchair or bed. A mirror is also a helpful tool to help your child see.
Most children have the experience of exploring and the opportunity of rock throwing, feeling the grass under their feet and picking flowers. We can help the wheelchair or bed bound child experience these activities that we so often take for granted.
We taped the grass in a bundle to make it like a paintbrush. 
June 15, 2012 in God - Faith - Hope - Love, Nurturing the Child
Dads play such an important part in a little girl’s life. How a dad handles and speaks to his fragile little daughter and his overall attitude can influence this blooming little woman for a lifetime.
Have a Wonderful Father’s Day!
I’d like to introduce you to some great writers that have influenced my husband and I over the years. Their books and radio programs have been like life rafts to us and I would recommend adding them to your library of parenting book.
1. Dr. James Dobson books-“Parenting Isn’t for Cowards”, “Dare to Discipline”, “Strong Willed Child” “Raising Girls”,” Raising Boys”
Below is a quote on Fathers and Daughters from Dr. James Dobson family talk website.
Fathers have an incalculable impact on their daughters. Most psychologists believe, and I am one of them, that all future romantic relationships are influenced positively or negatively by the way a girl interacts with her dad in the childhood years. If that is true, then fathers should give careful thought to this responsibility and seek to be what their daughters need of them. There are, I believe, at least seven components to that assignment:
1. leadership at the home
2. he is being watched closely
3. begin “dating” a daughter
4. build self-confidence
5. communication
6. providers and protectors
7. spiritual leader of the family
To read the whole post click here
To see all the great books by James Dobson click here.
2. Zig Ziglar- “Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World”-Below are some great quote from the book:
*The only way to raise positive kids is to start to be a positive parent.
*You are what you are and where you are because of what has gone into your mind.
*Honesty is a marketable commodity.
*When we do more than we are paid to do, eventually we will be paid more for what we do.
*It is never too late to do the right thing.
*You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.
*Faith is your response to God’s ability.
*Hope is the power that gives a person confidence to step out and try.
*The saddest words in the English language are if only.
*No human being can be all things to all people.
*Making the family a top priority will invariably bring success.
*A strong, unified parental team has the best shot at positively influencing children for good.
*The key ingredient in family communication is listening, really listening.
*You need to forgive…regardless of the offense.
*The child who has not been disciplined with love by his little world will be disciplined, generally without love, by the big world.
*Real love demands you do what is best for your children and not always what is the easiest for you.
*Love can do what nothing else can.
I especially enjoyed the section on creativity in his book and how to encourage it in our children. “Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World” is a great book to study with a group of friend who want to be better parents.
Pick up your copy here.
Charles Swindoll-“You and Your Child”
This is a great book to help with the basic steps to a successful relationship between parent and child.
*Know Your Child
*Loving Your Child
*Training Your Child
*Disciplining Your Child
*Releasing Your Child
You can purchase on amazon here.
You and Your Child-Study Guide link here.
I’ve enjoyed Swindoll’s radio broadcast over the years, click here.
For Healthy Kids, Body, Mind and Spirit,
Ms. Dawn
What positive mark has your dad left on your life?
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June 9, 2012 in Children's Health Education, Creative Adventures
I hope this is clear, as I check my stats on my website it seems I have been getting lots of hits on my “good carrot” and my “smiling carrot”. I would really like to know why you are searching for a carrot or what project you are working on that requires a carrot picture or carrot information. Just wondering and curious, comment below please…
I use the carrot pictures in my “Health Lessons for Kids” to teach that fruits and veggies make our teeth happy.
Don’t forget to comment below…
For Healthy Kids,
Ms. Dawn, The Singing Nurse
June 9, 2012 in Children's Health Education, News - Updates
Have Some Horse Sense!
Dawn Ginese, RN
Don’t dampen your summer by getting itchy from Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac. My First hand experience says being prepared and knowledgeable is your best defense. I know, because I started my summer with the annoying itch. I discovered I had stepped on a bed of poison Ivy while dumping weeds from my flower beds in the woods. Applying these 5 simple steps will save you time, money and the itchy aggravation that Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac can cause.
Be Prepared: I suggest having all your products available and ready before you take your first step outside this season. Go to your local pharmacy or get word of mouth advice for choosing good products.
Know the Enemy: Do a Google search on the internet of Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac. Go to “Images” for a variety of pictures to help you identify these plants. The plants do not all look the same although they do have common characteristics. Poison Ivy and Oak have leaves of 3(Remember the old rhyme, leaves of 3, don’t touch me.)and Sumac have 7 or 13 leaves. A picture is worth a look and will increase your sense of knowledge. There will also be plenty of rash pictures, a great reminder of the possibilities which will move you to action.
Prevention: Remember to use the products you have purchased. Wear the long sleeve shirts and pants and heavy gloves. Scan the area you will be working in and remove the plants with your heavy gloves. If you know you are allergic to Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac, call your lawn care professional to remove it.
Actions to take: Apply your itchy plant barriers before heading outside. Have some oil removing soap on you just in case you know you have touched a plant and wash immediately. Assume you will be in contact with these itchy plants. Always wash yourself with a Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac oil remover after working outdoors. Take a shower after working and wash all your clothes in hot water. Clean your tools and shoes with the special soap for removing poison ivy, oak and sumac oils. The oils from the plants can last for long periods of time always clean everything.
Get Help: If you have tried to rid yourself of that really annoying rash and it is persisting, please don’t be a hero, get help. I was starting to feel like I was wearing wool undergarment and I was not sleeping well. I went to my doctor and he prescribed prednisone. It is amazing how effective just a few days of medication provided such itchy relief. I was on prednisone for 15 days. Please see your doctor for medical advise.
I have included my YouTube video below of my experience with Poison Ivy, and a fun set of lyrics to help you remember all that we’ve discussed today. Have some fun with it and please stay out of the Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac.
For a Healthy, Itch Free Summer,
Ms. Dawn, The Singing Nurse
www.TheSingingNurse.com
Rap song fun, learning with music
Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Dawn Ginese, RN-The Singing Nurse 5/2012
Sing to a funky rap beat or
Clap your hands on your legs 2 x & clap hand together 2 x & say words
Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac are the itchy plants you see
If you see leaves of 3, don’t touch me, don’t touch me
Be prepared, wear gloves, use soap
Know the leaves so you can cope
If you see leaves of 3, don’t touch me, don’t touch me
If you get the itch real bad, Calamine might help egad
See your doctor, he’s the one, He will give you Prednisone
If you see leaves of 3, don’t touch me, don’t touch me
Poison Ivy Oak and Sumac are the itchy plants you see
If you see leaves of 3, don’t touch me, don’t touch me
If you see leaves of 3, don’t touch me, don’t touch me
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June 4, 2012 in News - Updates, Products
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