How to get your children take their medicine

As a parent, you know that making your children take their medicine can pose quite a challenge. That’s because most of the time, children find their medicines to be bad-tasting, so they will do practically anything to avoid having to take them.

Don’t give up. Knowing this fact already brings you one step closer to finding out how you can make them take their medicine instead of forcing or fighting with them. Here are some things that can help you:

Talk to your kids. Explain to them why they need to take their medicine. Be firm yet patient in telling them that taking their medicine is an important step to making them better. Some mothers use the airplanes and spaceships trick in putting the spoon or dropper into their kids’ mouth. While this is fun and cute, it is not strongly recommended as children may begin to associate medicines with playing games.

Choose good-tasting medicines. Toddlers and older children shun food that do not taste good. The same principle applies to medication. Yummy-flavored medicines are a lot easier to take than those that taste bitter or have flavors that are too strong. When it comes to cough medications, it’s a good thing there’s ASCOF Lagundi Syrup. Made from 100% Lagundi leaves, it comes in delicious flavors such as strawberry, ponkan and menthol. And because it is natural, you can be sure that it is safe to give to children.

Give medicines that are easy to take. Some medicines are difficult for kids to swallow. As much as possible, choose something that is in syrup form so it’s easy for children to take. Because it is available in syrup format, ASCOF Lagundi Syrup is convenient toadminister. Just put the recommended amount of ASCOF syrup in a spoon or dropper, or use the dosage cup that comes free with every bottle.

Stick to the schedule. Skipping your child’s medicine intake schedule may give them the impression that they no longer need to take their medication. Sticking to the schedule will avoid confusion and will also help your children be more prepared in taking their medicine.

Do not mix medicine with food. This tactic used by some parents in giving medication is not encouraged, because your child may not be able to take the entire intended dosage if he/she does not finish his/her food. Not only that, your child may begin to refuse any food given in the future, thinking that it may contain medicine.

Always have a positive attitude. Smile and be cheerful when administering medicine, so that your child will see the activity as something pleasant.

Say something like "It’s time for your medicine" in a happy voice, to reassure your child and give him/her the impression that there is nothing to worry about. With these tips and further advice from your pediatrician, you can make your children take their medicine without the drama, and ensure that they recover from their illness much faster.

How to be with your pet without unleashing allergies

Allergies no longer have to prevent pet ownership. By taking a few simple precautionary steps, it is possible to comfortably live with both pets and allergies. Here are a few helpful tips:

• Shut the door. Keep cats or dogs from your bedroom—and not just when you are sleeping. If you keep the door closed, it will prevent cat or dog hair from drifting in during the day. This also applies to a guest room if you happen to be hosting a guest with allergies.

• Keep pets off the furniture. You can do this by placing a plastic cover on the furniture or by placing pieces of aluminum foil on areas where pets settle. They find the noise disturbing. Or you can try orange peel; cats dislike the smell.

• Ditch the carpets. Pet hair tends to stick to carpets, especially soft, shaggy carpet. Try area rugs on tile or wood floors. They are convenient because they are portable and usually machine washable.

• Bathe pets. Use an allergen-reducing shampoo. Clean dogs at least twice a week.

• Clean the air. Remove irritants with an air cleaner that has a HEPA filter.

• Vacuum and dust frequently. Use a vacuum designed especially for pet owners. These include features such as an odor-absorbing filter and powerful suction for pet hair, while still capturing and retaining the dust and dirt that can trigger allergies and asthma.

The recently introduced Cat & Dog vacuum, by the creators of the first HEPA-certified vacuum cleaner, is built with a sealed system designed to prevent dirt, dust and allergens from escaping back into the air. Floor care innovator Miele engineered the upright model specifically for cat and dog owners to deliver the powerful suction and airflow necessary to remove stubborn pet hair. Plus, it’s so quiet it won’t disturb your pet’s mid-afternoon nap!

The vacuum’s versatile brush roller automatically adjusts when transitioning from hardwood to high-pile carpet. This feature ensures proper airflow to remove pet hair in one pass. SwivelNeck technology allows the entire brush roller to limbo under chairs and tables and to dance around lamps and other objects, including pets.

Modify your Home Exterior

Most families are reorganizing closets and making trips to Goodwill, they are neglecting the part of their home that guests see first—its exterior. And after this year’s harsh, long winter, the outside of your home probably needs more than a little T.L.C. Moisture can create the perfect conditions for the growth of mold and mildew. Dirt, grime and salt residue can also be damaging if left unchecked. But fortunately, there are products available that can make the outside of your home look brand new.

Make Your Home’s Siding Shine

After getting hit with record-breaking snowfalls this winter, the exterior of most homes took a beating. Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your home’s siding—and you don’t need to hire a professional or rent a power washer to make your home look like new. Try a cleaner like Jomax House Cleaner and Mildew Killer. It is guaranteed to kill mold and mildew and remove tough stains and stubborn dirt without scrubbing or power washing. Plus, it’s safe for use around plants and shrubs. Or for quick and easy routine cleaning, try Jomax House Wash. Just hook it up to a garden hose, spray, wait 5−10 minutes for dirt and stains to loosen, and rinse off—it’s really that easy!

Put Life Back Into Your Driveway

A cracked, weathered driveway doesn’t do much for a home’s curb appeal, and it’s often the first thing that guests see when they visit your home. Unfortunately, driveway resealing is a project that many homeowners neglect due to the mess and time it requires. But resealing a driveway doesn’t have to be a time-consuming and messy project. Thanks to breakthrough technology, homeowners can rejuvenate their driveways in one easy step with EPOXYSHIELD Blacktop Coating. Unlike other blacktop sealers that must be applied with a squeegee, EPOXYSHIELD Blacktop Coating can be rolled onto the surface just like paint. It’s drive ready in just four hours, leaving a jet-black finish, and it lasts longer than traditional driveway sealers.

Don’t Forget Your Walkways

It’s easy to revive worn sidewalks, porches and entryways without spending a small fortune on replacing them. Select a product like EPOXYSHIELD Concrete Resurfacer. It comes in a kit complete with all the tools you need to renew and restore aged, patched and cracked concrete surfaces. The best part is it can be rolled on, eliminating the mess of replacement or traditional application.

Maîtres du Temps Chapter Two

Three world’s greatest living watchmakers has teamed up to create one of the world’s most prestigious state-of-the-art movement manufactures, Maîtres du Temps Chapter Two.With Chapter Two, master watchmakers Daniel Roth, Roger Dubuis, and Peter Speake-Marin, went beyond the boundaries of haute horlogerie.

The resulting timepiece features an instantaneous big date triple calendar that, thanks to innovative roller indications and the unparalleled experience of the master watchmakers involved, is the world’s most legible calendar mechanical wristwatch.

Chapter Two timepieces features central hours and minutes indicated by elegant diamond-cut, solid gold hands, sub-seconds at 6 o’clock, big date at 12 o’clock, and the day and month spelled out in full on their respective rollers.

Maîtres du Temps Chapter Two – Big Date Triple Calendar comes with 18K red gold and 18 white gold, price at $66,000.00 and $67,500.00 respectively.

North Island Seychelles Island

North Island in the Seychelles is a private island that offers a tranquil retreat with lapped by warm tropical waters, where native species of animal, fauna and flora have been given a place to regenerate. The Island was abandoned in the 1970`s due to the collapse of the coconut industry, but the owners of the island are slowly re-introducing native species of animals to create a natural balance of life.

North Island was created as a conservation project and has 11 luxury villas, which have been individually handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsmen to create a warm and inviting space that offers the rare opportunity to completely relax.

North Island's villas have two air-conditioned bedrooms, kitchens, overhead ‘punkah punkah’ fans, satellite televisions, DVD/CD systems and internet access. The master bedrooms feature dressing rooms, writing areas and en-suite bathrooms with marble bathtubs and showers.

North Island offers an activities designed to have minimum impact on the environment such as kayaking at the coastline, biking, strolling along the idyllic beaches, diving, fishing, or relaxing a the Espa holistic Spa. A night for the main bedroom in Villa North Island would cost € 2, 760 per person