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- Anxiety: The Bane of Parents - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelA young mother wrote to me: "As the mother of a toddler, I'm really grateful to moms and dads who've given me great advice and support. But at the same time, other mom's comments also have made me feel inadequate." "Are we all sensitive and a little defensive," she asks,"because we love our ...
Views: 1412(12 votes) - Language of Love for Parents with Early Dementia - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Renee BarnowWhat is it like to engage in conversation with a parent with dementia? I’ve been learning the language of love with my 85-year-old mother who was diagnosed with early dementia about 2 months after she fell on her back on her concrete driveway. Up to the time she fell, which was about 2 ½ years ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - How Divorce Affects Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Shelley StileRecently I spoke with a woman whose coaching practice revolves around the issue of children and divorce. She had many useful strategies for dealing with this challenge but what it all seemed to come down to is this: if you love your children more than you might hate, resent or simply dislike ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - Midlife stress - dealing with the loss of a loved one - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Frank BonkowskiMidlife stress - dealing with the loss of a loved one This article looks at different ways of coping with the midlife stress associated with losing a loved one. It recounts the dramatic story of a French family faced with this issue, based on the film Summer Hours. There are lessons we can ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - When Your Children and Grandchildren Reject Christianity and the Church - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Beth SandersWhat should you do when your children or grandchildren are moving away from the family's tradition of Christian beliefs? A 2007 Barna Group study finds that only 63% of Americans ages 18 to 41 identify as Christian whereas that number is 77 percent for people ages 61 or older. The continuing ...
Views: 2306(3 votes) - Christianity Declining in Texas - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockUSA TODAY reports that "Despite population growth and immigration adding nearly 50 million more adults, almost all denominations have lost ground since the first ARIS data was released in 1990. The 2008 results, released today, April 25th, are based on 54,000 interviews with a margin of error of ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - 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: 2695(3 votes) - Battling Parents -- Not Divorce -- Most Damages the Children! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaIt's a controversy that just won't quit. Is it divorce or parental discord that most damages children? Well, answers are finally coming in! A recent article by marriage and family therapist Ruth Bettelheim has much to say on this topic that is both relevant and, quite surprising for many. ...
Views: 2197(7 votes) - Love, Marriage and Kids…How to Make it Work - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtLet’s be honest. The relationship we have with our spouse is different than before we had children. Our time and energy is split, we have more responsibilities, and being intimate can sometimes feel like just another chore on the “To do list”. Although it is true that our relationship is ...
Views: 856(4 votes) - Mentoring Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise DemaAll parents hope that their children will grow up healthy, happy, and productive. They aspire to have children who have the skills to contribute to their own well-being and to the well-being of their families and community. There is no magic bullet for developing these capacities in children. ...
Views: 3715(2 votes) - The Nature Of A Misunderstanding - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Greg BakerMisunderstandings are perhaps the single greatest source of our arguments and fights with each other. They occur for many reasons. Understanding where they come from and how to avoid them will go a long way to strengthen relationships and avoid fights. It is important to understand what ...
Views: 10948 - Creative Ideas to Make Mothers Day Special - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Phanse AshishMother's day celebrations are observed with much zeal in most parts of the world. Some do it in a traditional manner while others observe it in a contemporary style. Mother's day celebrations commemorate the phenomenal impact of mothers in our lives. Mother's day gifts are a quintessential ...
Views: 1639 - Debt Legal Advice To Reduce Debts Significantly - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Britney RandallBankruptcy was popular in the old days when there was no option for the consumers. Though you can find people still choosing this option to get rid of their financial woes, it is not the right way to go. Bankruptcy is not a good choice, as it creates many problems despite the state laws. It is ...
Views: 662 - Everyone Loves Good Food - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Vonda ThorntonFood is one of the basic needs of man. From time immemorial, people have been experimenting with different recipes in order to create different dishes. Each community has its own food varieties. Till about a couple of hundred years ago, recipes used to be passed down by word of mouth or through ...
Views: 659 - 5 Worry-Free Ways To Take Care Of Inherited Memorabilia - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnMy aunt was married for the first time when she was 42 years old. She married Uncle Fred who treated her like a queen but they were only married for five years before he died. A year later she married a neighbor man whose wife had died at the same time as Uncle Fred. They were happy together ...
Views: 1408(2 votes) - 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: 1007(4 votes) - Raising Kids On A Budget - Involve the Whole Family to Cut Expenses - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Judy WrightIf your bills and expenses equals more than your income, you are headed for trouble and must take steps immediately to get back on track. There must be enough coming in your household to cover what is going out in expenses. If there is a big difference between the two, then you may be headed for ...
Views: 1972(3 votes) - Steering Your Own Healthy Course - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Brodie WhitneyWhen I believe in myself, I open into a world of infinite possibilities. The truth is a representation of what I believe to be true. By believing in something - anything - it becomes true. "Even if you have the skills and resources to do something, once you tell yourself you can't, you shut ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - 5 Eye-Opening Tips To Assist You In Getting Rid of Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI love watching the Olympics and the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver have been no exception. When one of the experienced cross country skiers fell and slipped into a ravine and hurt herself the commentator said he “just couldn’t write this stuff”. It was the first time I have ever seen such a fall. I ...
Views: 2067(2 votes) - 4 Effortless Tips to Organize Clutter the Easy Way - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt has been many years ago but I still remember it as though it was only last month. I was in the sixth grade and we were told by our teachers that we were going to sell magazine subscriptions. This excited me and I was raring to get out and start selling because of the promised prizes we could ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - 4 Instructive Tools To Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIn the book Alice in Wonderland Alice falls down a hole. The first time I read this I felt so closed in I never finished reading the book. I know this is silly but that’s the way it was. Do you ever have fears about how to declutter your home and it seems silly but that is just the way it ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Tips On Getting Your Children To Listen To You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Greg BakerGetting your kids to listen to you can be a problem at times. Undoubtedly, you've tried a variety of methods from shouting, finger pointing, scowling, threatening, and the famous counting to ten. Kids seem to tune out your words if your tone is saying something else. Your tone of voice ...
Views: 2326(4 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 1441(3 votes) - Bacteria Attack While Your Kids Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Denzale MontgomeryNo matter what you do, for some reason kids always seem to make a mess in their rooms. They always seem to be able to hide things in small crevasse and between their sheets. The thing that they attempt to hide can vary from wrappers to month old pudding packs. Although we may do a constant ...
Views: 946(3 votes) - Personal Development: Familiarity Breeds Contempt - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Willie HortonFamiliarity breeds contempt – so the old saying goes – and, indeed, there is considerable psychological evidence to back this up. Many years research has proved that the normal mind performs its routine tasks in a mindless manner, without paying what is being done any attention at all. This ...
Views: 9195(2 votes) - Relationships –Family Dynamics - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Francis HoseinWhen do you start to change the family dynamics? Is it you or the children to change? Within each family there are different situation that is played out each day and it is sometimes difficult for the families to understand or heal their differences which most of the time continue in ...
Views: 3645 - 7 Critical Reasons To Hire A Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnThe sky was over cast and the day was cold. But I was warm inside the home of a delightful, intelligent, interesting, busy mom who also has the role of being a wife, counselor to her family, chef, and chauffer just to name a few of her jobs that she does every day. Oh and she works as a ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - Other People's Energy - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Ruth WilsonOne of the pitfalls of self growth is our tendency to take on other people’s energy and projections. We may shield ourselves against negative energy, but often at the same time we welcome other people’s thoughts and beliefs into our minds and offer them the most comfortable chair. When we ...
Views: 5603(5 votes) - 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: 2724(6 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: 1730(5 votes) - 11 Ways to Instill a Love of Reading - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtReading helps us in every area of our lives. It helps us become successful in school and later in our careers and it helps us grow as individuals by either teaching us new information or by allowing us to step into someone else's shoes. Reading can also help us become more compassionate and ...
Views: 1734(7 votes) - The Past to the Present - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from loraine davisTHE PAST TO THE PRESENT Carl Jung named the personality types in his book Psychological Types and gave rise to an industry that specialises in the assessment of peoples abilities to work in a specific style; this was called psychometric testing, they were used to describe the character of ...
Views: 2170(4 votes) - Adjust the Energy You Give to Your Child - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Judith ChampionOne thing is true, whether a child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or not, children need attention from their parents. Our attention comforts and teaches. It is the most important thing in their young lives. Another truth is children want to succeed; they want to be good. They ...
Views: 1484(6 votes) - 7 Tips for Helping Your Children Cope With Stress - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Raising children has never been easy, but some parents think it's even harder today. They have always had to deal with providing - food, clothing and shelter as well as a supportive and loving environment where their offspring can grow to their full potential. Today, in addition, mom and dad are ...
Views: 1968(12 votes) - Use EFT To Get a Divorce From Your Parents - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Gloria ArensonWhen it's time for the holidays or a family reunion do you cringe at the thought, but go anyway? Your mom will find fault with your hair, your job or the way you are bringing up your kids. Your dad might pick a fight with you or boast about how much money your brother makes while you are barely ...
Views: 2248(3 votes) - Teens and Sleep; We Really Need to Rethink Expectation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisAn article was released about teens and the effects of caffeine and technology is having an effect of teens and their sleep. I know I live this issue daily. I have a teen son and a daughter who is just in her 20s. The problem is that we have not created a culture that supports teens and their ...
Views: 1294(5 votes) - 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: 1435(4 votes) - Creating New Family Traditions - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Kathleen SpringWhether you are a family, a couple or an individual, having family traditions are important to your health and provide a certain feeling of security. And, they can be great fun, too! There is a well-known much-loved movie and play called “Fiddler on the Roof.” It is the story of hard-working ...
Views: 2952(3 votes) - A Nasty Wound - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Timothy SinnServing Your Country Most people believe you must be in the military or be voted in to serve a community, state, or country. Such as a Mayor, Congressman, or Judge someone that the people approve to be a servant of the people. We serve our families, neighborhood's, communities on up, in a ...
Views: 1871(4 votes) - I Love Having Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Bill McLeodI can’t tell you the number of people, who when I tell them that I have teenagers, say things like “Wow that must be tough” or “Good luck you will need it”. I don’t care, I love having teenagers. I really do. I can still remember what my life was like as a teenager. I can remember when I was ...
Views: 1478(3 votes) - 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: 1039(4 votes) - ***Caring for Aging Parents While Keeping Your Love Alive - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Caring for an aging parent can take a very serious toll on your relationship with your spouse. What are the tips on how to help caregivers keep their love alive while caring for an aging parent(s)? What are the warning signs that your relationship ...
Views: 4410(42 votes) - What Children Can Teach Their Parents - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtEvery parent has experienced the phenomena of their child begging for their favourite story to read, their favourite song to be played or their favourite movie to be watched for the 100th time. Even though we adults might be tempted to hide the favourite book or introduce a new book, CD, or ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - A Conversation with Dad: The Shock that Rocked My World - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhen you show up with love in your heart, what is returned to you is pure love. While I knew this piece of universal wisdom to be true, I never experienced it so profoundly as I did the other day. I flew to Miami to see my aging ailing Father. I have a good, although not very close, ...
Views: 1484(3 votes) - 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: 1801(4 votes) - Biggest Causes of Stress - Do you experience these? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Jill RheaumeWhile everyone reacts to situations differently, some of the biggest causes of stress today are common among a lot of us. But the truth is, even though these things are labeled as "causes of stress" the only thing that can actually cause your stress is YOU. Your belief system will dictate ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - Equine Facilitated Therapy & Sensory Intergration Program - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Michelle MullerAutism Spectrum Alternative Program ASAP is an equine facilitated sensory integration program for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other physical, mental, emotional or behavior challenges. ASAP is an equine facilitated sensory integration program for individuals on the autism ...
Views: 2631(2 votes) - Real Food, Real Kids, Real Love: 10 (surprising!) ways to raise a healthy eater - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Liz SnyderAlmost nothing troubles us more than what our kids will (or won't!) eat. Whether you fear you are raising a carb-junkie, picky eater, or veggie-phobe, the root of that parental fear is all the same: that somehow, we can CONTROL our kids' tastes if only we have the right advice and food on ...
Views: 708 - 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: 1620(4 votes) - Stop Drowing, 6 Tip On How To Declutter By A Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt was summer, it was hot and we had an exchange student from France. We wanted to show her as many places as we could in our state and have her experience everything like hiking, camping and water sports. We have a reservoir about 45 minutes away where people water ski. We didn’t have a boat so ...
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