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- Love, Healing and Your Heart Connection - by 'Love makes the world go round. .'and 'All you need is love. .' are lovely phrases and such beautiful words to hear. Most of us are very familiar with these phases that we have heard before many times over.
But what if our own relationships at present are not so 'perfect'? Is there any way we ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Five Keys to Raising Nonviolent Children - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2003 from Tammy CoxParents are very concerned about violence these days and with good reason. While the evidence shows that our schools are still some of the safest places for our children, any incidence of school violence is very disturbing. When we send our children off to school each day we have every right ...
Views: 2160(1 vote) - Homework Help for the Attention Deficit Disorder Child - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2003 from Jeannine VirtueDoes the homework battle so typical with your hyperactive or A.D.D. child have you at the end of your rope? Relax. We have some tried-and-try ADHD information that should get your A.D.D. child on the right homework path. The hyperactive or A.D.D. child especially needs consistency, a work ...
Views: 4032(1 vote) - Peaceful Money Management for Couples - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2003 from Kathy MillerRegardless of how much or how little people have, money is the most common cause of dissension in relationships. While each couple is unique, most arguments about financial matters start with either lack of organization or lack of communication. Both of these are behavior issues, and behavior ...
Views: 3706(1 vote) - 10 Things You Should Ask Yourself If You're Considering Whether To Stay In or Leave a Relationship - by Whether you've been in your relationship for 2 months, 2 years or 20 years, we don't have to tell you that making the decision to stay in or leave a relationship is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.
We've both also made this decision ourselves in our previous relationships, ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Tips For Becoming Fluent In The Non-Verbal Language Of Dating - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2003 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanWe are all too familiar with the term "body language". There have been books, workshops and endless discussions spawned by it. But do you really KNOW how to interpret the non-verbal messages that other people broadcast on a continual basis in their interactions with you? There are two levels of ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - The Seven Stages of a Romantic Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoThere are seven stages in a romantic relationship: avoidance, meeting, dating, breaking up, establishing exclusivity, commitment, and keeping the love you find. Each of these stages vary in length and intensity. At each stage, there are thoughts and feelings telling you what to do and when to do ...
Views: 7987(4 votes) - Test Your Own Marriage Satisfaction - by Marital relationships are complex institutions! In order to improve the quality of a marriage, it helps to take a systematic look at how it is functioning.
Here is a questionnaire you can use as a general guide for evaluating your marital satisfaction.
After each question below write down ...
Views: 3986(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence & Your Toddler - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2003 from Susan DunnI was in the grocery, knew I was approaching the toy aisle, and braced myself. Adam was sitting happily in the grocery cart, but I knew what was coming: a tantrum! I knew he was tired and hungry – this was an emergency run to the grocery. I knew I was tired and hungry, too. Adam and I were ...
Views: 2224(1 vote) - Olivia is 5, and Learning Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2003 from Susan DunnOlivia and I returned from going to the rodeo, and we’d been talking about going swimming. “That would be fun,” I said. “We’re hot and sticky. Let’s ask your Dad if you can.” When we got to the house, Olivia ran ahead of me. While I was talking to her Dad, she came running out in her ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - How Do You Help Your Child Develop Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2003 from Susan DunnIn her book, “Taking Charge: Your Life Patterns and Their Meaning,” Gudrun Burkhard writes: “It is important that the child’s feeling life should find fertile ground on which to grow. Such fertile soil can be provided by art or religion, but above all by loving authority which comes from ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Your Kindergartner - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2003 from Susan DunnCasey’s 5 years old and reminds me of Edith-Ann. She sometimes even stomps her foot and tosses her head. And that’s the truth! Casey’s what you’d call “high-maintenance.” She likes things to be just so, reacts strongly to what’s going on, and tends to get wound-up. We’ve been working on ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Helping Children Overcome Stress and Fear - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2003 from Debbie MilamNews of an impending war, terrorism alerts, and the economy has created an enormous amount of stress for many adults and this stress greatly affects our children. When we are fearful, are children are fearful. When we are stressed, our children are stressed. So what steps can we take to help ...
Views: 3595(1 vote) - Happiness And The Single Person; Changing Myth Into Reality - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2003 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanDoes the expression "single and happy" sound like an oxymoron to you? Are you weary of others (especially other singles) reinforcing the belief that singles can't be happy? Do you find yourself always planning for the future or putting things off until you "are married and settled? Do you often ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Face Reading and Adoptions - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2003 from Naomi TickleFace Reading Expert, Certified Coach and Author of It's All In The Face Making the decision to adopt is a huge undertaking. The whole focus is to bring a child into your family to love as your own. Problem is, the child you adopt has a set of birth parents out there who are linked with the ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - Touch and Affection: Enjoy the Rewards! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2003 from Paul HannigWe need to touch and be touched. The body's skin needs and hungers for contact. Since touch is the earliest sense to develop in the human embryo, it becomes a major source of physical nourishment throughout our lifetime. When holding and hugging a loved one, contentment soars and the senses open ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Talk Your Child Clever - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2003 from Susan du PlessisMost parents can hardly wait for their baby to say its first word. This usually happens between nine months and a year. From about two years, the child should be able to use simple phrases, and by three he should be able to use full sentences. By four, he should be fully able to talk, although ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Your Personal Sexual Revolution Starts Now! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2003 from clint ArthurYOUR PERSONAL SEXUAL REVOLUTION STARTS NOW Even to this very day, this is the part about New Sex? that BLOWS MY MIND: I too -- when I was 28 and had shared sexual relations with over 100 women ? thought I had done and knew how to do everything in sex? I too thought there was nothing new under ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Manifesting The Right Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2003 from Nancy PinaMost of us can describe superficial traits our ideal partner will possess; but have you explored what you value in a relationship? Relationships are driven by feelings. When you are with someone who makes you feel good about yourself, the relationship becomes stronger. Ask yourself how you ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - The 7 Stages of Modern Romantic Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2003 from Michelle CastoThe 7 Stages of a Romantic Relationship Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. There are seven stages in a romantic relationship: avoidance, meeting, dating, breaking up, establishing exclusivity, commitment, and keeping the love you find. Each of these stages vary in length and intensity. At each stage, ...
Views: 2611(1 vote) - 10 Emotionally Intelligent Questions to Ask Before You Marry Someone - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2003 from Susan Dunn1. Is it just sexual attraction? Sexual attraction comes from the reptilian brain and is automatic and powerful because it relates to our survival. It's not always a basis for living with someone happily. Don't let it "hijack" you. Find out what else is there. 2. Do they like to touch and ...
Views: 4623(1 vote) - Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Will He Remember You ... the Way You Want Him To? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2003 from Susan DunnIf you've ever had a long-distance relationship with a guy, and lose ou t to a new woman he finds in his hometown, even though you two had a phenomenal relationship, you might find some new research interesting, hopefully even consoling. fMRI, functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, lets ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Sex or Gender - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2003 from Sam VakninAlan Pease, author of a book titled "Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps", believes that women are spatially-challenged compared to men. The British firm, Admiral Insurance, conducted a study of half a million claims. They found that "women were almost twice as likely as men to have a ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Tips for Making the First Date Bearable - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2003 from Susan DunnThe first date is a high-stress time. Here are some ways to make it work better for you. 1. Keep it in perspective. If it's going well, no problem, but if it isn't, remember it's just a date and it'll end. Make the most of it. 2. Keep your expectations in line. Consider possibilities rather ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - Parenting a child with special needs - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2003 from jill curtisAs a parent of a child with a disability or with special needs you will be only too aware of all the challenges you encounter when you try to get the best help you can for your child. Sadly the list of problems faced by so many children, and their families, never seems to end. Each disability ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Concerta: Benefits and Side Effects - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2003 from Jeannine VirtueA number of ADHD medications are hitting the market, joining the old Ritalin standby. Concerta, in its relatively short existence, has already grabbed a sizeable portion of the ADHD medication market share. Although Concerta offers a number of advantages over the older ADHD medications, it ...
Views: 57775(13 votes) - Ask Dr. Paul: "Help Me Save My Marriage!" - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2003 from Paul HannigQuestion: “I am going out of my mind. I have two small children and my husband, behind my back, went out and bought a very expensive car. We are hardly making our monthly expenses and he goes out and does something like that. Is he stupid, or what? I am furious! I am on the verge of divorcing ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - Nail Biting Basics - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2003 from Christopher HenryNail biting is common among children as well as adults. It typically begins between the ages of seven and 10. But the number of nail biters increases as children reach adolescence, according to parentplace.com. On average, boys 10 years old and older tend to bite nails more frequently than ...
Views: 2244(2 votes) - 8 Feng Shui Tips for Better Behaved Children - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Kathryn WeberIs your son or daughter not as respectful and courteous as you would like? Maybe you’d like to instill more discipline in your child. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could influence better behavior from your child just by making simple decorative changes? You can with feng shui. Often ...
Views: 11780(2 votes) - Using Feng Shui for Better Behaved Children - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Kathryn WeberIs your son or daughter not as respectful and courteous as you would like? Maybe you’d like to instill more discipline in your child. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could influence better behavior from your child just by making simple decorative changes in his or her room? You can with feng ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Coping When Someone You Love is Deployed - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2003 from Susan DunnHaving someone you love deployed, whether child, partner, relative or close friend, is extremely stressful. As on military spouse told me, “Why am I acting like this? STRESS When we must separate from a loved one we have reactions that are physiological and emotional that are beyond our ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Executive Function - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2003 from Robert SterlingDr. Alysa Doyle, a psychologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital, has recently outlined the components or parts of executive function. Executive function is thought process necessary for planning to reach goals and adapting to changes in your environment. Dr. Doyle has listed the ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - What Men Need...no if, ands or buts! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2003 from John GrayAccording to the book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, men and women have very different primary needs. Men need appreciation, acceptance, and trust. Without these three things in a relationship, there are often countless communication problems. If you want to understand your Martian ...
Views: 11203(1 vote) - How to Handle a Mid-School Year Move - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2003 from Susan DunnQ: What’s worse than moving ? A: Moving in the middle of the school year. My family did it more than once when I was growing up. I still remember some of the incidents-being introduced in the front of the class, having to share a locker until they could find one for me, breaking into the ...
Views: 3025(1 vote) - Spring Cleaning: How To Do It with a Preschooler By Your Side - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2003 from Susan DunnMost children love to clean up along with you. In fact, much of the Montessori Method of early childhood education makes use of this fact. If you notice their "work", praise it, and take it seriously, you'll keep them interested and you might also instill some good future work habits. Don't tune ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - 15-Minute De-Frazzlers - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2003 from Susie CortrightWe strive to create balance and peace in our families. We strive to live each day in the knowledge that our family is a gracious gift; a gift to be treasured and celebrated in the every day. We strive to simplify our lives, but our family's competing demands are anything but simple. ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - How to Choose a Good Partner - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Susan DunnThe best way to choose a partner is using your emotional intelligence. Here are ten tips. 1. Sexual attraction is based on a primitive and powerful feelings that can "hijack" us. It comes from the reptilian brain and is automatic and powerful because it relates to our survival. It is ...
Views: 7100(1 vote) - Some Women Get Mad When You Say "No"! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Doc! Why is it that when women turn men down for sex, they expect us to be understanding and caring, and when men turn women down, they flip out?? Here's the situation: I broke up with a girl I had been with, but have been able to remain minor friends. I know you don't think that's a ...
Views: 7266(1 vote) - More Effective Communication with Children - Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Robert NajemyToday we are experiencing an ever-growing communication gap between parents, teachers and the children whom they are responsible for. Only through honest and sincere communication can we help our children to become honest, healthy and happy individuals. Some of the basic concepts of ...
Views: 3651(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Love Life with the Power of Feng Shui... Without Spending a Dime! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsFENG shui (say "fung shway") is the art of creating a home environment that supports the life you wish to live. A key element of feng shui is creating a smooth flow of chi (positive energy) through your space. Chi likes to move through your home as though it were a gentle breeze or a meandering ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Ten Tips For Setting (And Keeping) Life Changing Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanTen Tips For Setting (And Keeping) Life Changing Resolutions It’s time for that annual ritual of making (and breaking) our New Year’s resolutions. There is something about the idea of being able to start over that motivates us to pause (at least briefly) and reflect on our lives as they are, as ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Sex With the Ex: Should You? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John MooreSEX WITH YOUR EX: SHOULD YOU? When Is Sleeping with a Former Partner a Bad Idea? Copyright © 2009 By: John D. Moore www.mychicagotherapist.com Six months ago, you discovered that the “love of your life” was sleeping around with others, causing you to dump the jerk like yesterday’s trash. ...
Views: 5573(1 vote) - How to Attract and Seduce Single Women Using Mental Pictures - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2002 from Don DiebelIt is a known fact that whatever a man can conceive mentally, he can bring into materialization. Meeting and picking up single women for some love, sex, and romance must follow if the proper mental pictures are created and maintained, for this sets in motion the law of cause and effect. To ...
Views: 2276(1 vote) - How to Tell if a Single Woman is Really Interested in You - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2002 from Don DiebelIt's very important to learn how a single woman acts, speaks, and uses body language around you that indicates that she is romantically or sexually interested in you. When you learn these signs, you can use this to your advantage. If a woman is truly interested in you, this really increases your ...
Views: 9923(1 vote) - Holiday Fun for Singles - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2002 from Love Coach RinattaAre you dreading the holidays because you are single? For those who are alone, this can be a difficult season -- especially if you know what it is like to be in a relationship during this time of year. This can, however, be your best time of the year if you follow this plan: 1. Participate in ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Getting Past the Arguments - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kali MunroOne of the hardest things to handle in a relationship is conflict. While a good and fair fight can clear the air and help you to feel closer to your lover, many fights are just hurtful and destructive. Fights that never go anywhere, that are repeated year after year, or that leave you feeling ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - THIS FEBRUARY: Get Ready For Love, Romance and Marriage! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from June CookValentine’s Day with its focus on love and romance can be a lonely time of year for singles still without their beloved. Many of us grow up counting on a fairytale romance, where love happens magically and soul mates always find one another -- without effort. Some singles just coast through life ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Christmas Has A Knob. Use It! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from Susan DunnChristmas has a knob. Use It! What does this mean? It means you have choices. It's your holiday and you can have it just the way you like it. Turn it on, turn it off. Turn it up, turn it down. Adjust the dial. Get rid of the static. It means you're free to celebrate or not, in exactly the ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Tips For Singles On Surviving (And Enjoying) The Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2002 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanTIPS FOR SINGLES ON SURVIVING (AND ENJOYING) THE HOLIDAYS Here you are, facing the holiday season alone. Have you been thinking about? *how alone and lonely you feel *excuses you can give family members as to why you can't come this year *what friends may be available to spend those long ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Finding Your Love: Evaluating The Men You Date - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lawrence DanksHere are seven important things to notice about the men you date to assist in determining if a man is the right one for you: 1.Honesty and Truthfulness This should be at the top of the list. If a man isn't honest,the rest of it doesn't matter much. Love can't survive without trust. You need ...
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