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Even though it didn’t finally become legal to breastfeed in public in all 50 states until 2018, the practice of a mother breastfeeding her baby is a natural and healthy choice. Thankfully, the attitude toward breastfeeding shame is changing in today’s world as more and more women become educated about the health benefits for their babies and for themselves as well.
World Breastfeeding Week is here to raise awareness for and educate people in support of breastfeeding to promote healthier children, happier families and a better world!
History of World Breastfeeding Week
Of course, breastfeeding itself can be traced all the way throughout human history as it was the way mothers have been feeding their children for thousands of years! Compared to this, World Breastfeeding Week might seem like a new event, but it’s actually more than 30 years old. This event got its start in 1992 when it was founded by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA).
Since its beginnings, World Breastfeeding Week has grown in popularity and scope, having been celebrated in more than 120 countries all over the globe. In addition, the week comes under the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), as well as a wide range of partner organizations.
The purpose of World Breastfeeding Week is to promote and encourage the health benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. In the United States, around 80% of newborns start out breastfeeding, but some of them are influenced by difficulties and the feeding tapers off. And Sweden has one of the highest rates of breastfeeding – at 98%!
Worldwide, less than 50% of babies are given exclusively breast milk until they are six months old, which is the reason that World Breastfeeding Week exists: to raise awareness for the array of benefits it provides to women and children.
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
JOKE OF THE DAY thanks, Ellie
comfy?
WORD OF THE DAY
endarken
MEANING:verb tr.: To make dark, less clear, or gloomy.
ETYMOLOGY:From en- (to cause to) + dark, from Old English deorc (dark). Earliest documented use: 1569. Its counterpart, implying to bring light or clarity, is enlighten.
USAGE:“There is nearly no money to be made in painting a happy picture. It doesn’t sell well; no drama. As a result, media-produced news is likely to endarken our world view.”
Bobby Kittredge; Amusings; Trafford; 2013.
“And with the rising and roaring of his voice the perspiration began to flow, pasting his hair to his forehead, endarkening his clothes yet more.”
Robert J. Begiebing; The Adventures of Allegra Fullerton; University Press of New England; 1999.
Bobby Kittredge; Amusings; Trafford; 2013.
“And with the rising and roaring of his voice the perspiration began to flow, pasting his hair to his forehead, endarkening his clothes yet more.”
Robert J. Begiebing; The Adventures of Allegra Fullerton; University Press of New England; 1999.
I don't like when you turn off the lights....
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'butterflies in your stomach' mean?
Meaning: The nervous feeling before something important or stressful is known as butterflies in your stomach.
the 110 ancient cliff houses in China are connected with ladders & steps
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Nickelodeon's classic green slime was made from applesauce, vanilla pudding, oatmeal, and green dye. Not only was it safe to eat, but it was also tasty.
Hard to believe, but it's true. There was a man on the moon (1969) BEFORE there were wheels on a suitcase (1970).
Eating cheese after a meal can protect your teeth. It counteracts the acid left behind by various foods and provides a temporary coating of calcium that helps harden tooth enamel.
exploring the creekYOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
THESE ARE ACTUAL COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY “THOMAS COOK VACATIONS FROM DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS”
1. “I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local convenience store does not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts.”
2. “It’s lazy of the local shopkeepers in Puerto Vallarta to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during ‘siesta’ time — this should be banned.”
3. “On my holiday to Goa in India , I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don’t like spicy food.”
4. “We booked an excursion to a water park but no one told us we had to bring our own swimsuits and towels. We assumed it would be included in the price.”5. “The beach was too sandy. We had to clean everything when we returned to our room.”
6. “We found the sand was not like the sand in the brochure. Your brochure shows the sand as white but it was more yellow.”
7. “They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. It was very distracting for my husband who just wanted to relax.”
8. “No-one told us there would be fish in the water. The children were scared.”
9. “Although the brochure said that there was a fully equipped kitchen, there was no egg slicer in the drawers.”
10. “We went on holiday to Spain and had a problem with the taxi drivers as they were all Spanish.”
11. “The roads were uneven and bumpy, so we could not read the local guide book during the bus ride to the resort. Because of this, we were unaware of many things that would have made our holiday more fun.”
12. “It took us nine hours to fly home from Jamaica to England. It took the Americans only three hours to get home. This seems unfair.”
13. “I compared the size of our one-bedroom suite to our friends’ three-bedroom and ours was significantly smaller.”
14. “The brochure stated: ‘No hairdressers at the resort’. We’re trainee hairdressers and we think they knew and made us wait longer for service.”
15. “There were too many Spanish people there. The receptionist spoke Spanish, the food was Spanish. No one told us that there would be so many foreigners.”
16. “We had to line up outside to catch the boat and there was no air-conditioning.”
17. “It is your duty as a tour operator to advise us of noisy or unruly guests before we travel.”
18. “I was bitten by a mosquito. The brochure did not mention mosquitoes.”
19. “My fiance and I requested twin-beds when we booked, but instead we were placed in a room with a king bed. We now hold you responsible and want to be re-reimbursed for the fact that I became pregnant. This would not have happened if you had put us in the room that we booked.”
THESE ARE ACTUAL COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY “THOMAS COOK VACATIONS FROM DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS”
1. “I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local convenience store does not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts.”
2. “It’s lazy of the local shopkeepers in Puerto Vallarta to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during ‘siesta’ time — this should be banned.”
3. “On my holiday to Goa in India , I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don’t like spicy food.”
5. “The beach was too sandy. We had to clean everything when we returned to our room.”
6. “We found the sand was not like the sand in the brochure. Your brochure shows the sand as white but it was more yellow.”
7. “They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. It was very distracting for my husband who just wanted to relax.”
8. “No-one told us there would be fish in the water. The children were scared.”
9. “Although the brochure said that there was a fully equipped kitchen, there was no egg slicer in the drawers.”
10. “We went on holiday to Spain and had a problem with the taxi drivers as they were all Spanish.”
11. “The roads were uneven and bumpy, so we could not read the local guide book during the bus ride to the resort. Because of this, we were unaware of many things that would have made our holiday more fun.”
12. “It took us nine hours to fly home from Jamaica to England. It took the Americans only three hours to get home. This seems unfair.”
13. “I compared the size of our one-bedroom suite to our friends’ three-bedroom and ours was significantly smaller.”
14. “The brochure stated: ‘No hairdressers at the resort’. We’re trainee hairdressers and we think they knew and made us wait longer for service.”
15. “There were too many Spanish people there. The receptionist spoke Spanish, the food was Spanish. No one told us that there would be so many foreigners.”
16. “We had to line up outside to catch the boat and there was no air-conditioning.”
17. “It is your duty as a tour operator to advise us of noisy or unruly guests before we travel.”
18. “I was bitten by a mosquito. The brochure did not mention mosquitoes.”
19. “My fiance and I requested twin-beds when we booked, but instead we were placed in a room with a king bed. We now hold you responsible and want to be re-reimbursed for the fact that I became pregnant. This would not have happened if you had put us in the room that we booked.”
COFFEE thanks, Ella
COFFEE thanks, Ella
coffee is done! So, now can we go for a walk?
PICTURES OF THE DAY
A view over Paris, at dusk, from the Tour Montparnasse, the tallest skyscraper in France with the Eiffel Tower in the distance.
Central African Republic
Western lowland gorilla female 'Malui' walking through a cloud of butterflies she has disturbed in a bai. Bai Hokou, Dzanga Sangha Special Dense Forest Reserve
knitthanks, Marilyn
knitthanks, Stella
knitknitknit
It was another warm day and the horses looked for relief with shade
CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY
The Pilson Blanket
My Mother's Garden Afghan
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Shirley
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Kate
Victoria Sandwich Cake - The Great British Bake Off
ADULT COLORING
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SUDOKU .. hard
solution:
What’s Your Worst Bug-Related Story?
QUOTE thanks, Emma
Wrist Rest
Keep your wrists from getting fatigued during a long day at the computer by making this pool noodle wrist rest. First mark where you want to cut the noodle. For the wrist rest shown, we made the height slightly less than half of the full noodle diameter. (You could cut the noodle exactly in half and make two equally sized wrist rests.)
Kayaking down Salt Flats in Utah, USA
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week is a testament to the growing awareness and support for breastfeeding, empowering mothers to make natural and healthy choices. Despite past challenges, the changing attitudes towards breastfeeding signify progress in promoting maternal and child health. As an Online Exam Help USA - Online Exam Takers In The USA, it's heartening to witness the advocacy for happier families and a healthier world through initiatives like World Breastfeeding Week. Here's to fostering a more inclusive and understanding environment for mothers everywhere!
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