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- Juggling Family Life - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWith the demands of everyday life, raising children can be a circus. What is the antidote to the stress that parents feel these days? There are three areas that need to be looked at in order for parents to feel less stressed and for families to be close, connected and totally content. They ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - Building Self Esteem in Your Children: Actively Listening to Your Child - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Elizabeth MorrisCommunicating with our children can be a difficult task at times. We feel like they're not listening to us; they feel like we're not listening to them. Good listening and communications skills are essential to successful parenting. Your child's feelings, views and opinions have a lot of value ...
Views: 1109(3 votes) - Do You Recognize the Priceless Gifts in Your Life? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenThe priceless gifts I’m talking about are so valuable that they go far beyond a price tag. They are the blessings and miracles that occur in our lives each and every day! They are often taken for granted and frequently overlooked unless you are paying attention to these precious gems ...
Views: 1291(3 votes) - How to Make This Christmas More Fun and Less Stressful - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtChristmas time is a time for doing special things with family, but holiday events can fill up the calendar very quickly. We often find ourselves running from one event to the next without so much as a breath in between. The holidays then become about pleasing others and not ourselves or our ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - How to Take Christmas to a Whole New Level - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtOur children love certain toys or brands and they make their lists for sure, however, I suggest that we parents do something a little extra special at Christmas. Christmas is such an exciting time. Family and friends gather together to laugh, eat great food and share gifts with each other. ...
Views: 1195(2 votes) - ***Parents, Love, and the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. This Holiday Season again reminds us of the importance of being with those you love as you celebrate the joy of the season. We have heard repeatedly during our many interviews with successfully married couples around the world the importance they ...
Views: 3453(37 votes) - 8 Must-Have Tips For Holiday Clutter Clearing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI like the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”. It is upbeat and happy and something I can sing along with. Santa makes a list and checks it twice. If you have ever sewed this is the advice given to sewers—“measure twice, cut once”. When you leave your house I bet you check to make sure you ...
Views: 1299 - A New Year's Eve Party At Home - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Carol EisemanNew Year’s Eve.. a night to say good bye to the old and ring in the new.. For many people it is a night of revelry and fancy festivities. At our home it has always been a night of family and friends gathering together for food and fun. When our children were little, and we were much younger, ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Priceless Christmas Joy: Assisting Those In Need - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Steve ZabilskiAbout ten days before Christmas every year, St. Vincent de Paul closes its thrift store at Bell Road and 28th Street in Phoenix, Arizona to everybody except area youngsters, who are welcome to return and purchase twenty five-cent gifts for his or her family members. We do not really care if ...
Views: 749(3 votes) - 2009 – A Year for Reflection and Growth - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Terrie AndersonWith the closing of yet another fast paced year in the online, and physical, world we need to take some time to reflect on what were the good things that we experienced. We need to plan for a great 2010. We should reflect upon some of the key satisfaction factors in life, and ask ourselves ...
Views: 2453(4 votes) - Ensure a Fire-Free Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ashley FordThe holidays are here! Now that the holidays are here we find that many Americans will be spending loads of time at home with family and friends. In the midst of all the holiday fun it is important that we take extra care in making sure that our family and friends stay safe and sound throughout ...
Views: 763(5 votes) - Stop Feeling Controlled by a Difficult Family Member or Colleague - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Sharon MelnickUsually people are “difficult” because they are going about getting their needs met in the only way they know how. They have very specific (and we might think “overly rigid”) ways of feeling powerful and having esteem; they focus narrowly on controlling things, situations, and people so that ...
Views: 6378(4 votes) - How to Avoid Family Conflict These Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Sharon MelnickThanksgiving and Christmas holidays probably mean get togethers with your family of origin (or even more loaded: with those of your spouse!) While there are many comforts and joys of spending time with your extended family, sometimes it can mean interacting with people who control, ...
Views: 1050(3 votes) - The Right Way to Confront Your Teen’s Mistakes - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Mark GregstonHow to avoid toxic words and wrong motivations when confronting your teenager’s mistakes. “The difference between the exact right words and the almost right words is like the difference between lightning bugs and lightning bolts.” – Mark Twain I haven’t met a teen yet who doesn’t want to ...
Views: 2452(3 votes) - Plant your holiday spirit in the ground of self-love. - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Maria MarYour experience of the beauty and perfection of these holidays is colored by your capacity to feel full, deep, unconditional love for yourself. Without this self-love, you will judge yourself based on what you have or have achieved or on your expectations. To live fully and celebrate fully, love ...
Views: 1639(3 votes) - 10 Spicy Tips for Organizing Clutter In The Guest Room - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn Bohn“T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The children were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads”. Ahh… such sweet dreams. When you have guests coming to stay at your home during the ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - The Sandwich Generation - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Will HauseWhile everyone loves a sandwich, not everyone loves being in one. If you find yourself struggling to take care of your children and also your parents, you are a part of the sandwich generation. This phenomenon occurs when parents age and are no longer able to take care of themselves. ...
Views: 1364(2 votes) - “Shifting Gears” – Transition Tip #5 Believing that You Can Change Your Life is the First Step to Changing It. - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Patricia ClappAs I was driving in my car yesterday, I was thinking about “themes” and life lessons that keep reoccurring in my every day life. It seems that each week, there is some kind of thread of commonality that manifests and keeps trying to be recognized – with my clients, my colleagues, my kids, my ...
Views: 4948(4 votes) - To Be On the Wire is Life: A Holiday Offering - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Glenn BergerOn September 15, 2005 David and I went to see the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden. It was our way of celebrating our 50th birthdays, which came three weeks apart. David had been my best friend in high school. We only see each other once a year now. He is on the road 300 days a year ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - "Lessons From Littleton" - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Brian BrodyI loved my community in Columbine - Littleton, Colorado. I moved there in 1985 to work, live and raise my children. I picked this place because it is beautiful, has nice homes and is a down to earth suburb with grounded family values. In the late 1980's I began to see a pattern develop with ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - Trouble With Adopted Kids in the Teen Years - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhen an adopted child enters the adolescent years and their thinking transfers from concrete to abstract, they might begin asking that unanswerable question, “Why did my mother give me up?” At a time that most kids are trying to “find themselves” and form a concept and understanding of who they ...
Views: 1752(3 votes) - Successful Holiday Get-Togethers with Family and Friends - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Nathaniel WilliamsFamily discord during the holidays is extremely common. It is a familiar theme we see in movies such as Home for the Holidays, The Family Stone and Four Christmases. However, the holidays may be the best time to start on a new path to “affording” the life you wish to lead. Frequently, the ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Travelling With Kids - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Daniel ChakrabortyTraveling is regarded as a soul stirring experience for most of us. We all love to travel to the most exotic locations around the world. The very name of travel, a single prospect of a proposed travel is enough of raising storms in your hearts. However when it comes to the proposition of taking ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - 5 Reasons to Read Ebooks to Young Children - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Terri RichardsWe are now living in a digital age. Almost every household in America owns at least one personal computer and a cell phone. We google, facebook, tweet, text message, email and read our news on the internet. What does this mean for the next generation? It means that our children will model that ...
Views: 1298(7 votes) - Fun Holiday Ideas: Begin Family Holiday Traditions - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Carol EisemanHaving Family Holiday Traditions adds a wonderful dimension to your holiday season. There is so much emphasis on the the whole gift selection, gift buying aspect of Christmas, that sometimes that becomes the main focus of the holidays. It shouldn’t be that way. By starting some family ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Looking for Kid-Friendly Banks? 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Bank for Your Child - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Herb Kay**Check Out My ABC News Now Segment on Kids and Banking http://www.herbkaysos.com/HerbKayPress.php My son is 18, just graduated, and is going to college. I got him his first debit card two years ago and I consider this one of the best ways to teach a child about personal finance. The most ...
Views: 1952(2 votes) - Peace at Any Cost What does that Mean? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Tricia DyckaPeace at any cost, what does it mean? To me it means following or agreeing with another in order to avoid conflict. The cost is ignoring what you feel, think or believe. My Grandmother lived this way. I watched time and time again what it did to her. Her belief in peace at any cost came back ...
Views: 5979(2 votes) - Have a Stress-Less Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Linda PucciFor some people, the holiday season is very stressful. People stress over not having enough time to prepare the way they'd like or not having enough money to buy the presents they'd like. Social demands and expectations family members may have contribute to the stress of the season. Not only do ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Balanced Giving - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sherry O'BrianDid you know that November is National Care-givers month? Unfortunately, most caregivers are unaware of this. Moreover, much too busy and overwhelmed to – STOP, and give themselves the much needed attention they deserve. When the balance between an individual’s needs and that of another in ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - Character Traits To Teach Your Children - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Judy WrightCharacter is the set of qualities that make somebody distinctive. It is the outward manifestation of what you believe inside your mind and spirit. It is your nature, personality and moral fiber. Your character is the attitude and mindset which indicates to others who you are and what you stand ...
Views: 8421(6 votes) - Adding Joy To Your Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Nova ReedThough the holiday season is thought to be a joyous time by all, many find the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas to be stressful and emotional. As a helping professional, I have observed the approaching holiday season as both a joyous time, as well as a time filled with heartache and ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Your Holiday Wellness Guide - The Top 7 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIt's that time of the year again - holiday season! Next week, many of us will begin a dizzying six weeks of traveling, eating, partying, spending, and being with family. It can be a lot to handle, even for the most balanced and prepared individuals. Often, by the time the New Year emerges, ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - No Pain No Gain - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Tom WrightThose words were drummed into me by my father so many times, I long ago stopped counting up the reasons why he said what he said. Despite the untruth of them, after a while, they started to sink in. Do anything long enough, and it will become your habit, even the phrases you think with, and ...
Views: 984(2 votes) - ***Marriage Can Last a Lifetime for Some Very Good Reasons - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Recently, we reviewed some research that addressed the issue of how to make the “romance” of a marriage last. While we think the essay generally reflects what we have found in our 26+ years of research on six of the world’s seven continents, we take ...
Views: 6269(42 votes) - 4 Things My $35,000 Turkey Taught Me On Clearing Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnMy $35,000 turkey started out as a bargain. My daughter was shopping and she called to tell me the store had turkeys for 40 cents a pound. Wow! What a savings. Last year I paid 89 cents a pound so this sale would save me big bucks. Now, we only have a fridge with a freezer on top and I thought ...
Views: 1169(2 votes) - Mrs. Claus: 7 Sassy Ideas on How to De-clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAs a child I loved dolls. I had endless tea parties with them sitting with me around the kitchen table. I dressed and re-dressed them in the clothes my mother made for them. She was an expert seamstress and I had wonderful outfits for each doll. I never remember my mother staying up until 2:00 ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - 9 Terrific Tips on How To Declutter for the Holidays - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnLet’s face it; holidays can be a pain in the neck. I know there are those out there who love everything about the holidays, the hustle and bustle, the frantic preparations, sleepless nights, meal preparation, shopping and tucking gifts away only to forget where they are hidden. But some of us ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Military Deployments - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Tony GilliganHere are some of the MOS’s of the United States Special Forces and we trust gives you some idea of what these MOS’s means and the work they entail especially during military deployments. Military Deployment and the Communications Sergeant! This MOS requires that the sergeants have a ...
Views: 760(2 votes) - Christmas hampers - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Markus CivicThere are many decadent tasty treats that can be put into hampers at Christmas time. Choosing hampers at Christmas time is far easier than choosing any other gift for your loved ones, as everyone has his favorite Christmas fare he would love to receive from you. What makes a hamper of ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Holidays and Families - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Claudia McNeelyAre you one of those who has survived another horrid holiday with your family? Do you dread holidays because it means you have to spend time with people that you choose not to spend time with any other day of the year? If so, WHY?? Too many of us feel that we ‘have to’ spend holidays with our ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Holidays and Families - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Claudia McNeelyAre you one of those who has survived another horrid holiday with your family? Do you dread holidays because it means you have to spend time with people that you choose not to spend time with any other day of the year? If so, WHY?? Too many of us feel that we ‘have to’ spend holidays with our ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - Family Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyIf we were to dissect the superficial front of families we would find, strife, jealousy, fear and hatred and no holiday within the family feels like a blessing. Love brought families together. Love that binds the family together is often taken for granted, by the parents and the siblings. ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - Helping a Disorganized Family Member - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sheila DingelsWhen a family member has a chronically disorganized home, it can put a strain on everyone's relationships. Here are some suggestions on how you can approach the situation in a supportive manner 1) Do a reality check first. Before you take any action, make sure that your concern is also ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - Minimizing Morning Madness - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sheila DingelsGetting organized and out the door on time is a major accomplishment for most families, and even more so if a child is dealing with ADHD. There are ways to successfully simplify your morning routine so you can minimize the morning madness. As a parent, we sometimes come up with one system ...
Views: 1018(2 votes) - Time and Attention - Children Need It! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Jodie RandisiTell me if you've heard this one. Five birds are sitting on a telephone wire. Two decide to fly south. How many are left? Most people would say three. Actually, all five are left. You see, deciding to fly isn't the same thing as actually doing it. So it is with most things. Good ...
Views: 1672(2 votes) - Surviving Family Drama during the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Mary Kay CocharoEmily stood in the rain intently staring at the travel poster outside the travel agency. Stunning sandy beaches, sun streaming onto golden beach goers, calm water just as blue as a sapphire. But the photo told only half the story; the headline told the rest: “Forget the Family Drama & ...
Views: 3593(3 votes) - Be a Fan and a Critic - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Mike RobbinsI saw Rev. Michael Beckwith perform a re-commitment ceremony for a married couple a few years back and it blew me away. He looked at the husband and said, “Your job is to be her biggest fan and her greatest critic for the purpose of her spiritual development.” He then turned to the wife and ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Friends Thanksgiving – a New Tradition - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from James LeGrandIn addition to spending Thanksgiving with your family this year, why not start a new tradition and have a “Friends Thanksgiving”? This is a great way to spend time with and honor your friendships, and the families of your friends. As an annual event, your friends and their children will be ...
Views: 1421(4 votes) - How to Make a Vision Board to Honor Your Mother or Grandmother & the secret to using vision boards for mother and children - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZWould you like to honor your mom or grandma or even your great grandmother on their birthday or another special occasion? One of the best ways to do that is to create a Gratitude Vision Board or Tribute Board. TOOL TO IMPROVE MOTHER AND DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIPS As many of you know a Vision ...
Views: 4354(8 votes) - Celebrating and Creating Your Christmas Traditions - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Karen CiancioChristmas is celebrated around the world and each of us has our own Christmas traditions developed with family and friends over the years. Many of these traditions involve the kinds of food we eat. Christmas foods played a large role in the traditions of my family - whether it was the ...
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