Tracing Your Family's Ancestry

FINDING YOUR ANCESTRY - TRICKS OF THE TRADE

So much has been written about how to best go about tracing your family tree that rather than just repeat what every other book or article has suggested, I think it's best to tell you how I have attempted to find details about my Great-Great-Grand mother. At least this will give you some idea as to what to look for and where to look which is all important. What your elderly relatives know is a starting point for your research as this will give you something to work with

My great Great Grand Mother's name is Ann Livingstone (e) and from what my ancestors have told the family is that she is somewhat related to the explorer, David Livingstone. Her father and the explorer's father were brothers it has been stated but I have been unable to verify of refute this and after writing to a descendant of the explorer who is a genealogist, he stated that he cannot find an Ann in his ancestry

It is also believed that Ann was a daughter of a French Solider who died in the French wars or as it is often referred to as the Napoleon Wars. The French wars ended in 1815 and it is believed her father died when Ann was a baby or just prior to her being born

What is known factually from researching using online tools and "Births, deaths, and marriage" registers is that Ann married William Stewart, my Great-Great-Grandfather 23rd May 1834 at Old Kilpatrick, Dumbartonshire. Both it is stated are from that parish but William we know was born in Stirlingshire as was his siblings

The Scottish naming system which was often used to name children was mostly in use during the 1700s and 1800s and the first male was named after the paternal grandfather and the first female after the maternal grandmother.I have tried to match the naming system with the names of Ann's possible parents, but still no joy. However, I have tried other strategies such as writing to newspapers in other parts of the world where there are pockets of Livingstone's. The search is still going on but I have found a lot of information about the Stewart's (my surname

The best sites for researching your family tree I have found are Scotland's People for those who have Scottish ancestry and Family Search which covers the UK.If you would like further information on tracing your family ancestry then check out the following site, it has a lot of info for researchers; www.familytreenz.weebly.com

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Elder Care

Elder care or care for the elderly refers to fulfilling special needs of senior citizens. Senior citizens today means our own parents, elderly destitute people, the homeless and others of old age who may be infirm or ill. In many countries around the world, 'elderly care' covers a whole area of related services in the areas of adult day care, assisted living, long-term care, home-care, hospice care and so on. However, these services vary from region to region depending upon cultures, ethnic races, communities etc. Unlike many parts of the western world, among the eastern nations elderly parents continue to be looked after by children or family members unless there is a specific need to use elderly care services

In the present context, elderly care has come to mean the personal and social requirements of elders who largely need some kind of assistance with daily activities and chores but choose to lead their life independently and with dignity without being dependent on any one person. It is noteworthy that this is a burgeoning segment but is still vastly unrecognized and falls under the unpaid market sector. By 2050, the percentage of the elderly in world population is likely to be between 18 to 20 percent

Elderly care can be a very challenging concept especially if the person who needs the care is resistant or unwilling to seek assistance. The key to providing adequate and wholesome elderly care is to understand what lies beneath the resistance' so that an atmosphere of co-operation is established

One of the main reasons for resisting assistance is the unwillingness to relinquishing privacy and adjusting oneself to new methods and routines. This makes them feel wary and vulnerable and at the heart of the issue is the feeling that they will ultimately become a burden to those around them as they get older and older

But for those elderly with specific and serious problems such as immobility, loss of memory, illness or debilitating diseases, seeking assistance is of vital importance. In such cases, it is the responsibility of a family member to try to break down the resistance and help the person embrace the change needed. Having a frank and open chat with the person about his or her needs and helping them overcome their fears in leading an 'assisted life' depends on vital factors such as 

 .Making an assessment of the kind of help needed and analyzing what agencies or services meet them best 

 .Making the person concerned speak up about their fears and doubts and 'clearing the air 

 .Understanding the person's preferences regarding the type of support services required 

.Taking the help of close family or friends to help persuade and make a decision

.If at first unwilling, not giving up and waiting for the next suitable opportunity to discuss the issue again

Elder care is one of the major issues that organizations like the WHO is targeting to fulfill the vital needs of healthcare services of older populations

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The Challenge of Being a Mom

Motherhood is a gift that grows exponentially in satisfaction and happiness as the maternal instinct strengthens. However, the desire to be a mother has been declining to the extent that women have been opting for greater opportunities for personal and professional growth, both in developed and emerging countries

According to the Convention on Maternity Protection (Geneva, 1999), women started massively entering the labor force in the early 1920s and in 1950 the rate stood at 59%. From the second half of the twentieth century the phenomenon of gender equality, that began to take shape many years before, was strengthened and women began to fight harder for all which their were entitled, exceeding 70% incorporation in economic activity at the beginning of the century

Ironically, as the percentage of women in the workplace increased, the number of children in each household decreased. This is probably because the challenge of being a mother can be less or more difficult depending on multiple facts, such as the profession and the country of residence. For example, according to the organization "Save the Children", Finland, Sweden and Norway are considered the best countries in the world to have children

Norway gives 120 € per child up to 18 years, and maternity leave is 392 days long with 80% of the salary (322 days long with 100% of their salary). In Sweden, the maternal leave is 16 months long, split between father and mother: 2 months for the mother, 2 for the father and the remaining 12 months to be shared between both, with 80% of their salaries, and if they have never worked, they receive 400 € a month

Other interesting facts about the benefits of being mothers in these countries

In Sweden, it is not allowed to take the kids to daycare born before the first year, so they must be cared for by one of their parents during that time

In Finland, the family of the newborn is entitled with a maternity grant, which includes clothes and everything necessary for baby care until he or she reaches the first year of life

In the case of Spain, maternity leave is 16 weeks long, with 100 % of the salary. Additionally, unemployed single mothers receive 100 € a month for each child, although when they get married, this aid is removed immediately. Unfortunately, even though Spain is well positioned globally, it is one of the European countries with less aid to women in this condition

However, no matter where they live or where they are from or how they look like, we recognize the well done job of all mothers in general, warrior women, full of courage, perseverance and patience. Multitasking women that can become teachers, nurses, psychologists, stylists, cooks, chauffeurs, nutritionists, decorators, lawyers and also wipes tears. Therefore, and because each and every one of us has a mother, wait no more to tell her I LOVE YOU MOM

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Mothers of South-East Asia

When a child was born to a woman we say that women received the utmost bliss "motherhood. "After receiving this title the newly born child calls her "mother. The husband calls her my child's mother, and the world recognizes her as a mother. That is the relationship or kinship automatically established. But is giving birth to a child enough for a woman to be called a mother? How many responsibilities are there for a woman to be fulfilled before calling her heroic mother? How many young mothers have understood this? How many have forgotten their responsibilities? There are enough instances where mothers have deserted their children. In such cases where has the love towards the children gone?What would be the future of that family

The mother has to breast feed the child until it is able to be fed on formula. I have heard mothers stop breastfeeding half way thinking that continuation would harm her beauty and thus depriving the child of its right to have mother's milk,nutrition and immunity. Despite that a mother has to do a lot of things to bring up the child such as caring when sick,sending to school to educate,teaching social norms and values,rites and rituals and good habits, how to be patient, how to tolerate opposite ideas, how to behave before win and defeat, what behavior the society expects from them, their responsibilities towards parents, elders and siblings, taking them to places, when the right time comes finding a means of sustenance and finally giving them in marriage to suitable persons. Weather the father helps the mother is another question but in my opinion father should supply her with full support and basic requirements and love should be in abundance within the family

If a family loses the love and care of the mother, it may cause many problems. Husband and children always hope delicate behavior, words and care from her. Annoyance discord disharmony are the bad reflections. Respect of the family would be lost. Children's education would be interrupted. Mental and physical health of the family may become weak. Overall development of the family may be hindered

But there are mothers in my country who are bringing up children bearing various difficulties. Some poor mothers work hard as laborers on the roads, in the fields and in factories for mean wages. But they preserve their feminine qualities that are expected from her by the members of the family. They fulfill their responsibilities too. Some mothers have good husbands, but some women's husbands are total drunkards who beat wives but they bear everything and look after, feed and educate their children well. I know some mothers who don't eat enough, don't wear well, don't take part in functions, don't enjoy life because of their children. Their one and only motive is to educate the children and let them have better future that she is deprived of. . They never expect anything in return. Her children are children to her forever until she dies. May this article be a tribute to good mothers in the world

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The Home Of Me, Psychology of Home

Everyone has their own definitions about home, about being home. So do I. I don't base my definition and my story about home on dictionaries or books, just simply based on the way I feel about a place I call "home"

For me, home is a place where I can share love with my beloved ones. I'm home when I'm with my beloved, sharing happiness and best moments, then I'm home

For me, home is a place where I can feel the warmth of the family. A family is something that you always have for support, for love, for laughs and strength you need when the world outside becomes a little bit too hard to stand alone. My family is always there for me

A home is a place where I can share my very own private things. Happiness, gratitude, hopes, dreams, or even fears, and tears

A home is a place to keep in touch with my passions, my hobbies, and my world. I can express myself in my very own way, having me-time in unlimited ways. That's being home

One day after some tired, tough time, you always want to go back somewhere. Somewhere your heart belongs to. Somewhere you can give your body, mind, and soul a good rest to start a great, hopeful day tomorrow. That's home

A home is a place full of memories. Beautiful memories, and even if there is a painful one, you can just look at it and smile. That's amazing

A home can be a piece of art. You can decorate it the way you like, creating a masterpiece of your sense of art, taste of design, and let your creativity out

A home can be the best office ever. The place where you feel comfortable the most, and you can do your work with a cup of coffee and a jar of inspirations

For me, a home is a place where I can share love and happiness with my beloved ones, having best moments and quality time. You can feel the warmth of it, even in the coldest winter. A home is a place to express myself

A home is a place to come back, to give my body, mind, and soul a rest. To end the day with grateful feelings and start the day with hope. My home is the representation of me; I want it to be

When I'm all there, I'm home

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Family - Love Them and Let Them Go, They'll Thank You Later

Family members are wonderful, colorful, and a reflection, gauge or a barometer of a small peek into the window of how our thoughts and judgments formulated into the truths that we live by and reveal how we calculate our responses and reactions to our life challenges. That is one of the key elements in any interpersonal relationship, first of all, there are the emotive responses and the logical responses that are all part of the human experience. We are all innately responding to factors in our environment whether we realize it or not. Conditioning and environment play key factors in our responses and reactions to life events, though much of the judgment is inner chatter or discussion that resonates with what we believe to be true, lawful, or what resonates with our sense of justice

We did not choose our parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles or cousins, you get the picture? Now if only they would get it too! This is neither a critique or a judgement, simply an assessment brought to light

I love my family, there's no discounting that; I would do anything in my power to assist anyone of them, as I already have. Many, many, many times too many to publicly admit; it's NOT the admitting that's brings about the most pain, it's that it continues to leave my emotional tank on,"E." I still am not accepted as an individual that plays by different thoughts of logic, reasoning and most often sought mainly for problem-solving or guidance.* Even the giver of emotional time and investment of others is deserving of receiving and giving something more concrete and valuable; reciprocal appreciation. I give to them from my heart; listen, engage, and understand even if I do not agree, I show empathy and controlled responses before reacting in a negative or judgmental way. It's quite the paradox to grow up and still be deemed as young in thought or not viewed to full adulthood. It's actually both disheartening and discouraging

It's not in the giving, that I am looking for their love, it's in the gift of giving; in the stretching of my hand; in the hope to receive empathy, peace and love back; that is the dilemma for me at-hand, not be shown respect of thought, love and affection;* I now choose to change the pattern for my health and for theirs as well

The issue is always, what will they expect for me to do next? I wish them well, and I gotta let them go for a little while, till I get stronger or till they understand that life is to be lived and enjoyed by all and that includes a life of peaceful living for me as well as for them! It's okay to take a break from the family dynamic, at least until you have had time to regroup and console yourself with productive counseling and rebuilding relationship structures and dynamics. Not an easy feat, by any means, though the return can be amazing

Foster healthy relationships for yourself and for your loved ones to understand that history has already happened and it is in the electricity or static energy that we need to fix our current reality: Just like an electrical current, there is energy, submission, an ultimate power source,(God),working with our family, the same applies to you and me, our family can be an assistant power source, or a missing link, if that's how they choose to think

Family is beautiful and like kryptonite is to Superman, a very strong man, though very susceptible to outer energy, beyond his super-human strength, massive physical statue and ability to overcome obstacles. After all Superman was a man too! He hurt, felt sad, needed empathy and compassion, not that there's anything wrong with that. If we remember from the movies, Superman sought comfort and guidance from his family, during crucial times when he needed support and guidance. His parents left messages behind knowing of his need for family strength and counseling- they supported him even after death. Can you imagine if more families did that

We all need to feel loved and appreciated, no matter how strong we are expected to appeal or appear to family and friends, we are all deserving of love and appreciation. After you return from taking a family break, your loving family will be happy and thank you immensely, content to no end, that you showed yourself worthy of time alone, and did something healthy for yourself. They will be glad that you took time to get to know yourself better making you a happier person, ready to explore new adventures

Love your family, and if you can, love mine too, I know that I do

enjoy learning from you and from others offering me knowledge continuously

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Aspergers, Autism and Education

Every child is different from others. Take the time to get to know each children with Aspergers so you understand how they think and operate. Do not put them in a category with your other children or educational failures will occur. Minimize change as much as possible. Allow some transition time before asking a child to do something that is out of their normal routine. Always plan for change as far in advance as possible

You should allow frequent breaks. Children with Aspergers may need to take breaks as a part of their education. Sometimes they have problems with focusing on tasks so allow a break when they need it

Don't expect eye contact. Their lack of eye contact has nothing to do with disrespect, but it has everything to do with their Aspergers. Use probing questions to make sure they understand what is expected of them instead of using eye contact. Always try to minimize sensory distractions as much as possible. Ticking clocks, tapping pens, crumbling paper, and other things can be a huge distraction for children with Aspergers. It is impossible to control all sensory distractions, but when at all possible, minimize these distractions. Use visual cues when at all possible. Children with Aspergers are usually visual learners and they depend on these cues in their education. They have difficulty processing oral language so hands-on, visual cues are a tremendous help

Followin meltdowng are a few suggestions that can help control kids that show rage or haves

• Use fun energy: running, jumping, spinning, climbing or any other physical activities 

• Have them perform house hold chores this will allow sensory input to different muscles and
 joints: vacuuming, moving objects, clean windows

• Give creative outlets: painting, drawing, coloring or molding clay

• Use pretend play to teach them how to react tot he things that tend to trigger their rage

• Make sure to always keep things positive, kids with Aspergers will react to negative thoughts very quickly

• Use a beanbag chair, gives them the feeling of being hugged. Also a warm bath or digging in a sandbox helps to calm 

• Let your child express to you what triggers these fits and also what they find makes them calm down

• Identify warning signs to help identify triggers and prevent the tantrum before they happen

• Put together a Boredom Box this can be filled with thing the child enjoys such as jewelry making kits, paints, modeling clay, crossword puzzles and other types of artistic interests. This gives your child somewhere to go when they need that extra stimulation and you know that you have the things they need on hand to avoid a meltdown

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