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- Healing From Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Merlene BishopHEALING FROM DIVORCE Copyright by Merlene Bishop Divorce can be a painful and difficult process, even if you were the one to file. There are a lot of adjustments and changes to be made regarding the decisions about who will live in the house, division of property and assets, and of ...
Views: 2231 - How to Spend an Incredible Summer With Your Kids - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWith school out, parents either feel two things. 1)"Wow, I can't wait to spend more time with my kids!" or 2)"Oh, boy, here we go. How will we fill their time?" Parents who work outside the home have no choice but to send their kids to camps or daycares during the day, but stay-at-home moms or ...
Views: 2899(5 votes) - Teen Help Situations - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from dan dekkerIt is considered that million of teens in the United States are being affected every year by teen parenting. This matter includes as well boys and girls. Other statistics show that there are actually about 500,000 babies born to teens each year. Although this rate has steadily declined, this ...
Views: 2193(5 votes) - Expectations and Family Vacations - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Susan Meyerle“Are we there yet?” asks one impatient child. “How much further?” chimes another. Family vacations, like many life experiences, are ripe with expectations. From how long it takes and how much longer it will take to get there to the quality of the interactions with family members, our ...
Views: 1663(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: 1380(2 votes) - Three Speedy Tricks for Funny Best Man Speeches - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Steven RobbinsWedding ceremonies are usually indeed sincere occasions. On the other hand, aside from a particular degree of solemnity needed in the ceremony, it is also said to be a joyous and joyful celebration. This is why the best men in weddings offer some of the burden of creating the event a little ...
Views: 3416(2 votes) - Savoring the Dining Experience - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from chester germanMealtime is a very significant part the day. It is a time to nourish and 'refule' - but also to socialize and unwind. This doesn't change when people move to seniors housing. In fact, the dining experience may become even more important. Having a say in what to eat, and in what kind of ...
Views: 823 - Is my partner an alcoholic? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from John McMahonAre you one of many people who live with someone who drinks heavily? Do you wonder whether your partner is an alcoholic. Well you are certainly not alone. For many people living with problem drinkers means agony and confusion wondering whether their partner is actually an alcoholic or whether ...
Views: 2093 - Helping the Person with Dementia Grieve After the Death of a Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Beth PattersonCaregivers and family members often ask whether they should tell a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia about a death in the family, and how they can help them grieve. Although much has been written about the profound grief of caregivers and other family members throughout the ...
Views: 6423(1 vote) - 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: 3313(2 votes) - How To Find Help For Parents of Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from dan dekkerAs a parent of a troubled teen, there can be a lot of guilt involved. Parents often wonder where they went wrong to have their child act and feel this way. Or what they could have done differently. They sometimes feel like they have failed as a parent somehow. There are all kinds of resources ...
Views: 1744(3 votes) - The Shift to Conscious Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerWe always have a choice, in every given moment, to be, act and communicate in whatever way we do, however, most of the time we do it unconsciously. We’ve heard it, read it or have said it many times…kids don’t come with a manual and we all do the best we can with what we know! It appears ...
Views: 2603(3 votes) - 7 Hot Tips On How To Successfully Organize Your Garage Or Basement - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI am the worst offender when it comes to disorganizing our garage. I know I am not the only offender in the family. Even though I am a professional organizer and I know better I am really good at doing a number on our garage. I routinely organize it twice a year. Once in the spring before it ...
Views: 2210 - Finding Family History - Answers to the Question "Who Am I?" - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Neil HumanThe Greek word “genealogia” refers to finding family history or tracing family heritage. The root of the word “genealogia” is “genea” which refers to a descendant or generation. Genealogy as we know it today has come a very long way, but has been around for hundreds of years. Basically ...
Views: 1320 - The Kids are with Me or You - but not Her! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Jill DarceyIt's normal, it's real, and it's understandable ... so what's the answer? We all think it - and most of us say it when we share children with an Ex who has a new partner. The phrase 'the kids are with me or you - but not her' is equally valid when read "but not him" in place of her however ...
Views: 2038(8 votes) - Summer's Romantic Advantage - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Rachel MohebanWelcome to summer! Okay, so it’s hot. We all know that. Make yourself some lemonade and USE the heat to your romantic advantage. Get creative – what did you enjoy, way-back-when, when you had more unstructured time available to you? So you need a jump start on this one? Well, here are ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Olive Kids Flowerland Review - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Denzale MontgomeryI believe it to be impossible for a parent to not want the best for their child. This to me is not something that we can resist. We can accomplish many things in the very short that we spend in the world. But, no matter if you where the poorest man in the world living on the street, or if you ...
Views: 782(1 vote) - Magical Conception - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt was one good day in October 2004. I had been living in the UK for quite a few years; I had been married and divorced and, as life has it, after the storm comes the calm… after having arrived at the conclusion that I was better off without a man in my life… he arrived. He didn’t look like ...
Views: 2197(1 vote) - Parents: The 3 Most Catastrophic Mistakes Parents Make And How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeIn all the years I have been working with children and parents, I am amazed at just how many parents believe they can tell their children what to do and their children should just “do as they are told”. Well I am here to tell you: nothing could be further from the truth. Most of these ...
Views: 6303(7 votes) - Parents and Backtalk: Five Stunningly Simple Ways to Turn Backtalk into Communication - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeIf you think backtalk is something you have to endure as a parent or have to control with strict limits and consequences, you are mistaken. If you follow 5 simple steps in the proper order you will dramatically reduce backtalk and become closer with your child than you ever ...
Views: 2440(4 votes) - 2 Simple Ways to Be a Happy Parent - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtDo you have moments throughout the day when you feel great as a parent? When your kids are happy, you are happy, you are all hugging, laughing and kissing one other? You know the feeling of wonderment. Now, do you also have times when you don’t love being a parent? Have you felt at your wits ...
Views: 1415(5 votes) - Five Summer projects to unleash your kids’ creativity – and yours too - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Babs ChandrasomaFive Summer projects to unleash your kids’ creativity – and yours too by Alex Hiam, author, Business Innovation For Dummies Arts and crafts are, like anything else, more or less creative depending on the approach you take. To use art as a way to strengthen your imagination and boost your ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - Divorced Dads and Step-Dads: Keeping it all in Perspective - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaBeing a divorced Dad can be one of the most frustrating experiences any parent will ever face. For many it seems like a can’t-win situation. You find that you’re constantly trying to prove yourself – to your ex, to the children, and often to a Step-Dad who has moved into the picture. If Mom ...
Views: 1925(4 votes) - 10 Quick Tips for Family Summertime Blues and Boredom - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Lori RadunIn most homes, school is over, and summertime has begun. On the one hand, most moms feel grateful that warm weather is here, family fun has begun, and the stress of the school year is on hold for the next three months. The kids are ecstatic because they get to run through the yard shooting ...
Views: 3428(9 votes) - My Wife and Mother Can't Stand Each Other by Linda Lipshutz, MS, LCSW, ACSW - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from linda lipshutz“My wife and My Mother Can’t Stand Each Other” by Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Rob W. writes: ”My wife and I have been arguing incessantly and I am beside myself. Stacy and I have been married for five years and the problem seems to be getting worse, not better. I’ve always been very close to ...
Views: 5751(2 votes) - Sibling Rivalry when Caring for an Elderly Parent - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from linda lipshutzWhen Siblings Face An Elderly Parent’s Illness by Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Susan G. writes: “ I thought that I had buried the hatchet with my sister, but yesterday the resentment I used to feel came rushing back. My elderly mother broke her hip eight months ago, and has been in and out of ...
Views: 3670(1 vote) - How To Conceive - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Hanna HamelsfordHow To Conceive Once you have made the life changing decision to have children, you want to be able to conceive as soon as possible! Not all women conceive effortlessly and swiftly, but if you follow some of these tips and tricks about how to get pregnant, you will be able to heighten your ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Selecting a Nanny, Au Pair or Babysitter – What Are We Missing? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Yossi PinkasNanny personality assessments can help parents learn more and choose better Selecting a caregiver for our children is a difficult task and the risks in making a wrong choice are frightening. Most articles on this topic advise parents to interview the nannies, check their references and ...
Views: 1153(6 votes) - Family Communication - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerCommunication...it is the root of many misunderstandings and conflicts that we experience in our relationships, whether it is with our partner, our parents, our kids, friends, siblings, bosses or anyone! Sometimes we may keep silent because we don’t know how to say what we want to say and ...
Views: 2501(1 vote) - Grow Your Own Healthy Kids! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayOf course it's very possible to grow a bunch of healthy kids, especially if you can find the child in you as well. Being a kid can be great fun, and there's no reason why we can't run around and play kids games until we are grandparents and beyond. As soon as the sun is shining get outside in ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Right Mind, Right Design - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyMost often at the onset of the spring and summer months with winter being behind, people generally are geared-up to get in the creative mode. The beginning of a new season in some way incites creativity and motivation for change. Included with the desire to change may arise enhancing our lives; ...
Views: 2005(1 vote) - How to Get the Kids out the Door in the Morning - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtAsk most parents about when their family experiences stress and getting out the door in the morning comes in among the top answers. With the right routine and words, mornings can flow and be one of the happiest times in your family’s day. As with any major parenting issue I always look at ...
Views: 1268(4 votes) - Discipline by Dad - 5 Tips to Build Strong Relationship With Your Child - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightTo many dads discipline means yelling, threatening or spanking when the behavior of the child is unacceptable. They may be confusing discipline, which means loving guidance and teaching, with punishment. Punishment is punitive and harsh. Their own fathers worked long hours and the mother did ...
Views: 2105(3 votes) - 4 Ways to Spend Time with Your Kids When You Have No Time - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIt was Dr. Anthony P. Witham who once said "children spell love…T-I-M-E." He was definitely onto something. Unfortunately, if you are like most parents, time is a precious commodity that often eludes us. Whether we have a new job, a new baby, or we just need to make the coffee or strip the beds, ...
Views: 1832(2 votes) - Puppy Hints - Introduction to Fundamental Doggie Methods - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from ridwan wawanTrick training can be many enjoyable, nonetheless it all starts while using basics. Just before a dog may be trained to try and do tips, he must be properly qualified within the basic obedience commands. Getting previously trained creates an setting for new exercising, and in some scenarios, the ...
Views: 713(3 votes) - What is an Ethical Will Or Legacy Letter? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Beth SandersEthical wills are a way to share your love with family and close friends. Think of an ethical will as a heartfelt letter or legacy letter describing what truly matters most in your life. An ethical will passes on life lessons, values, joys, prayers, hopes and dreams for present and future ...
Views: 1376(5 votes) - How Do You Know That Your Child Is Gifted? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Beatrice BrownA gifted child is one who has advance cognitive (understanding) skills and motor skills for her age. She can walk, talk, and reason earlier than average. She will be a high achiever in most areas, and she may have an IQ over 150. Having a gifted child is rare. Although many children may be ...
Views: 2331(2 votes) - Boomerang Kids Can Affect Retirement Needs of Aging Parent - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Cathy SeversonThe term boomerang kid emerged during the tough economic cycle that forced grown children back in with their parents. The boomerang, an instrument used by aboriginal people in Australia is thrown in the air only to return back to the sender. While grown children returning home can be a ...
Views: 2624(3 votes) - Two Parenting Mistakes with Anxious Children - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Christopher McCarthyTyler begins to cry, raising his hands to cover his eyes. Eleven-year old boys hate to cry, and Tyler is especially fearful of it. It embarrasses him and makes him feel weak, even within the safe environment of my counseling room. His mother knows this, and with watery eyes herself reaches out ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Encourage Your Kids to Play with Real Toys - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from DENG KENGAt Heirloom Wooden Toys, we love kids and love to see them playing in the real world! Studies show that kids are happier and healthier when they spend lots of time engaging in active play, playing outside, and playing with the people who love them the most -their families! We think natural ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - The Three 'Magic' Questions To Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Greg BakerFor years, as a Pastor and counselor, I've had to figure out how to save someone's marriage. Here is a short formula that I use to find out where the problems may truly lie, and knowing them, I can recommend a plan on what needs to be done to fix the broken relationship. You can follow it for ...
Views: 5823(2 votes) - Nine weird ways you can help the planet ... - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Christina Hollister... Or, how going green can help you lose weight, relieve stress, save your marriage, make new friends and just have more fun "After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say, 'I want to see the manager.'" ~William S. Burroughs This year marked the 40th anniversary of ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - The Gift of Letting Go of Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnExcitement was in the air as gifts were being selected for Christmas giving. My 16 year old daughter who has always been into environmental issues and working on making the earth a better place decided this one year she wanted a special watch. The face of the watch was a sepia/gold color of the ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - 4 Life-Enriching Ways To Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAwhile ago I saw a sign with these words: Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. Someone had crossed off the first two words. I had to chuckle. Just simplify. In my role as a professional organizer I have been working with a woman who has had no less than 6 deaths of close family members (including a ...
Views: 2207(1 vote) - 7 Basic Organizing Tips To Get Rid of Paper Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI love getting thank you notes. I like reading what my friends have to say about the gift or service I have done for them. I like the beauty of the cards and I love getting “good” mail. The fact that my friends took the time to write me a note makes me feel important. I received a call from ...
Views: 2218 - Chosing the Perfect Occasion Gift - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Vance LassiterHouse warming gifts are amongst the most difficult gifts to choose, even when you know the recipient well. Household basics aren't always appropriate and equipment is expensive. A bunch of flowers won't last, a plant means maintenance and salt and coal, while traditional, seem a little out of ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Stop Drinking and Save Your Marriage Now! - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Lyn AbdullahLife takes on a feverish ‘spin’ when alcoholism becomes the root of unwanted behavioral problems in family life and the scenario becomes worst if there are kids in the family. Showing signs of being too dependent on alcohol is the first sign of trouble and if prolonged, and still denied by the ...
Views: 5597(4 votes) - Listen to Your Mother - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksMy mother’s background is in piano. From my earliest memories, she’s always been a pianist and piano teacher, and some of my fondest moments in childhood were spent beneath the family’s baby grand as she practiced, my head in the curl of my dog’s belly, listening to the music and watching the ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - What Does Your Manual Say? - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Jackie Gartman“You want to quit what!?” I said to my ten year old son who sat quietly quivering as he delivered the news that he didn’t want to continue karate lessons. “You have to be kidding me,” I shouted back, along with some other choice words that I regretted at the time but have conveniently forgotten. ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Moving forward with grief! - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Sandy BrosamI am a mother – daughter – wife – sister – granddaughter. I love my family deeply, so when I lose a member of my family or a close friend, how do I move forward in my grief? I can share my thoughts with you on this subject as a woman who has lost 2 children in two very different ways, my ...
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