PULSE.Byline: Kate Zuparko POTTY PAL: For many parents, toilet training toilet training n. The process of training a child to use a toilet for defecation and urination. Noun 1. toilet training - training a young child to use the toilet can be a time of dread, not delight. But ConsumerVision's new animated 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. , ``No More Diapers,'' motivates reluctant toilet users and makes the training process fun. The 30-minute video tells the story of Glenn, a ``big-boy'' bear who isn't keen on giving up his diapers. Children can sing - and train - along with Glenn. Also included are potty-training reward stickers to use with a downloadable potty-training chart to help encourage progress. Once training is complete, parents can download a ``No More Diapers'' diploma personalized for the graduate. ``No More Diapers'' retails for $12.98 and is available beginning Tuesday from www.consumervisiononline.com. McDONALD MAKEOVER: The Ronald McDonald House, which provides temporary lodging for families with children receiving medical treatment, is celebrating its 30th birthday with a makeover. Doug Wilson, star designer of TLC's `'Trading Spaces: Family,'' will bring a team of workers to renovate the Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, city (1990 pop. 189,126), seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution, wholesale, and industrial center for an area that yields fruit, dairy products, farm produce, , Mich., Ronald McDonald House, currently home to 17 families. The makeover will air in eight parts on the show throughout October. ``Trading Spaces
UNDERSTANDING MISCARRIAGE miscarriage: see abortion. miscarriage or spontaneous abortion Spontaneous expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it can live outside the mother. : For an expectant mother expectant mother n → futura madre f expectant mother expect n → werdende Mutter f expectant mother n , having a miscarriage can be a tragedy. Dr. Jonathan Scher of the Mount Sinai Medical School has spent his career treating women who have lost pregnancies, and now he shares his advice in ``Preventing Miscarriage: The Good News'' (Collins; $13.95). Scher explores why miscarriage happens, how to prevent a recurrence, where to find support and how to gauge when to try getting pregnant again. It also offers up-to-date medical information and personal accounts from real women who overcame miscarriages to deliver healthy babies. BREAST REDUCTION BASICS: A lot has been written about breast implants Breast Implants Definition Breast implantation is a surgical procedure for enlarging the breast. Breast-shaped sacks made of a silicone outer shell and filled with silicone gel or saline (salt water), called implants, are used. , be it in the news or in the tabloids. But for women whose breasts are too large, finding a resource can be a challenge. ``When Less Is More'' (Collins; $24.95) aims to fill that void, providing comprehensive information about breast reduction surgery. Written by Dr. Bethanne Snodgrass, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, ``When Less Is More'' highlights how to find a surgeon, how to prepare for the operation, what happens in the operating room operating room n. Abbr. OR A room equipped for performing surgical operations. and what to expect in recovery, as well as alternatives to surgery. Written for ordinary women, the book explains and includes women sharing real-life stories. LIGHT AS A FEATHER: 3M Scotchgard is known for protecting carpets, furniture, fabrics - and now eyeglasses eyeglasses or spectacles, instrument or device for aiding and correcting defective sight. Eyeglasses usually consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame to hold them in position before the eyes. . LensCrafters now offers FeatherWates Complete, Scotchgard-infused glasses designed to resist water, dirt and dust better than regular lenses. In addition to easier - and less frequent - cleaning, the thin, lightweight lenses also feature anti- reflective coating. They're scratch-resistant and offer 100 percent UV protection. FeatherWates Complete are available exclusively at LensCrafters for $270, not including the price of frames or an eye exam. For more information, call (800) 522-5367, or visit www.lenscrafters.com. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) no caption (Ronald McDonald House Charities) (2) no caption (dvd: ``No More Diapers'') (3) no caption (book: ``When Less Is More'') (4) no caption (book: ``Preventing Miscarriage: The Good News'') |
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