Get that Child OUT of the Car NOW!

B'SD

14 Av, 5773

Many hearts are broken after people leave children in cars while running errands. The time saved can turn into a lifetime of grief.

When you exit a vehicle, take the child/ren with you. 

Children first. Period.

No shortcuts.

I understand that firefighters recommend that when breaking a window you should 

(A) pick a side window (not front or back) as far away from the child as possible and 

(B) try to poke it from the corner rather than smashing it through the center.

Children first. Period.

Even if you're forgetful. 

Lives depend on you.

Children first.

Take a look and save a life. 

A glance into parked cars can save lives.

If you walk past a vehicle, look inside. 

Make sure children were not left in it. 

If they were,

SUMMON HELP!!!!!!!

Dealing with medical, mental health or disability issues? Read what medical and mental health professionals recommend. Buy the E-book or print edition of  EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.  

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Find better ways to save time. Endangering little ones at your convenience is not the way to go.


 

Cooling Down Dramatically from the Heat Wave

B'SD

12 Av, 5773

I feel miserable just reading about America's heat wave, and I live in the always-hot Middle East!

Boston to Chicago: More Than 100 Million Feel Stifling Heat

www.accuweather.com

Plain and simple, this week may feel the worst of any week for this summer in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest. The region will be a virtual sauna bath.

Britons aren't doing much better. Roads are melting in Cambridge, possibly elsewhere. Wildfires and drownings are part of the horror. 

The heat and humidity can be physically plus emotionally draining. 

Lack of sleep due to heat stress worsens the problems. 

Feel better after you read

Too hot to sleep? 10 ways to beat the heat

Buy the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.  

It's full of temper-cooling wisdom for when you're upset with a diagnosis, how medical people, neighbors or relatives treat you, and if you need to lower the financial cost of your care. 

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Feel yourself cool down by taking the good advice in the articles linked above. 


 

Surfing Past a Heat Wave!

B'SD

10 Av, 5773

I came through yesterday's 9Av fast day without problems, as usual. I was grateful for the blessing of lower temperatures, which made thirst less of an issue.

But WOW I'm doing double-takes at HIGH temperature readings around the world.

Do yourselves, your kids and anyone ill or elderly a favor: Make sure that EVERYBODY drinks lots of liquids such as water. 

Tea is fine, coffee is not (it makes you urinate more often than if you didn't drink it). Soup is good, too. Cold soup like borscht or cucumber soup would be delightful, delicious and a lifesaver.

Cool down more with sedentary activities such as reading, doing crafts, watching videos or listening to soothing music. You can surf through and way past potential problems that way.

Make triple sure that children and pets are NOT left in hot vehicles or other places. 

Heat kills quickly. Heat stroke is no joke.

Let me know what you're doing to stay comfortable.

 
Buy the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge. That can cool your temper instead of sweating through questions such as "What do I do with my medical, mental health or disability issue?" days! 

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. 
Face Your Future with Optimism. 

Faucets are refreshing. Use them!