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- What Issues Should I Steer Clear Of, Is A Typical Question Of Mothers And Fathers Looking For Parenting Tips! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Paul DonahueWhy would individuals go on the web and search up the phrase, parenting tips and factors to avoid carrying out? Well, normally when people look up some thing on the web, it is simply because they are trying to acquire an item, or they are seeking to take care of a need or problem. The queries ...
Views: 821(5 votes) - What New Life Skills Will Your Kids Learn This Summer? - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenWe have until our children are about 18 years old to teach them all the basic skills they'll need to live on their own. Although it sounds like a lot of time, it goes by amazingly fast. Summertime can provide a little more free time for teaching our kids something new. Children often enjoy ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - What Things To Be Expecting When Seeking Out Infertility Treatments - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Will MatthewsInfertility is defined as being unable to get pregnant after attempting to have a baby for 6 to 12 months without resorting to contraception. 10 percent of couples in The United States are affected by infertility. It is easy to become overwhelmed with the wide variety and scope of infertility ...
Views: 675(1 vote) - What to Cook for Dinner - 2 Easy Ideas To Make This Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtThe time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clenches - What to make for dinner is the question racing through your mind. You know you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but you're tired and you don't have all the ingredients for your favorite "go to" recipe so you pull out the frozen ...
Views: 1438(5 votes) - What's Wrong With a Game About Dead Bunnies? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghSo What’s Wrong With Dead Bunnies? Ahhhhh! Splat! Ewwwww... My kids have been complaining about the Internet filters we put on our PCs to prevent them from accessing inappropriate content. It’s a parent’s right and duty: right? My oldest is quite the crusader and may just be a budding Civil ...
Views: 1126(5 votes) - When A Crisis Strikes…Forgiveness is the Key to Moving Forward in Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloForgiveness is by far one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my life, especially during the hardest times. Forgiveness frees your heart which in turn can free your mind. The thing that many people have a difficult time believing is that you forgive someone not for them, but for YOU! ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - When A Crisis Strikes…Having a Sense of Security through Routines and Rituals - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHave you ever noticed that you normally follow the same sequence of actions in the morning as you get ready for your day? You get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush your teeth, etc. in the same order almost every day. Why is that? This is because having routines gives you a sense of security. ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - World peace? How about Home Peace first... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyWe are all inspired at one time or another to embrace the vision and dream of world peace. We love what opportunities this brings and we dream of a world where we move beyond a fear and engage in the concept of difference not being judged, but rather celebrated. We become excited by the chances ...
Views: 2233(4 votes) - Conscious Ways of Dealing with Your Family Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Ken LaDerouteAs we prepare for the American Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chanukah, my friends talk of plans to go home to be with their families for the holidays. What’s surprising to me, is that the tone in their voice isn’t one of excitement or anticipation, but more of dread and obligation. Looking ...
Views: 1380(6 votes) - Great Conversation Topics: 3 Strategies to Enjoy Conversations With a Crabby Person - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Tracey BennettEven great conversation topics can lead into dark alleys when you're talking to a grump. Nobody likes to talk to a whiny, crabby person. But sometimes you gotta. Maybe you feel obligated. Maybe she’s your mother or your monster-in-law. Chin up! You can dump that urge to smash the phone to ...
Views: 2649(5 votes) - To speak ill of your Ex with your child says "I love you, but biologically you're 50% a jerk!" - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceySpeaking poorly of your child's other parent is one of the largest issues overlooked by co-parents - and yet it is one of the easiest for you to resolve. The reasons (or should I say excuses) that it is acceptable to slag off about your Ex to your children are numerous and yet the confusion that ...
Views: 2685(5 votes) - 4 Relationship Strengthening Tips for You to Use Today - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Tony MannAnyone who says relationships are easy probably hasn’t been in one for a while. Relationships take constant work in order to keep them healthy and strong. Without this constant care, your relationship can easily fall apart before your eyes. The following are some tips you can use to help ...
Views: 1228(4 votes) - Loving Blended Families - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Diane and Lewis DenbaumWhen we met, we each had one teen living at home, and three adult children from previous marriages living in other parts of America. One former spouse lived locally and the other in a different state. We wanted everything to go smoothly. Before we planned our wedding, we did as much ...
Views: 1557(4 votes) - The Greatest Gift You Can Give Children - Wherever You Are, Be There! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyI believe most of us have what it takes to be genuinely great parents; regardless if we have been separated, divorced or attempting to co-parent. More often than not, it is through our efforts to juggle an already rather hectic lifestyle that we neglect some of the most crucial aspects of ...
Views: 2402(4 votes) - A Guide for Blended Families (Step Parenting) - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Dean SunseriA blended family or step parenting can be a very big challenge for everyone involved. The following are some guidelines to make the new family unit function more effectively. 1. Be Patient – A natural family is created slowly, yet a blended family is more abrupt. Allow time for ...
Views: 1837(3 votes) - Attachment Parenting - Is it for you? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Annie DesantisAttachment Parenting has been around forever, often referred to as Natural or Instinctive Parenting, most indigenous cultures raise their babies this way. But it became more widely known in western cultures when a Pediatrician, William Sears recommended it as a better way of bonding with our ...
Views: 1089(3 votes) - GREATEST TEACHERS - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Dominique EdmondIn this day and age, it no longer takes a community to raise a child. Communities aren’t as closely knitted together as they once were. Where parents could have once relied on the members of the community to help in raising their children, this is no longer an option. As a result, we’re ...
Views: 917(3 votes) - How "Fun" Can Be Your Best Discipline Technique - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtShow me any two people who have fun together frequently and I'll show you a good relationship. People who have regular fun together like each other and most often respect one another. This is a winning combination when it comes to the parent/child relationship. If both parties feel good ...
Views: 1017(3 votes) - Your Expectations Make a Difference - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonAdolescence marks the pathway between childhood and young adulthood. Our world has changed so much since you, who are now parents, grew up. What you may think of as the typical behavior of your own junior and senior high school years now frequently takes place in middle school. As you recall ...
Views: 1198(5 votes) - Care For CareGivers - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Susan DerryWhether you are a mom with small children or you are now taking care of your mom, learning to take care of you first can be a challenge. There is a good reason airlines insist that, in the event of an emergency when traveling with small children or others needing care, that you put your on own ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - Choosing to send your Troubled Teen to a Boarding School? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from dan dekkerBeing a teenager is quite often a rough time in life for many kids. It is a time of transition, when one is not quite a child anymore, but also not an adult. There is still a lot of growth that needs to occur, yet teenagers often feel that they should be able to be self sufficient as well. ...
Views: 3314(2 votes) - Family portrait paintings –A perfect gift - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Andrew ZhaoFamily portrait paintings forms the perfectgift for special persons on their special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, etc. Family portraits not only presents the talent of an artistbut also presents the knot of love and affection which keeps the entire family tied together. Family ...
Views: 1165(2 votes) - How to Get Through the Holidays Without Stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Gloria ArensonThe holiday season is upon us. Do you greet it with trepidation? Festivities bring us together with family. Are you dreading that experience because you have to act as if everything is peachy when it isn't because you are really having an awful time and can't wait to find an excuse to leave? In ...
Views: 2088(2 votes) - Nanny Personality and Risk Assessments - Benefits and Challenges - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Yossi PinkasNanny personality and risk assessments are psychological tests that help parents assess potential Nannies, Au Pairs or Babysitters. The tests provide a better insight into the caregiver’s personality and traits, as well as an assessment of possible risk factors, and allow parents to select the ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - The Sandwich Generation - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Will HauseWhile everyone loves a sandwich, not everyone loves being in one. If you find yourself struggling to take care of your children and also your parents, you are a part of the sandwich generation. This phenomenon occurs when parents age and are no longer able to take care of themselves. ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - Tips How to Conceive a Girl - Secret of Ovulation - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from oswald justinDo you be on familiar terms with how to conceive a girl with confident? Well, if you can follow the information below closely, you will have higher chances than other couples to have the baby gender of your choice. Two of the most important factors that you must know is to know the exact ...
Views: 1269(2 votes) - What Constitutes Respect? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Judy WrightDo you have to like or love someone to be considerate, kind and courteous? The answer to that question is simply- No. You can be respectful without agreeing with, or even liking another person. One reason this is such a vital life skill for our children, is for the rest of their lives they ...
Views: 1902(2 votes) - Family Lies; the Binding Ties - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from PD RiversDr. John Bradshaw has written many books about families and relationships but the best of those books was about family secrets. Family secrets can destroy you. It does not matter why they have been kept; they will eventually come back to smack you in the face. Take, for instance, the story of ...
Views: 3111(3 votes) - The Parents' Toolkit: Consequences And Reinforcements - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ken FieldsOne of the most effective methods parents can use to help modify behaviors of their children, are natural consequences and positive reinforcements. Although consequences can be seen as punishment, and reinforcements as rewards, there are some differences. Natural consequences, sometimes ...
Views: 1747(3 votes) - *** How to Avoid the Top Relationship Dangers of Minimizing Harmful Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish*Sylvia’s husband had a rule: If you can’t be home right after work, you had to call. When she rushed a co-worker to the hospital, in the confusion, Sylvia called about thirty minutes after she was due home. When she did phone home, he accused her of cheating on her and lying. The moment she ...
Views: 4586(1 vote) - A Family - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As Easter approaches, family and friends will be gathered at the table for Easter dinner. Mom’s prized turkey and Aunt Linda’s delicious casserole will be served. The Easter bunny is there and the Easter Egg Hunt is underway. Laughter and shouts of, “I found one,” can be echoed throughout the ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - A Huge Heart! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cathy ToupinWhen I was a little girl, I had an aunt whom I adored. Actually she was my great-aunt, and I usually got to see her every year or so. Her name was Elsie and she loved me and accepted me unconditionally. I remember that if she ever had to correct me, she always did it gently and with a twinkle in ...
Views: 926(1 vote) - And Even Now (a poem) - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from TJ DanielsIf I were going to write a poem about a loved one that had passed, I believe I would write these words. "AND EVEN NOW" Whenever missing you gets the best of me I take out the photo album. As I turn the pages the photos remind me of all the love and memories we shared. The picture of the ...
Views: 3085(1 vote) - Attracting Family Fitness - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Sharon BallantineJust a few generations ago, few people had to worry about their physical fitness. Life was hard. Without luxuries like cars, elevators, or even washing machines and other labor saving devices, their lives were busy doing all the things we take for granted. Machines didn’t do everything for ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - BREATHE! plus Inspiring Quotes for Moms - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Jamie WilletInspiring Quotes for Moms “Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.” ~Jamie Paolinetti My advice for Moms is to take the time to breath. Really breathe. I just did a 2 week cleanse – an amazing cleanse, that I will ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Change the Approach but Hold the Essence with a Matrimonial Site - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from tanya spinThe concept of matrimony is very delicately connected with the culture and tradition of India. People of this country never care to offer a second thought even before depicting the matrimonial belief as divine and auspicious. Friends and relatives leaves no bound to express their joy and ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Create Photo Greeting Cards Which Are Your and Yours Alone - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Shane MartinWhen you select and send greeting cards to people, you’re making an effort to show them just how much they mean to you. That’s why finding just the right photo cards is so important and also, frequently, so very difficult. Choosing exactly the right card is a tricky combination of finding ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Different Functions That Strollers Can Serve - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraJogging strollers have certainly become a must-have among moms and dads interested in getting out and getting fit. Its introduction in the late 90s brought great advantages and benefits for parents, and they today find it very useful especially when they have toddlers at home. Go Hands ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Elder Care - Keeping Your Marriage Strong While Caring For Aging Parents - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Diane and Lewis DenbaumThe Situation: Aging Parents Many couples are readjusting their lives and schedules so that they can be more attentive to the needs of their aging parents. A whopping 44 million adults in the United States are providing unpaid care to another adult, according to a recent study by the National ...
Views: 3247(1 vote) - Family law Mediation - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Lora DavisFamily law is a division of the legal system that covers all legal matters that pertain to a family, which includes marriages, prenuptial agreements, property settlements, civil unions, divorces, child custody, and adoption. Before the beginning of the twentieth century, marriage was defined by ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - How To Pick A Stroller That Will Fit Your Needs, And Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraA baby stroller is one of the most important baby accessories that new parents need to purchase. However, with the numerous options available today to parents, choosing the right one for their family can be quite a tricky task. Although, you might find numerous baby stroller types, it is ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - How to understand Americans? - by Looking for some tips on how to understand the American accent? If so, keep reading, because you are in the right place. This article is for people who want to do it! I will show you three tips to help you understand Americans better. Are here!
1. Watch movies without subtitles
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Views: 161(1 vote) - LOVE AND FAITH WORK TOGETHER - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsNo woman is worthy to be a wife who on the day of her marriage is not absolutely and entirely lost in an atmosphere of love and perfect trust; the supreme sacredness of the relation is the only thing which, at the time, should possess her soul. Women should not "obey" men anymore than men ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Mindfulness Meditation Therapy and Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongMMT is an exciting new development in which mindfulness is applied directly to help transform and resolve difficult emotional states such as anxiety, fear, phobias, anger and other forms of habitual emotional reactivity that affects the quality of our happiness and the quality of our personal ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Parental Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamLeadership at home: this is about your children, not your politicians Dr. Joseph Abraham Question: There are tough times in our family due to tension between us, the parents, and our two teen aged kids. They are less and less obeying the house rules. How can we maintain their ...
Views: 2539(1 vote) - Resolving the Question of Whether or Not to Have Children - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Michael BroderFor some couples, the decision to have children is something that was discussed long before marriage---in some cases; I am told, on the first or second date ! But for many couples, deciding whether or not to have children can be one of their most daunting issues. With couples getting married ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Gery WriterA marriage will only be a success if both people involved are ready to make it work. It can come like a small heart-wrencher when your husband tells you that he is not happy in your relationship, since women are naturally inclined to want to make the people around them feel cared for. So, what ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Suggestions and Guidelines On How To Make Your Ex Want You Back - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Gery WriterTransitioning from being in a relationship to suddenly having no one can certainly be fairly emotional. If this happens and you feel just like you want your ex back then it is a good idea to do a few things to make yourself as appealing as possible. To help you, here are some tips on how to make ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - These are The Best ways to get pregnant - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Olivia HelmIf you’re making a list of the most important things you can do to get pregnant, I hope “having sex” is number one on the list. Of course you know that, but did you know there are optimal times of the month to maximize your chances of conceiving? Assuming you ovulate one time every month, and ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - Tips to Manage Your Rage by Mr. Subhash Thapar, the Best Astrologer in NYC - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Subhash ThaparAnger isn't the most attractive aspect of the human condition and it can be managed it proper Vedic astrology guidance. Mr. Subhash Thapar, the Great Astrologer in New York City, offers practical and informative methods of Vedic Astrology to provide tips on healing your mind, body and soul, your ...
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