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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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Contributors, Featured, Food/Party Ideas, Parenting, School Stuff, Tips · December 3, 2013

Holiday Classroom Party Ideas and Tips: Throw a Successful Class Party


Holiday Classroom Party Ideas and Tips Throw a Successful Class Party

Yes, it is that time of the year when the kids start looking forward to their holiday classroom party and busy Mamas like us, start wondering, fretting and fussing! Yeah, I know. I’ve been there and felt the exact same way.

However, the last few years have been different. I have actually enjoyed hosting a holiday classroom party for my daughter’s school and here are some of the tips and ideas that have helped me enjoy the whole thing as much as the kids!

1. Plan, Plan, Plan Some More

I am a list-lover and planning freak. I write down everything and that one thing has helped save my sanity when putting together the holiday class parties.

A few of the things that I focus on writing down are:

Logistics

Here I note down the date, time, duration and the overall theme of the party. I check with the teachers to find out if we can do a “holiday”-themed party, like Christmas or does it have to be “general”, like Winter to cater to other denominations as well.

I also check with the teacher about food allergies before getting started on the menu.

Food Ideas

I like to keep food simple and mess-free. Pinterest has been hugely helpful in giving me some great ideas that are simple and yet holiday-themed.  From cute sugar cookies to sandwiches that are shaped like, reindeers, they’re tons of ideas for you to choose from.

Some favorites include: red and green apple cubes on a stick, hot cocoa, popcorn strings and trail mixes.

Games and Activity Ideas 

Having a few dedicated stations helps keep the kids busy and also, the party going easily.

We had a cookie decorating station at one party, which was a hit. There were readymade sugar cookies that the kids then decorated with simple decorations and took home. Easy and fun! This year, we’ll be doing a “Make-a-Happy-Card” where the kids will decorate a simple card and write a happy message for their friend.

One of my favorite games include Musical Books where the kids pass a gift wrapped, gently used book while the music plays and when it stops you get the book!

2. Ask for Support and Help

While you may want to be Superwoman and host the party on your own, it would be helpful to your sanity to ask for support and help. Have another parent pitch in to help with one of the activity stations while another can help organize the games and you can take care of the food and overall hosting.  Some parents may volunteer with party supplies should offering time be a problem. But don’t hesitate to ask!

3. Remember the Most Important Ingredient: FUN

The most important ingredient for any holiday classroom party is FUN! So, remember to have fun and keep things simple because those are the ones that kids enjoy the most. Things will go wrong as they usually do with events like these but remember at the end of the day, your kids and their friends will only remember that you were smiling and they had FUN! So, don’t stress it or sweat it.

Will you be organizing the holiday class party for your kids this year? What are YOUR tips or challenges? Share with me in the comments!

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


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Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
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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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