Young children, out of curiosity, often insert small objects in their nose and ears. They do this out of innocence, curiosity, and a bid to explore their bodies. It is important for adults to understand that such actions can lead to serious health problems, especially...
I wanted to venture off into another topic, but one not far from this blog. I plan to fly off in different directions periodically because other things are important to talk about. I have been to Ethiopia 4 times in 3 years and will be going back this year, probably...
Q-tip brand Q-tips made by Unilever should not be used in the ear canal, period. On Unilever’s website, it reads, “To clean your ears, stroke Q-tips cotton swabs gently around the outer ear, without entering the ear canal.” This begs the question:...
Today I wanted to show all of you 3 fruits from our 2-year-old tree, called a Buddha Hand Citron. These fascinating looking and uber-fragrant citrus grow on a tree similar to other lemon trees. The difference is that the segments are already opened and each segment or...
What a phenomenal talent David Spindel is! He and his family are big fans of our book Don’t Stick Sticks Up Your Nose! Don’t Stuff Stuff In Your Ears! so he created this fun image for the holiday season! Come to think of it, our book is the perfect size...
I visited my son’s school today on his day off, so he came with me to read to his class and the other “3’s” class. When I got to the room, the kids were outside, so the teachers invited both classes in and they sat nicely in front of me. They...
Dr. Judith Briles has said, time and time again that marketing-promoting-selling your book is a marathon and not a sprint. How true the good doctor and book guru is. Most of my posts have been about specific foreign objects that I have taken out. I post these to...
Let’s keep things out of our kid’s ears and nose! Rhyming and beautiful, bright and colorful illustrations will gently remind children to avoid putting things where they don’t go! After 14 years of practice, Dr. Altman never ceases to be amazed at what children will...
Stuff in their Ears? Sticks up their nose? Let’s keep things out of our kid’s ears and nose! Rhyming and beautiful, bright and colorful illustrations will gently remind children to avoid putting things where they don’t go! After 14 years of practice,...
BIRMINGHAM PARENT READER BLOG An online tool for Birmingham Parent readers to voice their opinions offer parenting advice and more. Birmingham Parent, the premier parenting resource of Central Alabama By Dr. Jerald Altman Picture this: During dinner on a quiet...
