PULSE.MEDITATION FOR CHILDREN: Filmmaker David Lynch has established a new foundation, the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace, to teach children Transcendental Meditation Transcendental Meditation, service mark for a religious movement based on Vedanta philosophy, founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Stressing natural meditation and the liberating pleasures such practices could invoke, the movement's meditation method is believed to help . Lynch has been practicing TM for 32 years, and does it twice a day, every day. ``Consciousness-based education is really the only thing that deserves to be called education,'' Lynch said. ``It develops the individual, it develops the brain.'' The foundation will grant money to schools that would like to teach students TM. Bob Roth, program director for the foundation, said that nearly 40 schools have expressed interest in the grants, including some in the Los Angeles area. For more information about the foundation's programs, visit www.davidlynchfoundation.com. - Nicole Sunkes WHEN BABY MAKES FOUR: Help your child understand conflicting emotions before the second baby is born with ``Welcoming Your Second Baby'' (Book Peddlers; $9.95). Parents learn how to prepare older children and themselves for the arrival of a new baby, including how to explain reproductive information and informing employers of pregnancy. Available at Barnes & Noble and other retailers. - Serena Maria Daniels LITTLE YOGIS: Little ones can be a handful, especially when they have a hard time settling down for naptime nap·time n. The usual time for taking a nap. . In the newly released DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. ``Daydream'' ($12.95), artist and yogi yo·gi n. pl. yo·gis One who practices yoga. [Hindi yog Wai Lana teaches the art of yoga to children. Wai Lana is host to the long-running PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, series Wai Lana Yoga and has released several relaxation DVDs, CDs and books for children and adults. Children learn techniques through this animated DVD, allowing them to explore their imagination, while they settle down. ``Daydream'' is available online at www.wailana.com. - S.M.D. EATING DISORDER eat·ing disorder n. Any of several patterns of severely disturbed eating behavior, especially anorexia nervosa and bulimia, seen mainly in female teenagers and young women. SUPPORT: Supporting loved ones suffering from eating disorders eating disorders, in psychology, disorders in eating patterns that comprise four categories: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, rumination disorder, and pica. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation to avoid obesity. can sometimes lead to confusion or guilt. In ``Talking to Eating Disorders'' (Penguin Group; $12.95), readers find simple, effective ways of dealing with someone with an eating disorder. Authors Jeanne Albronda Heaton and Claudia Strauss discuss effective conversation techniques, media messages, diet and exercise and include a helpful section on do's and don'ts. Available at amazon.com. - S.M.D. MAKE IT BABYPROOF ba·by·proof adj. Made safe for babies or young children; childproof. tr.v. ba·by·proofed, ba·by·proof·ing, ba·by·proofs To make safe for babies or young children; childproof: : There is a lot more to raising a healthy baby than feeding and diapering. Author Debra Smiley Holtzman has written a book to help expecting parents make their home baby-friendly. In ``The Safe Baby: A Do It Yourself Guide to Home Safety'' (Sentient sentient /sen·ti·ent/ (sen´she-ent) able to feel; sensitive. sen·tient adj. 1. Having sense perception; conscious. 2. Experiencing sensation or feeling. Publications; $14.95), parents find techniques to prevent accidents, create a safe nursery, and learn tips for backyard safety and traveling, as well as how to pick the right baby sitter. Available at Barnes & Noble. - S.M.D. CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) no caption (book: ``Welcoming Your Second Baby'') (3) no caption (David Lynch) (4) no caption (``Day Dream'') (5) no caption (book: ``The Safe Baby: A Do It Yourself Guide to Home Safety'') |
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