Here’s a painless solution for frustrated parents who want help on how to get their kids to clean and organize their room. Often parents get tired of nagging and decide to wait it out, hoping their teen will get to cleaning before it becomes a hygienic necessity! Of course, simply keeping the ... Views: 12395
This week I want to focus on some unique ways to ask single women for a date. Try these methods to get a date. They work much better than using the direct approach of just saying, "Would you like to get together sometime?"
Here are some scripts I used successfully to get dates:
Let's say that ... Views: 1472
Falling in love has been described as a thrilling adventure, a fluttering emotion and the ultimate life force. That’s why I wonder why the term, “falling in love,” is used to describe such a positive love relationship. It implies tripping, getting hurt, not mindful of where we ... Views: 1177
At a Women’s Bar Association lunch one of the attorneys ordered a diet soda and then explained to the rest of us that her children were doing a “healthy living” program so she stopped buying diet soda to drink at home. She said having this diet soda was a real treat for her.
She then ... Views: 891
Too many wives with cheating husbands put up with their husband’s infidelity because they feel they have no choice, or they don’t know what else to do. If you’re in a similar situation, don’t despair. You have more power and control than you think.
Don’t Be a Helpless Victim
You don’t have ... Views: 3305
Does the thought of writing a love letter or poem automatically reduce your vocabulary to a 5-year-old’s level? Well, believe it or not, that’s a great place to begin!
Kids speak straight from the heart. They don’t worry about tripping over the right words, they only know how to say what they ... Views: 1484
We are meant to live a life of love. However, no matter how successful some are in other aspects of their lives, they wonder if it s possible to have the same success in love.
Although things may start out wonderfully in the beginning, there is always the fear that it won t last, that ... Views: 5115
INTRODUCTION
When I found out that I was pregnant several years ago, it was one of the happiest and most exciting moments of my life. I was awed by the fact that I had a living being growing inside of me. I spent hours visualizing what my baby would look like, talking and singing to her, ... Views: 891
After 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: 930
Two Kinds of Alimony: Contractual and Court Ordered maintenance
There are two kinds of post-divorce alimony in Texas: contractual alimony and court ordered maintenance. The Texas Family Code also provides authority for the court to order temporary alimony which occurs while a divorce is ... Views: 1358
When It’s Really YOU and Not Me
We've all heard the popular rejection, "It's not you but it's me." In actuality, we tend to internalize the statement to mean, "There's something about you that I cannot seem to get pass." But before one becomes overwhelmed by self-imposed inadequacy, it's good ... Views: 914
Recently I was interviewed by the NY Post and National Public Radio about the latest hot national trend - finding true love at Home Depot. Men and women are meeting at Home Depot or other home improvement centers and ultimately marrying – a few couples have even held wedding ceremonies in the ... Views: 1300
I'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: 993
Recent statistics suggest that 40% of women (and that number is increasing) and 60% of men at one point indulge in extramarital affairs. Put those numbers together and it is estimated that 80% of the marriages will have one spouse at one point or another involved in marital infidelity.
That ... Views: 2460
Do you love your kids, but hate how frustrated and helpless you sometimes feel living with teens? The simple steps below will take the struggle out of parenting and can help inspire teens to reach for their highest potential!
1. Make a Heart Connection.
Think positive thoughts about your teen ... Views: 1200
What is Chemical Romance? It’s a scientific approach to seduction that reveals how to unleash the natural chemicals in the body. Have you ever felt an instant connection with someone you just met? Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?
If yes, then you have experienced the powerful ... Views: 956
There isn’t a universal definition of dating, and specially of dating again. For most people, dating means a process leading up to a deep and permanent relationship. The problem with such definition is that we are placing the ultimate result of our dating in another person. We may be depending ... Views: 883
If you are dating again know that this is one of the greatest experiences in life. After healing from a divorce or a breakup, you are ready to look for new love. You are ready to leave the pain and the memories behind and open up to love again. This is a great place to be!
For some, the idea of ... Views: 1067
When was the last time you had a disagreement with your significant other? Let's for a moment forget who's fault it was. Let's stop the adrenaline before it starts pumping. Now, how long did the tension remain? Did the scene ruin an hour? a day? a week?
When you want to make up with, so often ... Views: 1619
Parental Alienation Syndrome
In 1985 Dr. Richard Gardner (M.D.) coined the phrase "parental alienation syndrome (PAS)". Dr. Gardner defines PAS as "a childhood disorder that arises almost exclusively in the context of child-custody disputes." Primarily it is the child’s campaign of denigration ... Views: 1966
Appreciation is one of the most powerful actions in the universe.
When you are sensitively aware of a unique quality that makes
someone who they are -- and are willing to communicate it to
him or her -- that person’s life and your own can change forever.
Let me give you an ... Views: 878
Break-ups in relationships are never easy and it's worse when you are the one who gets dumped.
So, what's the best way to get over someone and get back in the dating scene? Here are some tips:
1. I highly recommend taking a dating break. Stay away from
romance and the dating scene for awhile. ... Views: 1617
Demanding children – children who have entitlement issues – seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was constantly demanding that her father get her whatever she wanted (“I want an Umpa Lumpa! Get it for me NOW!”), we hear ... Views: 2734
An uncontested divorce is the most common type of divorce. An uncontested divorce is a divorce that occurs when there are no disagreements between spouses over divorce related issues like custody, finances, living arrangements, spousal support, child support, etc. An uncontested divorce can be ... Views: 2006
“Heelys – The only shoe with a removable wheel in the heel”. – http://www.heelys.com
I figured that Heelys had the best description of their own product, so I decided not to re-invent the wheel and copied it verbatim.
Fortunately, or maybe not, Heelys’ positioning in the market has made them ... Views: 6074
Dovid Grossman, a coach and father of nine, recently told me that his father and he had fought constantly through his growing up years. Through it all, his mother was the referee. Finally when Dovid was 17 years old he sat down with his father and said, “I want to have a close relationship ... Views: 1138
You are not what you seem to be. Or, perhaps more accurately, you are far more than you have ever experienced yourself to be. Within you right now, exist undreamed of talents and abilities. They are simply waiting for the correct call, to bring them to the surface and enrich your life in a way ... Views: 927
All I wanted was to fall in love and live happily ever after. The End.
Except it wasn’t that simple. At forty-something, I was hardly “on the shelf”, but I was the veteran of two divorces. That gave rise to plenty of self doubt. It gave rise to another more sinister, subtle symptom too: I ... Views: 2242
Body language is the meaning behind the words or the “unspoken” language. Surprisingly, studies show that only up to an estimated 10 percent of our communication is verbal.
The majority of the rest of communication is unspoken. This unspoken language isn’t rocket science. However, there are ... Views: 2337
Let's talk about vacations. We love to take them and look forward to them with anticipation. We put forth a lot of effort in planning a vacation. Some people make lists and in general we plan:
Plan when to take vacation.
How to get there.
Making reservations for hotels, air travel, car rentals, ... Views: 1433
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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: 1038
Dear Relationship Coach-
"We met online and seemed to hit it off right from the start. After he answered my ad, we went on our first date, and it was fabulous. I believe we both felt a strong chemistry and learned a lot about each other. At the end of the evening we agreed to get together ... Views: 14399
Watching the news around the globe, seeing actual footage of earthquakes, California mudslides, avalanches and the tsunami, ignite feelings of distress and overwhelm in adults, let alone in our children.
How young people are affected by such tragedies largely depends on the level of maturity ... Views: 1077
From Aaliyah to Zvi, the range of name choices is dazzling. If you're a sleepless parent-to-be, it can look like a vast landscape with no roadmap. To make sure you keep your bearings, here are some basic principles for understanding names -- and finding that one perfect name that speaks to your ... Views: 1071
It seems that everywhere you look, many long-standing (or short) relationships and/or marriages are dissolving. If you’re like most people, when this happens, you find yourself stuck in thinking about the past, wondering what went wrong, and unable to move from the pain of the relationship. ... Views: 45737
When I was a small child, I watched many movies in the Shawmut Theater in Roxbury. It was located close to Eagleton Square, which was bustling with activity and safe years ago. Today you don’t venture there if you value your life. The Shawmut was more than a movie house. It was a community ... Views: 1283
Some years ago, I invited a long-time friend who had gone through a difficult divorce out to dinner. I wanted to treat her to a very nice restaurant in hopes of lifting her spirits. I pick her up right after work, which meant I was still all dressed up in my work clothes. To my surprise, when I ... Views: 2981
Finding Happiness in Your Child
What do you think about when someone says "happiness?" Usually, what comes to mind are things, or outcomes. Happiness can be a four-car garage in the suburbs, a high-paying job, an expensive new car, or a child who becomes a successful professional. We have a ... Views: 936
Bribery vs. Reinforcement
I agree. Bribery does not work. However, parenting experts continue to tell folks to reward their children’s behaviour. The experts talk in terms of “reinforcement” but sometimes the parent hears “bribery” and as such, parents do not want to participate. Parents learn ... Views: 1883
Good relationships don’t just happen. I’ve heard many of my clients state that, “If I have to work at it, then it’s not the right relationship.” This is not a true statement, any more than it’s true that you don’t have to work at good physical health ... Views: 25053
Co-dependency refers to an obsessive need for affection, attention and affirmation.
Co-dependent people get easily drawn into the pain and problems of others, feel responsible to help people solve their problems while ignoring their own, look outside themselves for meaning, identity and value, ... Views: 14354
The 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: 1037
Our children are our most important legacy to the world. However, our love is our most important legacy to our children. Here are seven ways to show love that will help children build sturdy foundations for the future.1. Spend Time with Your Children.Time is the most loving gift we can give to ... Views: 1130
Most people experience some degree of shyness from time to time in certain situations. In fact, only about 7% of the population claims that they never feel shy. For the rest of us, shyness can range from being an occasional, minor inconvenience, to being a major problem.
Some people ... Views: 17130
Men, I have some very important advice about first dates. There are some things that you must never, never talk about on a first date. If you do, you're taking a major risk of turning off your date and spoiling your chances of ever getting a second date.
Don't talk about the following topics ... Views: 1528
It’s important for you to take care of yourself before you try to fix your relationship. The old saying ‘You can’t give away what you don’t have” applies here. Until you are peaceful and happy, you won’t have a peaceful, happy relationship.
If you skip these steps and jump immediately into the ... Views: 8900
Getting Kids Out Of The Cross Fire
Heaven help those children whose separated parents are involved in a litigious parenting dispute. Not only might the children have to contend with possible sub-standard parenting as often alleged in various forms, but many children are also subject to the ... Views: 873
Check Ingredients Before Blending
Blended family is the term used when previously separated parents remarry and combine families. If you are looking at “blending” consider these points to facilitate the children’s adjustment:
1. Have a suitable courtship period.
The purpose of courtship is to ... Views: 956
Last night Tom’s daughter, Sue, came out of her room to see her dad and said, “I got another one of those instant messages. It says, ‘tomorrow you had better not show up at school or else‘.” She has been getting messages like this now for weeks. The result of this is that she no longer likes to ... Views: 2516