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- Raising Responsible Kids...and Remembering It - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVResponsibility is not something a child learns overnight. A child develops responsibility through seeing responsibility modeled by others and by learning through consequences of right or wrong activities, actions and decisions. Parents can raise responsible kids by not only modeling ...
Views: 1045 - Promoting Healthy and Educational Activities - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThere is a lot to be said about the impact technology has had on a person’s health. Technology has increased the life span of people and allows an open wealth of knowledge. However, it has also decreased healthy habits of being an active person. Television and computer games require endless ...
Views: 758 - Tips for Maintaining Tight Family Bonds - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVAre you as close with your family as you would like to be? If your answer to this question is no, maybe it’s time to take a step back and evaluate how you interact with your loved ones. Are you inadvertently doing something to alienate them? Are you just not spending as much time with them as ...
Views: 3937(2 votes) - Keeping Your Family Life Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVIt is very easy to become wrapped up in the hectic world around us, and unfortunately sometimes our family life suffers from it. Keep the following tips in mind to maintain a functional, strong family. Strive For Strong Family Values These days, a person’s word and handshake do not mean much. ...
Views: 581 - Family Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVYou'd be hard pressed to find anyone who does not want family happiness. However, it is not always easy to ensure that your family remains in good spirits. But, as the saying goes, it's the little things in life that make a big difference. That said, here are a few ideas you can make use of to ...
Views: 2510 - Dealing with Difficult Family Situations - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVNegative situations are bound to come up in your everyday family life. Whether it be something as simple as your children fighting over a toy or a more tragic circumstance like the death of a loved one, it is important to deal with such situations in a constructive and positive way. Working ...
Views: 8633 - Start Living Green - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Michelle WeimerIn our world of bigger, faster, stronger, better, we often overlook what it takes to get that way. We act on impulse and will sacrifice our future for the day at hand. Have you thought about how your current actions affect the world around you or your future? It was the act of a small child ...
Views: 869 - Kids and Chores - Why Children Need to Help at Home - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Judy WrightAre you a frustrated parent who sometimes finds it is easier to take the garbage out yourself than to keep nagging your son? Do you wonder what kind of employee he will become since he doesn't always follow through at home? Is it worth the effort on your part to insist that he do his share? ...
Views: 2173(5 votes) - AttaBoy! Phrases That Encourage Positive Action - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Judy WrightHome, home on the range, Where never is heard A discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day! Oh, that would be wonderful but most parents and bosses tend to feel that criticism and pointing out what is wrong will make others want to do what is right. However, people cannot improve ...
Views: 5086(3 votes) - How to break the cycle of violence - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Stephanie MannFor decades, politicians have tried to break the cycle of violence by hiring more police and implementing new laws. Those strategies and other penalties, however, have limitations because they do little to prevent the next generation from following the same destructive path. City officials seem ...
Views: 5227(2 votes) - Realize Your Inner Irish...Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Carol EisemanMarch 17th is just around the corner so now is the time to start planning your St. Patrick’s Day party. St. Patrick’s day is a great reason for a party for young and old alike. It was always one of our favorite family events. Historically, St. Patrick’s Day is a remembrance of the death of ...
Views: 881 - ***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: 1115(1 vote) - What You Can Learn from President Obama's Mother-in-Law - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Now that Michelle Obama's mother is living in the White House, will the cruel jokes and snide remarks about mothers-in-law finally stop? Will Marian Robinson, as first mother-in-law, be able to pave the way for acceptance, even respect, for this much-maligned branch of the family tree? Only ...
Views: 1014 - Four Steps to Improve Communication with Your Family - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesCommunication is one of the most important aspects of our lives that, ironically, many of us pay the least attention to. Regretfully, the main reason is that many of us have never been taught how to communicate in a way that benefits us and the person we are communicating with. From the moment ...
Views: 2830(2 votes) - Six Life Lessons from your Dad - How to choose your Friends and be a Good Friend yourself - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Rod ZimmermanLetter to my children, just before the start of their college year A father reflects upon his first 50 years in a letter to his college age children about how to wisely choose their friends. It started as private, family email. But the children realized the potential of this Life Lessons ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - 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: 2502 - Who's in Charge at Your House? Parents or Children? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Helen WilliamsWho is really in charge at your house? It is so easy to feel like a failure as a parent and so hard to remember that the early years are unbelievably testing times for all parents. We will all fail over and over, especially if we have set impossible standards for ourselves. Sadly, it is ...
Views: 1628 - 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: 2321 - Journey to Motherhood; An Inspirational Story - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Kay KopitAn Inspirational Mother's Day Story by Kay Kopit Road to Mariah A Telephone Call That Changed Lives As we are walking in the house my husband Bryan excitedly says, “The red light is blinking, pick it up, it might be someone important!” Underneath strewn clothes and luggage is an answering ...
Views: 2013 - 10 Organizing Tips Using Containers Under $3.00 - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Marilyn BohnMy belief as a professional organizer is that it takes a lot less energy and saves a lot more time when things have a designated place to "live" and it is tons better when those things live in a container in their home. I know everyone has containers in their home that won't cost them a single ...
Views: 1287 - Letting Go of the Chore Chart: Teaching Children Chores on Demand - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Laura DoerflingerIn the past, families depended on their children to participate in household chores. Today, parents talk as if it’s a chore to require their children to participate in the maintaining of the household. Managing a house full of people is easier today with the addition of household ...
Views: 1034 - Request into the Yes: Helping Kids Want to Cooperate - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Susan StiffelmanI recently had a phone coaching session with “Janice” whose child routinely refused to do whatever he was asked by his mom or dad. In school, “Jesse” was cooperative most of the time, but at home, he couldn’t have been more resistant and challenging. “Jesse, time to turn off the TV and start ...
Views: 990 - How to Have a Family Devotion Time - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Kimberly ChastainI love the quote I read in a bulletin once, “Blessed is the family who begins family devotions again.” I could relate to that comment. Before we discuss how to have a family devotion time, we need to ask the question, “Why should we have a family devotion?” In Proverbs 22:6 we read, “Train a ...
Views: 3422 - Family: Holidays are the Best Time to Start a Family Cookbook - by To most of us, the year-end holidays are a time of family, friends and a lot of food. While these times can be hectic with all of the running around that needs to be done, it is also the best time to start a family cookbook project, says one expert.
"Many of the family holiday traditions start ...
Views: 630 - Reasons to Research your Family History - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Marci WiseSo, there you are, curled up on the sofa, leisurely flipping through the pages of this magazine, cup of chamomile tea by your side. The most exciting thing to happen to you this week was when the bug-man clued you in on the new species of Mediterranean Engraver Beetle that’s been striking fear ...
Views: 1886 - A Greener Walk to Your Front Door - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Roselind HejlWe recently built a contemporary farmhouse style home. There was no lawn sod or sprinkler system for extra water. Deer are rampant in the neighborhood, so the landscaping choices are limited. We have dry periods too. Lady Bird Johnson once said - I like it when the land speaks its own ...
Views: 1003 - Family Day: A Bonding Tradition - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Laura DoerflingerWhat’s on your family’s plate? Work, volunteering, sports, school, groups, clubs, social activities, household chores? Do you ever wonder how you will keep your family bonded? I have worked as a child and family counselor for over a decade and keeping families bonded has been a ...
Views: 991 - Cancer and Children: What Schools Can Do to Help - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Scott WardellEach year, tens of thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer. One of the best psychological and emotional treatments is to allow the child (if physically capable) to continue to attend school. Allowing the child to be with his or her peers, to continue on with a daily routine and ...
Views: 1326 - 8 Feng Shui Ways to Be a Grandparent - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Diana GarberYou may ask what being a grandparent has to do with Feng Shui. My answer is, ‘Feng Shui is our reaction to the environment.’ Family is a piece of the puzzle. Reflect back to when you heard you were becoming a grandparent, or fantasize about what it will be like. Did you or will you think, “I’m ...
Views: 1505 - Recognising and Overcoming Your Childhood Problems - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Allison O'NeillChildhood has been described as an ‘18 year hypnotic induction’ which is often not too far from the truth. Things that we see and experience in our formative years can still impact us hugely and we may not even realise it. A lot of what we experience is what has shaped us into ‘who we are’ but ...
Views: 9433 - Tips for Boomers Caring for Aging Parents - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Janie BehrWhen the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2011, the oldest of the baby boomers will turn sixty-five. This remarkable generation, the largest in American history will continue to have an enormous impact on the nation socially, economically and politically as later it ages, transforming old ...
Views: 970 - The Obama Family and Family Values - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergIn a recent letter to his girls, President Barack Obama wrote: "I want you to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach....." Now that's a strong message from a father to his daughters. Some say that the Obamas are the kind of family they would like ...
Views: 1939 - Treating Teens Who Abuse Drugs/Alcohol - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldLike schools of fish, teens who abuse drugs and alcohol tend to hang in the same crowd. They garner a kind of moral support or legitimacy from like-minded and behaving peers for their drug and alcohol consumption. Further, when drug and alcohol consumption reaches the abuse stage, they are seen ...
Views: 756 - What Will the Obama Presidency Mean for Fathers? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Cara InocencioI'm often asked what I think the Obama presidency will mean for fathers. I think there are some reasons to be optimistic and some reasons to be pessimistic. Below I list a bunch of them, not in any particular order. Positive: Obama clearly understands the importance of fathers, and has often ...
Views: 703 - 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: 1282 - Spiritual Parenting: New Ways to Build Core Values in Children - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidThere is a dilemma in parenting right now regarding the concept of “core values.” How does a parent build core values in a child? Let’s begin by talking about the innate and natural abilites that exist within a child by making the assumption that there is, in most people, the ability to ...
Views: 1177 - Start Your Year Off Right, Create 'Family' Goals - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerSo often, we are disgusted and frustrated with our home, the clutter and mess that is in it and the fact that we feel like we have lost control. Part of the problem is because we don't have the cooperation of other family members that we would like to have. Plus the fact that we have our own ...
Views: 1129 - Celebrate Your Home, Part II - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Melissa GaltHome is truly our external heart and as such it needs a lot of care and attention in its decorating and development. Invite friends and family to contribute to the creation of your home. A house is merely a dwelling; it becomes a home when you use your heart to express your environment in a ...
Views: 759 - Family Dysfunction, Festivities, and The Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Brenda AdelmanHolidays are meant to be happy, joyous and life-affirming times. Filled with joy and gratitude we return home to our families, fill our bellies with delicious food and our hearts with cheer. Right? Well, truth be told that in most cases this just isn’t true. Instead of happiness, anger brews. ...
Views: 2855 - Lifestyle Design: Celebrate Your Family - Part II - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Melissa GaltI have yet to meet anyone that wishes they spent more time in the office or on their career; instead everyone seems to miss time with their families and friends. Family is not limited in this discussion and context to those related only by blood. Many of us have our truest and best family by ...
Views: 732 - What's in a Name: Changing Your Name by Deed Poll - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Michael HarrisChanging your name by deed poll is really quite simple. People decide to change their name for many reasons but the process of actually changing it only requires the completion of a deed poll in the presence of a witness. Most people have their name chosen or given to them by their parents. ...
Views: 689 - Homemade Christmas Decorations for a Simpler, More Meaningful Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Denise WillmsAre you planning a simpler, more meaningful Christmas this year? Many families are putting aside the trinkets and the toys, and rediscovering the peace that comes from spending quality time with family and friends. Just because you're celebrating more simply this year, that doesn't mean you ...
Views: 896 - Recognizing Teenage Depression - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Mark PetersonDepression can be a temporary response to many different situations and stresses. In adolescents, depressed mood is common because of the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, the influence of sex hormones, and independence conflicts with parents. It may also be a reaction ...
Views: 647 - Cognitive Therapy for Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Mark PetersonThe particular therapeutic techniques vary according to the particular kind of client or issue, but commonly include keeping a diary of significant events and associated feelings, thoughts and behaviors; questioning and testing cognitions, assumptions, evaluations and beliefs that might be ...
Views: 3153 - Lifestyle Design: Celebrate Your Family - Part I - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Melissa GaltI have yet to meet anyone that wishes they spent more time in the office or on their career; instead everyone seems to miss time with their families and friends. Family is not limited in this discussion and context to those related only by blood. Many of us have our truest and best family by ...
Views: 723 - Peace On Earth - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Noelle NelsonPeace on Earth, goodwill toward men (well, everybody). It doesn’t matter what faith or denomination you espouse, Peace on Earth is the dominant theme of the season. Peace is a state of harmony among people, freedom from strife, a feeling of serenity and tranquility. Peace. How ...
Views: 748 - Trasylol Attorneys Take Note on The True Effects of the Drug - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Paul JusticeTrasylol, manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals was one of the most common drugs used during heart bypass surgeries for the last 14 years. However in 2007, the FDA recalled Trasylol because it was found that it is directly linked to causing kidney failure and complications in those who were ...
Views: 609 - Managing Family Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Sally ConnollyThe holidays are nearly here and many of us will be spending time with family. For many people this involves seeing relatives that they may only see at this time of the year. We do not always like or agree with all of our relatives and this can bring about stress and tension for days, weeks or ...
Views: 905 - How To Find The Perfect Christmas Candle For Yourself! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Louise SheltonFinding the best Christmas candles for yourself can be pretty nerve wracking. After all, you not only want to find stylish candles which suit your home perfectly, but are also make sure that they are affordable for your pocket! So how do you locate such candles? In this article I am going to ...
Views: 508 - Top 2 Safety Tips For Lovers Of Christmas Candles - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Louise SheltonChristmas candles are an integral part of every family which celebrates Christmas, particularly those who value traditions. Sure, light bulbs seem to have taken over candles in a big way, but can anything really replace the warmth and fragrance that a candle oozes in Christmas? I don't think ...
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