Up until a few years ago, poison control numbers were regional and people had to call 411 if they needed help when they were away from home. Because this made the system inefficient, the poison control network now has a national number: 1-800-222-1222. This means that regardless of where you are in the country, if you call this number, you will automatically be connected to the … [Read more...] about Keep the Poison Control Number at Your Fingertips
Archives for November 2007
Quotes on Parenting
The way I look at it, if my kids are still alive at the end of the day, I’ve done my job. —Rosanne BarrFor me, parenting is like dieting. Every day, I wake up filled with resolve and good intentions, perfection in view, and every day I somehow stray from the path. The difference is, with dieting I usually make it to lunch. —Marion Winik There are three stages in a parent’s … [Read more...] about Quotes on Parenting
Quotes on Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy My wife had a lot of gas when she was pregnant with our first child. One night was particularly eventful so I said, “Jan, would you mind going into another room until you’re done?” She said, “If I left the room every time I had to pass gas, I’d never be here.” —Howard J. Bennett, MD After my first pregnancy, all of my fat went to my thighs. All of my husband’s … [Read more...] about Quotes on Pregnancy and Childbirth
Quotes on Kids
My kids will only eat three foods and two of them are macaroni and cheese.—Rachel RuinaBe nice to your children. After all, they’re going to choose your nursing home.—Steven Wright The real menace in dealing with a 5-year-old is that in no time at all you begin to sound like a 5-year-old. —Jean Kerr Familiarity breeds contempt—and children. —Mark TwainAsk your child what he … [Read more...] about Quotes on Kids
Teen Quotes
Since adolescents are too old to do the things kids do and not old enough to do the things adults do, they do things nobody else will do. —AnonymousA teenager never opens his mouth when speaking except when there is food in it.—David Guttman, MDCarol is fifteen, to put it mildly. —Joan Hess Few things are more satisfying than seeing your children have teenagers of their own. … [Read more...] about Teen Quotes