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- The Power of Excuses: 5 Types of Useful Scapegoats - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Vanessa Van pettenScapegoat: n A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others. I hate making excuses and of course, I think giving, helping and donating is extremely important. I always encourage people to give more than they receive, but there are times when excuses are entirely ...
Views: 3783(4 votes) - What 'Happy People' Have: 6 Secrets To Friction Free Families - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Vanessa Van pettenWe all know them. We all have one of those mother’s at the PTA meeting who always comes with baked goods, has 2.5 happy smiling well-adjusted kids, perfect hair and a gorgeous husband. We all have one of those friends who never seems to fight with their parents, plenty of allowance money, ...
Views: 1389 - The Sex Talk: 6 Things Parents Must Know - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Vanessa Van pettenI want to start off first by saying that I do not have a specific age recommendation for giving the sex talk because I truly believe that every child and family is different with a variety of values. Therefore these tips are simply things that most teenagers I speak with, wish their parents knew ...
Views: 1491 - How To Travel With Teens - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Vanessa Van pettenFamily vacations do not have to be dreaded, with a little bit of planning, they can actually be fun! Tip 1: Ask their Opinion- Teens love to feel included. So instead of making the decision with only adults, ask everyone at home for suggestions. If you do not choose someone’s idea be sure ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - 'The Secret' For kids: Teach Your Kids Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Vanessa Van pettenIt seems that I cannot go to a dinner party without someone bringing up ‘The Secret’ or the Law of Attraction, or as I see it, the simple power of positive thinking and optimism. This got me thinking about how important it is to teach optimism and positive thinking to kids. In my ...
Views: 5030 - 4 Ways To Make Your House Rules Stick - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Vanessa Van pettenI am often told by parents that they are tired of having to nag their kids all the time. Not only do they hate to have to nag, but their kids hate it and consequently start tuning them out even more. But, “if I stop nagging” they ask me, “how do I get them to follow the ...
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