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- 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: 1429(1 vote) - Elements of an Easy, Safe Modern Living: Medical Alarm and Other Advanced Products for Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneAside from the more common senior-targeted products such as the medical alarm and other medication-related automatic dispensers, there are several other products that can help you ensure a happy, safe modern living for your aging parent. Apple’s iPad: well, aside from being a highly popular ...
Views: 1135 - Symptoms of Dementia: When to Know that your Senior Loved One Needs a Senior Alert - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneWhen we speak of dementia, we’re not referring to a simple, singular illness, but rather it represents a complex class of cognitive-related disorders. Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut cure for this type of age-related cognitive impairment, and the most one can do is try to manage the ...
Views: 920 - How To Pleaseaholic Proof Your Daughters - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Stephanie OwensThere are some traits you may hope to pass along to your daughters. Your long, feminine fingers. Your curly hair. Your musical talent. Your great memory. However, in all the years I’ve worked with Pleaseaholics, I’ve never heard a woman hope to pass along her People Pleasing tendencies to ...
Views: 1500 - Christian Parenting: How To Teach Your Son To Respect Women - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Karla DowningIt is your job as a parent to teach your children. Much of this teaching has to be intentional. One of the things that you must be conscious of is how to teach your son to respect women. God created men and women to be different but not to be any less valuable. Throughout history, women have ...
Views: 2363 - One Trick for Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWe have the freedom to choose how we act, what we say, how we respond to situations, how we treat other people, and how we deal with an impulse. We also choose our self-talk. Each choice, no matter how small, is always accompanied by a cost, a consequence, or a result. Economists refer to ...
Views: 2126 - Christian Relationship Help: Five Signs You Are Enabling Your Parents - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Karla DowningThis Christian relationship help will give you five signs that you are your enabling parents. 2 Corinthians 12:14 says, "After all, children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children" (NIV). You don't anticipate having to make difficult choices as an adult as ...
Views: 1576 - Create and Send Truly Personal Greeting Cards - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterChoosing a card to send to someone to mark a special occasion is a question of finding something which suits both their personality and your own. On top of this, you want to find an image which specifically matches the occasion in question, and doing this can often be very difficult. That’s why ...
Views: 1695 - The History of Christmas Cards - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from George LeonThe tradition of giving Christmas cards to acquaintances, friends, and family along is one that is deeply entrenched in many people around the world. In fact, there are a lot of people who give also Christmas cards to their co-workers, supervisors and even clients as a gesture of goodwill during ...
Views: 793 - A Well Packed Gift Basket Can be a Genuine Surprise - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Marilyn MontanaLast week was my eightieth birthday, one more big one, and I got caught out really well by my loved ones. Ever since my wife passed on a short while ago, I stick to myself quite a bit. Oh, I see my daughter and my grandchildren regularly enough; they’re often calling in to see if I need anything ...
Views: 906 - Living in a home without emotions, When emotions are not encouraged and not expressed - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Craig MillerExcerpt from the book, When Your Mate Has Emotionally Checked Out Mel saw himself as a good husband and provider for the family. He worked long hours and was not home very much, which added to the already feelings of loneliness that his wife, Jenny, felt from Mel not being emotionally ...
Views: 1141 - Transforming Childhood - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Larry CraneFor many of us, the coping skills we are currently using as adults are based on the skills we learned from our parents, family members, and other adults when we were children. And, the manner to which our parents learned to cope is based primarily on their lives with their parents. As ...
Views: 2012(2 votes) - 7 Fresh Tips For Deciding What To Keep And What To Toss - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Marilyn BohnIt can be hard to let go of things and get rid of clutter. Clutter becomes overwhelming when we hold on to things we don’t need or use. Here are 7simple tips to help you decide effortlessly what to let go and what to keep when organizing your home. Getting rid of clutter seems to be a hot ...
Views: 2050 - ***Positive Communications Can Strengthen Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The “heart of the matter” is this – successfully married couples report a high level of satisfaction with the way they communicate. They talk about everything and anything with each other—there are “No Sacred Cows.” Great couples attribute their ...
Views: 3778(18 votes) - Funeral Program Planning - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Funeral ComparisonsFuneral programs are planned by professional funeral parlours. The bereaved families give sole responsibility to well known funeral homes so that they can organize the entire funeral with professional touch. The memorial function is arranged on collecting data from the family members and ...
Views: 1238 - Three Cheers for the Sandwich Generation - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Phyllis GoldbergJuly is Sandwich Generation Month, a chance to pay tribute to adult children who are juggling the demands of raising kids while taking care of aging parents. The number of Americans 65 and older is projected to increase from 40 million in 2010 to over 88 million by 2050, doubling the ranks of ...
Views: 2144 - CHRISTIAN PARENTS SHOULD LEAD BY EXAMPLE - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Robert CrutchfieldI was attending a men's bible study class years ago when I said one of the most insightful things I have probably ever said. We were discussing parenthood when I remarked that parenthood was a big game of monkey see, monkey do. There erupted quite a conversation among the fathers in the group ...
Views: 3094(2 votes) - Utilise The Latest Technology To Create Gift Ideas For Dad - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterThe very best gifts are those which demonstrate the degree of time and thought that has gone into them, rather than just the amount of money they might have cost. Canvas photo prints are an example of this, because as well as being stunning and impressive objects, the right subject matter can ...
Views: 1680 - Our Gift to Our Children & Their Future - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Beloved HeartsongThere is a discrepancy between the perception of what a child is through the eyes of an adult, and the truth of who they really are. This vast sea of perception is the mass consciousness we all draw upon and replenish. Within this infinite spectrum of understanding comes the foundation of self ...
Views: 1277 - Adopt to Grow a Family - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Aps SantosA mom whose family is too small but would want to extend it and giving birth is not her option anymore, then adoption can be a step to a growing family. However, adoption is not even close to the feeling when we buy art online in addition to our artwork collection. As we say, it is much ...
Views: 1104 - Home and Family - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Bella CarlinSummer comes with fun, but it also comes with summer time hazards. As the warmer weather settles in for an extended stay, make sure you take the proper precautions to minimize the risk of summer injury or heat related illness. We all know that children should never be left unattended around ...
Views: 1018 - Family Meetings - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Tina TessinaEvery member of your family has a right to have his or her opinions respected. You don’t have to agree or go along with what your child wants, but you should at least know what it is, and your child should know why you're overriding his or her preferences. Regular family meetings, where ...
Views: 1892(2 votes) - Donning a Coloured Irish Wedding Dress - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from wand adoschA standard Wedding Dress to the bride normally seems like an elegant robe, the color - a good shade of white, the design - a little bit frilly, some sort of white-colored tiara, a gorgeous whitened veil and everything other equipment are selected for you to fit these folks. Nonetheless, many ...
Views: 1329 - What is Loyalty? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jennifer RussellHow to teach your child about loyalty? As your children begin elementary school they learn a lot about relationships. Your daughter's best friend today may betray her trust tomorrow. Or possibly your son wants to leave his basketball team because there's someone he doesn't get along ...
Views: 2364(1 vote) - Digital Photography Is About Much More Than Just Photo Prints - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Shane MartinOne of the main attractions behind the wholesale switch from celluloid to digital photography is the incredible ease with which absolutely anyone now prints photos. The technology has made the process into one which is quick, simple and open to anyone, and the same principles apply to producing ...
Views: 2243 - 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: 1777 - How to make peace at home - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiYou might have a wonderful wedding and you are now living with your spouse, friends and you might have kid(s) but It’s obvious that your will one day have conflict with your spouse, friends or children. When this eventually happens, how will you go about making peace at home in other to ...
Views: 1995 - 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: 1779 - Are You Your Father's Child? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionThey say, "Like father, like son" or "like mother, like daughter." If you are a child of God, can you say that about your relationship with your Heavenly Father? Do your spiritual qualities illustrate that you are your Father's child? Yahweh God's Word informs us that whoever "doesn't do ...
Views: 2472(1 vote) - Parenting Alternatives For Saying “No” To Kids - 1 - - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Bob LancerThere are good reasons why parents seek alternatives to saying “No” to their children. One is that saying “No” often makes some parents feel that that they are being too negative. If this is your parenting issue with “No”, try instead to inform your child of the reason why, and of what he ...
Views: 1552 - Create Unique Photo Cards Using Your Own Images - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Shane MartinWhen you choose and send greeting cards to another person, you’re making the effort to go above and beyond the normal daily communication processes. After all, we each receive huge numbers of texts, tweets, facebook messages and similar every day, and it’s this very ease of communication which ...
Views: 1416 - The Sandusky Verdict and the Potential for Limitless Healing - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Richa BadamiToday marks the day the Sandusky verdict was announced. It is also the day when the healing for the children, families, communities and our nation begins. What happened at Penn State was a terrible tragedy. But as a witness to what transpired, what have we learned? Why not take a moment to ...
Views: 2248(1 vote) - Information and Tips on Family Planning - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from francesca knapThese days, it seems as though there has been less emphasis on the importance of family planning for those who are looking to be responsible and have children when they are truly ready. And with teenage pregnancy and unplanned pregnancies on the rise, you may be wondering how you can go about ...
Views: 1030 - How to fall in love with your spouse again - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiMany people find themselves fighting with their partners night after night. They almost wish they could run away and just find a better life somewhere else. The more they fight the more they struggle to find positive feelings about one another. Often, one partner becomes discouraged and ...
Views: 1835(1 vote) - Install Surveillance System And Protect Your Home And Family - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Micko StojanovicYour residence is your beloved nest and you definitely want to be on its safeguard. However there are uncountable dangers for your most treasured nest from intruders as well as environmental elements. As for house-breakers there are lots of alarming appliances you can bring into use, atmospheric ...
Views: 1384 - Where to book your Holiday Villas in Valencia community - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Porsche KlingerWhen booking your HOLIDAY VILLAS IN VALENCIA, do you really know anything about the area? Firstly the Valencian Community contains the provinces of Castellon, Alicante and Valencia which is situated south of Cataluna in the Mediterranean. This area is most famous for its orange groves and ...
Views: 1509 - Your Own Photographs Make Great Gift Ideas For Father’s Day - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterWhen it comes to selecting gifts which perfectly combine a strong personal input with a dedication to technical excellence, there are few things which hit the mark better than bespoke canvas photo prints. It’s once again approaching the time of year when dutiful children begin to face up to ...
Views: 1906 - When to Look into Home Care Assistance for Your Loved One? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Johnny LoweryLos Gatos Live in Home Care is a great option for many people. Countless adult children take care of their parents or grandparents; however, often the loved one needs care, day and night. Adult children often are working a job outside the home, and are not available to assist with a loved one. A ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - How To Provide Your Parents with Dementia Care? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Johnny LoweryDementia is a very debilitating and often depressing disease that can affect your parents by the time they reach middle age. Phoenix Home Care states that instead of worrying about how to provide your parents with dementia care after they’ve already been diagnosed, there are little ways in which ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - Designing Your Child's Room - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Ben ChangIt is important for you to consider any design for the nursery or a child's room long before the big day arrives. After all, once the child is in the home, it is less likely that you're going to have the time that is necessary to make any major design choices for the child's room. Additionally, ...
Views: 981 - How to Find Complete Fun and Happiness with New Year 2013 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from RAHUL KUMARCountdown of New Year 2013 has begun and everyone is already getting prepared for welcoming the fresh year. People around the world are waiting eagerly for the New Year with the several of planning and arrangements and also to welcome fresh opportunity and approach for the entire year. The new ...
Views: 1310 - Dog Training Differences - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Jay PetersonOnce you understand the different types of dog training that's available and the issues they either correct or sharpen, you will be able to quickly solve your dog issues. If you are looking to have your pooch fit-in around people and other pets without wreaking havoc and possibly being ...
Views: 1455 - Surviving the Holidays Once the Grandparents Are Gone - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from C.J. MackeyThis past year was a difficult one for my family. Over the course of the year, my children lost their two surviving grandparents, my mother-in-law in July and my mother in November. Getting through Thanksgiving and Christmas was difficult, but my sister and I traded off hosting the holidays and ...
Views: 991 - Raksha Bandhan – A Strong Bond of Brother and Sister - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from John MathewRaksha Bandhan is one of the most auspicious festivals in India which is celebrated with great joy and fervor. The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi, also known as a sacred thread, by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's ...
Views: 3485 - Meet Your Family Demands With Sanity - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Bob LancerWe plan to have a family based on the dream of family harmony. But supporting a family emotionally and financially is not that easy. The bigger the family the more directions you are pulled in at one time. If you parent more than one child you know how hard it can be when both children demand ...
Views: 1193 - Discover The Fathers Day Gifts Ideas That Keep Things Truly Personal - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterCreating your own gifts for people has always been deeply satisfying, due mainly to the delight with which such items tend to be received. In the past, the craftsmanship required has limited the options available to most people, but digital technology now means that absolutely anyone can create ...
Views: 1856 - Happy Father's Day! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHappy Father's Day to all of you fathers today. Whether you are called Dad, Daddy, Pop, Poppa, Poppy, Father, Pappy, just know that you are loved and needed. We honor you today on Father's Day. Today I am grateful to my dad on the other side for his loving, patient way of being a father to me ...
Views: 1498 - Scrapbook Supplies For Less - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Linda ChambersKeep an Eye on the Scrapbook Supplies Budget Even with scrapbooking, hobbies can be a bit expensive and we all have to keep an eye on the budget. As we plan for our next scrapbook, our next memory book of family experiences, we need some tips on how to plan the pages, embellishments to make ...
Views: 1132 - 10 Challenges to Overcome When Shopping With the Kids - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanChildren grow, need I say more? They generally outgrow their duds before wearing them out so at least they can be passed down to someone else’s kids. Babies in particular seem to grow longer every day and that size 6 to 9 months soon becomes the 9 to 12 and so on. We parents must constantly buy ...
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