Duties of an Occupational Therapist

Posted by Mommy Les on October 5, 2011 No comment

There are all sorts of therapists, and I think you have heard about Occupational Therapists by now. But are you familiar on what are the Occupational therapist jobs and duties. To give you an overview on their functions, read on:

  • they help their patients to improve their capability to do tasks
  • if the patient has permanent disability, the occupational therapist will help in demonstrating the use of equipment like wheelchair.
  • they also help in the improvement of communication in order to be more in control of the living and work environment of their patients.

 

Electronic Gadgets for Kids

Posted by Mommy Les on September 14, 2011 2 comments

Who says electronic gadgets are for adults only? Today, there are gadgets made just for the little ones. If mom and dad have their own Ipad, there is a version for the kids known as VTech InnoTab Interactive Learning Tablet. It is not as expensive as Ipads but it will definitely provide a fun learning experience for your child.

Another electronic gadget which is going to be a perfect Christmas present is portable DVD players for kids. This will keep your child busy during a long drive and you will be spared from hearing the endless question of “Mom/Dad, are we there yet?”

If you plan to buy your child any of these electronic gadgets, make sure that you have spare batteries. There are all sorts of batteries available like Lithium-Ion and 9v batteries online. As early as now, you can start making the Christmas list so you would not have to experience Christmas rush!

Working Moms Exercise Routines

Posted by Mommy Les on September 5, 2011 No comment

Women who are busy with work tend to forget about staying in tip-top shape because they are too busy with work and personal affairs. They fail to miss out the most important thing of integrating healthier elements in their lives. When they start to gain weight they can always try to get a bottle of those fat burners to solve weight issues. Living a healthy lifestyle is essential to achieve the goals in life. Here are some common unhealthy practices done by working moms which can have an effect in their health in the long run:

  • Skipping breakfast. Moms always remind their kids to eat breakfast, but oftentimes they fail to do it themselves.
  • No regular workout routines – make a schedule on when you should do your workout and strictly adhere with it.
  • Low intensity workouts ; if you wish to burn more calories do high intensity workouts.

Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms

Posted by Mommy Les on September 5, 2011 1 comment

Most moms are working mommies too; at work they are caught up with tons of paper works or conference call services with clients. When they come home from work there are still so many things to do at home. Despite being busy as bee with work they still need to keep a clean and organized home. Here are some cleaning tips for busy moms:

  • Create a monthly cleaning checklist
  • Use color coding for the tasks that should be done weekly, occasionally and tasks delegated to other family members
  • Choose a motivation that would inspire you to do all the tasks in the checklist.

Planning for Retirement

Posted by Mommy Les on September 5, 2011 No comment

Women by nature are worrier about so many things; even as early as the age of 28 years old most of them think about retirement. Being financially secured once you reach retirement age do not simply happen; it should be prepared and planned. Here are some simple tips that can help plan for your retirement:

  • Start saving money and keep on saving them.
  • There are various retirement needs, know which needs are yours
  • If your employer has a retirement plan, do not hesitate to sign up for it.
  • Consider investing your money as well
  • Lastly, do not touch your retirement savings.

Women and Cars

Posted by Mommy Les on August 27, 2011 No comment

It is a wrong preconception that women cannot simply talk about cars much less adore them. There is also a wrong notion that women drivers are not good drivers. Unfortunately, men can easily categorize which cars are for men and which cars are suitable for women.

In fact some couples would even argue on what type of car to choose. In the end, man handles everything about the car exterior. It is because he knows which color is more resistant to minor scratches and which one would not appear dirty even if it already dirty. On the other hand, women take care of the car interior. She choose which type is more pleasant and is more durable.

These are stereotypical roles given to women when it comes to cars. It seems that she cannot even choose the perfect dodge durango custom floor mats. Sad reality, choosing cars should not be based on gender. This is something that can be dealt with humor and not like a prosecuting lawyer. There is a wide untapped market on cars for women, manufacturers should see this.