Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Around the World
  The research that I did is about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a natural way that mother's feed their infants/ child. Breastfeeding is such a debatable topic because everyone wants a mother to breastfeed their baby, but just not where they can see it. I never saw the logic in that. When it is time for that infant to eat it's time to eat. For myself seeing women breastfeeding their child in public do not bother me at all. For others they see a problem with it even though the mother is covered up.
  The first article that I read was from Medline Plus. This article basically told the positive things that comes from a mother breastfeeding her child. A few of the of the benefits are breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help the infant grow. Breast milk can help protect the infant from some of the childhood illnesses and infections. And also it may help the mother with their health, like certain types of cancer may occur less often with mothers that breastfeed their babies.
  In the article  " South Africa has made giant strides in breastfeeding, but still taboo in public places" this article talks about how important breastfeeding is for a infant. It talks about the history that South Africa has in promoting a child's health.  The South African government has been very active in protecting and supporting breastfeeding. Even though breastfeeding is encouraged, breastfeeding in public in South Africa just like so much of the United States is frowned upon. One thing that South Africa did was try to educate the public about breastfeeding in order to help others to understand and be more sympathetic to these mothers that choose to breastfeed in public.

References 

MedlinePlus. (November, 2017). https://medlineplus.gov

TheConversation.com. South Africa has made giant strides in breastfeeding. but it's still taboo in public places.

My Experience of Child Birth

My Experience of Child Birth
  I don't have any children yet, but it is on my to do list. 😊  I did have the pleasure of being part of my cousin's birthing experience three years ago. She gave birth to a 5 lbs beautiful little girl.   Luckily her labor was only a couple of hours.  When she first got to the hospital around midnight she was already asking for some drugs/ epidural.
  The doctor told her that she needed to wait  because she wasn't  dilated enough and it can slow down the process. When my cousin asked again. It may have been an hour later, they told her that she was to far into her labor to receive the epidural. While she waited they allowed for her to sit on an exercise ball to help relieve the pain. My cousin had told me that the ball really did help with the pain. Now it was time for the birth it was around 5 am. The process was so amazing to me, just seeing how the human body can give to bring this little beautiful girl into the world. When it is my turn I will really like to try a water birth. When it is my time who knows I maybe asking for an epidural myself. lol

Births Around the World
  While researching there were many interesting things that I have learned about how people in other countries deal with child birth. Tradition played a major role of how the child is brought into the world to after the child is here. What stood out for me was Korea. The women in Korea are urged to only look at beautiful things as seeing ugly things during labor means that the baby will be born ugly.
   Also as a women is in labor she can not scream or shout it is considered to be shameful. A women is expected to be quiet through the birth as it is believed that silence is required to focus the energy into the birthing process. That seemed strange to me so I started looking on YouTube and other sites to see if this information was correct. When I was on you tube there were a few video's that I watched and the women really did not call out or really make any sound during delivery. One lady actually began crying and the nurse/doctor told her to stop crying. That was a shock to me!!
   The two articles that I read also talked about after the baby is born that seven days afterwards the baby is brought gifts and there are different items hung on the front door, letting people know that they can not come to the house. It is very interesting how far we came in the world but some cultures  still want to incorporate the traditional ways of their culture.

1. Differences and Similarities: The U.S, the length of stay in the hospital is three days unless there is other problems. Korea, the stay is about a week and the birthing experience tend to be more traditional. What is similar is that the doctor will give you a choice of going natural or having an epidural. The U.S the women can scream or cry to let out their pain as of Korea the women are made to feel same if they scream or cry. 

References

Asian Info. (2000) Births . www.asianinfo.org  

Evans, L (2010). Baby and pregnancy traditions around the world. www.parentscanada.com 

A Note of Thanks and Support

Quote
Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with Excellence. -Jessica Gudobono- 

Reference
http://www.quotesforthemind.com

• How my colleagues has supported me is providing positive feedback and encouragement. They also provided resources that will help me to enhance my classroom.

• I believe that I supported my colleagues by providing feedback and resources for them to use in their classroom especially dealing with diversity.  

I hope that all my colleagues reach their goals and their full potential. Have success in in whatever their hands may touch and have a blessed and meaningful school year. 

Examining Codes of Ethics

Quote
Children Learn
   as they Play
Most importantly
   in play children
Learn how to Learn
   -O. Fred Donaldson

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

Ideals- 1.2 To base program practice upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.

I- 1.4 To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults.

I-1.0 To ensure that each child's structure are recognized and valued in the program.

I-1.12 To work with families to provide a safe and smooth transition as children and families more from one program to the next.

I-2.1 To be familiar with the knowledge based related to working effectively with families and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

I- 2.2 To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.

I-2.3 To welcome, all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.

DEC Code of Ethics
We shall honor and respect the diverse backgrounds of our colleagues including such diverse characteristics as sexual orientation, race, national origin, religious beliefs, or other affiliations.

While looking at the different naeyc code of ethical conduct there were so many different ones that fit into what I believe in. So instead of posting just three, I listed a few. The DEC Code of Ethics that I chosen seems to summarize what the naeyc code of ethical conduct that I have chosen. I truly believe that everyone is initialed  to an good education and positive  family involvement is a big key in a child's success in the future.

References
NAEYC. (2005,April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010 from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETHO5.pdf

handsonaswegrow.com

Growing Your Collection of Resources

Books (Teaching Diversity in the classroom)
1- Who We Are! All about being the same and being different. By: Robie H. Harris
For ages 2-5yrs.
Purpose of the book is to help young children understand what makes us who we are from our height to our hair, from the shade of our skin to our eye sight.


2- BEAUTIFUL- By: Stay McAnulty
For ages 4-7


Quote- Every girl is unique, talented, and loveable.... Every girl is beautiful. -Stacy McAnulty-
Purpose- is about showing girls that they can be free to be themselves. It encourages who they are and realize their potential.


Reference


NNCC. Biles, B. (1994). Activities that promote racial and cultural awareness. www.pbs.org/kcts/preciouschildren/diversity /read_activities.html


www.pintrest.com/pin
Article- Diversity in the Classroom By: Barbara Biles, M.Ed.
This article is a good read it is broken up into different sections. The article is not long and very easy to read. It starts out with activities that promote racial and cultural awareness. Then it talks about when it starts and it touches on the preschool years, kindergarten, and the early primary years of age 7 and 8. Then the last thing is the different activities that you can do for the different age groups.


Quote
The World needs different kinds of minds to work together. -Dr. Temple Grandin-


DIVERSITY is the one true thing we have in common. Celebrate it every day. -Anonymous -
www.heartmath.org

Words of Inspiration and Motivation

Quotes/ Expert Writings

"If we live in an economy with restricted resources and are looking for the greater bang for our buck, early childhood is the ticket we should purchase." Aisha Ray, Ph. D

"Children must have at least one person who believes in them. It could be a counselor, a teacher, a preacher, a friend. It could be you. You never know when a little love, a little support will plant a small seed of hope." Marian Wright Edelman

"Education for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it." Marian Wright Edelman

References
www.azquotes.com/author/4350

Quotes from Aisha Ray, Ph.D/Lorettasholtey. https://toddlertotsbuildingblocks.wordpress.com

Quotes about Passion, Motivation, Wisdom 
A quote that I really liked was from an article called "Pursuing Passion".
"Passionate people discover and develop a uniquely personal voice that provides a deep sense of meaning and personal identity, shaped by what they contribute to the world and how others build on and learn from their contributions. Their identity is not about consumption; it is about shared connection."( Hagel 2009)

"Let your love be your guide. Let your courage be your driver, and let your passion be your road to enjoy this magnificent life to the fullest."

"Life starts when you find a passion and begin writing down a plan to obtain your dreams." (Grommit, Howard, Life's Toolbox: 5 tools that will change your life)

References

Article: Hagel, J.( 2009, November) Pursuing Passion. http://edgeperspectivetypepad.com/edge perspectives/2009/11/pursuing-passion.html

https://toddlertotsbuildingblocks.wordpress.com

Media Segment
"I not here to save the world, just here to make a difference." Raymond Hernandez MS. Ed

Reference
Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). The passion for early childhood. Baltimore

Personal Childhood Web

Personal Childhood Web
These are the five people that have a been a big influence in my life.

The first two are my parents.
These two people showed me what true  love is and how you have to work at it. My mom came to this country as a teen and education and church has been a big part of her life. She raised us in the church and to help others that are in need. That is probably why I am generous with my giving and my heart willing to show and give love. My father came to this country as an adult and he showed me how a man is to treat his women. He showed it by example of  the interaction with my mom and he
is with me. He worked hard and provided for his family and served this country.


This lovely lady is my grandma. As a child we every time there were a school break that is where we will be. She plays a big part of who I am and how I see certain things in the world. She always told me to work hard for what you want and don't forget to enjoy life. It's okay to cry over a situation, but don't cry to long, get up and keep it moving. Life waits for no one and you have to be willing to play the game to be successful in life.

This lovely people are my cousins. They have been a real blessing in my life and my families. They show what true kindness and loyalty is. These two has influenced my life in many ways, they encouraged me to finish school and continue my education. When they can they are helping out with different family activities that may be going on and checking up on my grandmother to make sure she is okay.  They both show that when you do something for someone you do it with a pure heart and not for gain of something from that person.

In conclusion these five people is a true blessing in my life and had the biggest impact on who I am today. Love ya 😘😘