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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Featured, Giving Back, Kids & Parenting · January 15, 2013

Raising Volunteers: How to Encourage Children to Give Back


Written By: Parenting Contributor, Prerna Malik, TheMomWrites.com

Raising Volunteers: How to Encourage Children to Give BackThe Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is coming up (Monday, January 21, 2013), and will be a National Day of Service to encourage all of us to help out a cause close to us, or volunteer where help is needed. In a time when kids are increasingly self-absorbed and complacent, it is essential that you and I, as parents, encourage and inspire children to volunteer and give back to the community.

It is easy for everyone to think that volunteering is something that will happen automatically or once the kids are older. However, the truth is that nearly all habits, including volunteering, are formed in the early years of a child’s life.

Here are some easy ways to encourage children to volunteer and contribute to society:

 1. Find an Activity That Suits Your Child

First things first, pick activities that your child will enjoy and that fit his personality.  Children who enjoy people and chatting will enjoy simple interactive volunteering activities such as spending time at the old age home or the shelter for the homeless.  Your introvert, shy tween may prefer helping out with cleaning the neighborhood of litter. Don’t force a child to volunteer for an activity simply because you think it would be good for them.

For volunteering to be a lifelong habit, it must be something that kids enjoy and then feel confident enough to explore on their own.

Need some ideas? Here are ways to encourage kids to volunteer, organized according to age groups.

 2. Let Volunteering be a Family Affair

Make volunteering a team effort and chances are kids will enjoy it more than ever. Whether it is serving food at the shelter or cleaning up the neighborhood or being a mentor to a younger child, staying involved in the effort as a family will help kids see you as a volunteer too and be more inspired and encouraged.

 3. Give Kids the Information They’ll Need

Before sending off the kids to the shelter, let them know what to expect, what to do, what to offer and what comes next. Have answers for their questions and give them the information they will need.

4. Value and Share the Lessons Learned

Finally, and most importantly, make sure that you value the lessons they learn from their efforts and also, share any lessons that you learn. Discuss them at the family dinner table so that siblings too may benefit from the learning and help kids to carry forth that learning in their every day interactions. They would learn lessons about their identity and personality while in the midst of serving others. Most importantly, they’ll learn values such as cooperation, patience, tolerance, positive communication and more without you stressing over it.

Click HERE for more information about the National Day of Service.

How do you encourage your child to volunteer?

 

 


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    January 18, 2013 at 9:47 am

    […] The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is also a National Day of Service for everyone to volunteer and be of service. This is the prefect opportunity for you to donate your time together to a cause or organization that needs your help, as well as bond with your child. For tips on how to encourage your child to give back and volunteer, click HERE. […]

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So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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