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Physical Science-Harness Your Childs Energy And Get Them More Involved

Physical science is often referred to as the science that deals with the properties of energy in matter that is non-living. Physical science also deals greatly with how man can harness the natural energy found on the earth to live more comfortable. You may be able to peak your child's interest in physical science by letting them know that things like the lights in the house, the microwave and the TV are all possible because of the discoveries of physical scientists.

It is easy to get your child to be more involved in physical science. Many of us participate in some aspect of physical science without even thinking about it. For example, the forces of gravity (an element of physical science) allow you to spend the night sleeping comfortably in your bed. Was it not for gravity you may not be able to sleep because you would be floating all over the room and bumping into the walls. Likewise, experiments with gravity and other forces need little preparation. An example would be dropping various objects from a tall place and observing how quickly each one fell. Or perhaps if you want to increase the level of difficulty, you can explore why it is that a bridge or an arch can remain standing when it seems like there is no center support. The possibilities are endless!

Below are some very broad categories that are usually grouped in the category of physical science. This list is not inclusive. There are no official rules dictating what is and is not a part of physical science. The following examples are also very narrowly defined and are actually much more involved than you may think.

Astronomy – Astronomy is the study of the universe beyond the atmosphere of the Earth (right where those who study earth science might stop)

Chemistry – Chemistry is the science dealing with the composition of substances. Chemistry also looks at what kind of reactions will occur when different substances are combined.

Physics – Physics is defined as a quantitative science that deals with matter and energy. Concepts of force, reaction, and occurrences such as gravity are just a few of the topics that physics examines.

Physical science also has a great deal of overlap with earth science as the study of the land (Geology) and the study of the sea (oceanography) are both properties of physical science. This may be important to remember when you are showing your kids properties of physical science and are having a hard time convincing them that science is everywhere. There is science in the very air that we breathe!

Many of the greatest scientists in history such as Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton were physical scientists. Consequently, many of the modern conveniences that we enjoy and sometime take for granted are the result of science experiments done by physical scientists. For example, without the ingenuity of physical scientists we would no have learned how to harness electricity or magnetic energy. You would have to go about your day very differently if you did not have a physical scientist who came before you to invent and discover the tools that we use every day.

You do not have to be an apprentice of Albert Einstein to be able to learn about concept in physical science. Anyone with an interest in the physical sciences is free to experiment on the possibilities of the world around them. You may be wondering, "How do I start learning about physical science?" or "What types of physical science projects can I do at home?"

No matter what the science activity get started now. Engage your child in the world around them and watch them grow.

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Recovering from the Loss of a Business: Recovery, Reversal, and Coping Strategies

Losing a business is overall, akin to the "death" of a loved one. So much of a business owner's personality and hard work have gone into a business, that when tragedy strikes, for whatever reason and the business is forced into bankruptcy or to close, the emotions felt by the business owner are nothing short of serious and all encompassing!

Since losing a business is considered a "major life stressor", along with divorce and the death of a loved one, a business owner that loses a business can be just as emotionally devastated. With this in mind, it is appropriate for the business owner to take into account the five stages of grief that do occur in a major life event or "stressor". These stages are according to the work of renowned Swiss born psychiatrist, Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross:

• Denial. This stage is a healthy stage when the individual asks the question, "Why Me"?, and develops strategies to develop defenses against the impending stress.
• Anger or Resentment. Blame occurs in this stage.
• Bargaining. This is a "truce period" where an individual makes "deals" in their minds, if "only" things don't play out the way they are bound to do so.
• Depression. This is the real grief phase, and an individual will primarily feel discouraged and hopeless.
• Acceptance. This is where reality is dealt with and the process of "going on" begins. Withdrawal from others may occur temporarily here.

Although Dr. Kubler-Ross developed the five stages primarily to be used when dealing with terminal illnesses that lead to death, her work can readily be applied to many major life stresses, including the loss of a business. In addition, not all individuals go through each stage routinely in order, with some skipping stages, or staying in one stage longer than others.

Business owners that suffer the catastrophic loss of a business need to allow themselves the same flexibility and time for acceptance that other major life stressors require. They need to work through the five stages until the fifth stage, acceptance, is reached. They also need to put the loss into perspective if they can, and determine just "why" and "how" the business faltered and eventually failed.

With defeat, sometimes knowledge is attained, and if a business owner can work through the stages of grief successfully, and use the knowledge attained for enlightenment, then perhaps they can successfully start another business in the future, and achieve better results.

Business owners should make a list after they are on their feet again of exactly "what" went wrong, and methods of prevention in the future, as they can then use this to their advantages. The list can include such information such as:

• Why the business failed overall: Was it the wrong type of business for the wrong type of clientele? Was it targeted incorrectly? Was it too unusual to succeed? Was the marketing of the business incorrect? Were the expenditures too great? Was the business plan and outlook faulty or realistic?
• What mistakes led up to the failure: Did the business grow too quickly or too slowly? Were there actual methods in place for prevention, or was the business "reactive" rather than "proactive"?
• What can the business owner correct/rectify in the future? This is the most important question, and a list of all methods that may be used as a measure against future failures should be made.

Business owners need to give themselves time to heal and sort through their feelings, though. Any loss is so emotionally draining, that jumping right back into the "business fire" with another business is not necessarily a good idea until the business owner has recovered their energy and worked through their feelings of grief completely.

Defeat can be a learning experience, and many successful business people have also experienced their fair share of defeats and loss of businesses. Turning the "negative" of the loss of the business into a "positive" learning experience will soon find the business owner recovered and moving onto the next positive step in their entrepreneurial lives!