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A safe kitchen

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From Focus on the Family What’s the most dangerous room in your house? For busy toddlers, it’s usually the kitchen . While you’re busy cooking, the best place for a child under the age of three is just outside the kitchen – safe, but within view. Try using safety gates or playpens to keep them away from stoves and kitchen counters. When you’re not cooking, make sure your kitchen is as childproof as possible. Small appliances , such as toasters , blenders and rice cookers, should be kept a safe distance from the counter’s edge. It’s best to keep them unplugged when you’re not using them. Make sure you throw away empty cans and bottles and keep a tight lid on the dustbin. You might also start using the back burners of your stove, and turning pan handles inward. For really curious kids, consider installing a stovetop barrier. Safety locks are a must with active toddlers – especially in the kitchen. And always store cleaning products in a high cabinet. From TODAY, Voices - ...

Fatigue and Emotion

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Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson It's amazing how many problems in our lives can be eliminated by this simple prescription: Get some rest! The late, great football coach, Vince Lombardi , once said: " Fatigue makes cowards of us all." How right he was. Physical depletion renders us less able to cope with the noisiness of children; with a broken washing machine , and with the other minor irritations of everyday living. Perhaps this explains why men and women who are overworked often become cowardly, whining, griping and biting to those they love. I think many today need to make rest a priority. Each of us requires a certain number of hours of sleep, and we should make certain we get it. We should turn down invitations to serve on yet another committee, or late dinner dates, or even promotions, if we know our reserves are already depleted. We might even carve out an entire day, setting it aside for recreation in the best sense of the word: A walk in the park or a l...