"Sometimes for adults, a world in crisis is a scary place. The site also provides access to
numerous resources, organizational tools and suggested reading."

About LLuminari
LLuminari , based in Wilmington, Delaware, is a health education company
comprised of nationally known physicians and health experts committed to
women's health both in the workplace and with families.

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Imagine -- or
try to remember -- what it is like to be caught up in that world as a child,"
says noted author of the booklet, Lewis Leavitt, M., professor of pediatrics
at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and advisor to the
Johnson + Johnson Pediatric Institute, L.

"Women, who represent about 60 percent of caregivers, are natural
nurturers and have a tendency to give and give until there's nothing left,"
says Elizabeth A.com.

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Domar, PhD says that there is a fine line
between doing our best versus depleting ourselves.

In addition to the daily tasks they complete for their parents such as housework, cooking and bathing, they live with the added pressure of school and, often, a lack of understanding from schoolmates.

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C. But they can recognize and
respond to changes in adult behavior. The best advice for infants and
toddlers is to keep a routine and resume normal activities. "There have been several
recent studies showing that caregivers who give too much of themselves pay the
price both physically and psychologically," explained Domar .

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And the way parents react and offer comfort makes a
difference between nightmares and dreams, between fearful confusion and a
reassuring desire to help those caught up in crises. Because children's needs and responses to a
crisis can vary greatly based on their age and experience level, the booklet
offers advice for parents in age-appropriate categories -- Infant and Toddler,
Preschool, School Age and Adolescent/Teenager.
The Johnson + Johnson Pediatric Institute, L.com.

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She is 47 years old, has four children ages eight to 24, and found
caring for her aging parents, both in their early 80s, became a 20- to 30-
hour-a-week job.
That is why LLuminari is honoring "Me Time Day, " an annual self-nurturing
day - this year celebrated on March 28 and dedicated to caregiver health and
wellness. "Most
importantly," adds Browning, 'Me Time Day' reminds caregivers that not only is
it okay to take 'me time' - it's a necessity. "If you give to
the point where you are suffering , your ability to meet the rest of life's
demands is compromised, too.

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Living a
meaningful life is about finding the balance between caring for ourselves and
caring for others.

Young carers face serious caring responsibilities.

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Helping Children Cope with Crisis: Booklet Offers Lessons for Parents

L. For more
information, visit http://www. According to her sister-in-law,
Jean is the kind of person who always "puts everyone else first.

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C. Parents, friends and teachers can help by
letting them know their views and opinions are respected. It does this
by partnering with leading healthcare professionals to create educational
initiatives that promote the protection and well being of children. In a typical week, Jean drove her younger children to and
from school as well as soccer practice and music lessons; took her parents to
doctor appointments or the grocery store; managed her family's finances and
household needs, as well as helped her parents with their bills.lluminari .

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Additional insights from Leavitt explained in the booklet include:
* Infants and toddlers (0-3 years of age) cannot understand how a crisis
or a loss has changed their environment .

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"Me Time Day 2005," sponsored by "A Solution for Caregivers" from
PacifiCare, provides 100 online tips for caregivers about ways, big and small,
that they can self-nurture and ensure they will be able to continue taking
care of all their loved ones, but especially themselves.

About "A Solution for Caregivers" from PacifiCare
A Solution for Caregivers is unique in the health care industry as it is
the only comprehensive support program dedicated to the caregiver.

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"At every step of the
development, children understand what happens in the world around them.
* School-aged children (5-12 years) have more understanding of how and
why things happen and will want to ask questions.jjpi.

Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves First; Learn How to Celebrate 'Me Time Day' at http://www.lluminari.com/metimeday

WILMINGTON, Del.newscom. The most important thing you can do for others and for the
person you're caring for is to focus first on your own health and well-being.

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When Terrible Things Happen is a
booklet from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Johnson + Johnson
Pediatric Institute, L. Parents can help by
talking, listening and answering questions with honesty and directness. "When we don't take the time to nourish
ourselves , we don't have the energy we need to take care of others.

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The
Professional Women's Foundation reports that most women will spend 17 years
caring for children and 18 years helping an elderly parent. Meeting your own needs is not about being
selfish - it's about self-care.

They help look after a parent, brother, sister or another relative or friend who due to their disability, frailty, illness or vulnerability cannot care for themselves without help.

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Mudslides and floods closer to home. Images -- pictures, news videos,
newspaper headlines -- that burn into young minds, raising more questions than
there are answers.C.

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, A tsunami half a world away. It is also offered for a small shipping and handling
fee by calling [1-877-JNJ-LINK (565-5465)]. Recently,
Jean and her husband agreed to have her 84-year-old mother-in-law, who has
increasing memory lapses, move in with them. Named to evoke the
idea of illumination, LLuminari experts have joined together to redefine the
way we learn how to live longer, healthier lives. The
program gives caregivers one place to call toll -free anytime for all their
caregiving needs.

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Most often, it is the needs of the
caregiver that are neglected.

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'When Terrible Things Happen': A Parent's Guide to Talking with Their
Children Offers Age-Specific Advice

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. When Terrible Things Happen is
available, free, by visiting http://www. According to statistics provided by the National Family Caregivers
Association, more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill,
disabled or aging family member or friend during any given year.

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Parents and caregivers now have a unique , vital resource to
help them cope in such critical times.com and through selected
pediatricians ' offices.

This booklet expands the scope of the Helping the Children initiative,
established in 1999 as a collaborative pediatric effort to address the special
needs of children during global crises.

About Johnson + Johnson Pediatric Institute, L. For more information, visit:
http: //www.

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* Pre-school children (3-5 years) may not talk about their feelings
openly.

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D. is an organization whose
mission is to improve the lives of children and their families, and build on
Johnson + Johnson's heritage of caring for mothers and babies., a national health
education company for women.com/metimeday) dedicated to
helping caregivers find the balance they need in their lives.

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Key issues discussed in this guide include whether children should be
allowed to watch television in the aftermath of a tragedy and what behaviors
can be signs of anxiety, such as bedwetting, clinginess, nightmares and eating
problems.C."
In a concentrated effort to create awareness and resources regarding the
importance of "caring for the caregiver," LLuminari has created a special
section on its website (http://www . In addition to resource research and referral, the service
includes the valuable expertise of Geriatric Care Managers in all 50 states as
well as a nationwide network of contracted Elder Law attorneys who provide
legal counsel, document review and preparation.asolutionforcaregivers.

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Parents today are faced with reassuring their children during times of
crisis or loss.L., Jean Ward is a typical
caregiver. Browning, Founder + CEO, LLuminari Inc. Me Time Day(R) is a
registered trademark of WE, Women's Entertainment.

A young carer is under 18 years of age.

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* Adolescents/teenagers (12-17 years) are able to understand the causes
and effects of a crisis, but most have not developed experience or
confidence to respond.

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JJPI. What
they don't know how to handle is the 'why. Talking while playing games may help children express their
thoughts. Teens may
find it rewarding to help others who have suffered harm.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031111/NYFNST28LOGO -a )
Jean Ward's story is similar to the millions of American adults who find
themselves in the role of caregiver, and must continually determine how to
balance the many demands of their lives . The new "Me
Time Day" site offers sound advice from renowned LLuminari health experts
providing caregivers simple ways for better self-care - from relaxation
techniques to getting a good night 's sleep.