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- Parents - Experience A Child’s Playful Heart - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Linda MiloPlaytime between a parent and a child creates a deep emotional bond. It’s the bond that sets the path for joyful, creative, cooperative times by being together. Adults seem to shun fun and games in their daily lives. As adults, we often get so caught up in “grown up” business that we can ...
Views: 704 - Double Benefits from Educational Toys - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from michael kirtleyHere are some carefully selected fun toys to help in the learning and spatial development for children of all ages. These educational toys are particularly effective for spatial development, imaginative play, cognitive skill and motor development; plus and most importantly, they are all lots of ...
Views: 2893 - Your To-Don't List: Key to Surviving the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2005 from Joan BechtelThe gods don’t ask for human sacrifice anymore, do they? Then why do millions of women turn themselves into burnt offerings each winter? It hits about mid-November: Obsessive Giving Disorder. Turning ordinary women into Nurturing Ninjas. Hopped-up on hospitality hormones, they launch into a ...
Views: 779 - Create "Me" Time During The Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Linda MiloThe thought of the holiday season makes most people’s anxiety and stress level rise. The season holds lots of activity which will include list making, frantic shopping, house decorating, food shopping, cooking, family frictions, post office line waiting, cleaning the house, and a longer list of ...
Views: 770 - Wouldn't It Be Nice if TIME Grew on Trees? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2005 from Lori RadunThe top two things that people seem to want more of are money and time. As a matter of fact, more money and more time are the top two issues people come to life coaches for (they also happen to be the top two excuses people use for not hiring a coach). It would be great if we had a money tree ...
Views: 975 - 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: 1072 - Spirituality in Marriage & Family Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Carole CullenThe great malady of the twentieth century, implicated in all of our troubles and affecting us individually and socially, is “loss of soul.” When soul is neglected, it doesn’t just go away; it appears symptomatically in obsessions, addictions, violence, and loss of meaning. - Thomas Moore ...The ...
Views: 1704 - Good Friends - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall OakesThe signs of fall are unmistakable in my part of the country. Golden aspens shimmer in the crisp breeze and crimson leaves float through the air. Weekend visitors flock to apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and intricate corn mazes that farmers have carved into their fields. Canned food drives ...
Views: 1078 - Tips On Buying A Dog - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from John MooreBeware Of The Impulse Buy It is hard to resist the appeal of a puppy in a pet shop window, especially if it looks a little bit sad and wistful. These pups have already had a change of home and often a long journey from their original breeder. Even though they may appear well, they could be ...
Views: 1314 - Top Five Qualities a Parent Should Look For When Hiring a Tutor - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2005 from Laurie HurleyHiring a tutor can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you have never done it before. The following five qualities are the most important ones that you should look for when matching a tutor with a child: 1) Their ability to “connect” with your child and you. 2) Their teaching style – ...
Views: 898 - How To Use Debt To Transform Your Life - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from steven erlick(c) Steven Erlick. All Rights Reserved. http://www.freewebs.com/prosperity Debt is not usually considered to be a positive event inyour life but it can be. Uncontrolable debt can act as acatalyst for change. The trick is to take charge of yourmoney and debt so that you are in control. ...
Views: 879(2 votes) - A New ADHD Drug on the Horizon - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Jeannine VirtueA new ADHD drug, Attenace, will likely hit pharmacy shelves in early 2006. This "new" ADHD drug isn’t actually so new to the about 20,000 people currently taking Provigil "off-label" for ADHD. Attenace contains modafinil, the same active ingredient in the narcolepsy drug Provigil. Modafinil ...
Views: 1152 - Life insurance, the universe and everything - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Rachel LaneYou may have noticed that life insurance is coming back into fashion. It’s true that it may not be the financial term on everybody’s lips, but sales of life insurance have been going up, according to the Association of British Insurers. Whilst we may not be saving the volume of funds that the ...
Views: 700 - Housework Cleaning Checklist - Part One : How to Clean Your House While Becoming Physically Fit - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Vincent Plataniahttp://www.fullerstore.com Today’s homemaker is usually a harried soul. She may well have a houseful of children or pets, even if she is single. She probably does her housework when she is not working at her “day job.” She has the pressures of entertaining, of impromptu visits from family and ...
Views: 3188 - Managing the Emotional Leftovers of Work - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2005 from Michele DortchMany working mothers accept the idea that career success comes at a cost, and that cost is the deterioration of her private life. In order to thrive in the corporate setting, she is forced to make choices that sacrifice her personal needs and that of her family. Yet, this is not always an ...
Views: 760 - 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: 883 - Strong Families - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Robert (Bob) WhiteSTRONG FAMILIES When all is “said and done,” what REALLY matters most in all that we say, do or have? No one has ever said, at the end of their life, that they wish they had spent more time at the office … invariably they wish they had spent more time with their family and friends—those they ...
Views: 682 - VACATION HASSLES? TAKE A PICTURE! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Pauline WallinLooking for some fiction to read this summer? Try a travel brochure. Those beautiful glossy pamphlets promise you the time of your life, with nonstop fun. To illustrate their promises, they show pictures of perfect people with perfect bodies and perfect teeth, frolicking and smiling. No one ...
Views: 1247 - DISH NETWORK & DIRECTV - SAVES SHOWS, SAVES MARRIAGES - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2005 from John MurphyYou might be surprised to know that television is one of the main causes of domestic disputes in America. Either the husband is so captivated by a football game that causes the wife to nag him about household responsibilities, or the wife is so smitten with Tom Cruise that she fights with the ...
Views: 770 - Storytelling for Fun and Profit - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Alvah ParkerStorytelling for Fun and Profit Storytelling - It’s a hot topic these days. What do I mean by storytelling? One website says that it is “a narrative account of a real or imagined event or events” That same website (http://www.eldrbarry.net/roos/st_defn.htm) says “Stories connect us with our ...
Views: 908 - What Is Missing Mother Syndrome? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Carna Zacharias-Miller,We all want to be happy. However, if a woman pushes herself to emotional and mental exhaustion in order to reach “perfect” happiness, she could suffer from a condition she probably has never heard of: Missing Mother Syndrome. When Megan Meadows (not her real name) came to me, she just ...
Views: 5763(1 vote) - REVISITING OUR PRIORITIES - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinAfter his haircut, the young man stepped behind my chair and, without saying a word, hugged me. I must say, in all humility, it was a great haircut. It wasn’t the haircut, though, that brought about the hug. It was the result of a bond we had established during the haircut. While cutting his ...
Views: 784 - Moms Are Women First - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2005 from Renee MichaelsI'll bet that most moms forget that! Being a mom is but one of the many daily roles a mother performs and as this dominates her life, it may be difficult even for her to remember all the woman she is. While she is undoubtedly proud of her contributions to her family, she probably doesn’t have ...
Views: 844 - "Good & Not So Good Advice From Our Moms (UK)" - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2005 from Debbie Jenkins(c) Debbie Jenkins. All Rights Reserved. http://www.BookShaker.com =========================================================== Our moms were always full of good advice when we were growing up and they had to put up with a lot of crap (quite literally) from us... So don't forget to thank your ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - Keep the Fires Burning - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Laura SandhamThe toys are put away, homework's done and the kids are in bed. The lunches are made and the dishwasher is on. You wash your face, brush your teeth, choose clothes for tomorrow and then collapse into bed beside your spouse. You lean over give your mate a perfunctory kiss and casually comment ...
Views: 889 - Top 10+ Ways to Jumpstart your New Year’s Finances! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2004 from Cindy MorusOf course, these don't have to be done in any particular order! Just pick one or two that particularly apply to your situation. * Create your 2005 filing system. This might include new file folders, a new box to hold them or space in a filing cabinet with easy access. * Set up a folder to ...
Views: 1105 - Create a holiday feast for the senses - by This is my daughter’s first Christmas. Naomi will be nearly nine months old and eager to explore all that the holidays have to offer. Within a few weeks after conception, babies develop the sense of touch, with taste, smell, hearing and sight following in that order. At birth, babies possess ...
Views: 875(3 votes) - What Footsie taught us ! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2004 from graham julieWe have just inherited a rag, tag and bobtail of a dog called ’Footsie’. She was found three weeks ago wandering around outside a local restaurant for a couple of days looking for food. Paula, a woman who takes responsibility for stray animals in this part of the island, took her in and started ...
Views: 1414 - Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2004 from Kenneth WilliamsThis may come as a surprise. But despite all the advances in education, many kids still struggle in the math class. Math is an important subject, yet many kids just don't "get it". Teachers can only devote a limited amount of personal attention to each student. And parents are so busy with ...
Views: 869 - "DO YOU LIKE HER?" - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinOne Saturday, I left the shop a little early so that I could change clothes and make it across town in time to officiate a wedding. It was for a very sweet, young couple we know. I was reminded of the time not long ago when Sherry and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Though we've ...
Views: 998 - Halloween Safety Tips - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2004 from Susan DunnHalloween is an exciting night for children and a busy time for their parents. With such excitement, it’s easy for children to forget basic safety rules. When emotions are running high, it’s a good time to remember to “use your head.” Plan ahead and plan to have a safe Halloween. Raise ...
Views: 1177 - Is Your Child Playing with Fire? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2004 from Susan DunnI grew up with the Edwards boys, Eddie, Freddie and Paulie, I’ll call them. Paulie was the youngest and his face and hands were terribly scarred. Eddie and Freddie had found some matches and gone out back and set a fire, bringing Paulie along to watch. Somehow Paulie was the one who ended up ...
Views: 1241 - Wisdom of a Tree Planter - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2004 from Kimberley SimonJay, my 19 year old son, is baaaaaaaaack. He spent two months up in northern Ontario, Canada, planting trees for a reforestation company ... the best and worst of times ... tears, laughter, learning to make hemp and bead jewellery, playing guitar, BIG food, and best of all, living in a tent in ...
Views: 1313 - 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: 1010(1 vote) - Daddies and Slippery Socks - by Submitted on May 21, 2004 from Susie CortrightThere's just something about a daddy. If mom is sustained, lasting light, dad is a spark. It's certainly true in my family, where the men simply produce a different kind of energy. Dads and Grandpas are wonderfully familiar but, at the same time, exotic. Some of my most vivid memories from ...
Views: 1389 - When Family Members Stop Speaking to Each Other - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Mark SichelWe read so much about family estrangement, about mothers and fathers and their grown children who simply enter a cold war of ceased communication. Eminen and his mother, Jennifer Anniston, Kim Bassinger, Jenna Malone, and their mothers, Gerard Depardieu and his son, the Reagans, whose ...
Views: 761 - When Family Members Stop Speaking to Each Other - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Mark SichelWe read so much about family estrangement, about mothers and fathers and their grown children who simply enter a cold war of ceased communication. Eminen and his mother, Jennifer Anniston, Kim Bassinger, Jenna Malone, and their mothers, Gerard Depardieu and his son, the Reagans, whose ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - When Family Members Stop Speaking to Each Other - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Mark SichelWe read so much about family estrangement, about mothers and fathers and their grown children who simply enter a cold war of ceased communication. Eminen and his mother, Jennifer Anniston, Kim Bassinger, Jenna Malone, and their mothers, Gerard Depardieu and his son, the Reagans, whose ...
Views: 43386(2 votes) - How to Deal with Your Mother-In-Law - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2004 from Debbie MandelJust the word, mother-in-law, fills the heart with trepidation and self-doubt. This woman has assumed mythic proportions wielding criticism, guilt and coldness. When she visits, you feel like the inspector general has marched into your home. When she interacts with the children, she is ...
Views: 6675(1 vote) - Protecting unmarried couples relationships - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2004 from james woodsA power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to dictate who you would like to make decisions on your behalf. While there are many useful purposes for a power of attorney, they are especially important to unmarried couples, which live together, when a partner becomes incapacitated and ...
Views: 933 - A Mindful Road Trip: The Ultimate No-Goal Vacation - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Maya FrostIt's the beginning of spring break, and we're heading south. That's all we know. Our family is greatly anticipating what may be our last road trip for a long, long time. There's a lot of excitement in our house right now as we are shifting into a whole new phase for each of us. My husband is ...
Views: 1166 - Understanding Uncontested Divorce and Contested Divorce. - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2004 from James woodA divorce case is contested if the parties cannot agree on every one of the issues involved in their particular situation. Common areas of disagreement include, but are not limited to: grounds for divorce, custody of the children, visitation rights, division of the assets of the marriage, child ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. What is the difference? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2004 from James woodA Living Will is a legal document addressing only deathbed considerations; a client unilaterally declares his/her desire that life-prolonging measures be discontinued when there is no hope of ultimate recovery. On the other hand, people use a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care to ...
Views: 1106 - Marriage - Why This Time It Can Work - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2004 from Derek RandelTill death do us part, or unless we decide to call it quits! Welcome to the new disposable marriages. Today we can expect to have more marriages than children; isnÕt it unbelievable? This is the story of a lovely couple, Ron and Rachel, who were married to each other when they were 25 years ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Thanksgiving, an Occasion of Civilized Dining - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2003 from Susan DunnThe days of dining by plucking fruit from trees and roasting small animals over the fire, eating with fingers, and perhaps fighting with others over the scraps are long gone. Or are they? More and more we swing our car through the drive-in, grab our food from the window, and proceed to eat ...
Views: 1090 - Little Things Mean A Lot - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2003 from Tim OngIntroduction Each day, in the news, we read about the merging of companies, banks and multinational corporations into ever bigger entities. As they grew bigger, they gain more leverage, more control, and greater monopoly of the markets, thus assuring the slow but steady demise of small ...
Views: 1453 - Little Things Mean A Lot - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Tim OngIntroduction Each day, in the news, we read about the merging of companies, banks and multinational corporations into ever bigger entities. As they grew bigger, they gain more leverage, more control, and greater monopoly of the markets, thus assuring the slow but steady demise of small ...
Views: 2545(1 vote) - 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) - How to Plan a *Super* Family Reunion - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2003 from Susan DunnMy years in public relations taught me a lot about setting up successful events – and that’s what you family reunion can be. Here are some tips. 1. You take the lead. Maybe your family’s never had a family reunion. Probably they’d all like it, but someone has to get the ball rolling. It ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY - by Submitted on May 19, 2003 from Kayla FaySummertime is supposed to be an easy time, evoking images of happy children with dirt necklaces, of lounging on the front porch with ice tea, of evenings soothed with fireflies and the lullabies of crickets and cicadas. In our society, this is about as close to reality as Brahms is to Ice T. Our ...
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