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What’s your toddler doing? At 20 months, your child should be able to run, though not as smoothly as he’ll be able to later. He may also go up stairs by himself, but he’ll most likely need some help on the way down. He can probably kick a ball, too, yet hasn’t gotten the hang of jumping or throwing overhand.
He’s active in less desirable ways as well. Small children frequently resort to hitting, pushing, biting, tugging, and other frowned-on actions to make themselves feel more important but also to experiment: What happens when I hit Kaitlin? Will the same thing happen when I hit Justin? Don’t overreact to your toddler’s behavior. If you retaliate by hitting, it teaches that hitting is okay. Calmly make clear that such actions are never acceptable — no matter how intensely he’s feeling.
Toddlers are naturally curious about everything — including their genitals. Just as they played with fingers and toes when they were younger, they’ll begin to play with their genitals now. It’s nothing to worry about — unless it’s happening nonstop. When your child touches himself in public, don’t make a huge deal about it. Just explain that some things are done only at home in private.
How your life is changing: Your toddler is very attached to you, but of course you can’t always be together. When you or another important adult leaves, it can be unsettling for your child, who relies on your presence to feel secure. Ease transitions by letting him know beforehand that you’re going to leave, and then don’t drag out your exit. Give him a quick kiss, and be off.
Parent Tip: How to Avoid “No” “Instead of telling my son no all the time, which can lead to power struggles, try saying things like, “Let’s try eating with our fork,” “Let’s not play with the lamp cord right now — let’s color instead.” You’ll find that giving your child a way out that facilitates communication and listening really pays off.” —Mary
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2008 Awesome Calendar of the Philippines
The Definitive Guide to Philippine Holidays, Philippine Festivals, Philippine Fiestas, Liturgical Events, and Awesome Events!
Copyright 2008. Our Awesome Planet (www.OurAwesomePlanet.com)
JANUARY
U.P. Centennial Year Celebrations (100 Years)
Best Time to Climb Mt. Pinatubo!
1 NEW YEAR’S DAY | Tuesday | Solemnity of Mary Mother of God | HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
9 FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE | Quiapo, Manila
An intense, day-long festival highlighted by a mammoth procession through the streets.
13 42k CLARK MARATHON | Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga
18-19 ATI-ATIHAN | Kalibo, Aklan | Ati-Atihan Festival 2008
Commemorates the 13th century land deal between 10 migrating Bornean chieftains and the aboriginal Ati King Marikudo. It also honors the town patron, the infant Sto. Nino.
18-19 SINULOG | Cebu City | Sinulog Festival 2008
Cebu’s biggest and most popular festival in honor of the Holy Image of Senyor Sto. Niño
20 42k SUBIC MARATHON | Subic Bay Freeport, Olongapo City | Subic Marathon
25-26 DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2008 | Iloilo City | Dinagyang 2008
Street dancing characterized by frenetic stomping of feet and hypnotic drumbeating. It is a colorful whirl of thousands of people dressed in unique costumes dancing & chanting all day and night.
FEBRUARY
Best Time to go to Binondo, Manila!
2-3 BIG BINONDO BOWL - SPECIAL CHINESE NEW YEAR WOK| Binondo, Manila | Old Manila Walks
A Special Chinese New Year Big Binondo Wok Tour by Ivan Man Dy
6 ASH WEDNESDAY | Philippines
The First Day of Lenten Season in the Philippines
7 CHINESE NEW YEAR - THE YEAR OF THE RAT | Binondo, Manila
The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance.
9-10 HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA | Clark, Angeles, Pampanga | 12th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
Watch the awesome hot air balloons fly out as the sun rises in the horizon.
14 HAPPY VALENTINES’ DAY!
Filipino lover’s most romantic event of the year!
16 WORLD PYRO OLYMPICS! | Mall of Asia, Pasay City | 3rd World Pyro Olympics
China (2nd World Pyro Olympics Awardee) vs. Germany
23 WORLD PYRO OLYMPICS! | Mall of Asia, Pasay City | 3rd World Pyro Olympics
Japan vs. Australia (1st World Pyro Olympics Champion)
24 42k PASIG RIVER HERITAGE MARATHONS | Pasig City
25 EDSA REVOLUTION ANNIVERSARY | Metro Manila | People Power Revolution
Commemorates the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that Filipinos came to known for.
25-26 PANAGBENGA - BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL | Baguio City | 13th Baguio Flower Festival
Also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, it will be the 10th holding of this annual event which will showcase the City of Baguio as a City of Flowers.
29 LEAP YEAR DAY
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MARCH
Best Time to go watch and shoot the awesome Manila sunset!
1 WORLD PYRO OLYMPICS! | Mall of Asia, Pasay City | 3rd World Pyro Olympics
South Korea vs. U.A.E, Dubai
8 WORLD PYRO OLYMPICS! | Mall of Asia, Pasay City | 3rd World Pyro Olympics
Italy vs. Venezuela
15 WORLD PYRO OLYMPICS! | Mall of Asia, Pasay City | 3rd World Pyro Olympics
France vs. Philippines! The Grand Finale
17-23 MORIONES FESTIVAL | Marinduque
Re-enact the story of Longinus, a Roman centurion who speared the crucified body of Jesus Christ.
17-23 HOLY WEEK! | Philippines
Philippines’ most sacred week!
20 HOLY THURSDAY!
Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.
21 GOOD FRIDAY!
Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus at Calvary.
23 EASTER SUNDAY
Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
30 FEAST OF THE DIVINE MERCY | Philippines | Plenary Indulgence for Divine Mercy Sunday
The soul that will go to confession and receive holy communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment!
APRIL
The Peak Time in Boracay.
7 BATAAN DAY (ARAW NG KAGITINGAN) | Monday
In lieu of April 9, Bataan Day
MAY
National-wide celebration of Flores de Mayo / Santacruzan.
1 LABOR DAY
In lieu of April 9, Bataan Day
11 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
15 PAHIYAS | Lucban, Quezon
An annual celebration held to usher in a bountiful harvest and smashing good times.
17-19 OBANDO FERTILITY RITES | Obando, Bulacan
Massive numbers of men and women dance towards the town church praying for a wife, husband or a child.
28 NATIONAL FLAG DAY | Manila
Start of the designated flag days where all government offices, business establishments, and private homes are also encouraged to display the flag.
JUNE
Time to show your love for the Philippines by putting a flag on your home, car, and shirts.
12 PHILIPPINE’S INDEPENDENCE DAY | Thursday
15 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
JULY
Rainy Season in the Philippines.
20 42k MILO MARATHON ELIMINATIONS | Manila
AUGUST
The Best Time to go on a wild river ride.
15 ASCENCION OF MOTHER MARY INTO HEAVEN | Friday | HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
20-24 KADAYAWAN SA DABAW | Davao City
This festival give thanks to the bounty of fruits and flowers as the waling-waling orchid blooms.
21 NINOY AQUINO DAY | THURSDAY
Commemorating the Death of Ninoy Aquino
25 NATIONAL HEROE’S DAY | MONDAY
In lieu of April 9, Bataan Day
SEPTEMBER
The Best Time to go to Divisoria for Christmas shopping and preparations.
20 PENAFRANCIA VIVA LA VIRGEN | Naga City
Bicol Region’s biggest celebration is highlighted by a fluvial parade of Lady of Penafrancia carried through the river aglow with floating candles.
OCTOBER
Surfing Season in the Philippines.
2 END OF RAMADAN | Thursday (potentially a holiday)
18-19 MASKARA FESTIVAL | Bacolod
The festival that made Bacolod famous began as an event to inspire the locals to face the hard times with a smiling face, thus masks with smiling faces are worn by revelers who join the parade.
18 NATIONAL THANK YOU DAY | National Thank You Day Philippines
28 DIWALI FESTIVAL | Tuesday | The Festival of Lights
Indian New Year Festival
NOVEMBER
Halloween Parties.
1 ALL SAINT’S DAY | SATURDAY
2 ALL SOUL’S DAY | SUNDAY
16 42k MILO MARATHON FINALS | Manila
22-23 HIGANTES FESTIVAL | Angono, Rizal
Male devotees carry the image of San Clemente in a procession that features pahadores, clad in colorful garb and wooden shoes, and carrying boat paddles and higantes (giants) 10 feet tall papier mache puppets.
28-30 KERYGMA CONFERENCE | Manila | Kerygma Conference
Awaken the Miracle Within You
DECEMBER
Christmas Season in the Philippines.
1 BONIFACIO DAY | MONDAY
In lieu of November 30, Sunday
8 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION | Monday | HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
13 ULTIMATE KAPAMPANGAN SHOW-OFF/ GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL | San Fernando, Pampanga
A Show-Off of Kapampangan Pride culminated with a display of Giant Lanterns measuring 18 feet in diameter.
16 SIMBANG GABI
Start of early morning vigil 9 days before Christmas
25 CHRISTMAS DAY | Thursday | Holy Day of Obligation
Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ
29 RIZAL DAY | Monday
Commemorating the Death of Jose Rizal
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Drats.
I knew it was coming.
(See related entry here).
So at almost 27, Im in danger of having problems already.
I need to have myself back on track to being healthy.
What is PCOS?
From Wikipedia:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (abbreviated PCOS or PCO), also known clinically as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately one in ten women.[1] It occurs amongst all races and nationalities, is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and is a leading cause of infertility.[citation needed] The principal features are weight problems, lack of regular ovulation and/or menstruation, and excessive amounts or effects of androgenic (masculinizing) hormones. The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly between women. While the causes are unknown, insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity are all strongly correlated with PCOS.
Medical treatment of PCOS is tailored to the patient’s goals. Broadly, these may be considered under three categories:
* Restoration of fertility
* Treatment of hirsutism or acne
* Restoration of regular menstruation, and prevention of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer
In each of these areas, there is considerable debate as to the optimal treatment. One of the major reasons for this is the lack of large scale clinical trials comparing different treatments. Smaller trials tend to be less reliable, and hence may produce conflicting results.
General interventions that help to reduce weight or insulin resistance can be beneficial for all these aims, because they address what is believed to be the underlying cause of the syndrome. Where PCOS is associated with overweight or obesity, successful weight loss is probably the most effective method of restoring normal ovulation/menstruation, but many women find it very difficult to achieve and sustain significant weight loss. Low-carbohydrate diets and sustained regular exercise may help, and some experts recommend a low Glycemic load diet in which a significant part of the total carbohydrates are obtained from fruit, vegetables and whole grain sources[citation needed].
Many women find insulin-lowering medications such as metformin hydrochloride (Glucophage®), pioglitazone hydrochloride (Actos®), and rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia®) helpful, and ovulation may resume when they use these agents. Many women report that metformin use is associated with upset stomach, diarrhea, and weight-loss. Such side effects usually resolve within 2–3 weeks. Starting with a lower dosage and gradually increasing the dosage over 2–3 weeks and taking the medication toward the end of a meal may reduce side effects. It may take up to six months to see results, but when combined with exercise and a low glycemic index diet up to 85% will improve menstrual cycle regularity and ovulation.
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by getting all of us checked at the hospital.
I hope this year will be a healthy season for all of us.
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