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British police says fire that killed 6 siblings in central England caused by …
Washington Post LONDON — A father of 17 who lost six children in an arson attack on his central England home described Wednesday how he made a desperate attempt to rescue the siblings after the blaze broke out. Mick Philpott broke down in tears as he recalled before … House fire which killed six children was started by petrol poured through … Parents of six children killed in central England house fire speak of loss |
Camp Provides Safe Summer Fun for Kids With Asthma
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(Greenville, DE)—Louis Savino enjoyed the time of his young life this summer, petting horses, bowling and swimming. These may seem like everyday activities for a 9-year-old, but having everyday fun has its challenges for children with asthma.
Louis, a Middletown, Del., resident, attended Asthma Camp, where volunteers from Christiana Care made certain Louis and 10 other campers stayed healthy while they played games and learned how to manage their asthma.
"Volunteers are integral to the success of the camp," says Will Braunlein, program specialist for the American Lung Association. "People from Christiana Care step up each and every year."
Mary Gant, a Christiana Care nurse and registered respiratory therapist, has volunteered for 12 years. This year, she helped guide a canoe trip on the Brandywine River.
"Kids whose triggers are heat or humidity or physical exercise learn that they can still have an excellent time canoeing and swimming if they pre-medicate," she says. "Parents tell us their kids don’t like to take their medications in front of other children, but they don’t worry about it here."
Based at Christiana Care’s Eugene du Pont Preventive Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute, the week-long Asthma Camp is designed to educate children ages 7 to 11 on ways to deal with such asthma triggers as pollen, smoke and animals.
For example, kids who react to animals learned that it’s OK to pet a horse, as long as you wash your face and hands afterward.
"It’s a fun environment that stimulates learning," Braunlein says.
Christiana Care allows employees to devote work hours to volunteering at the camp. It’s important to reach out to the community, says Fran Gott, Christiana Care’s clinical manager of respiratory care and a former Asthma Camp volunteer himself.
"We try to accommodate schedules so the camp has the support of respiratory therapists, day in and day out," he says. "We are committed to helping these children who are severe asthmatics attend camp like any other kids."
Louis and the other campers learned about asthma through such hands-on activities as filling toilet-paper tubes with cotton candy and then dissolving the cotton candy with spray from a water gun.
"The water gun is like our inhalers," he says. "It clears out the tubes so we can breathe better."
One of the best parts of camp is getting to know other kids who have asthma.
"Summer is supposed to be fun," Louis says. "I learned a lot at Asthma Camp—and had fun at the same time."
 ABC News |
Florida Mom Murders Four Children, Kills Herself
ABC News A Florida mom went on a murderous rampage, killing her four children early today before turning the gun on herself. The murders happened around 4:30 am in Port St. John, Fla. According to Lt. Tod Goodyear of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office … Florida shooting: Mother kills her 4 children, police say Deputies: Fla. mom fatally shot her 4 children then herself; 3 returned to … Florida Woman Kills 4 Children and Then Herself, Police Say |
Question by SadiePolly: What are some good games for children aged 4 to 7?
I am soon to babysit three children aged 4 to 7 for a day.
Has anyone please got any good suggestions for games to play with them to entertain them?
Best answer:
Answer by Destinee <3
Board Games/Cards – I don’t really know what games they have there, so just ask them:
-Snakes and Ladders
-Monopoly Jr
-Candy Land
-Uno
-GO fish
-War (card game)
Give your answer to this question below!
 Brisbane Times |
Children in hiding after Family Court battle
Brisbane Times Centre of attention … the children, who were supposed to be returned to their father by midnight last night, on the Sunshine Coast with their grandmother. Photo: Cade Mooney THE grandmother of the four children at the centre of an international … Great-grandmother 'would die' before giving up children Last-ditch bid to stop girls' forced return to Italy Sisters plead to be allowed to stay with mum |
Question by bandcg2003: Where can I find good outdoor games for children to play?
I need to plan a gathering similar to a sleep over… There will be 30 -50 children in rotations of ten. The kids will be from 6-12 years old. I need a variety of games for all age groups.
Best answer:
Answer by jam j
tag, hopskcotch,water ballon fights, race, chatting (lol) umm.. basketball, dodge ball, duck duck goose.
Add your own answer in the comments!
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Children at risk as "button" battery use grows: study
Reuters (Reuters) – Children face a growing risk from "button" batteries, according to a US study showing a near doubling of emergency room visits in the past two decades as the objects can cause electrical or chemical burns if swallowed. Kids' ER visits resulting from battery exposure have doubled in two decades Children Increasingly Visiting EDs After Ingesting Batteries More kids swallowing small batteries |
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Children say mums and dads working too hard
The Australian CHILDREN are concerned their parents are working too much, with a new study of 10- and 11-year-olds showing 35 per cent think their father works too much, while 27 per cent said the same about their mothers. Research by the Australian Institute of … Children aware of parents' work time Mummy and Daddy work too much, kids say |
Question by tan5879: Can my adult children purchase a life insurance policy on their granmother?
She is 63, and in good health, this was her idea because she wants to be able to leave them something. Or would the price be to high for college students.She would pass any health exam.
Best answer:
Answer by Aymee L
If she “allows” it then yes they can.
What do you think? Answer below!
