Diapering your baby can help your relationship

When a new baby enters your home, it brings the thrill of a lifetime.  You have created (or adopted) a new life.  You are the protector, the guide and the mentor for another human being.  That precious baby will see the world based on the information you give him/her.  You become a part of the overall immortal plan.  Your training and teaching will determine how your child responds to life, the world, God, our country and on and on.

You also are faced with a ton of thankless, repetitive, boring and yes even disgusting tasks.  You may laugh and enjoy your child but you will also clean up vomit, dirty diapers, spilled milk, food, spit....oh my, the list go on and on.  One disgusted mother cried for ten minutes while she tried to tell me about her child smearing boogers under the edge of his nightstand.  She was a spotless cleaner and couldn't imagine how long that ugly mess had been there or how she was going to stop the habit.

Yep....Moms, Dads - the work is overwhelming. 

But...did you know that diapering your baby (disgusting or not) can help your relationship?  It can actually be a relationship builder rather than a deterrent. 

O.k....stop scrunching your face.  I know it feels like there is nothing that can make a diarrhea diaper seem better, but hear me out. 

What if you looked at this "I'm going to restrain you so I can get the chore done" time as one to talk with and play with your child?  What if you viewed this as a time to teach your child?  Children are restrained easier when they are distracted.  If you move their attention from the nurse with the needle to the talking dolly - the chore is over and done before they know what stabbed them. 

Why not use your diaper time to coo, tease and talk to your infant?  Rather than rush through the chore,  rub his/her little belly with cream and create a song that lasts for the entire procedure.  If it builds like Old McDonald, you can add to it as the child ages.  Some like this...

Chrissy loves to look at mom, look at mom, look at mom.
Chrissy loves to look at mom and kiss her mommy's nose (bend over and let her kiss your nose).

Chrissy loves to clap with mom, clap with mom, clap with mom.
Chrissy loves to clap with mom and clap away our blues.  (clap your hands too.)

Chrissy loves to blink her eyes, blink her eyes, blink her eyes.

Chrissy loves to blink her eyes and wink a little too.  (wink at baby)

As you coo, cuddle, sing, tickle and basically make this chore a pleasant experience - you are building a relationship with your child.  You are building a one on one that will help you later on.  When she's a toddler and doesn't want to sit still, you can rely on the need to sing and laugh with mommy to keep her distracted as you complete the chore.  When she's sick and miserable, your interaction with your baby will keep her occupied while the chore is completed.

Make changing diapers a time of bonding, laughter and a source that builds your relationship.

Seeking His Wisdom,

Debbie

Dr. Lazar responds to vaccination post.

Dr. Lazar is one of the few doctors I sincerely trust.  I tease him that he's like a walking medical journal.  Anytime I have questions about my health, he's not only kind and explains the problem in terms I can understand - but he also supports his point with detailed medical information.  He not only quotes medical studies - he usually knows who wrote them!  Smart man.

I am so honored that he took the time to make a comment on the discussion we've had about vaccinations - especially for children and pregnant mothers.  In case you missed it, I'll post it here as well.

A few things to keep in mind:

1.) Your doctors work for YOU. It's not the other way around. If you go to the store and don't like the service, you find a different store. To give them the benefit if the doubt, I'm sure your doctors mean well. However, they are neglecting one very important component to your family's health and well being: the body's incredible ability to heal itself.

2.)  Take care of the body by feeding it and watering it properly, rest well, laugh, pray, and read your Bible, and get your nervous system (the master controller of the body) in tip top shape with regular chiropractic adjustments.

On a funny note, have you ever wondered why people who vaccinate their kids don't want unvaccinated kids around their vaccinated kids? I always ask (lovingly, of course), "If your vaccines are really effective, why would you worry about your kids being exposed to pathogens? Germs don't kill, people. It's the body's inability to fight off infection that kills.  And why would your child be susceptible?  Vaccines suppress the immune system.  They can cause God's efficient nervous system to become a poorly functioning nervous system, and an under worked or underexposed immune system.  It's much better to do the preventative work and then allow God's system to take over. 


Thank you Dr. Lazar.  I hope you will continue to teach us about our bodies.

Moms...I've believed (until three years ago) that going to a chiropractor and snapping your bones couldn't possibly fulfill all the claims the industry promoted.  And...I guess I'm still a little uncertain (sorry Dr. Lazar) about the general field of chiropractic medicine.  But....Dr. Lazar is a NUCCA chiropractor and only works on the neck.  As he explains, the position of our neck determines how "pinched" or "out of order" all the blood vessels are that feed every organ in our body.  There's no popping or creaking of bones.  After a full examination that includes detailed x-rays - Dr. Lazar uses a very soft touch to modify how the neck supports my head - giving the many blood vessels in that area plenty of room to do their jobs.

I never feel anything.  I never hear anything.  But once I sit up a rush of precious healing blood flows freely to every part of my body.  Within seconds I feel different!  With each treatment I can tell that I am moving toward better health.  I walk differently.  I have more energy.  My organs and limbs work better.  I can concentrate easier and I have a better outlook on life.  My only wish is that I would have found Dr. Lazar sooner.

If you would like to know more about this form of preventative medicine - please call Dr. Lazar at Lazar Spinal Care 734-274-5107.  Lazar Spinal Care    If you don't live near his office, I am sure he can recommend someone in your area.

Seeking His Wisdom,

Debbie

What a weekend!

Ron and I spent 4 days at the Reclaim Management Retreat.  What a fantastic time for fellowship and charging your batteries.  We came home with lots of new ideas and a huge plan to deliver more content and information to you.

One of the partners of Reclaim Management is Steven Feldman.  He is an Emmy award winning director.  One of his newest projects has been posted on Vimeo.  I encourage you to take a look.  It's a song about "The Flood" and Noah. 


The Flood from Enthusiastic Productions on Vimeo.

Seeking His Wisdom,

Debbie