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- The 2-Step Solution for Getting Your Kids to Share - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtDoes your child hoard toys and possessions or have trouble taking turns? Many times we think that by just telling our child to “play nice” it will be enough to get him or her to share, however the REAL way to achieve your goal of getting your child to consider the needs and feels of others and ...
Views: 1065 - The 4 P's of Successful Family Meals - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Kathleen CuneoIt’s 4:30p.m. You stand in front of the refrigerator scanning its contents to see what you can throw together for dinner. You look at the clock. You have half an hour before you have to run out to pick up your daughter from dance class. There’s not enough time to make a decent meal. ...
Views: 1698 - The 5 Principles of a Successful Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaWhen we embark ourselves in marriage, we embark ourselves in the most meaningful partnership of our lives. Like all relationships, this partnership requires a continuous and mutual exchange of energy and, because of the nature and depth of emotions involved, communication and choices based on ...
Views: 4478 - The 7 Reasons Your Family is Stressed Out - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWe often hear people saying, “Gosh, life is more difficult than when we were kids.” Yes, it is very different in terms of how global the world has become and how the world feels faster-paced. This pace is what has caused parents to feel so overwhelmed by their responsibilities. From my ...
Views: 960 - The ABCs of In Vitro Fertilization - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Stan WrightThe ABCs of In Vitro Fertilization IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is used to treat problems with fertility and help couples conceive a child. The process involves harvesting mature eggs from a woman’s ovaries and combining them with sperm in the lab which essentially fertilizes them. ...
Views: 666 - The Advantages of Adding DIY Alarms To Your Home and Business - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Claudette HermanWhen it comes to personal security, we live in a day and age where people take their privacy and security very seriously, as we should. The age of technology has advanced such that it has become easier and easier for strangers or intruders to access almost anything about us that they want to. ...
Views: 648 - The amount of Marriage ceremony Dresses Should You are trying On - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Mike AndersonBuying for 'The Dress' is definitely an thrilling time for almost any bride to be and for some also can be considered a complicated portion from the organizing of the huge day. On the lookout your most attractive inside your best wedding ceremony gown is just about every women's aspiration. A ...
Views: 528 - The Awesome World of Large Mirrors-Helpful Suggestions - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Jason BloomThe large mirror is a special addition to any room in your home. In addition, there are various reasons that can depart from the function of a mirror. Yes, there are plenty of people that want to use large mirrors in order to obtain a particular style, and there are many different styles to ...
Views: 790 - The Awful Truth About Television: Why kids NAG - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Katherine WestphalViewers log in 50,000 commercials per year Commercials are another significant problem with TV watching. Viewer’s pocketbooks are the primary victim. The average person who logs in 4½ hours of TV per day also tunes in to more than 50,000 commercials per year. Even if adults can resist the ...
Views: 2104 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 1: Infant Whispering Learning the Heart and Soul Connection to form Stronger Bonds - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanAlmost a century ago, children were to be seen and not heard. In this day and age, to rear empathetic adults into honest, respectable, upstanding citizens, who communicate effectively and create success in their daily lives, there cannot be a more critical decision than to make certain that both ...
Views: 1495 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 3: Your Children and You: Keys to Strengthen Core Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanMost conscientious partners want the best for their newborn child, adopted child and even their “furry” four-legged kids. How you choose to set up the emotional environment for bringing baby into the world is not only one of the dynamics to the structure of your child’s emotional awareness, but ...
Views: 1472 - The Basics of a Dental Checkup - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Steve HongGoing towards the dentist can be a cause of anxiety as well as downright fear in several folks, even if the appointment is just for a dental checkup. Checkups are not so scary, nonetheless, and it's crucial to go to them regularly to be able to keep dental well being. The basics of a dental ...
Views: 579 - The Benefit Of An EMS Guide For Trained EMS Workers - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Jacques HabraEMS workers are some of most highly trained field medical officers in the healthcare profession. They must always think and act quickly and can encounter just about any type of medical condition during the course of their workday. From broken bones to mass shootings, EMS workers are skilled ...
Views: 1065 - The Benefits Of Bicycle Trailers For Children And Parents - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraGetting yourself a bicycle trailer is a great idea if you have a baby because a bicycle trailer can serve many functions. If you're a parent, you should seriously consider getting bike trailers to make your life much easier. A bike trailer not only helps you to travel around the town with ...
Views: 751 - The Benefits of Bisexual Dating Sites. - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from jianghe chenAre you one of the people who want to explore your sexuality? One of the easiest ways to meet new people is through online. Think of most of the bisexual dating websites available now? When you create an account for those websites the site will automatically ask you to choose what you are ...
Views: 1733 - The Benefits Of Family Workouts - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonThe benefits of family workouts are definitely many. The world has changed a lot and most of the time nowadays is spent, by parents, at work in search of better life and greener pastures. They however come to realize it very late at a point where nothing can bring them back together with their ...
Views: 1469 - The benefits of stress management - by As I have said in many previous articles, stress can be one of the most debilitating emotions we can have. This is not only mental stress, but also, in many circumstances, it can lead to physical health problems, both in the short term and in the longer term. The sad thing about stress is often ...
Views: 167 - The Best Baby Monitors - What New or Expecting Parents May or May Not Know- Find Out Here - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Dan TerioWe all work too hard to just throw money away or spend money on a purchase without making an educated decision by performing the proper research. Affordability is important, but to make sure that you select a baby monitor which best suites your needs, is as equally important. Simply put, you can ...
Views: 575 - The Best Books Of The Decade - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Asuncion GilchrestThe last ten years saw some superb books. While some explored the delicate lanes of romance, the other addressed more humanitarian issues. Though a few of these books were utterly unmemorable, there were some that are a not-to-miss. Here is having a look at some such books that definitely merit ...
Views: 940 - The Best Call I Ever Made - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Beate CheletteMotherhood, or to be more precise, single motherhood, is the greatest job in the world, the biggest challenge, and the most incredible growth opportunity, especially when you have to push through your fears and personal limitations because you have no choice. Very often my writings to you ...
Views: 1516 - The Best Getaways - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Shelby CoiepassMichigan Getaways are some of the best getaways you can take. Michigan getaways are unique and very romantic. If you are looking to go on a different type of vacation, look no further than Michigan Getaways. Michigan is one of the most underrated places to vacation to. Michigan isn't that well ...
Views: 666 - The best gift ideas of all! - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Maryanne ComarotoIt’s easy to get besieged by the sheer volume the holiday season brings with it. And while much of what we are actually celebrating and why gets buried underneath our “list” (which seems to grow each year, and not always in proportion to our bank account), there’s plenty of time to resurrect the ...
Views: 1197 - The Best Gifts For Your Mother - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Lashawnda GodoyWe all love our mas but we often fail to express our feelings to them. A sweet message can well pass on your message to her but we may often fail to pen down the same, the best way. In such a condition, it is likely to select a present for the special female in your life and convey your thoughts ...
Views: 757 - The Best Hiking Equipment Will Make All The Difference In Your Adventure - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Terra MejiaDiscover your next adventure right outside your back door, with the best hiking equipment available anywhere in Australia. Instead of staying inside and letting others enjoy the extensive beauty event is Australia, find out how you can take advantage of the best hiking equipment available to ...
Views: 895 - The Best Movies on Amazon Prime - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Diana SHere is Our List of the Best Movies on Amazon Prime https://launchberg.com/best-movies-on-amazon-prime/ There are hundreds of movies to watch on Amazon Prime but we have narrowed down the list for you. Without further ado, here are the best movies on Amazon Prime. Rocketman The ...
Views: 812 - The Best Settings For Your Dining Room To Make Your Party A Success - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalIf you have been looking forward to that promotion or a raise that doesn’t seem to be coming your way, maybe it is time to impress your boss in places other than just the office. Call him over for dinner with his family to make an impact on him with your organizational skills. And if your ...
Views: 805 - The Best Shows in Vegas for Kids and Families - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Jamie Mary BakerVegas and kids? Two things most people won’t naturally put together or even associate with each other. But believe it or not, Vegas is for kids too. The best shows in Vegas for kids are performed in popular hotels and resorts on the Strip and around it. Topping the list of spectacular shows ...
Views: 1493 - The Best Shows on Netflix - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Diana SThere’s something for everyone on Netflix. Whether you’re looking for a two-hour flick to pass the time or a new series to obsess about, you’ll find a variety of local and foreign titles on the platform from all kinds of genres. Given the dizzying variety of choices, finding the right show that ...
Views: 749 - The best way to Baby Proof The house - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Melva GlennonWhen your child becomes mobile, you start the latest phase in the lifetime of your home. Those days are gone of glass vases on to the ground and piles of things for instance craft supplies or tools lying around waiting to become store. The quickest approach to organization in the home is always ...
Views: 707 - The best way to clean your oven - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Peter ZhangThe best way to clean your oven Oven cleaning is an important part of house cleaning. We all have hard time when cleaning oven. The following methods will make your work easy. You need to identify the type of your oven before cleaning it. Read manufacturer's instruction carefully, since ...
Views: 608 - The Best Wooden Toys For Young Children - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Johan MonarrezThe most common wooden toy in early childhood days is the rattle. This continues to be a part of every childrens early years. It came as a shock to us that these exact same wooden toys have been found to be the first ever toy known to mankind. Archaeologists have found wooden toys which date ...
Views: 726 - The Big Fat Scam For The Obese And Diabetic - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Shane EllisonTraditionally, a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet is recommended for the obese and type II diabetics. This low-fat approach is based on simple math. Fat has about twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and protein. Regardless of the lower calorie content, applying the theory has proven ...
Views: 2199 - The BIG Secret to Getting Your Kids to Behave - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtEver wonder why some days your kids just seem to test you, rebel against you or resist everything you ask of them? That happened to me a couple of days ago and I want to share with you how I resolved this issue. My family has been on holidays for the past two weeks. Due to a variety of life ...
Views: 1168 - The Birth of Barbie's Ken: Living in the Shadows - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Emma WillsNo expertise in the Barbie doll is absolute without thinking about her boyfriend Ken, who's gone through some changes himself through the years. Developed to live in Barbie’s shadow, Ken has kept up with changes which have covered everything from ordinary style improvements to significant ...
Views: 846 - The Blended Family – Hopes, Fears, And Tasks - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieHope springs eternal, and there’s nowhere that’s more true than a couple taking the leap of faith into a second marriage. To all those who dare to hope that their second marriage (or third, or fourth) will be better than the last, I say congratulations and good luck! It takes a lot of courage to ...
Views: 4110 - The Boy with the Crew Cut - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Cheryl GillmoreIt was autumn in Iowa, 1963. I was fourteen and about to begin eighth grade. My mother remarried--for the sixth time--and we moved from my hometown of Muscatine to a farm just outside the rural community of Atalissa. This was the nineteenth move for me since my dad died in 1953. I was four back ...
Views: 1786 - The Brightest Star of Science - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from enow digital digitalToday is one of the saddest days in our lives. Stephen Hawking; the rare genius passed away today morning at the age of 76. In what may be regarded as an astounding coincidence; today is also Pi Day. This day is each year when scientists and mathematicians celebrate the ratio of a circle's ...
Views: 820 - The Busy Mom - Is it Your Choice? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Lori RadunLet’s face it. We live in a fast paced world. As moms, it is hard to keep up with everything on our plates. We have piles of laundry, piles of dishes, and piles of school papers. Along with the many errands we have to run, we also play chauffer for our children. It may be martial arts on ...
Views: 1055 - The Challenge of Planning Family Meal - Men and WomenSubmitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Carlos MacedoHere is a think you usually hear: "mother knows best". Most of the times the cook in the house is the mother. Why is this? Well maybe because mother giver more attention to family so they know the favorite foods of their family. This is starting to change a bit, since some mothers are already ...
Views: 906 - The Christmas Question - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Chick MoormanWhat do the kids want for Christmas? Where shall we celebrate Christmas? How far shall we travel for Christmas? Who shall we invite for Christmas? How much money shall we spend this Christmas? What food shall we cook for Christmas? Many people are currently investing time ...
Views: 697 - The College Financial Aid Gift That Keeps On Giving - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Reecy ArestyIn the financial aid formulas, students have no asset protection allowance and lose 20 cents per year for every dollar in their name. Appearing asset poor can significantly help make sending a student to the college of their choice a financial reality. Gifting is one of the few legal ways this ...
Views: 2731 - The Daffodil told me a Story!! - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Teddy GriffinThe Daffodil told me a Story!! What an absolutely gorgeous day in the south. It is hard to beat North Carolina on a beautiful spring day....(except maybe on a beautiful autumn day!!). Even as much of a Duke Blue Devil fan as I am, I can actually say that those Carolina Blue skies are hard to ...
Views: 1067 - The Day My Son Flew Into The Sky - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Sheryl PaulHe had been waiting for this since he was two years old. For as far back as we can remember, Everest has wanted to fly. Many young kids, especially boys, have a penchant for things that go – trucks, cars, trains, boats – but for Everest it was more than a stage; it was a calling. He wasn’t ...
Views: 958 - The Death of Traditional Sex in a Unisex World - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Sam VakninTraditional sex – the heady cocktail of lust and emotional bonding - is all but dead. In a culture of casual, almost anonymous hookups, suppressing attendant emerging emotions is the bon ton and women and men drift apart, zerovalent atoms in an ever-shifting, kaleidoscopic world, separated by a ...
Views: 1869 - The Demise of Empathy at Home and in the Family and the Role of Technology - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Sam VakninEmpathy is on a precipitous decline in the family and home environments. Technology is partly to blame, but so are other social and economic trends. On June 9, 2005 the BBC reported about an unusual project underway in Sheffield (in the United Kingdom). The daily movements and ...
Views: 2236 - The Dinner Table - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michelle StewartAt the end of a good dinner body and soul both enjoy a remarkable sense of well-being. --Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Though written in the 19th century, this quote from a leading food essayist holds true today. Although we are all balancing a full plate of activities and tasks, dinner ...
Views: 1327 - The Easiest Way To Apply To A Business School? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Lashawnda GodoyApplying to a business college can be a complex task as most of the B colleges have a thorough admission process. Your claim form will go thru ardent scrutinising eyes that may penetrate into every tiny detail discussed there. Therefore, some preparation is needed before you apply to any of ...
Views: 656 - The Economics of Marriage: Navigating Financial Dynamics in Modern Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2024 from Pokuri Akashhttps://www.matchfinder.in Introduction: In the realm of matrimony, love may be the driving force behind couples coming together, but it's often financial matters that determine how they stay together. In this article, we delve into the intricate interplay between love and money within ...
Views: 318 - The Effects of one’s Position About Spanking - by There continues to be a lot of new articles about spanking children. Some write sincerely in favor of spanking and others passionately oppose it. This article questions the wisdom of any position about spanking. It's occurred to me that my position against spanking in some way empowers those who ...
Views: 1257 - The Empty Frame Upon the Wall - by Barry sat and held the empty frame in his hands, having removed it from the wall. It was a plain wooden picture frame, designed to hold a 4 by 5 inch photograph. It looked like the many others that adorned the wall in the hallway of his grandfather’s home. While it looked the same as the other ...
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