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- Just Because You're You - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Mike RobbinsAbout a year or so ago I started playing a game with my two girls, Samantha (our six year old) and Rosie (our three and a half year old). The game goes like this; I ask each one of them, “How much does daddy love you?” They respond by putting one or both of their arms up into the air as high ...
Views: 1566 - "The Power of Showing Up" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Barry and Joyce Vissell“The amount we receive back within our hearts from helping is much more than the time or money that we give.” There has been much in the news about the tragedies affecting millions of people. In my life, I hardly remember a time when so much has been happening to so many people in such a ...
Views: 1565 - ***Getting over a Breakup – Beat the blues! - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishThe New Year seemed to have passed, and the sting of an unhappy, unromantic Valentine’s Day is over, too. No wonder you feel sad. No matter how much you fight the influence from what seem like manufactured holidays, it’s still hard to beat the blues from breakups and being alone. ...
Views: 1565 - Getting Out of Debt Together - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Rachel MohebanOne underlying tension in many marriages is the weight of a debt. It is estimated that a very high percentage of divorces are based on some sort of financial issues between the couple, debt being a high on this list. If you see that you have fallen behind on your bookkeeping, it’s time to face ...
Views: 1564(2 votes) - It's Not Easy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Michelle GottliebThere are many stages we pass through in our lives. First, we are children, then young adults. We then get to work at marriage and parenting. Before we are done with the parenting stage, often we are thrust into the next stage: being part of the sandwich generation. The sandwich generation is ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - 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: 1564 - 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: 1564 - 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: 1563(1 vote) - For Father's Day! My Dad Can Do Anything - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Trudi WhiteMy Daddy can do anything. Really, he’s proved it over and over again. Another Fathers Day. When I think about the kind of father I have I am in awe. That's why the history and celebration of Fathers Day is interesting. But I'm really more proud of my own Dad. My Dad personifies why we ...
Views: 1563 - Parental Leadership and Guidance: what is your preferred style? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperEvery parent wants the best for their child. How we lead and guide our children throughout their childhood is a blend of instinct, experience and planning. We often struggle to describe how we do what we do. However, as a parent you are likely to have a signature style that guides your ...
Views: 1563 - 15 Gifts of Presence for the Holidays and Beyond - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kimberly RexAs the holidays begin with gatherings and gift-giving, we remember those in our lives who have touched our hearts, helped us learn greater lessons, and those who might be at a distance, or perhaps are not with us this year. Deep within the heart of each of us is a yearning for presence and ...
Views: 1562 - Love, Fear, and Prayer - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Will MarreThe price of love of fear of loss. If we wouldn’t be sad by the loss of a loved one or by being rejected by someone we deeply love, love would have no bond, no intimacy, and no joy. To love is to risk the vulnerability of our inner most being. At least that’s what the most genuine and ...
Views: 1562 - Things To Do For Fun When The Kids Get Bored - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerThe kids are getting out of school for another summer break and it will take about two weeks and they will be bored and saying, "There isn't anything to do" and that is when the 'fun' begins. Mom's and Dad's across the country start to pull their hair out and which that school was a year round ...
Views: 1561 - Helping Your Teen When You Have No Help - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonSometimes good parents find themselves all alone when it comes to finding help for their troubled teen. Maybe they were single parents from the start, maybe they’re divorced, their spouse had died, or maybe they are still married but the other parent is not interesting in being helpful but no ...
Views: 1560 - Getting a Paternity Test when the alleged father is in Prison - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from David AndrewsGetting a paternity test done when one of the required test participants is in prison complicates matters. Normally, carrying out a DNA test is quite simple so as long as everyone is available and willing to take part. In a case when the alleged father is in prison, you will have to be informed ...
Views: 1559 - Top Reasons Why You Should Feel Happy - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Rachel MinahanIt is so comforting to see a joyful person who always wears a smile on his face. The same person is happy and content, and lives his live to the fullest. Here are some benefits you can drive from being happy. Happiness Reduces Stress You may say that it’s just that those people who are ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - "Lessons From Littleton" - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Brian BrodyI loved my community in Columbine - Littleton, Colorado. I moved there in 1985 to work, live and raise my children. I picked this place because it is beautiful, has nice homes and is a down to earth suburb with grounded family values. In the late 1980's I began to see a pattern develop with ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - Some Cool Face Painting Ideas to Make your Kids Happy - by Submitted on May 24, 2018 from Ron SpencerKids always get turned on by the idea of face painting for their parties. Having a funny and interesting face on a party meant for children is something that even parents want to click and frame as their best childhood memory. Hiring expert face painters who can handle the kids and can create ...
Views: 1558 - 3 Steps To Handling Divorce Threats or “I’m Not “In Love” With You” - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Nicola BeerMost people are aware now of the 40-50% average divorce rate in the west and expat communities. Knowing this doesn’t make that any easier if you are living in an unhappy marriage where divorce threats have been made. The good news is an unhappy relationship doesn’t mean it’s over. That’s ...
Views: 1557 - We are here today thanks to Mom, says Mike Ghouse. The best lady in the world! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTo the Americans it is Mom, but to the British it is Mum! (or is it!) Whether it is Mom or Mum – most of us dearly love our mums. By the way the word Mom is used widely in the Midlands of England (Think Birmingham). Mom and Mummy are old-English words. In some parts of Scotland they also use ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - Ayurveda and Family - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is an ancient Indian principle that says if you want to check if your rice is ready, then you just test a few grains. The grains are representative of the status of the entire pot of rice. So, if we want to check on the status of our society, we can look at a few families, as ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - 5 Steps to a Happy, Stress-Free Halloween - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWell, we’re all prepared and everyone is excited. In order to continue this bliss, there are 5 steps you will want to take to ensure that your kids do not fall down the slippery slope of sugar highs, tiredness and tantrums. Step 1: Have an easy, but healthy dinner prepared like soup and ...
Views: 1555 - Resilience Tips for Your Family Building Journey - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, MSWA process requiring resilience comes in two phases. First there is the crisis, a time when the loss or distress is often too unbearable for you to see opportunities that may be available. Once the distress fades away, you may start to see potential in a new situation and to gain a new ...
Views: 1555(2 votes) - Should I Tell my Parents I am a Lesbian? by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomShould I tell my parents I am a lesbian? by Beth Shepherd psychic and therapist. A case study. Names etc changed. Whether it is going to be a mistake to tell them now will depend on how caring and empathetic they are, how modern their way of thinking, how much they love you and understand ...
Views: 1555 - Best Ways To Reduce Your Kid's On-screen Time - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Emma LawsonNowadays, individuals are more concerned about healthy living and pursuing an active lifestyle than ever before. The recent public health campaign instigated by the Los Angeles for families with kids five years old and younger is a good example to quote. The main objective of this drive is to ...
Views: 1554 - F.A.M.I.L.Y.: Father and Mother I Love You - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Michael MantellA recent Pew Research Center study of modern parenthood found that more than half of parents say they find it very or somewhat difficult to juggle work and family life. Dad are doing more housework and more moms are being are being paid for working out of the home. And the public is conflicted ...
Views: 1554 - 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: 1554(1 vote) - The Family Caregiver - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Linda ThompsonWith every passing day, the role of the family caregiver increases in importance. Why? Because, as our elder loved ones reach the point they are no longer able to live safely, prepare nutritional meals, maintain the household and themselves, adult children gradually begin to assume more and more ...
Views: 1553(2 votes) - Homemade Halloween Decorations - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Dominique HaletYou do not have to be a good crafter to be able to make many great Halloween crafts that will make your holiday joyful. Halloween suggests pictures of spooky ghosts, black cats, dark witches, and flying bats. You can recreate some of these images with fun and simple crafts. The best part ...
Views: 1552 - Preserving Summer Memories - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Jodie RandisiParents never know which gesture, tradition or spur-of-the-moment childhood adventure will become a treasured memory. However, chances are more treasured moments will occur during the summer months when most parents have more time to spend with their children. Embracing the moments of life is ...
Views: 1552(4 votes) - Why You Need To Learn to Make Pizza - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Albert GrandePizza is a universal food. Originally confined to Italian neighborhoods, pizza has now become mainstream. Travel anywhere in the world and you will be able to find some type of pizza. As noted bread baker Peter Reinhart explained to me: "Pizza is the perfect flavor delivery system." Pizza is ...
Views: 1552(2 votes) - How Predators Prowl For Kids - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Joyce JacksonWe know that sexual predators search for the child that they see as weak, sad and unhappy. It's the kid with the shuffling feet, head drooping and eyes fixed to the ground. It's the child that appears they are in need of a friend. The predator wants an easy target when the time is "right." For ...
Views: 1550 - How to Maintain a Good First Aid Kit - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Jacques HabraHaving a first aid kit in any home or business is absolutely essential. From small cuts to larger medical issues, a first aid kit can solve a range of medical problems. Here are some tips on how to properly stock a kit for your home or facility. • Utilize an information guide for ...
Views: 1549 - Crop Circles Inspire Organizing Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWhen I opened Google today there were these pretty little circles at the top of the screen and I clicked on it to find out what they were. I found out they are crop circles. These are patterns created by the flattening of crops such as wheat, barley, rye, or corn. Many people think these ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - PARENTING GUIDELINES AFTER DIVORCE - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene Lancer1. Tell your children the truth, with simple explanations. Tell them where the other parent is. 2. Don’t bring up grievances or speaking derogatorily about the other parent to or in front of your children. 3. Don't discuss financial, legal or other disputes with your children. 4. Don’t ...
Views: 1548(3 votes) - 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: 1548 - ***Break Up Advice – How To Deal With Your Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYes—you broke up because it wasn’t working. Every relationship has unique details about unhappiness. You may still harbor some doubts, but, for now at least, breaking up feels the right thing to do. It wasn’t easy—regardless if the relationship was very bad or just not a good match ...
Views: 1547 - A Mother's Final Gift - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Barry and Joyce Vissell[We are excerpting one last time from our new book, A Mother’s Final Gift: How One Woman’s Courageous Dying Transformed Her Family] My mother died three years ago, and her death and dying process has changed my life. I’ve never been afraid of death itself. Rather, I’ve been afraid of the ...
Views: 1547 - Summer Entertaining.. Plan A Great Outdoor Party On A Budget - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Carol EisemanSummer is here and it is a wonderful time to plan an outdoor party with your friends and family. The ability to entertain outdoors offers a plethora of possibilities for great gatherings and parties. It gives you flexibility in your guest list and lots of options for fun themes, games and menus. ...
Views: 1547 - Caring for Aging Parents in Today's Busy World: How to Make it Work - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2018 from Catherine PalmerOur parents spent their adulthood raising us. When we're young, it never occurs to us that one day our parents may need us the same way we needed their guidance and support as a child or teenager. As people age, they face new challenges in life, challenges related to their health, mobility, ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - 4 Key Components to a Successful Family Business - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseIn my work with family businesses, there are four components that I have found to be crucial. These include managing conflict, succession, communication, and roles. Manage Family Business Conflict As part of a family business, you know how quickly conversations can degenerate into conflict. ...
Views: 1545 - When Mama Doesn't Get "Me Time" - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Lori RadunWhat exactly does “me time” mean? To each mom it has a different meaning. To some it means going out with the girls, to others it may mean being able to just read a book for a half hour. You might be thinking “sometimes being a mom doesn’t allow a lot of time for me”. Moms usually can find ...
Views: 1545(4 votes) - Why your friends and family are sometimes the worst support during your divorce - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Adele TheronAlthough your friends and family are an important part of your life, you may find that they’re ill-equipped to support you through your loss. I found that even though my friends and family were well meaning, they often said or did things that were inappropriate. Whenever we hung out together, ...
Views: 1545(2 votes) - “The Wisdom of Anxiety” is Coming Down the Birth Canal - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Sheryl PaulIn April 2015, I had a dream while on vacation in Los Angeles: Robert Johnson, the Jungian analyst who has informed so much of my work, came to me and said, “It’s time to write another book and it’s mostly written.” I woke up, faithfully wrote it down as I do with most of my dreams, then filed ...
Views: 1545 - Holidays, Families, & “have to” - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Robert BurneyWhen we look outside for self-definition and self-worth, we are giving power away and setting ourselves up to be victims. We are trained to be victims. We are taught to give our power away. As just one small example of how pervasively we are trained to be victims, consider how often you ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Getting Along with Family - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Deborah HillA reader of my blog "Getting Along with Difficult People" (www.theawarenessinitiative.com/blog) asked how to get along with family members. I can't say that I've mastered the family conumdrum. In fact, I believe that family members are often our greatest and most difficult ongoing teachers. Here ...
Views: 1542 - Three T's For A Blissful Romantic Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Dr. Grace Cornish LivingstoneThe holidays are here and so are the many cheers and tears that come around this time of the year. For many, this is a blissful season of laughter, togetherness, gift exchanging, and creating fond memories. Yet for others, this can be a time of dreading family gatherings, feelings of ...
Views: 1542 - Turned “ON” by your computer? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Chris CannonIt’s responsible for connecting millions every day, while disconnecting thousands every second. It connects people with family they’ve never met before, while disconnecting them from family they’ve known their entire lives. It has made the world as a whole much smaller, therefore intensifying ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Birthday Party Invitations - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jeff FainBirthday parties have become some of the largest celebrations. A sweet sixteen party used to be just a slumber party and some pizzas. However, it has slowly morphed into a debutant ball being held at the finest hotels and plazas. So however you choose to celebrate the birthday milestone, it all ...
Views: 1541 - 3 Easy Child Suicide Prevention Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Denzale MontgomerySuicide is one of the most taboo subjects any parent can discuss with their children. For a lot of parents when they start to see the signs of someone who might be suicidal, showing in their children they start to go in to denial. But, just turning the other cheek and pretending nothing is wrong ...
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