Primary Time: Helping the Seriously Ill Child and Family

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Miriam Caldwell

There may come a time when you a Primary child becomes gravely ill. This could range from cancer to a serious surgery to a serious infection that ends up with the child in the hospital. It can be difficult for the family to cope. The child may be lonely and discouraged. You can rally the Primary to help support the child and his family. Here are five tips to help this go smoothly. 1) Contact the parents and see what you can do to help. You may need to find out who can visit and when. Some children are not … Continue reading →

Dealing with a Narcissistic Mother

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Beth McHugh

Recent statistics indicate that the incidence of Narcissistic Personality Disorder is on the increase. Therefore more and more of us will come across narcissistic individuals in the course of our daily lives, whether at work or in the family home. We recently looked at the case of Elinor, who has a mother who suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder. As narcissists rarely seek treatment as they are not aware that they suffer from the disorder, it is up to friends and family members, the primary sufferers at the hands of the clinical narcissist, to take steps to protect themselves. Related articles, … Continue reading →

Planning for Sudden Illnesses

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Miriam Caldwell

One type of emergency is a sudden illness in the home. This does not have to be a serious illness. It can be as simple as a bout with a stomach bug, or a really bad cold. When you or a family member is feeling just rotten, it is important to have the proper supplies on hand. When you are planning for emergency food storage or preparedness, it is important to remember to have these supplies on hand as well. 1) You will want to have foods that are easy to eat, and easy on the stomach available for your … Continue reading →