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- Let Digital Photo Printing Take The Strain Out Of Preserving Your Memories - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Shane MartinWhen it comes to turning the images you’ve captured with your camera into photo prints, the process of photo printing has been revolutionised by the advent of digital photography. Whereas once, film had to be physically developed by experts, the whole process is now simple enough to take into ...
Views: 1016(8 votes) - Let Digital Photo Printing Take The Strain Out Of Preserving Your Memories - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Shane MartinWhen it comes to turning the images you’ve captured with your camera into photo prints, the process of photo printing has been revolutionised by the advent of digital photography. Whereas once, film had to be physically developed by experts, the whole process is now simple enough to take into ...
Views: 1016(8 votes) - Roles Vs Place in The Family - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Michael NunnIt is important to understand the difference between roles in the family (environment) and someone's place in the family. All too often, people are ostracized from a family due to their inability or unwillingness to fulfil certain roles within it. Sometimes that inability or unwillingness may ...
Views: 1681(4 votes) - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) & Light Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetTwo types of seasonal affective disorder have been identified: winter SAD and summer SAD - winter SAD being far more common. Characteristic is a reduction in mood and/or energy during periods of reduced hours of sunshine and daylight (even during the summer). Common symptoms include ... Two ...
Views: 1163(8 votes) - Stop Drinking and Save Your Marriage Now! - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Lyn AbdullahLife takes on a feverish ‘spin’ when alcoholism becomes the root of unwanted behavioral problems in family life and the scenario becomes worst if there are kids in the family. Showing signs of being too dependent on alcohol is the first sign of trouble and if prolonged, and still denied by the ...
Views: 5344(4 votes) - The Definition of Real Success in Life - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneYour success in life is not determined by the education obtained, institutions attended, career accomplishments, awards won, or the wealth you acquire. Real success in life is solely determined on who you become, the character and attributes you develop, the people you help, and whether or not ...
Views: 1520(4 votes) - 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: 2667(8 votes) - Four Ways to Stop Your Family and Friend Drama - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Marlene ChismComplaining and negativity is difficult enough in the workplace, but what do you do when a relative or friend, (Sally, Sam, or Sue) occupies your time with venting, complaining and negativity? It’s difficult to see someone you care about go through hard times but it seems that this is more of a ...
Views: 1515(5 votes) - The One Simple Thing Every Woman Wants - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from lisa mcleodAn open letter to men: We love you, we really do. We know you're different than we are, and we like it that way. It's true we often ask you to act more like we do. But if we're honest, we know - and you know - that our differences make things more interesting and exciting. People ...
Views: 1029(5 votes) - What is an Ethical Will Or Legacy Letter? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Beth SandersEthical wills are a way to share your love with family and close friends. Think of an ethical will as a heartfelt letter or legacy letter describing what truly matters most in your life. An ethical will passes on life lessons, values, joys, prayers, hopes and dreams for present and future ...
Views: 1136(5 votes) - The Secret to Helping Your Child Excel in School and in Life - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIs your child struggling in school? Does your child stall when it comes time to do homework? Does your child’s teacher often comment that your child is capable, but is just not working to his or her potential? Or, does your child do alright in school, but seems a bit bored or lacks enthusiasm ...
Views: 1384(6 votes) - Childhood Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les Linet"Learning that one's child has bipolar disorder can be traumatic. Diagnosis usually follows months or years of the child's mood instability, school difficulties, and damaged relationships with family and friends. However, diagnosis can and should be a turning point for everyone concerned. Once ...
Views: 1473(9 votes) - 10 Steps to a Great Family Life: Run it Like a Business! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Diana FletcherRunning a happy, successful home can be compared to running a successful business. I do both. These are the key areas that cannot be neglected. 1. Know your mission. Companies have mission statements and it is important to know the mission statement for your family. My husband and I decided ...
Views: 6461(2 votes) - Decision Making – Learn how to predict decisions made by others - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Judith EvicciIn order to make a good decision, adults employ all the logic at their disposal. However, if you are not an Adult Personality Type, or if you are married to an Individual representing another personality type, conflicts occur and logic may not be the primary consideration for deciding what to ...
Views: 2304(1 vote) - Husbands and wives Apples at The top of the Trees are Amzing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriHUSBAND / WIFE The Real Wife— Teaches her children to love and serve God always Honors her husband and loves him sacrificially Engages in learning activities that promote holiness in her marriage Redeems and restores her husband when he falls out of grace Expects her husband to be her ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - Travel Agency, The Travel Middle Man - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Bruce PickettThe travel needs of the travelling people of this world, both leisure and business,have been put into question by themselves and by the public at large. My feelings are that the travelling public feels generally that they can get a better “deal” by booking the travel themselves on the internet, ...
Views: 3366(2 votes) - "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: 1215(2 votes) - ***Expert Q&A: Staying Positive - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: I've already broken my New Year's resolution. How can I successfully better myself? A: Unfortunately, it's true that by February many of us are on a downward slide of breaking our New Year's resolutions. You've probably given it a good try, but old habits are hard to break. Since you ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - ***Is Your Company in Need of Family Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanHow Companies Are Like Families Like a family, a company is a group of people who have an ongoing relationship with one another. Companies have several things in common with families: 1. Families have distinct ways of communicating and degrees of togetherness. For example: Communication ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - ***Super Bowl Stress, Spouses, Suffering & Satisfaction - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Karyn MaierQ: What do men really want from their partners during the Super Bowl? A: Here is a man’s dream recipe. Mix a heaping cup of enthusiasm, support and interest with a quarter of a cup of knowledge. Add a generous portion of no interruptions or extraneous conversations of any kind. (No chatty ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - ***Top Break Up Quotes that Help you Heal and Grow - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishEven if you are the one saying good-bye in an intimate relationship, you still may not feel strong, wise and happily single and alone again. It is normal to feel scared and doubtful about your decision to leave. Whether you are doing the leaving or you are the one who is being ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - 10 Spicy Tips for Organizing Clutter In The Guest Room - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn Bohn“T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The children were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads”. Ahh… such sweet dreams. When you have guests coming to stay at your home during the ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - 15-Minute De-Frazzlers - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2003 from Susie CortrightWe strive to create balance and peace in our families. We strive to live each day in the knowledge that our family is a gracious gift; a gift to be treasured and celebrated in the every day. We strive to simplify our lives, but our family's competing demands are anything but simple. ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - 1st Year of Your Baby’s Growth - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Susan CarranzaAre you watching your baby closely to make sure that they are growing as they should during the first year? Are they rolling over, trying to walk or talk when they ought to be? Are they advanced or are they behind schedule? Your acquaintances and relatives will be looking for progress reports ...
Views: 913(4 votes) - 2009 – A Year for Reflection and Growth - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Terrie AndersonWith the closing of yet another fast paced year in the online, and physical, world we need to take some time to reflect on what were the good things that we experienced. We need to plan for a great 2010. We should reflect upon some of the key satisfaction factors in life, and ask ourselves ...
Views: 2226(4 votes) - 3 Positive Parenting Tips to Help Guide Your Child or Teenager to Choose to Go to School - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Thomas LiottaWhy is it important for every good parent to send their children to school? I know, I know, it’s a generic answer, which, is to offer our children a better life. So, is it important for them to go to school or important for you to have them go to school? Interesting question, isn’t it? I ...
Views: 1741(2 votes) - 3 Secrets to Getting Your Child to Transition From One Activity to Another - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever told your child that it's time to go somewhere or do something else and their response was either to ignore you or yell at you? There are ways to avoid this and make the transition from activity to activity easy and smooth. In order for your children to feel comfortable and ...
Views: 1271(2 votes) - 3 Things You Can Do in the Next 20 Minutes to Improve Your Child's Problem Behavior - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Nancy CummingsIf I got your attention your probably somewhere between desperate for solutions for your horribly behaved child to mildly interested in learning some parenting tricks to have at the ready for the next time your sweet angel thinks she's in charge at the grocery store. Either way, by the time ...
Views: 1093(2 votes) - 4 Ways to Spend Time with Your Kids When You Have No Time - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIt was Dr. Anthony P. Witham who once said "children spell love…T-I-M-E." He was definitely onto something. Unfortunately, if you are like most parents, time is a precious commodity that often eludes us. Whether we have a new job, a new baby, or we just need to make the coffee or strip the beds, ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - 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: 2453(2 votes) - 5 Steps to a Calmer Evening - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWhether you work outside the house or stay at home full-time, the toughest part of the day is the same: those frantic early evening hours when there are mouths to feed, homework to do, and cranky kids to handle. The trick is to streamline your to-do’s so you can feel calmer and focus on what ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - 5 Steps To Relief For Parents With A Clingy Toddler - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Sandra DyeOne of the most difficult stages of raising a young child is from 18 months to 3 years old. During this time, it can feel like there is a ball and chain connecting you to your child. It can feel like you are under your child’s control. Your child seems to be dictating your every move, and ...
Views: 3009(1 vote) - 6 Myths About Parenting Stress - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtIt is easy to get overwhelmed with parenting these days. There are societal pressures and ever-changing child-rearing theories that have created a lot of stress and anxiety for parents. It’s time to clear up some misguided notions about good and bad parenting so that parents can get back to ...
Views: 917(4 votes) - 9 Terrific Tips on How To Declutter for the Holidays - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnLet’s face it; holidays can be a pain in the neck. I know there are those out there who love everything about the holidays, the hustle and bustle, the frantic preparations, sleepless nights, meal preparation, shopping and tucking gifts away only to forget where they are hidden. But some of us ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - A Dysfunctionally Functioning Family - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Sarah RuizI know I am not alone when I say that I have a dysfunctionally functioning family. Based on all the research I have done, and people I have spoken to, it is more common to have a dysfunctionally functional family rather than one that is “healthy.” When speaking to most people they were ...
Views: 2912(2 votes) - A Family Holiday in Barcelona - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Porsche KlingerNormally when you book your BARCELONA HOLIDAY RENTALS you are interested in its famous architecture, shopping and traditional Spanish atmosphere. But, you ask, what about the children? Not to worry as there is an array of activities for the younger set to enjoy which makes this city different ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - A New Mom's Guide to Thriving with her New Baby - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Lori RadunIt was 18 years ago when I brought home my first baby from the hospital. I’ll never forget the day. It was July 2, 1991 and I slowly walked out of the hospital with no shoes because my ankles were so swollen. Feeling the pain of my episiotomy, I placed my son Kai in a car seat we borrowed ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - A New Year's Eve Party At Home - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Carol EisemanNew Year’s Eve.. a night to say good bye to the old and ring in the new.. For many people it is a night of revelry and fancy festivities. At our home it has always been a night of family and friends gathering together for food and fun. When our children were little, and we were much younger, ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO A BETTER MARRIAGE - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinA customer recently told me of a fellow whose wife told him she was leaving him for another man. The fellow’s response was, “Is there anything I can do?” The wife replied, “Sure, you can give me a couple of weeks to find the right guy?” I laughed, as possibly you did, at an obvious joke and ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - Adding Joy To Your Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Nova ReedThough the holiday season is thought to be a joyous time by all, many find the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas to be stressful and emotional. As a helping professional, I have observed the approaching holiday season as both a joyous time, as well as a time filled with heartache and ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Adjusting To Your Teenager - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen our children reach their teen years, they can become defiant and seem to be working against us. Why is this? Because they are trying to search out who they are, and in the process, their perception of you tends to change. This can be the hardest part; a once loving and rather obedient ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Alcoholism, Addiction, Denial and Recovery...There is Hope - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Amy CrowellWhat comes to your mind when you think of an alcoholic and drug addict? Do you immediately envision a person on the side of the street, begging for change and holding a bottle wrapped in a brown paper bag? Do you envision a person in a crack house shooting up drugs and sleeping under a bridge? ...
Views: 3641(1 vote) - Are you a creator of your life or are you living a life someone else scripted? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Maria MarToday is a blank page. What you see in it is only what you write on it. What do you want to write on this empty page today? Every day is a blank page that opens to you, inviting you to write your present and imagine your future. That is how life is lived by creators. But are you a ...
Views: 1410(4 votes) - Are You Currently Struggling With Toddler Biting? - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Will MatthewsBiting can be a normal toddler behavior and of course mothers and fathers dislike it. Toddlers may resort to biting when they do not know how to express themselves. Once you acknowledge that their behavior is normal and they are not misbehaving on pupose, you can be more open to teaching them ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - Are you helping your child to become self-reliant? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniDo you think your child would be happier and/more successful if he/she was more confident? Many of us, as parents, complain about irresponsible or forgetful children. It all starts when, rather than hearing them scream for their favourite toy or a doll, parents would be happy just to find it ...
Views: 592(2 votes) - Are You Placing Your Child in Danger? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2003 from LINDA ALEXANDERMore than ever before it has become absolutely crucial for people to pay attention to their surroundings and the people they meet. There are now hundreds of organizations and websites dedicated to the safety and welfare of young children and yet, children are being abducted every single ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Are you trying to Live up to Other People's Expectations? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Christine SherborneLet me ask you this “What is the Real Price of Caring What Others Think?” How many people are in trouble right now because they took on a huge mortgage that they could barely afford?Others bought a bigger car, an extra car or maybe staged an expensive wedding?They have closets full of ...
Views: 4948(1 vote) - Ask Astrid: Overcoming Tantrums - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Astrid StrombergOh gosh, I remember the first (and only, thank God!) time my child had a tantrum in a big store. Not pleasant! You can’t just leave him there as you would at home, fighting it off on his own until he gives up. You can’t grab and drag, because you don’t want to be that parent. You can’t reason ...
Views: 1503(2 votes) - 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: 1365(1 vote) - Balanced Giving - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sherry O'BrianDid you know that November is National Care-givers month? Unfortunately, most caregivers are unaware of this. Moreover, much too busy and overwhelmed to – STOP, and give themselves the much needed attention they deserve. When the balance between an individual’s needs and that of another in ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Be a Fan and a Critic - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Mike RobbinsI saw Rev. Michael Beckwith perform a re-commitment ceremony for a married couple a few years back and it blew me away. He looked at the husband and said, “Your job is to be her biggest fan and her greatest critic for the purpose of her spiritual development.” He then turned to the wife and ...
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