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- Bespoke Canvas Prints Create Art From Your Own Photographs - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterTurning your favourite photographs into stunning, full sized works of art is now easier than it’s ever been thanks to the advances of digital technology. Creating canvas photo prints of a standard which would be fit to grace any gallery is now incredibly simple and means that you can decorate ...
Views: 1910 - Confidence, Character and Critical Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Judy WrightAs parents our job is to teach our children how to be the person that will attract the kind of people they want to be around. As we empower them to respect and be kind to others, it will reflect on how they feel about themselves. When we teach them how to be a kind and responsible person we ...
Views: 1910 - Dear Dr. Romance: I do not want to have to choose between family and love. - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I need some of your advice. You're the only one I could think of who would give me a sensible answer. Well, this situation might seem easy when viewed from the outside, but going through it myself really created stress for me. I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN ...
Views: 1907 - ***Tips for fixing a bad first impression - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIf you’ve messed up the first date, you are not alone. Read these three true stories from my clients. 1. “Alyssa” agreed to meet Allen in person after ten days of emails, text messages and phone calls. She was really looking forward to meeting someone who seemed good for her. The problem ...
Views: 1906(1 vote) - A Checklist For Starting A Family - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorThese days, a lot of planning goes into starting a family – many would-be parents will limit the number of children they wish to have and will carefully choose the best time to have each one. Not only does this mean that parents are in a better position, both financially and emotionally, when ...
Views: 1906 - How To Save The Most Valuable Things In Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryDo you remember the very first few moments of your morning immediately after you awoke? I do. The reason I remember those moments is because I have trained my mind to pay attention to the details of life. I now notice the smiles on the faces, the sparkle of enthusiasm and hope in the eyes and ...
Views: 1905 - ***Powering Through, Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDear LeslieBeth, I’m a successful, single business woman in my late thirties. My trusted friends told me I seem unhappy. I think my friends are right. I’m not unhappy about anything specific, and I don’t feel any more stress than usual. I searched the Internet for tips, but some of the tips are ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - The Pros Of Wallpaper - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Tammy BillingsChoosing between paint and wallpaper when making a wall makeover can be a major dilemma, as both have their own set of advantages. Paint has been the preferred option because it is the cheapest way to redo walls and the easiest to apply. But choosing paint over wallpaper and borders also has its ...
Views: 1904 - 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: 1903(3 votes) - Thankful Kids R Happy Kids - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Krystal KuehnHow wonderful it would be if we could help our children and grandchildren to learn thanksgiving at an early age. Thanksgiving opens the doors. It changes a child's personality. A child is resentful, negative—or thankful. Thankful children want to give, they radiate happiness, they draw people. ~ ...
Views: 1901(1 vote) - Boundaries: Surviving The Dreaded Family Get-together - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Rita LouiseIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa – everywhere you go…. In the US and around the world, December marks the time of seasonal holidays that symbolize many religious and family traditions. It is a time of joy and merry making, hustle and bustle and most importantly ...
Views: 1899 - Newborn Baby Bonding - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Susan CarranzaOh yeah! The nine month wait is over! Your new baby is finally here! Now what? It is difficult to imagine that you have brought a new life into this world, isn’t it? You want to give your baby the finest life you can! You have brought a new being into this world, and you will be responsible for ...
Views: 1899(4 votes) - 5 Ideas For Getting Rid Of Clutter That Will Make Your Day - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Marilyn BohnOne of my goals in life was never to quilt. All of that changed one beautiful rainy day at Cape Mears Lighthouse in Oregon. I bought a package with 12 lighthouse quilt blocks in their lovely tincy- tiny gift shop. I love lighthouses so these called out to me. I planned on asking my friend who ...
Views: 1897(2 votes) - You Can Call Me Ray or You Can Call Me J, Don't Ever Call Me Grandma - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Rene' LeisterI'm not sensitive about my age. BAHAAHAHA. Ok, I've gotten better about it. At least better than I was back in 2000 when my daughter blessed me with her first child (there are three now). My granddaughter Danielle was born when I was the tender age of 44. Hey, that's young to have grandkids. ...
Views: 1896 - A "Whats-Best-for-Our-Child" Mindset is Critical in Co-Parenting After a Divorce or Separation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lance ClaeryDisagreements regarding your children are natural when a marriage or relationship ends. Each parent's life moves on in a new direction and as a result disagreements arise about custody, visitation, and decision-making regarding the children. A look at the policies behind California's custody ...
Views: 1893(7 votes) - 2012 College Graduates Are Moving Back Home - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Phyllis GoldbergThis year over 1.75 million college students walked across the stage to pick up their diplomas. Seniors everywhere were excited to graduate as parents were thinking about words of wisdom to impart. With the scarcity of jobs and school loans due, it’s going to be harder than ever for these ...
Views: 1893 - How to Effectively Communicate - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Larry CraneArticle Contributed by Christine Priorie Communication is probably one of the most important aspects of being human. Communication is more than just speaking or writing. Communication is for the purpose of engaging our senses in a manner that communicates information. Communication exists ...
Views: 1892(2 votes) - Top 5 Ways to Ensure Your Children Stay Safe in Your Neighborhood - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Anica OaksKeeping your children safe in your neighborhood should top your list of priorities. Accidents do happen, but you can often prevent most accidents if you take the proper precautions. By taking proactive steps, you can ensure your child enjoys their time outside in a safe and protected ...
Views: 1892 - Common Sense Ways to Stay Friends With a Victim - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Dr. Anne BrownAre you frustrated with someone you care about who appears to be the victim of a perpetrator? Do you find yourself getting angry for this person? We all have examples of these situations and we often struggle with what to say, how much time to spend with the victim, and how to continue being ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - Hypnosis for Fertility - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Gary AhlskogCan it be true? Yes. Is there such a thing as hypnosis for fertility when couples are having problems becoming parents? Oh, Yes. It’s hard to believe because over thousands of years no one has been able to explain fully why hypnosis works in the easy cases, let alone a complicated topic like ...
Views: 1890 - Planning Your Child's Baptism - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Jeff Fain“I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Although the same Bible verse from Matthew 28:19 may be used during both baptisms and christenings, the ceremonies do have different feels to them. A baptism is generally less formal and liturgical than a ...
Views: 1889 - Send Easter Greetings Cards They’ll Never Forget - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterChoosing greeting cards to send to people is a question of finding one boasting an image which is just right. Whether it’s a humorous picture, something artistic or a more personal image, finding one which reflects both your own personality and that of the recipient is frequently very difficult. ...
Views: 1887 - ***Beating the Odds of Breaking your New Year’s Resolutions: Tips that Work - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishMany New Year’s resolutions are broken by the end of January. If that sentence describes you, don’t fret. New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep because we humans—and probably most primates—have brains that are designed for pleasurable sensations and encounters such as ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - Having The Difficult Conversation - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Carolyn L. RosenblattHaving the Difficult Conversation By Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, RN., B.S.N., Attorney at Law Why is it so hard to talk to our aging parent about difficult subjects, such as getting older, needing help, or planning for being dependent? Sometimes, the elder involved just can’t face it. ...
Views: 1884(2 votes) - Thanksgiving and Family: Love and Friction - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Daniela RoherThanksgiving is just around the corner. Families are planning to gather around the table to strengthen their connections to one another and maintain traditions. There is a good side to this holiday, and a not so good one. Let’s start with the happy side. This is the only holiday that ...
Views: 1884 - Making Lasting Memories With Travel - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Ellen GerstPleasure is the flower that passes; remembrance, the lasting perfume. ~Jean de Boufflers Happiness is not a finite destination; it is a road you travel and a happy road is most often strewn with terrific memories. There are many ways memories may be made, for example, spending time with ...
Views: 1882 - SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY - by Submitted on May 19, 2003 from Kayla FaySummertime is supposed to be an easy time, evoking images of happy children with dirt necklaces, of lounging on the front porch with ice tea, of evenings soothed with fireflies and the lullabies of crickets and cicadas. In our society, this is about as close to reality as Brahms is to Ice T. Our ...
Views: 1882(1 vote) - Why Play Is Best For Growing Brains? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Anna RodriguezWhat is PLAY? Image via Flickr Play is simply a time for kids to use their toys and have fun ... or at least that's how it seems. One day I watched my three children play. My eldest boy, Miggy (7 years old) took out his lego blocks while his younger siblings, Julia and Mikee surrounded him. ...
Views: 1879 - Strengthened Connections - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jo-Anne CutlerNow, more than ever, many of us are experiencing times when we are in need of stronger and closer connections with others in our lives. The support of our partners, friends and family can be of great help to us as we go through circumstances in our lives that we wouldn’t have necessarily ...
Views: 1877(6 votes) - Is Your Marriage A Private Matter? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Radomir SamardzicCertainly not; your wedding wasn't. Let me try and explain, but first let me say what prompted me to write this article. I'll make it short. I recently talked to the parents of a couple who was about to get divorced and they said: "We cannot do anything about it. It's their business and their ...
Views: 1875(3 votes) - Keeping the Kids Creatively Occupied on Family Weekends - by Submitted on May 19, 2013 from Carly WrightSpending the weekend together as a family is more than just fun, it's essential. You need that time to relax with your children, teaching them new skills and simply being together. You don't have to drop down in front of the TV, however; not when there's a whole world of entertaining activities ...
Views: 1875 - Successful Holiday Get-Togethers with Family and Friends - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Nathaniel WilliamsFamily discord during the holidays is extremely common. It is a familiar theme we see in movies such as Home for the Holidays, The Family Stone and Four Christmases. However, the holidays may be the best time to start on a new path to “affording” the life you wish to lead. Frequently, the ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - What is the Good Life - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from cedric riceThis may be the million dollar question for you but when I use the term “The Good Life,” what does it mean? To many people this term will mean many different things. I believe that every answer that you get to this question will be different. When I meditated on this question I came up with the ...
Views: 1873(4 votes) - 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: 1872(1 vote) - *** Tips on Curbing Tattling - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Toni Schutta“He did it.” “She looked at me!” “He stole my iPod.” For parents, it can be really tough to know how to handle tattling. Do you ignore it? Do you let them duke it out? Do you plug in your own iPod and drown it out? Here are a few options for you to try and see what works for you. Option #1: ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Building Self Esteem in Children: Tackling Teenage Stress - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Elizabeth MorrisTeenage Stress Management Stress can affect anyone from children to adults. In between this age gap are the adolescents who also suffer greatly from stress – but for different reasons to those of adults. The symptoms remain the same but we need a different strategy to tackle teenage ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Marriage Fails - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Jesse BirkeyMarriage Fails Marriages are failing! As I reflect on the state of marriage I see almost complete and utter failure. Here is the latest statistic I found: • 50–60 percent of marriages end in divorce, according to multiple online sources. That is failure. What this statistic leaves out ...
Views: 1870(1 vote) - Don’t Settle For Run Of the Mill Photo Calendars - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterUsing a calendar to organize your life and keep track of the many appointments you have to keep is an obvious thing to do. What’s not quite so obvious, however, is choosing to create personalized calendars, meaning that every time you go to check a date, you’ll also get to look at a favorite ...
Views: 1867 - Got the Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Carolyn BatesAre your holidays filled with loneliness? Do the days just feel like a lot of work? Is the meaning of the holidays lost? Has this just happened now that your children are out of the house and maybe you have been on your own for awhile? Holidays are definitely one of the most difficult times ...
Views: 1867(3 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: 1867(1 vote) - Letting My Baby Go - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Terri BrittMy daughter, Mackenzie, will graduate from high school in a few weeks. I don’t know whether to laugh or to cry. I am filled with emotion. Mackenzie is my firstborn. I agonized through THREE days of labor as she prepared to enter the world 17 years ago. Somehow, all the pain and suffering of ...
Views: 1866(2 votes) - Divine Feminine Grandma - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierDivine Feminine Grandma has the nurturing, patient, unconditional love energy of the Divine Mother. It is a deep, abiding love that knows no limitations serving as a foundation of trust, strength and endurance. In many ancient cultures the Divine Feminine Grandma raised the children, not the ...
Views: 1865 - The four human tasks of dying - communication - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Malcolm PayneThe founder of the Hospice movement, Dame Cicely Saunders, identified four important human tasks that people want to complete during the process of dying. They are: • To say ‘goodbye’ – to people, animals and things that have been important to them • To say ‘thank you’ – for a life together, ...
Views: 1865 - ***Reflections On A Half-Century Of Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. When we said our marriage vows 48 years ago and promised “Until Death Do Us Part,” we never imagined those 48 years would go by so quickly. But they did. This year, we will celebrate our 48th Wedding Anniversary. Just imagine, being successfully ...
Views: 1864(7 votes) - When Should We Use Dog Poop Bags? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Kay RingelstetterAs responsible pet owners, we may be well prepared with our dog poop bags when we are out enjoying our exercise with our pets. We may have stuffed the biodegradable bags in our pockets before heading out the door. Or they may already be conveniently available in our dog waste bags carrier. ...
Views: 1863 - Am I Boring My Child? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I'm a stay-at-home dad, and I'm worried that my daughter will get bored at home with me and with the same toys. What do I do? A: Wow, what a great question! You've really hit on an incredibly common fear—not only for dads but for stay-at-home moms too. Rather than come up ...
Views: 1863 - Choose To Enjoy Each Day - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Susan DerryMary Jane Irion said, “Normal Day, let me be aware of the treasure that you are.” There are so many wonders around us each day, if we are awake and aware. Often times we are so busy getting to, coming from, hurrying from task to task that we seldom stop to smell the roses. Years ago I came ...
Views: 1863(3 votes) - Christmas Has A Knob. Use It! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from Susan DunnChristmas has a knob. Use It! What does this mean? It means you have choices. It's your holiday and you can have it just the way you like it. Turn it on, turn it off. Turn it up, turn it down. Adjust the dial. Get rid of the static. It means you're free to celebrate or not, in exactly the ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - A Concerned Parent’s Guide To Moving Your Family Overseas - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoThere are lots of issues to be considered when deciding to move your family overseas. It’s not as simple as discussing it with your spouse, packing up and getting on a plane! Moving to a new country is both exciting and challenging, and should not be undertaken lightly. Making the ...There ...
Views: 1862 - How to pick the best gift for a 13-year-old boy? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2020 from Ram DurisetiAnother dreadful birthday party on its way? Or is it the holiday season already? Finding gifts for adults is difficult, but searching for gifts for a 13-year-old boy can be dreadful. They are at that awkward age when they know what they like, but they are not yet ready to share the details of ...
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