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- The Many Options Of Day Care Today - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoDay care has come a long way since the babysitting jobs of the 60's and 70's that paid about fifty cents an hour. Local teens and older children of friends made good babysitters back then. All they had to do was serve an easy dinner to the children, clean up afterwards and play with them for a ...
Views: 1333 - The Many Uses Of Coffee Tables - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Sarika PeriwalNow while Amish dining tables may be the better known product that these master craftsmen turn out, Amish coffee tables are another much sought after item when it comes to Amish living room furniture. Amish coffee tables can be an excellent addition to any living room space not just because they ...
Views: 6463 - The marriage blues: to your happy family life in 2017 - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Fiona mbabazi“I thought I was happily married, until she told me she was leaving.” To where? I asked thinking that she was going for shopping at Nakumatti, where she usually goes every Saturday afternoon. I was wrong. This time she was going for good. “I am tired of this marriage,” she shouted ...
Views: 990 - The Men of My Dreams- A Father’s Day Tribute - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Angel Hale“You are my special Angel, sent from up above…” my Dad, Steve Hale, sings as my little four-year-old cheeks turn flush with embarrassment and I run for the nearest table to climb under and hide. Friends and family join in the fun by singing along and playfully winking at me in my not so secret ...
Views: 1988 - The Myth of 100% Complete Processed Pet Food - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Randy WysongEvery day, people by the millions pour food from a package into their pet’s bowl. Day in and day out, meal after meal, pets get the same fare. This strange phenomenon is not only widely practiced, but done by loving owners who believe they are doing the right thing. Why? Certainly because it is ...
Views: 1063 - The Myth of Better - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Daniel ErwayWe are conditioned to believe something that has very little truth to it, so little truth that it’s more accurate to call it a myth: We believe that things could be better. We deeply believe that we can have a better experience or a better life or become a better person. And, of course, the flip ...
Views: 1091 - The Narcissist and His Family - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Sam VakninWe are all members of a few families in our lifetime: the one that we are born to and the one(s) that we create. We all transfer hurts, attitudes, fears, hopes and desires – a whole emotional baggage – from the former to the latter. The narcissist is no exception. The narcissist has ...
Views: 2365 - The Narcissist's Seriously Ill child and Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Narcissistic parents of seriously ill children derive narcissistic supply from onlookers, friends, family, colleagues, and community by attracting attention to their role as saintly caretakers. They are demonstratively and ...
Views: 1671 - The Narcissistic Mothers Accomplice - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineWhen Children Don’t Stand a Chance Narcissistic mothers do not have children for the right reasons. They are not nurturers. They have no maternal instincts or genuine love to give. To the narcissistic mother, children represent a captive narcissistic supply. Because a young child’s very ...
Views: 1995 - 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 - The Neuroscience Of Motherhood - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Gina SteppForget the “decade of the brain”: it’s becoming evident that the modern fascination with neuroscience is not going away anytime this century. The fact is, thanks to the neurobiological revolution, nothing is what it used to be. Including motherhood. In this vein Katherine ...
Views: 913 - The New Era Of Family Research - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Stellar MontealegreThe era of hard bound genealogy research became obsolete and the internet has changed the face of family research forever. The commitment to thought provoking library work, obituary digging and traveling to far places are now done just to verify the details that were gathered from the internet. ...
Views: 636 - 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: 2197 - The One Thing That MUST Be On Your Holiday To Do List - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWe often think that the holidays are for spending quality time with our family, carrying out traditions and enjoying time at home with the ones we love the most. Although the holidays are truly a special time for our families, so should it be for you and you alone. For most of us, we make ...
Views: 951 - The Ones We Love - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa Bousson“How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?”— Albert Einstein We each perceive love in our own way. Your perception of love would be determined by your past experiences. If you were raised by particularly ...
Views: 1030 - THE ORIGINAL BULLY MEETS THE 1 RULE - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Karen RyceIf you are really serious about putting an end to bullying, you have to stop it at the source. Even then it might take some time to end it, but it could happen. What is that source, you ask… Adults. Who knows how it began, but look at the facts: huge people (adults) willing to do whatever it ...
Views: 760 - The origins with the Family Seal Ring - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Mark WhiteAre you aware that seal rings predate medieval times? A long time before coats of arms were in either personal or familial use, seal rings were being made and used across vast areas of Europe and also the Mediterranean. Since times of ancient Rome seal rings have already been used not merely to ...
Views: 2061 - The Other Side of Life - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.What is the other side of life? It is the side that is the opposite of the life that you are currently living. Why would you ever contemplate going there? What is there to gain? You will learn compassion; you will learn strength and nobility and be humbled by what you feel. Come with me and ...
Views: 1586 - The Package-Deal Relationship: Are You Being Embraced By The Family? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Daniel AmisIdeally we all want to have a family that will be o.k. with the person that we chose to have as partner. But what if someone in our partner's family has a problem with us? Will you become stressed out, confused, or even annoyed by that person's behavior (for all you prime time comedy show ...
Views: 2195 - The Passing of a Patient - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The holiday's are hard for those missing their loved ones, so I wrote this to ease your soul. My whole life changed once the diagnosis was made. Now doctor appointments fill my calendar days. I’ve had to learn lingo that only a physician should know. I’ve had to learn side effects and what ...
Views: 1502 - The Perfect Gift - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Timothy SpencerWhile our options today are almost bottomless, we somehow manage to go back to flowers when we pick out the perfect gift. As a jeweler residing in the Philippines, I get requests every so often asking me to cast diamonds at the center of flower shaped earrings or make a gold bracelet look like a ...
Views: 826 - The Perfect Personalized Gift For Any Occasion - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Kevin GermainGiving gifts has become a year round event. No longer are gifts only present within the Christmas holiday season but now people are giving more often. People are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, babies, weddings and many smaller holidays such as Easter, Valentine’s Day and Independence ...
Views: 563 - The Poetry of Loss - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2018 from Sheryl PaulMy son and I are driving into town for our weekly Friday morning special time and Suzanne Vega’s song “The World Before Columbus” comes on. It’s a song she wrote for her daughter that I used to sing to Everest when he was a baby, and these lyrics made me cry every time: Those men who lust for ...
Views: 951 - The Power Behind Words - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from DR. SYBIL L. INGRAMPerhaps in Shakespeare's time, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet but that's not necessarily so in the twenty-first century. Today we know that words can inspire us to achieve goals we never thought possible, but they can also fuel ethnic, racial, or religious prejudice. Given the ...
Views: 2104 - The Power of Joy - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Karin VoloJoy is love and happiness put together. But what can joy do for you? It can truly transform your life! We are facing times now that doing things we simply do not like is not going to be sustainable. I think that is a big reason as to why so many people are facing big career challenges with being ...
Views: 1295 - The Power of Self-Improvement Communities: Building a Support System for Seasoned Practitioners" - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2023 from Angulena BobesIn the journey of self-improvement, veteran, practitioners understand the value of uninterrupted growth and development. They've explored various resources and have potentially achieved significant progress in areas such as success skills, relationships, health, and finances. However, what sets ...
Views: 385 - The Pre-Marital Toilet Test - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldThe Pre-Marital Toilet Test We enter marriage with hopes, aspirations and faith. When marital discord strikes we are overcome with disillusionment. A year into the marriage, the notion of “tell death do us part”, smacks us in the face like a glass of cold water. Not only do we enter into ...
Views: 1096 - The process of Acquiring an excellent Wedding ceremony Gown - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Mike AndersonIn case you have made a decision to get married, then all things considered the initial exhilaration and feelings it is time to get started thinking of one of the more crucial components of all: couture wedding ceremony gowns. If you would like a marriage dress which is distinctive in ...
Views: 566 - The Promise of Natural Fertility - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Diane LaudenioFor some men and women the chance of having a child is hard. These men and women are experiencing hormonal imbalance. For women having irregular menstruation is giving them the hardship of bearing a child. People can go through medications that science has discovered. Men and women that are ...
Views: 808 - The Pros Of Wallpaper - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Tammy BillingsChoosing between paint and wallpaper when making a wall makeover can be a major dilemma, as both have their own set of advantages. Paint has been the preferred option because it is the cheapest way to redo walls and the easiest to apply. But choosing paint over wallpaper and borders also has its ...
Views: 1834 - The Quiet of My Home - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzA journal from February 9, 2009: As I sit here on a Sunday morning in February, snow blanketing the ground, a light breeze making the chimes sing, I love the soft quiet. My girls, my ducklings, as I like to call them when they’re here together, are asleep in their beds. It’s nearly noon, ...
Views: 1256 - The Reasons For Using Dog Poop Bags - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Kay RingelstetterDo you know the reasons for using dog poop bags to pick up our dog's waste? Well, actually there are many good reasons. Some we are well aware of, and some maybe not. 1) Common courtesy to our neighbors. How often have you stepped in dog poop and tracked it into your home or into your ...
Views: 1721 - The Reluctant Participant - Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardOur thoughts about the future frequently cause emotions that get in the way of enjoying, appreciating, or participating in the present. Start listening to what people are already saying about the holidays. You hear things like “I am so stressed out about the holidays. I have so much to do.” “I ...
Views: 1587 - The Reluctant Participant - The Intellectual's Holiday Style - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardTheory best comes alive with examples of people demonstrating behaviours and today I have a sample of the Holiday Survival Style of the Intellectual that typifies the behaviour of these people. The social expectations of the holidays cause the Intellectual no end of challenge. Generally ...
Views: 1425 - The Right Time To Have A Baby - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Roberto SediciasHaving a baby and starting a family is a glorious thing, because it means you are at a time in your life when having a baby and bringing a new life into the world seems like something that you'd like to do. Suppose you have been married a few years or have just been married or are seeking to ...
Views: 796 - The Right Way To Improve The Vocabulary Of Your Youngster - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Grisel BlazekBoosting the vocabulary of your young one won't be that easy a task. But it might not be that troublesome either. There are so very many little steps you can take towards enriching your child's vocabulary. Here are one or two very simple tips. Begin to use synonyms. This is maybe the neatest ...
Views: 856 - The rise of educational games for kids - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Aliya SenKids simply love games! It’s a universal fact that kids spend most of the time playing games than studying because they actually find it more enjoyable and fun. Games are definitely an integral part of their life, especially in the adolescent and young days. There are millions of games for kids ...
Views: 775 - The River Of Life - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryThere are times when I am speaking to a group that I choose to use a flowing river as a means of describing the ebb and flow of life and the living experience. There are strong fast currents that demand your immediate attention and there are slower subtle currents that influence your path ...
Views: 1212 - The role and quality of product prices in marketing - by The 21st century is an era of marketing and every brand wants to be as close to its customers as possible. You encounter so many marketing campaigns daily, most of which are meant to attract new customers or create a specific brand image. The role of marketing in sales and success for any ...
Views: 139 - The Royal Wedding: Thunder over the Palace - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Jon SandiferThe ancient symbolism of I Ching Astrology adds majesty and meaning to the Royal Wedding. It is a 3 Thunder Day in this 5000 year old calendar. Prince William is in the 2 Earth Palace, the southwest corner of the astrological matrix, and his Princess-to-be is in the 3 Thunder Palace of ...
Views: 789 - The Safe Way to Recover - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Carol BluethAre you looking for services that will help your family when it comes to health care services? Most people don't think that Home health care is the answer. Most don't know that home health care is the best way to recover. Staying at home and having caregivers and nursing services is convenient ...
Views: 498 - The Sense of Security In The NICU That Blew Away With Hurricane Sandy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Stephanie Wellington, MDAs chaotic as life in the NICU can be, it is the daily routines that provide order. Parents and staff know that everyday there will be morning sign-out, daily rounds, a time for procedures, scheduled feedings, appointments with therapists, and which consulting doctors will come to see the ...
Views: 925 - The Silver Lining in Caregiving - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Christy YatesLiving in the Sandwich Generation is a tough squeeze! What’s the Sandwich Generation? Those are folks who are busy raising children while also caring for an aging parent. Nearly 47% of Americans are part of the Sandwich Generation. One of the kickers is that it tends to sneak up on ...
Views: 1049 - The Silver Lining in Caregiving - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2019 from Christy YatesLiving in the Sandwich Generation is a tough squeeze! What’s the Sandwich Generation? Those are folks who are busy raising children while also caring for an aging parent. Nearly 47% of Americans are part of the Sandwich Generation. One of the kickers is that it tends to sneak up on ...
Views: 1141 - The Simplest Way To Help Your Child Make Preparations For A Test - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Adelle HarshThe tests bring along a lot of panic to children. However it isn't only the youngsters who suffer ; parents go thru an equivalent amount of psychological stress. However, both the parties can't afford to sail on the same boat. The folks here must play smarter by finding out methods to help your ...
Views: 729 - The Spirit of the Holidays - Performer Holiday Style - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardI don’t think any of the Striving Styles embrace the spirit of the holidays more than the Performer. Everything from the enjoyment of shopping to organizing and attending social events brings them an opportunity to get their need for recognition met. They are truly energized by making the ...
Views: 1147 - The Spiritual Transformation Of Motherhood - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Annie Block PearlI was recently asked to address a group of new mothers on the topic of “The Spiritual Shift in Becoming A Mother”. I realized, upon reflection, that many women don’t perceive of this new role as one connected with spirit, but attached to more earthly concerns. For many, the ...
Views: 898 - The stories behind the charms and amulets - by Good luck charms are really rich in history. Wherever we go, we can really find an object that is highly revered by people because of the magic it brings. No one knows for sure if it is true, but it is something immensely valued by many people, especially in the old days. It was believed that ...
Views: 159 - The Ten Commandments of Aging Motherhood - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Chloe Jon PaulMarried, widowed, or divorced, you most likely have children and grandchildren. In today's world where more single women are opting to have children, this may be true as well. Consider these four ground rules that you can and should establish with your adult children. They should be able ...
Views: 681 - The Ten Things I Hope To Teach My Children - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from boake mooreBeing the father of five; I am constantly teaching my children both literally and through my actions. With the Labor Day weekend and a finally moment to reflect – I thought about the things I hope I can pass on to my children. This is not focused on teaching them how to add or spell but ...
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