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- Explore Taj Mahotsav In The Shadow Of Heritage - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Travelsite IndiaFebruary is the time when nature breaks all its beautiful magnificence and Agra blasts into vivid festivals. In these 10 days sheer celebration of Uttar Pradesh's rich legacy of expressions, specialties, culture, food, move and music. Taj Mahal along with the festivities of Taj Mahotsav ...
Views: 794 - Relationships: Are Friends The People We Have In Our Life Who Always Talk About Themselves? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to get in touch with one of their friends and to ask them how they are, they may find that they return the favour. When this takes place, it might not end up standing out, and this is because this is how they generally respond. What this can show is that their relationship is ...
Views: 1383 - 4 Simple Ways to Ensure Your Teen Doesn't Drive While Distracted - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Anica OaksTeen drivers can't wait to get on the road and enjoy the freedom a driver's license brings. Unfortunately, teen drivers lack experience behind the wheel and are more likely to be distracted while driving. To help your teen reach their destination safely, here are four ways you can help minimize ...
Views: 1029 - Is Resentment Harming Your Relationship? FREE Gift to Release It Now - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from Nicola BeerWarning: This Gift Might Be The Best Relationship Gift You'll Ever Get Whether you are married, dating or divorced resentment will affect you and your relationship current or future if you do not release it. What is Resentment? Resentment is a sense of unfairness - that you are not ...
Views: 1259 - The marriage blues: to your happy family life in 2017 - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Fiona mbabazi“I thought I was happily married, until she told me she was leaving.” To where? I asked thinking that she was going for shopping at Nakumatti, where she usually goes every Saturday afternoon. I was wrong. This time she was going for good. “I am tired of this marriage,” she shouted ...
Views: 990 - A touching story about a family-Must Read! - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from social engtutoA touching story about a family-Must Read! After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.” The other woman that my wife wanted me to ...
Views: 1042 - Rakhsha Bandhan Gift From Sister to Brother - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Evan WalshRakhi, also called “rakhsha bandhan”, and is one of the most revered occasion in India. It is also called bond of protection. It is during this event that a sister ties the “thread of love” to her brother, symbolizing life long protection “raksha” and fostering of relationship “bandhan”, ...
Views: 733 - The year of the family - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2017 from Fiona mbabaziWhat plans do you have for your family? Whether married or not, the following insights are essential. “I knew I was happily married, until she told me that she was leaving.” I said to where? She replied, “I cannot continue like this. I gave you all the prime years of my life, only for ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - 5 Fun Rainy Day Activities for Families - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Shawn NewmanIt's a rainy day, the kids are restless, and you are looking for something fun to do as a family. Here are a few tips we have compiled to turn your rainy day into a fun day with the family: 1. Play Games Together In the hectic pace of school, life, and work, it can be hard to find time to ...
Views: 1184 - Trump's Executive Order to Ban Travel from 7 Muslim countries Tarnishes the Noble and Decent Nature of Humanity - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2017 from Thabet Sava HassanRecently, President Trump signed an executive order to ban travel from Sudan, Iran, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Libya and Yemen to the USA. The executive order caused furor everywhere including the USA. The executive order already faced protests at airports worldwide. The executive order defies ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Patches & Glasses: How to Make Eye Care Fun for Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyLet’s face it, when you’re young wearing patches or glasses isn’t fun. They can limit you from playing certain sports and there is absolutely no way to hide them from other people seeing them since they are right there on your face. Because of this, some kids are self-conscious about wearing ...
Views: 1046 - How Do You Keep Toddlers Entertained on the Road? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Rachelle WilberYour toddler may or may not be old enough to ask this critical question, but even if they can't verbalize it, they'll definitely think it. Your goal during any road trip is to keep them so busy that they won't even notice the time flying by. In that respect, here are just a few ways to keep your ...
Views: 802 - Is Guilt a Reason to Stay in a Relationship? Marriage Advice - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2017 from Nicola BeerLast week a lady I’m supporting in the in the US said: “Nicola, I want out of this marriage but I feel too guilty to leave.” Many men have shared the same with me. Staying in a relationship because of guilt alone can be a miserable way to live. If this is really all that is keeping a couple and ...
Views: 1592 - 16 Values To Instill In Our Daughters, Starting Now - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonWe are living in a bright new age for women. Though we have not yet reached true equality, the opportunities now are well and beyond those even a few decades ago. Our daughters can be anything. But along with such benefits come the stresses of life, which can have a serious impact on their self ...
Views: 1659 - The Ones We Love - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa Bousson“How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?”— Albert Einstein We each perceive love in our own way. Your perception of love would be determined by your past experiences. If you were raised by particularly ...
Views: 1030 - Managing a Family Member going Ballistic - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldIt almost doesn’t matter what triggered it. What matters is it is escalating out of control. Someone in your home is going ballistic. Someone is losing it and there is a risk of property damage and/or a physical altercation. It is already scary. Very scary. These are situations not to be ...
Views: 1158 - It’s Difficult for Many People to go to Counseling - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldCounseling remains a viable strategy to cope with or change issues affecting one’s life. However, there are often many hurdles ahead of attending. Those hurdles are related to fears, misconceptions and even horror stories about counseling. Fears include being labeled crazy or bad as well as ...
Views: 1151 - So Your Teen Got Arrested: Should You Bail Them Out? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Anica OaksEven with excellent guidance and attentive parents, teens sometimes make mistakes that result in an arrest. If this happens to your teen, you'll likely feel both overwhelmed and frightened. As a parent, you may be wondering whether or not it is best to free your child as soon as possible or let ...
Views: 3582 - Planning For The Unexpected: 5 Reasons To Keep Cash On Hand This Winter - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanThe winter months of the year can feel like a very long time. The cold weather, snow, and gloomy atmosphere may make people want to change things up by spending money on a vacation or new personal items. While spending money on things you enjoy is OK, you need to ensure that you keep some money ...
Views: 1175 - 10 Essential Single Mom Secrets (and Dad's too) on How to Keep It Together After Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship Coach10 Single Mom Secrets on How to Keep It Together After Divorce As a counselor and coach to hundreds of clients and a mom to two vibrant, smart, beautiful women ~ now young adults ~ I have learned numerous life lessons through the years. I learned to design and incorporate what I call ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Who Controls Your Joy? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Alexis Marie ChuteThe song lyrics in “Joy to the World” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” say it all. Christmas is meant to be a season of cheer and happiness. Funnily enough, though, we women sometimes look for this feeling of joy in all the wrong places. Who else has a mental checklist that ...
Views: 1355 - For Moms and Dads: How to Work with Your Children Struggling with Behavioral Issues - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Lizzie WeakleyThe call it the "terrible twos." That period when parents first see a child's attempt at autonomy. While a child may show signs of temperament earlier, it is not until they are between 20 and 24 months that their acts are deliberate. A battle of wills can begin as the child attempts to exert ...
Views: 1307 - Best Ways To Reduce Your Kid's On-screen Time - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Emma LawsonNowadays, individuals are more concerned about healthy living and pursuing an active lifestyle than ever before. The recent public health campaign instigated by the Los Angeles for families with kids five years old and younger is a good example to quote. The main objective of this drive is to ...
Views: 1418 - Why A Nanny can Give Better Childcare Services? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2016 from Kamal SwamiWhether you have finished your maternity leave or already have a kid, you cannot concentrate on your work until you get a nanny for childcare. A nanny can look after your child when you are out or busy in some client meeting. You can go at work peacefully as you know that finally, you have a ...
Views: 694 - See it, Smell it, Taste it! How to Create the Perfect Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Nicola BeerEvery year in December, magazines cover the same old story, how to survive the holidays. Every year they generally say the same thing; keep it simple, have a plan, be HoEvery year in December, magazines cover the same old story, how to survive the holidays. Every year they generally say the ...
Views: 1270 - "Unsuspected Heroes among Us - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2016 from Barry and Joyce VissellIn 1960, I was fourteen years old and my mother was the first civil rights activist that I knew. She did not march the streets. She lived her beliefs. She had Blacks, Muslims, Gays and other minorities over to our house for dinner almost every Sunday. She treated them all with the greatest ...
Views: 1275 - How the Cervix of a Pregnant Woman feels and looks like? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Karen ColeUterus experiences many changes amid pregnancy; most obviously, it increases in size and changes shape. The hormones of pregnancy additionally cause changes in the cervix preparing it to hold and secure the fetus and in the long run dilate for birth. Before conceiving, if a woman checks her ...
Views: 1065 - Remember Michael Jackson's Hit Man in the Mirror? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Nicola BeerCHANGE YOUR WAYS TO CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP If there were any lyrics that best describes today’s message it would be from Michael Jackson’s 1987 hit song ‘Man in the Mirror’ “I’m starting with the man in the mirror. I’m asking him to change his ways and no message could have been any clearer ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Tips for traveling by RV with Children - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Hotels Etc.comAre you in the process of planning an RV trip? If you are, it is important to take a close look at your traveling party. If you are a parent, will you be traveling with your children? If so, it is important that you take the proper amount of time to plan and prepare for your upcoming RV trip. ...
Views: 4494(1 vote) - New Parents: Is Your Home Ready For A New Baby? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyBecoming a parent can be both a very exciting and scary time. The reason it can be scary is that a new parent is now completely responsible for the health and well-being of a very fragile child. That’s a huge responsibility. Part of that responsibility includes ensuring that your home is a safe ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - Did I Marry the Wrong Person? Marriage Problems & Marriage Advice - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2016 from Nicola BeerWhen people get to the stage of seeking help for the dissatisfaction or conflict in their marriage, they often wonder “Did I marry the wrong person?” or “Did I marry right or well?” These are common thoughts many share with me that they struggle with. So, how do you know if you have? Is there ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Can stress cause infertility? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Dr.Rupal ShahIn today's world, everyone is very concerned about performance, competition and perfection which leads to an insidious increase in stress. Stress causes damage that is often underestimated, and it is a social phenomenon that should be closely examined and evaluated. In today's modern, fast-paced ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - Why is Giving Up People Pleasing So Difficult? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownThis question fascinates me because I have observed over many years many journeys where people struggle with this task (myself included.) Let’s take a look at some of my speculations and see what your thoughts might be on why this is so challenging. Our History and Teachings For women, it is ...
Views: 1990(2 votes) - If You Think an Ultimatum is Your Only Option… Think Again! Marriage Advice - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Nicola BeerAre you sick and tired of your spouse’s behaviour? Do you have no more to give? Are you at the end of your tether? Do you think an ultimatum is your only way out? We hear people giving ultimatums every day. “If you don’t stop doing X then Y will be the consequence.” However, more often than ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - How to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow to build your child’s self esteem. Self-esteem is about liking who we are, and how we value ourselves. It is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our work, and nearly every part of our ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - How to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow to build your child’s self esteem. Self-esteem is about liking who we are, and how we value ourselves. It is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our work, and nearly every part of our ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - How to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow to build your child’s self esteem. Self-esteem is about liking who we are, and how we value ourselves. It is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our work, and nearly every part of our ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Relationship Advice - How to Keep Marital Satisfaction High After Children - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Nicola BeerThe effects of having a child are immeasurable. Whilst most parents say the greatest moment and thing in their life was the birth of their son or daughter. The effect that having a child can have on your marriage is immense. Marital dissatisfaction can ensue after having a child and it can ...
Views: 1237(2 votes) - Trump's despicable lewd remarks are demeaning to women everywhere - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanRecently, the American public was disgusted and horrified by the despicable lewd and vulgar remarks about women which were made by Donald Trump. The remarks were uttered during appearances on Access Hollywood and the Howard Stern Radio show. They were discovered by the Washington Post and ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Why should you contact Nanny Agency for finding a perfect nanny? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Kamal SwamiThe process of finding and then hiring a nanny will definitely raise your tension line on the head with lots of thorough research and screening tests. The process of hiring the right candidate for child care is the daunting task for parents. After all their kids will be in the supervision of the ...
Views: 736 - My Biggest Nostalgic Emotion: Being Bored - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonAs we live in a time where pediatricians actually recommend limiting screen time as a matter of health, I have been thinking a ton about my time as a child. I was never a big television fan, and even avoided watching too many cartoons thanks to my constant desire to play outside. Now I am a huge ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Stay in Contact With Your Teenager at All Times - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Rachelle WilberThe teenage years are a time when children first start breaking away from their parents and discovering their own independence. While this time is full of fun adventures and new friends for teens, it can be a harrowing experience for parents. Here are four ways to reduce your anxiety and keep ...
Views: 856 - Some Unique Gifting Ideas For This Diwali - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2016 from Harshad JethraDuring Diwali festivities, one often ends up wondering what is going to be the best gift for loved ones. Chocolates and flowers are romantic; you could go for some cakes and pastries if you plan to drop down to a loved one's place for celebration. Then, the choice of a gift also depends on ...
Views: 988 - The Essence of Diwali - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2016 from Harshad JethraDiwali is closing in fast, and it's an atmosphere of celebration all through the country. It is during such times that people often think of visiting homes. As a part of the new found metro culture, families sometimes split after one of the kids is married off. They may move to a different ...
Views: 1628 - Do you Really Need a Live in Nanny? Ask to Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Kamal SwamiWhat if you are a mother of two or three children and a working woman with lots of responsibilities inside out? What if your boss calls you at midnight for an urgent client meeting? What if you have a business meeting in any other city and your husband is also out of the town for a conference? ...
Views: 800 - Time Speaks Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Harry HooverTime speaks louder than words. My friend, Max, got me thinking about this the other day. He was discussing someone in his life who chooses work or going out with other friends over him. Time is our most precious currency. It is the currency of life. So, how you spend it shows what is ...
Views: 1095 - Three Settlement Processes When Court Looks Like a Train Careening Out of Control - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldLet’s say you are involved in a litigation (court) process to address a parenting dispute and it looks like that train is careening out of control. You can’t foresee using mediation or collaborative law because either you or your former partner won’t agree to this. There may be a ...
Views: 998 - Instead of Litigation and the Inherent Conflict of Interest - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldYou are in conflict with your former partner. You see a family lawyer who tells you s/he can be of assistance. The lawyer offers to send a letter of introduction to your former partner or their lawyer and in so doing, sets the tone for the process of settlement. That first communication often ...
Views: 989 - Four Secret Strategies to Better Manage Behavior Without Punishment - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldIn addition to my counseling practice for most matters of family life, I frequently provide workshops. This week, three: one for parents of high school students, one for parents of elementary students and the third for students in grades 5, 6 and 7. As in all my parent workshops, I ask what ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - Child Behaviour Problem at School? Top 6 issues are…. - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldLast year ended in a huff. When school let out, the pressure was off and the behaviour subsided. Some kids don’t fare well at school. Come the new school year, parents worry and wonder, “Will it be different this year?” Maybe the situation will be different: Perhaps maturation over the ...
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