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- First Sober Fourth of July: Surviving the Holiday Without Addiction Relapse - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonThe fourth of July is significant for alcoholics and addicts in several ways. The Declaration of Independence was a statement of separation from a tyrannical ruler. With separating from the past they embarked on a new way of life. Many people come into treatment just after the Fourth of July, ...
Views: 2979(1 vote) - Take action now!- Apathy Can Ruin a Troubled Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Gery WriterIf you’re in a difficult situation, the instinct is usually to avoid additional conflict and just curl up into a little ball. If that sounds like you- improve your game immediately! Inaction will be the downfall of all things you’ve built. When you sense trouble, you need to act. Rocking the ...
Views: 2975(1 vote) - 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: 2971(5 votes) - A Consistent Parenting Style - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Helen WilliamsI believe a parenting style that is consistent creates calm parents and well adjusted children, the perfect ingredients of a happy family. As a parent educator and family counselor with many years experience in observing behavioral problems, it is apparent to me that many parents who struggle ...
Views: 2968 - ***Expert Q&A: Create Your Own Valentine’s Day - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: It's Valentine's Day, and I'm single and miserable. Is there anyway I can turn it around? A: I don't know about you, but I'm really not very fond of those fake, business-driven holidays such as Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. (Okay. I admit, I do like Halloween because I love seeing all ...
Views: 2966(1 vote) - Abusive Parents: Why Do Some Parents Abuse Their Children? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAbusive parenting if often something that goes on covertly in our society. To the outsider it might not even be noticed. With how a family or parent presents themselves to the outside world being the complete opposite of how they our behind closed doors. These people can hold positions of ...
Views: 2965(3 votes) - *** Get the Whole Family Involved in Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Get OrganizedSometimes the only way to get distracting members of the family out of the way while you try to spring clean is to involve them in the process. Not many people enjoy dealing with spring cleaning, but that does not mean that anybody should have to do it alone. Having the whole family involved ...
Views: 2962(1 vote) - The Search For Stimulation: Understanding Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetHow to Understand Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder I had just completed my evaluation of 11 year-old Timmy. His parents had brought him to me because of behavior problems and the teacher's complaint that he was "underachieving" in school. Timmy, I explained, has attention deficit ...
Views: 2958(8 votes) - Summer Fun in Your Own Backyard - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe all know that with the price of gas going up, that everything else will soon be jumping in price too. This takes a toll on family vacations, outings for the weekend, rising grocery bills etc. So how can a family have fun and still have money left for all of the bills that are due every ...
Views: 2956 - How to Create a Father's Day Vision Board - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZThis article will show you how to create in 5 easy steps a Father's Day Vision Board that really enhances your relationship with your father no matter what is happening in his or your life or even if he has passed on! Father's Day is coming up and for many fathers and sons it is a time of ...
Views: 2933(8 votes) - The Orders of Love - Family Constellations - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from John PayneThe Orders of Love describe a natural hierarchy that has been observed through the practice of Family Constellations. What we have observed, is that there is a distinct order that states who belongs, and who doesn’t belong not only to a family system, but also to groups and nations. On working ...
Views: 2923(1 vote) - ***Unconventional Advice On Dealing With Difficult People At The Office - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishTip Sheet Introduction Observe first—rather than act Confide in a colleague as a last resort Confront the difficult person as another last resort Make the colleague or boss look good—by being indispensable Don’t personalize--maybe Introduction Almost anyone who works has run ...
Views: 2918 - The Hurt Child — Played Out in the Adult Life - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Victoria Lorient-FaibishWhen we are having difficulty in adult relationships it is often because we are approaching them from the perspective of the ‘hurt child.’ This is someone who is always looking for love and approval, and is hypersensitive to criticism. If a person comes from an environment of deep criticism, ...
Views: 2915(6 votes) - ***Top Tips Why You Should Get Along With Your Mate's Siblings*** - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D, MSS at www.lovevictory.com Reasons Why Getting Along with siblings is So Crucial The Most Common Problems of Having Siblings-in-laws What Can You Do if You Have Siblings-in-law Problems? Why are the siblings so important in approving your choice of mate? It’s ...
Views: 2903 - History of Amish Furniture - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Sarika PeriwalThe Amish lead a simple life; one that is shorn of artifice, ostentation, and unnecessary fripperies. Their reliance on mod cons and mechanizations that we take for granted in our lives, is very limited indeed. They live their lives in the way that it was lived a long time ago. Simple, unadorned ...
Views: 2903 - ***Thanksgiving Family Stress - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHolidays for many people can mean being alone and feeling lonely--or being with family members who cause you stress and also make you feel lonely! It seems you can't escape the holiday blues. But you can! Here are some tips. 1. Identify your triggers. Identify ahead of time exactly what ...
Views: 2898 - Pit Bull Stops Bullying - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Jaynine HowardMiss Savanna is my very friendly blue pit-bull. She normally lies on the floor beside my desk or she can be found looking out the window. Miss Savanna delights in occasionally chasing a cat. But, she also lets those same cats rub up against her and occasionally snuggle up with her on her bed. ...
Views: 2894(1 vote) - ***The Enormous Economic Advantages of Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have found in our 30+ years of research on successful marriage around the world that being married has huge economic advantages. Doubters have challenged us to “prove it!” The latest proof is in the just released special report by the Heritage ...
Views: 2890(21 votes) - “Parasite singles”, “boomerang kids”, and “accordion families” - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Sam Vaknin"One man cannot be a warrior on a battlefield." (Russian proverb) The Japanese call them “parasite singles”, the Americans “boomerang kids”. Sociologists refer to the “accordion family”: it expands and then contracts as children return to what should have been an “empty nest.” With an anemic ...
Views: 2887 - Non-Violent Kick Buttowski Games Are Good News for Parents - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Charles MutrieStudies have shown an empirical link between playing violent video games and aggressive behavior particularly when the individual plays for prolonged periods. Recent examples of such link are Adam Lanza, the killer in the Sandy Hook in the Connecticut massacre, and Anders Breivik, the ...
Views: 2870 - Little Things Mean A Lot - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Tim OngIntroduction Each day, in the news, we read about the merging of companies, banks and multinational corporations into ever bigger entities. As they grew bigger, they gain more leverage, more control, and greater monopoly of the markets, thus assuring the slow but steady demise of small ...
Views: 2868(1 vote) - Great Father Quotes for Dad<br>to Let Him Know You Care - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Linda LovejoyI’ve provided a wonderful collection of quotes about Dad that are great for putting in a card or letter to let him know how much you love and appreciate him. Let your father know you care, not just on his birthday or Father’s Day, but for any old reason. "Fathers are angels sent from ...
Views: 2855(2 votes) - ~ A Single Father With Heart ~ - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Larry AgrestoIf you’ve read my bio, you know that in May of 1995, I suddenly became a single father over night. The tragedy left me in a space that I had never experienced before. I was both in shock and terror. At the same time, I knew what I had to do and by the grace of God I found the courage I needed ...
Views: 2854(3 votes) - Carlos Ramon - Observations From the Motorcycle Procession. - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Joanne VermeulenI received a text from a fellow motorcycle rider friend of mine, Joe, on Tuesday December 7th, 2010. Sadly, the message read a kid named Carlos with a GSXR 600 just died from running a stop sign at 17th and Hackberry in McAllen, Texas. Kid? Oh no! It is always awful when one of your fellow ...
Views: 2847 - Dog Poop Bags Used For Guide Dogs - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Kay RingelstetterThese are very good and legitimate questions: How does a blind person pick up dog poop? Do they use dog poop bags to do this? We have all seen the guide dogs leading their owners. We know that there are laws for picking up dog waste that everyone must obey. There are no excuses that ...
Views: 2844 - The Hidden Messages in Negative Pattern Behaviour - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Victoria Lorient-FaibishYou find you are in the middle of a dissatisfying life. You are consistently feeling betrayed. You are attracting chaos to yourself and cannot figure out why…. There are pieces of you that screaming for attention and to be healed. The messages are louder and louder and are showing up in the ...
Views: 2837(8 votes) - Building Self-worth and Family Bonding Through Video Games - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Charles MutrieCan you remember a time when children went outside to play because it was safe and there was so much to do? Now there are many that spend time indoors playing video games. Some would argue that this is a waste of time, and that kids should be doing other things. This was said about radio, ...
Views: 2831 - Communicating With Your Children - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerWhen communicating with children it is important to keep your goals in mind. The younger the child, the more difficult it is to reason with a child. A very young child won't be able to give you the reasoning for his actions. "Why did you hit your brother?" you demand. "Because I hit him?" ...
Views: 2830(6 votes) - MARRIAGE: This is amazing... did you know this?! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Holly BoydI'm sure most of us are aware that the stats for marriages ending in divorce are at least one out of two in America! These stats are the same whether you go to church or not! What? How can the divorce rate be the same for Christians?! Then... I heard Dr. Phil confirm what I used to wonder ...
Views: 2827(2 votes) - Teens and Grief: A Guide for Parents - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Beth PattersonTEENS AND GRIEF: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS Adolescence is one of the most difficult and chaotic stages in life, and is widely recognized as a particularly difficult time for dealing with the death of a parent or other loved one. According to renowned developmental psychiatrist Erik Erikson, the ...
Views: 2826(3 votes) - Virtue, Honor, Integrity & Courage - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Andrea ChapmanThose words define my daughter. I did not think so at one time. But as time has passed, I have come to admire her for her wisdom, and her sacrifice. Sometimes, our judgments prevent us from seeing the good in others. And they are judgments based on our own experiences, our own failures, and what ...
Views: 2825 - 3rd Anniversary Gifts For Him and Her - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Bernadette SaievaIn the event you and your spouse are celebrating 3 years of marriage this year why not splash out on romantic traditionally themed anniversary gifts? 3rd anniversary gifts are traditionally suppose to get made out of leather. So personalised leather bags are actually spectacular 3rd anniversary ...
Views: 2818 - ***Managing Stress Triggers: Tip Sheet - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishTip Sheet Introduction Recognize personal stress triggers and symptoms Re-train the brain Get solution-oriented Develop a buddy system Minimize self-blame Be realistic in expectations for change Introduction No one can avoid stress. In fact, it’s a necessary part of life. Stress ...
Views: 2812 - Children without a Conscience - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Stephanie MannThe headline from Pinole, California read: “The killer showed no remorse.” A 28- year-old man was sentenced for killing two young teens by mistake because they wore red (the gang color of his enemies). At the hearing, he turned to the sobbing parents and said, “Get over it!” Criminal gangs in ...
Views: 2808 - Dr. Romance Video: Creating a Blended Family When You Have a New Wife - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Tina Tessina(View my YouTube video on this topic here: http://youtu.be/hB-SuKLvJlk.) Dr. Romance's 4 tips to smoother step-parenting: 1. Give your blended family a chance to bond. Don’t worry if everyone doesn’t settle in right away; bonding takes time. Hopefully, you all got to know each other ...
Views: 2808(1 vote) - 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: 2804 - ***Delusions of Santa Claus - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWouldn't it be great if you could instantly read men? So far, there isn't any super-power for that. And wouldn't it be great if there were Santa Claus men who are bigger than life--and who can satisfy your every whim and need. Uh-oh, it might seem that there are enough of these kinds of men, ...
Views: 2802 - How to Save a Marriage - Foundational Principles - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Asyraf AzizHalf of all marriages end in divorce and half of those that don't are unhappy and unproductive. If you are worried about your marriage and want to make it better and even save your marriage then you are better off than two thirds of the population! Contemplating filing for divorce should not ...
Views: 2797 - How to Identify the Toxic Relationships in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Zandra SteinbergHow do you identify a toxic relationship? Here is a list of ways to tell if something might possibly be wrong in your personal relationship with your significant other. Just answer these questions truthfully. • Does your significant other verbally abuse you? • Does your significant other say ...
Views: 2784(1 vote) - Innovative Fund Raising Ideas for School and Sports Booster Clubs - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Carol EisemanSchool will open in weeks and now is the time that Booster Club organizations everywhere are planning for the kick off of their respective seasons. With these trying economic conditions, Booster Clubs will need to become more creative than ever in their fundraising efforts. Local businesses and ...
Views: 2783(1 vote) - 5 Critical Steps to Effective Role Modeling - How to stay on track and inspire your children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Melinda AsztalosI have noticed that, more often than not, an underlying question that many parents have is, "HOW can I be an effective role model?" Parents who are on the path of conscious parenting have made a commitment to expand their awareness, examine their limiting beliefs and continue to create and ...
Views: 2782(2 votes) - The Difference Between Irresponsible Exercises Of Parental Authority And Responsible Exercises Of Parental Authority - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Mitchell MilchAs a social worker I spent 6 years assessing the mental health treatment needs of adults who get caught in the revolving door to a state criminal justice system in New England. In piecing together the histories of these clients I spoke with their parents when these opportunities arise. What ...
Views: 2775(2 votes) - Dr. Romance Video: Repairing a Dysfunctional Mother/Daughter Relationship - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Tina Tessina(Watch the video here: http://youtu.be/1Fp55ZFayeU) When you hit your teens you and your mom had a bad time, and you still are. Maybe she's not the mother you always wanted, but she's yours. How do you bury the hatchet and repair your connection? This will also be helpful for moms trying to ...
Views: 2769 - ***Marriage is Alive and Well in Canada - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We fell in love in Canada today. You can, of course, read that two ways. Those of you who have followed our writings and musings about love and successful marriage know that we fell in love with each other some 47 years ago. And it is true that we ...
Views: 2767(18 votes) - Husband or Wife Not Affectionate – How to Deal with a Lack of Affection in Your Relationship! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from Nicola BeerTips on How To Save An Affection-Starved Marriage and Keep Your Relationship Happy Affection can be one of the first things to go after children are born or when a marriage is in trouble. BUT it doesn’t have to mean something serious and it can be naturally restored as I will go on to ...
Views: 2758 - Financial Crisis ... What do we tell our kids? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceyWhen the rest of the world is reporting financial doom and gloom, what do our teens think? In a generation which we see more and more young people struggling with hopelessness, is this media frenzy really helping? As parents, especially inside a Complex Family (those who have been touched by ...
Views: 2757(5 votes) - 20 reasons: WHY GOOD KIDS MAKE BAD CHOICES! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Stephanie MannLOSS OF FAMILY 1. 50% of marriages end in divorce which cuts a child’s support system in half – 1 in 4 women in abusive relationships. 2. Adult bullies: Mental abuse with put downs, insults, belittling, cursing, screaming and controlling without listening or guiding. 3. Physical abuse: ...
Views: 2755(4 votes) - To speak ill of your Ex with your child says "I love you, but biologically you're 50% a jerk!" - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jill DarceySpeaking poorly of your child's other parent is one of the largest issues overlooked by co-parents - and yet it is one of the easiest for you to resolve. The reasons (or should I say excuses) that it is acceptable to slag off about your Ex to your children are numerous and yet the confusion that ...
Views: 2755(5 votes) - Will You Still Love Me if I Fail this Test? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Meg Brown“Unconditional love is really just love without expectations.” - Louise Hay As parents, we believe that the regard we hold for our children is the purest, most unconditional kind of love. Looking into the face of a baby, we know that these tiny, beautiful souls are the surest proof that ...
Views: 2753 - Father’s Day Gifts That Keep on Giving - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Nancy PhilpottFatherhood and history often repeats itself. I woke up this morning with an old Harry Chapin song from back in the 70’s playing in my head. The song is called “Cats in the Cradle" and the lyrics that stuck in my head and keep playing over again go something like this…. “My child arrived just ...
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