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- What is positive parenting program? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Alston SammyThe Tripe P or Positive Parenting Program is nothing but a multi degree program for parents to hold up their family and children. The goal of these programs is the prevention of wide amount of issues concerning the child's emotional and behavioral aspects by informing and educating parents with ...
Views: 493 - What is the BEST Way to Raise Children? Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHere's a question to ask yourself: Is a family that is constantly out and about, going here and there, attending music classes and swimming lessons, etc. better than one who stays home most evenings, and doesn't have their children in a bunch of different classes? Thought provoking, isn't ...
Views: 1062 - What is the BEST Way to Raise Children? Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHere's a question to ask yourself: Is a family who is constantly out and about, going here and there, attending music classes and swimming lessons, etc. better than one who stays home most evenings, and doesn't have their children in a bunch of different classes? Thought provoking, isn't ...
Views: 1156 - What Is The Meaning of Life? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Greg BakerBreaking life down to its most basic physical components, the meaning of life is merely survival and reproduction. From a purely evolutionary perspective that is all there is. It leaves us, however, meaningless. For thousands of years humans have been asking themselves if there is something ...
Views: 1931 - What is the meaning of life? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Paul Oliver O'LearyAn extract from my forthcoming ebook "How To Make Money - Even In A Recession" What is the meaning of life? Many people have put much thought in to this question. Religions have fought and people have died over it. Funny thing is that they are all working on the same basic idea. I’m going ...
Views: 1087 - What is the most Essential Factor for a Healthy Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Greg BakerWhat would be the most important ingredient to any healthy, successful relationship? Would it be love? Trust? Attraction? Or something else? This article explains the one factor, the one ingredient that is required for any relationship to be healthy and successful. Sitting in front of my desk ...
Views: 2034 - What is the process of serving? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2020 from Gab LPMWhat is the process of serving? Process servers are a valuable asset in the legal community, and in the future, if you are a civil litigator, you'll more probably have used some or could end up using one. Process service is the mechanism whereby a claimant to a case gives other people (such ...
Views: 604 - What Is the REAL Purpose of Being a Parent? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIf I asked you, "What is the main purpose of a parent?" I'd probably get the following responses: 1. To be their child's guide in life 2. To love their child unconditionally 3. To teach their child good values 4. To protect their child 5. To offer their child support through ...
Views: 1056 - What Kind of Chairs Does Your Event Need? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosalind RodriguezAre you planning a lavish birthday party this year for a milestone event? Are you planning a wedding with guests coming from all over the world to honour you or a family member? Are you planning a corporate event with some big wigs and you need to impress for the best? Whatever event you are ...
Views: 652 - What Kinds of RC Toys are Available Nowadays? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Karen WilliamsWithout a doubt, every kid dreams of owning an RC toy at least once in his life. These RC toys exist in different types and forms: some of them are made for off-road terrains; others are made for plain surfaces; and the rest are made for every surface possible (underwater surfaces aside). These ...
Views: 810 - What Makes A Taser Better Than A Stun Gun? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Jared KelleyA really good question that gets asked almost daily. There’s only fifty thousand volts that run through the probes of a Taser, but there are stun guns that have voltage that go all the way up to one million. Well for starters let’s get something straight here. A lot of people think ...
Views: 1631 - What makes Mother's Day Flowers so Special - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from Naman ModiWhat is the most precious gift that a person gets when he is born? -A mother. A mother gives us birth, and she is the reason for our existence. A mother is the one who stays with us no matter how bad the time is. Mother's day is the day on which we mark the careless love and affection of our ...
Views: 490 - What Medical Experts Are Saying About Male Menopause - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Jed DiamondMale Menopause (Andropause) is the stage of life that prepares a man to move from the first half to the second. Just as adolescence is a transition period and ideally prepares a child to become an adult, male menopause helps men to move from first adulthood to second adulthood. For those who ...
Views: 1138 - What My Mama Taught Me About the Feminine - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Alexis Cancel CancelSpeaking of the Feminine in my last blog post, reminded me of studying the feminine and how that had me take a closer look of my first model of the feminine, my mama. My relationship to my mother was a tumultuous one. If you’ve read my prior posts, you know she was an addict. Not only was she an ...
Views: 1096 - What My Mama Taught Me About the Feminine Part II - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Alexis Cancel CancelWhen I was thirteen, I remember coming home from school one day and waiting for my mom to come home that evening, she never did. She had gone from drinking to using drugs again, it was the late eighties at that point, so crack was her drug of choice. Some of the past is still very blurry for me, ...
Views: 1116 - What Should I See in New York? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Mikke VincettWhat should I do if I want to go to New York? This question is answered, things to do New York are plentiful. Things To Do New York does not have to drain your wallet, in fact many Things To Do New York are in the top 100 things to do. When you travel to New York City the New York Times has ...
Views: 599 - What the New Snapchat Feature Means for Children and Their Parents - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.On June 21st, Snapchat added a new big feature called Snap Map that lets you share your current location with your friends. Users can zoom out from the default Snapchat camera screen to bring out a map that shows where you and your friends are currently at, in addition to showing places where ...
Views: 1267 - What The Sandwich Generation Can Bring To The Holiday Table - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Phyllis GoldbergWhat the Sandwich Generation Can Bring to the Holiday Table By Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. Are you wondering whether your family dynamics at holiday dinners are going to scare off your daughter's new boyfriend? Do you want to take the family conversation up a notch ...
Views: 750 - What the Sandwich Generation Can Bring to the Holiday Table - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergAre you wondering whether your longstanding family dynamics at the holiday dinners are going to scare off your daughter's new boyfriend? Do you want to take the family conversation up a notch or two this year and talk more than turkey? Are you tired of stuffing the bird and ready to pass the ...
Views: 1105 - What the Statistics Say About Cyber Bullying - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.According to McAfee’s, “2014 Teens and the Screen study: Exploring Online Privacy, Social Networking and Cyberbullying,” 52% of students have reported having experienced some form of cyberbullying. Of these, 20% experience electronic harassment on a regular basis. 87% of young respondents ...
Views: 1057 - What This Person Who Used To Be Your Kid Wants You To Know - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsWho Is This Person? I don't know about you, but I find that parenting adult kids is so much more difficult than when they were little! There is no course for parents of adult kids to help us! When they are little it is easy to control them. When they are small you can keep them safe. Their ...
Views: 851 - What to Consider Before Relocating for Your Partner - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaYour partner calls up ecstatic. They just received an amazing job offer that pays better, has more opportunity for advancement-and is halfway across the country. That excitement quickly turns into apprehension, and leaves you wondering what will be involved, what sacrifices will need to be made ...
Views: 2503 - What to consider when giving gifts that show your family pride - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2011 from Mark WhiteOnce you have started looking into your family history it is only natural that you would want to give gifts that show your family pride. You may want to give items to people who are joining your family or to people who are also interested in where the family has come from and the accomplishments ...
Views: 744 - What To Do If Your Child Goes Missing - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.You have to know how to react when your child is missing Although true abduction cases are very rare, sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where you can't find your child. In this moment it's important to stay calm, and be prepared to get help immediately. When you suspect your ...
Views: 1012 - What To Do If Your Child Goes Missing - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Odds are that your child is not going to go missing. However, in this day and age, you can never be too prepared. Though uncommon, missing children cases happen every day. Being prepared can be the difference in life and death for your child! The first thing that you should do is contact the ...
Views: 1208 - What to Do if Your Family Member is Injured in an Accident - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2020 from Katie GordenCar accidents can put a considerable strain on the entire family. They can cause financial, emotional, and physical stress to all involved. Fortunately, there is a way that you can get through it if your family member gets hurt in an accident. It involves taking the necessary steps to ensure ...
Views: 604 - What To Do In Keswick With Pets And Families - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from karla hineKeswick Mountain Festival takes place between 16th and 20th May and the weather is warming up nicely for a week of activities! The festival celebrates all things mountains and everything in between, focusing this year on asking what is YOUR mountain? Is it cycling over some of the highest, most ...
Views: 1087 - What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Attend College - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jack SingerAs a parent, you certainly want the best for your children. While a college education is important, it is only one of many roads to success. But you are convinced that college is the best road for your child and you are meeting with resistance, trying using the following tactics to convince ...
Views: 1120 - What to do With Pesky Packing Peanuts - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2005 from Dawn BatesWe do everything we can to do our part in the effort to protect the environment. We recycle. We take extra care to combine errands so we don't waste gasoline (especially at these prices). We even make purchases online to save energy and keep the paper catalogs at bay. And if you are like me, you ...
Views: 1186 - What to do with relative's nit picking during Holidays? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Zita FeketeStop it! I don’t like it! The holidays are rapidly approaching. We are all getting more excited as well as more afraid: what will my mother, father, aunty, or uncle do or say in the family gathering? What if they criticize my new flat, hair, boyfriend, job or cooking? What if they remind me ...
Views: 1340 - What To Get For A Baby Shower - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Denly StrawHaving a baby is a very exciting time in the lives of many individuals, and if someone you know is about to enter into such a time, I'm sure that you want to share that excitement. One of the ways that you can do so is by purchasing a gift for the baby that is going to show that you really care ...
Views: 634 - What to look for in a locksmith in Atlanta - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Bill PerezThere are some services that you hope you never need, but are very grateful to have them if you do. Locksmith services fall into this category. Locking yourself out of your vehicle can be frustrating, embarrassing and even dangerous if you find yourself locked out in an unsafe area or time of ...
Views: 647 - What To Look For When Buying A Closet Organizer - - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Tarsem SinghWhether it’s a New Year’s Resolution or spring cleaning, no cleaning spree would be complete without cleaning the closets. This time, don’t just rearrange the junk-find a permanent solution. Closet organizers provide a way to organize your possessions. When every item has a "home," it is much ...
Views: 959 - What to look for when buying a coat of arms plaque - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Mark WhiteMany people look for ways to display their family’s coat of arms. One of the most popular ways to do this is with a plaque. These generally feature a wooden background with a reproduction of your family’s crest or coat of arms on the front. If you want to make sure that your plaque is as high ...
Views: 736 - What to Say to a Grieving Person - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonWhen a loved one, friend, neighbor, or co-worker has a loss, most people feel compelled to say something. The question is “what?” Having lost some very important people in my life as well as attempted to console friends and colleagues who have had to deal with death, here are my suggestions ...
Views: 1542 - What to take into account when choosing a stroller - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Vicky ArmstrongAre you investing in a travel system for a baby or toddler? A infant buggy ought to make it possible for the infant to lie flat, although buggies and strollers for older infants and toddlers can have a reclined alternative. Bear in mind whether you plan to have more children. It is worthwhile ...
Views: 583 - What to take into account when deciding upon a pram - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Victoria ArmstrongAre you choosing a travel system for a infant or toddler? A infant pushchair should permit the infant to lie flat, while buggies and pushchairs for older infants and toddlers can have a reclined option. Take into account whether you plan to have additional children. It truly is advantageous ...
Views: 411 - What To Talk About With Your Ex Boyfriend Over Text - How To Get Your Boyfriend To Talk To You - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldWhat to talk about with your ex boyfriend over text; Sometimes you can make a mistake and dump your boyfriend over something that upset you, but in reality it was not your boyfriend's fault. You may have been having a bad day in general and you snapped over something that otherwise you would ...
Views: 1399 - What To Try And Do About A Toddler Biting And Kicking - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Ryan ToeAlthough it is often embarrassing, frustrating, and occasionally frightening, for your most part, this form of behavior by toddlers is usually a regular phase that they all pass through. It really is a a part of their expansion and progress, and normally outcomes from a frustration at not being ...
Views: 533 - What To Try And Do About A Toddler Biting And Kicking - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Ryan ToeAlthough it is often embarrassing, frustrating, and occasionally frightening, for your most part, this form of behavior by toddlers is usually a regular phase that they all pass through. It really is a a part of their expansion and progress, and normally outcomes from a frustration at not being ...
Views: 548 - 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: 880 - What Would You Do in New York City? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Georgia LandarieWhat would you do in New York City, with so many fun things to do NYC it is hard to choose just a few. Some people who visit the big attractions like Lincoln Center, Times Square, Staten Island, Bronx Zoo, fifth avenue and Rockefeller Center, but they forget the little things like the ...
Views: 596 - What You Can Do to Help Children in the Foster Care System - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganChildren of all ages and backgrounds are placed into the foster care system every day for a variety of reasons. The one thing that they all have in common is that their lives have been significantly changed, and that can be frightening for many of them. Every child deserves to feel cared for and ...
Views: 1235 - What You Can Do To safeguard Your Child And Be Prepared. - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Ruby AragonHere is a list of things your can do to be proactive in protecting your child as well as being prepared incase your child is missing or abducted. • Never leave a child unattended while shopping, visiting with neighbors or friends. Under no circumstances should you leave a child alone in a ...
Views: 735 - 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: 1181 - What you need to consider when researching your family’s coat of arms - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Mark WhiteIf you are researching your family’s coat of arms you may think that it is as simple as looking on a website and choosing the crest or coat of arms that is connected with your last name. This is one way that you can go about it but it may not actually give you the proper crest or coat of arms ...
Views: 790 - What You Need to Know About Childproofing Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Gladys RuizAbout 2.3 million children are accidentally injured every year and more than 2,500 are killed, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although you may occasionally toss and turn at night worrying about your child being kidnapped by a stranger, the more likely harm for children ...
Views: 781 - What your baby boy or baby girl name is saying? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Baby nologyEvery parent has an interesting story related to keeping a name of their newborn baby. The story tells about selecting, searching, choosing and deciding a suitable name for their baby boy or baby girl. Every parent wants unique and uncommon names for their babies. They search vastly for a name ...
Views: 954 - What Your Child Can Learn From Watching Live Entertainment - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Linda Le PhanLive entertainment brings with it a sense of magic and joy whether it’s a play, musical theatre, concert, stand-up comedy or just a weekend at the local jazz club. Sadly, many schools are losing music and drama programs because of budget cuts, and with the loss of those programs, students are ...
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