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- Potty training tips to make your child life celebrations - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Aaron ChronisterThe whole process of potty training activities has to undergo its ups and downs and so there is bound to be frustration at some level for the parents of the child. potty training tips if followed with care and implemented with no sense of hurry would definitely give results. One vital thing ...
Views: 609 - Changes to come - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Carmen GuerraFor the past several years when anyone would ask me to tell them a little about myself I would always being by telling them how I am a mother of 2…..I am very proud of being a mother. While my children have not discovered the cure for any disease or end world hunger to me they are the reason ...
Views: 1336(2 votes) - A Mothers Parting Gift - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dellaina van der LeerIn the sixteen years that I have been in the field of healing arts I have experienced others with a great sense of hopelessness and purposelessness change their lives around. I have seen people that have been given a death sentence ‘regress it’ and I have seen those that have been shot, tortured ...
Views: 1382(4 votes) - How To Generate New Ideas For Travel Essays? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Diana NunezWho doesn’t like travelling, but when a student is assigned to write travel essays, they become confused on how to write a good piece of writing. Travel essays are something that should make a reader enjoy reading, it should interest the reader to the extent that he may imagine himself ...
Views: 4260 - CHILDHOOD STRESS - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Marta HatterCHILDHOOD STRESS There are many steps parents may take to reduce the stress children are experiencing in out culture. The following bullet-points represent areas of life that may be modified to increase the security and comfort in our childrens lives. * Provide a safe, secure, ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Mars vs. Venus Redux - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the greatest problems that families have in improving the quality of their lives together is the common reality that the parents themselves don’t always agree on what the family priorities should be. In fact many men find themselves confused and saddened by their family life; especially ...
Views: 1203(6 votes) - The Desire for Family Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghWhen I started writing about the Families Without Limits phenomenon, I really didn’t think much about the worldwide appeal of the concept. Like most North Americans, I was so wrapped up in my own world that I failed to consider the rest of humanity. What I have discovered, however, is just how ...
Views: 1200(2 votes) - 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) - To All of the Fathers of the World Who Left, and To all the Children Who’ve Never Met Them - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.While reading this, please bear in mind that it is not just father's who leave. There are also mothers who chose to leave. Whatever their reasons are; try your best to put yourself in their shoes. This is a tool for those whom might need it. I love my father, I just don't know him. I never ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - Potty training- it is all about good and healthy habit of your child - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Keneth ThomassThere is no proper particular way of training and every parent has to remember this important point. There is no as such particular age at which the potty training should start. This may differ from child to child but roughly when your kid is around one year old you can start the training that ...
Views: 626 - The Costs of Adventure - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThe Cost of Adventure How Much Do You Need? Recently I wrote about why you need not fear making a change to your lifestyle simply because your financial situation is uncertain. Today I am writing about what living a more adventurous lifestyle will really cost you. My family has traveled to ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Being Alive At Any Age - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Terry WeberBeing alive at any age has a lot to do with your attitude. What I'm talking about is an attitude toward life and the people around you that is caring. Let me give you an example of what I mean: Back in the days when the knights of old were spurring their horses toward unknown horizons, they ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - AWE - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghToday there isn’t much that leaves us in awe. We are educated in general scientific principles. Through modern media we are exposed to the wonders of space; of quantum physics and other incredible discoveries. As a species we no longer ascribe great geological events to the anger of the ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - 6 Carefully Tested Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIn the late 1890's the American economy had been hit hard which caused widespread unemployment. This financial crises motivated men to try their luck in the gold fields. Men from all walks of life headed to the Yukon in Alaska. Many were professionals such as teachers and doctors who gave up ...
Views: 1535 - 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: 1345(2 votes) - 5 Quick Tips To Organize Clutter In The Master Bedroom - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWhen I was a little girl I always knew when fall was here. After school we would skip and walk and dawdle down to the local grocery store where we would pick out the biggest pomegranate we could find. That is the only time of the year we could buy them. Back then there was no such thing as ...
Views: 2043 - Get Out of the Way - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghMy two oldest kids have been invited to take part in a Model United Nations program at the UN in New York. My wife and I are excited about this but our kids weren’t so sure. Specifically my oldest was (and usually is) suspicious of anything that adults organize on his behalf. In fact the mere ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Be True to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the concerns that I had before I decided to take my life (and my family’s lives) in a completely new direction was what people around me might think. You know what I’m talking about. For some folks being different comes easy. For those of us who grew up among the cliques and ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - Meeting New Friends - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAs we travel across a continent we inevitably make new friends. Some are just fleeting. Others last a lifetime. At our current campground in southern California we have met and made a new friend who has had quite an impact on both the kids and the adults. Our new friend’s name is Kindle. ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - The Dunes of Mars - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThe Dunes of Mars Today the Warrior left the Earth that I know and entered a strange world of towering sand dunes and brown-orange volcanic rocks. In the distance low brown hills rise above a rubble filled surface. The sky above us is cloudless. The sun is quite hot and glares so bright ...
Views: 1379(2 votes) - Inspiring Families - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghInspire Your Family; families don’t really exist until they “connect.” Personally, I don’t define a family by who its members are or even by how those members might be related to each. I define a family by how it behaves and by the degree of connectedness and cohesion between its members. Even ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Children Are Not Pawns in Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from PD RiversChildren Are Not Pawns Has your significant other become “de trop” (as the French like to say)? Has he or she gone outside of your relationship for anything other than a casual friendship? Have you cause to re-examine your relationship? All too often we allow ...
Views: 3111(2 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) - Let Me Tell You A Story About Mugwumps - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Terry WeberThese mugwumps are strange looking birds that I see sometimes alongside the interstate highways when I’m on a long trip in my motor home. Mugwumps look kind of like big crows except they have white rumps and long black tails that are about twice the length of their bodies. Mugwumps never fly. ...
Views: 1273 - ***Keeping Your Marriage Strong While Raising Children - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Kids! We love them. We cherish them. They bring joy to our lives. When we have children in a marriage, we understand finally, and once and for all, what eternity means. While we are not immortal, we learn the meaning of everlasting life when we ...
Views: 7002(26 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: 1016(3 votes) - 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: 3246(1 vote) - If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Carmen GuerraI began this process as sort of therapeutic soul searching sort of way. I see myself as many of you have been before me and many more after me as embarking on yet a new adventure or stage in life. During this process I read a quote “If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies” - ...
Views: 5609(1 vote) - 10 Fresh Ideas To Get Rid Of Clutter In Drawers and Closets - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt can be so frustrating to want to be organized and try many different things to get organized but nothing seems to work. We are not all the same, we learn differently and we like different things. What will work for one person may not work for another. As a professional organizer I receive ...
Views: 2265(2 votes) - Discover 4 Reliable Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter Instantly - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt was a cool evening just before dusk. We were in a foreign city enjoying a walk around the streets of an unfamiliar city. My daughter loves ice cream so we were on a quest to find an Italian geliato store which had been recommended in our guide book by Rick Steves. We came across a ...
Views: 1277 - Family Freedom Now - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFreedom; today, my wife kids and I declared our freedom. My wife and I made a huge decision today. We had a meeting scheduled with our kids’ teacher at school. The Head of School was also there. My wife and I were supposed to talk to them about getting our kids re-enrolled and back into the ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Suggestions for potty training - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Keneth ThomassThe most difficult and which test the patience of the parents is the potty training for their kids. There is no fixed training and this has to be recognizes by every individual parents and the most important thing is that a method which has met with success with one child may be totally ignored ...
Views: 577 - Several benefits offered by ergonomic business office furniture - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Mary SchmidtIf you are about to buy office furniture systems for your business, then it is highly advisable that you purchase ergonomic furniture. Ergonomic furniture is designed with the health and comfort of users in mind. Some people may argue that the standard furniture system is good enough. So why do ...
Views: 2004 - 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) - The #1 Way to Stop Your Child From Driving You Crazy! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever seen a small child go down to a pond and throw rocks into it? Kids can do that for hours, partly because the big splashes are a sign of their impact. They are the ones causing all the commotion! How does throwing rocks into a pond relate to what happens at home? If your ...
Views: 967(4 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: 1745(3 votes) - Being a One Parent Family - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from PD RiversAfter a divorce a single parent can find him/herself in a pit of confusion.It is time to sit down and consider how your new family is going to function because that's what you are; a family. You may be missing one component that has been with you for a while but those of you who are left now ...
Views: 1680 - Living the Good Life - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghIt's Time to Live the Good Life Now it’s time to go to school; Creative Family Lifestyle Design School, to be exact. What is Creative Family Lifestyle Design? It is you taking charge of the direction of your life. It means making your life work for you. The 2nd Secret to Living the Good Life ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Dealing with the Stress of Grief - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Grace TallmanDEALING WITH THE STRESS OF GRIEF How you respond to the stress associated with grief (see my previous article entitled “Grief and Stress”) is directly related to how well you are able to identify your stressors and respond to them in a healthy manner. In this article I will identify seven ...
Views: 1890 - Dare to Dream - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghDare to Dream - And to DO “Follow your dreams – this requires courage, drive, and bold action.” It is easy to ignore your dreams; to regret them; to label them as unrealistic, childish artifacts; to deny that they really matter to you anymore. Adult life is filled with reasons that dreams are ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Is Public School Right for Your Child (Part 2) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghI left you wondering whether you should be sending your kids to school each weekday morning and if not, what you are supposed to be doing instead. School or No School? My key goal with this post series is to help you to understand that going to a school is not necessarily the best decision for ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Is Public School Right for Your Child (Part 1) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghEducation – Is It Screwing Up Your Child? (Part One) I will assume that you have a child of school age or that is about to enter school. Or perhaps you have grandchildrenor you are just thinking ahead. Either way, when it comes to the educational options for your loved ones, perhaps you are ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - How to Beat the Best at Their Own Game - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghHow to Beat the Best at Their Own Game The Power of Focus on Demand The following is a reprint of a guest post that I did last month at the Bold Life blog. Just in case you didn’t catch it there, I thought you might enjoy it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everybody wants to win. ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - 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: 1555(4 votes) - Anger in your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Jason Ryan IsaksenA good relationship with your partner is one of the most important aspects of your life. You try your best to make it as smooth and pleasant as possible. However, nobody said that a relationship can always be perfect; there are still imperfections that you have to deal with no matter how ...
Views: 735 - Family Leadership 101 - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFamily Leadership 101 Leading Your Brood Are you your family’s leader? Whether your answer is yes or no, this post is focused on you. Why does leadership matter? Well, first let’s consider the following questions. Is your home just a collection of people going separately about their ...
Views: 1305(3 votes) - Do Something Different - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghGive your creative family lifestyle dreams a try out. If you followed the advice in the past, you have been doing a lot of thinking lately about what sort of creative family lifestyle you could be following. Now it’s time to get your feet wet. Up to this point, everything that you have done has ...
Views: 1262(6 votes) - You Wanna Do WHAT? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghYou Wanna Do What?!? Are You Nuts? Because I blog about changing your lifestyle I have asked readers to comment about what they think are the personal barriers to chucking it all right now and living the ultimate family lifestyle. I want to thank all who responded. The honesty and palpable ...
Views: 1218(3 votes) - PARENTING AFTER DIVORCE - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene LancerChildren intuitively know that there are problems in a marriage, sometimes despite their parents' best efforts to hide them. They may even believe divorce is a welcome relief from their parents' hot or cold war. However, they do not share their parents' need to separate, but on the contrary, ...
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