Psst! Abuse. Shhh!
Voicing openly on the subject of abuse is still largely considered taboo and best kept as ‘civilized’ society's dirty little ‘bully secret’. When you think about it, it’s quite inconceivable that in every society bullying as domestic abuse is more acceptable than ... Views: 1894
A stagnant stigma
Let us take good look at the stagnant stigma surrounding abuse and see abuse for what it really is: an oppressed, suppressed, repressed mighty universal power that has been stolen – mostly feminine.
Now look closer. It takes extraordinary resilience and endurance to ... Views: 1743
Child Abuse
To know about a person's open wound on the outside is obvious.
To treat it we apply a bandage and some TLC
To know about a person's open wound on the inside may come from observing a person's demeanour which requires more study or by simply being told about it.
To treat ... Views: 3163
Real people
Each child is a unique and real person that parents get to meet each day as they grow into themselves. They bring their own sense of self and personality to the world along with their own place on the timeline of history. They also take us into new and strong emotions with fears ... Views: 1505
Biological Factors
ADHD – If you have a high-energy problem child, have him/her tested for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). If they have it, learn as much as you can about it and change the child's diet to exclude triggers like foods high in refined sugars (sucrose, dextrose), ... Views: 1676
Discipline
Tough love is the best way to handle disruptive and/or destructive behaviour and following through is the key to instilling the message. Know the difference between natural and logical consequence and teach your child in it.
A natural consequence is when a child is playing with ... Views: 5446
Teaching Skills
No matter the age, consistency is the key to teaching good habits and hygiene with the parent being the most influential example. You will find that children will mimic their parents in practically everything and will reflect a lot more back when they become a young adult. ... Views: 2068
Deadbeat Parents
This is someone who never grew up themselves and usually clings to their own parents too much or disassociates altogether. They are in fact mostly men, but women do it, too. On the other hand you can find a deadbeat parent right in the next room, leaving all of the child ... Views: 1874
Teach your child in the art of life and at the same time learn about who he/she is. Parenting begins the moment a child is born. Whether you are a little or a lot involved in raising the child, the guidelines are the same with consistency being the key to making it a part of the child's ... Views: 1630
The notion to lose weight can come from something as simple as an innocent remark, such as, "Haven't you put on a couple of pounds?" Depending on your personality, there's a whole new life issue that you hadn't explored yet, and for some sensitive personalities, it's a dangerous place to go. ... Views: 1522
It may seem like we never learn absolutely everything about our bodies and how to best take care of them, but there are some good guidelines as well as other people's experiences that can help immensely.
Health
A healthy body starts with healthy thoughts. We can see how our own body ... Views: 1497
What kind of love are you talking about?
There are many forms of love that English has only has one word for which is 'love' and it gets bantered about indiscriminately. Greek has five, which are more descriptive:
Desire – Attraction (epithumia)
Longing – Romance (eros) ... Views: 7326
Be glad we don't live in a place where marriages are arranged or we are restricted to certain partners like a religious cult. Been there, done that. The best advice you can ever gave yourself was to discard any lingering baggage from childhood and get to know yourself really well before you ... Views: 2455
If you want a relationship to click...find out what makes it tick. One question you could ask yourself is, "What do I see in another person that excites me to be with them"?
You might reply to yourself,
I like intelligent conversation and a bit of adventure in spirit.
I like someone who ... Views: 3805