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- A Guide to Free Games on the Internet - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2018 from Wajahat AliWhen you take a seat and consider it, no other development has affected our lives more than the web. You can make cash quick (and spend it similarly as fast); you can stay in touch with old companions, and make a lot of new associates; you can check the climate on the opposite side of the globe, ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - A Quick Guide to Kitchen Accessories By Cabinets 4 sure - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2020 from Hotels Etc.comIf you love to cook or if you just love gadgets, there are plenty of kitchen gadgets that you should look at. No matter what the kitchen task, there is a very cool kitchen gadget available. Here are some samples. If you love mixed drinks, lattes or hot chocolate, then you need to purchase a ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - A Quick Travel Getaway To A Fantasyland (Literally) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Hotels Etc.comSometimes everyone needs a little vacation. Atlantic City provides just that. You’ll find a wide variety of casino’s, nightlife, the boardwalk, and much more. Whether you’re just spending the day or staying the weekend you’ll never have a dull moment. The Hilton Casino Resort is one place not ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - A Simple Strategy for Overcoming Resistance in a Child with Autism - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Connie HammerHas your child ever vehemently resisted your request to perform a task? I worked with a young mom recently who came to me exasperated by her daughter’s refusal to wash her hands and dry them or sometimes have a meltdown when the mom would do this task for her. The mom was at her wit’s end ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - A special sister --Aunt Jenny - Remembering mom's older sister - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriRemembering Aunt Jenny Aunt Jenny passed away at the age of 95 . Jenny is the older sister of Josephine (The main character in the book "Josephine In Her Words") Josephine passed away a year later @ 92, In 2010 her other sister passed away @102 Aunt Jenny was mom’s friend, counselor, ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - A Two-year Old Provides Us Metaphors to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Glenda GibbsYesterday I shared my time with Benson, who is two. We were out doors where he has a big backyard to play in, a couple of Cocker Spaniels to play with – though he has little time for them as he’s more interested in duplicating his father’s actions. Benson grabbed my hand and led me to the ‘big ...
Views: 2028(1 vote) - Advance Planning Eases Return to School - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Lisa SiegleSummer is sublime, but for frazzled parents of rambunctious school-age kids, September may be starting to look like an oasis of calm. Planning and preparing now can ease the turbulence of back to school. Here are some things you can do to get ready for the transition. Medical – Check the ...
Views: 1965(1 vote) - Advent Wreaths - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from mike rosalesThe Advent Wreaths are circular garland of evergreen branches representing eternity in form of five candles that are typically arranged. During the season of Advent one candle on the wreath is lit each Sunday as a part of the Advent services. The lengthening days held the promise of a return of ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - All-Natural And Economical Teeth Whitening Suggestions - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Steve HongFlashing those pearly whites often can make you look youthful and appealing immediately. However, not all individuals have the budget for professional whitening. If you're one of them, worry not. That's because you'll find some teeth whitening approaches that are inexpensive and may be carried ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - Along Your Life Path: Death Hides In The Bushes - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Frosty WooldridgeAt the age of 17 while driving home from baseball practice, my father’s best friend pulled me over in my Chevy clunker. He walked up to my window with a sad look on his face. “Frosty,” he said. “I’ve got some bad news for you…your father died while umpiring the Albany-Valdosta game today. ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - An Answered Prayer for Another Person - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Manuel BerongaAfter more than fifty years, my aging father sought closure of the previous life he had before he and my mother lived together. He had another family prior to the war in the town of Dalaguete 72.5 kilometers (25 miles) south of the city of Cebu, and where he begot six children. According ...
Views: 2342(1 vote) - ANCESTRY: An Extraordinary Travel Back From Slavery To Royalty - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsANCESTRY: An Extraordinary Travel Back From Slavery To Royalty By Stephanie Adams-Nicolai Introduction I. Delphia II. Native Americans III. American Pioneers IV. Knights Templar And Crusaders V. European Nobility And Royalty VI. Castles Titles And Names VII. Ancient ...
Views: 5304(1 vote) - Anger Management Techniques: The Top 7 Survival Strategies for the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques for the holidays? This is a time for relaxation and good cheer, an opportunity to share love with family and friends and to reflect upon the year past and the year to come. Making popcorn as the family gathers round to watch "Miracle on 34th Street" or "A Charlie ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Apology: Magical, Cleansing, and Healing - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Elinor Robin, PhDAs a professional mediator I have seen the power of the apology first hand. Practicing the 12-Step directive to "make a list of all persons we have harmed, become willing to make amends to them all, and make direct amends wherever possible" may be one of the best life practices you can ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - Are we living for working or are we working for living - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Zita FeketeAs a last argument in a debate, my best friend asked her husband: - “Are we living for working or are we working for living?” You can guess; the argument was about how much time they spend with working and how much they have left for the family. How many of us are in the same situation? The ...
Views: 2316(1 vote) - Are you a CAVE Dweller? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThere was an extended period of time in my life where I was a CAVE dweller. We all know people that are. CAVE is an acronym for Citizens Against Virtually Everything. CAVE dwellers are the people that look at life as a glass that is half full and complain about it. They complain loudly about ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Are You Determined to Be Happy? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAre You Determined To Be Happy? You already have everything that you need to live your dream life except perhaps a solid understanding of who you are and a bit of courage. And a desire to be happy; no; a determination to be happy. In fact, I think that it is determination that sets satisfied ...
Views: 2403(1 vote) - Are you parents ready for senior care? - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Johnny LoweryAs adults get older, it is highly likely they will begin to experience a hard time providing themselves with care and other basic necessities. Although aging is nothing to be afraid of, it can be hard to live the same way you have once lived before. Growing older means your body becomes less ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Are You Your Father's Child? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionThey say, "Like father, like son" or "like mother, like daughter." If you are a child of God, can you say that about your relationship with your Heavenly Father? Do your spiritual qualities illustrate that you are your Father's child? Yahweh God's Word informs us that whoever "doesn't do ...
Views: 2470(1 vote) - Baby Caring Tips For New Mom in Hot Summers - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from sandeep KumarSummer heat is one thing that all of us want to avoid. Given the scorching heat wave all around the entire aura and mood is kept at stake and people tend to find solace in summer chillers. Extreme heat causes innumerable health problems like dehydration, cough, stomach illness etc and hence ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Baby Love: Top 5 Parenting Tips to Get the Most out of Your Bundle of Joy - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from Jaclyn TengThere’s nothing quite like being a new parent - the love, the emotions, the happiness, the new-found appreciation for coffee. But, while it may be exciting, it’s also full of one other element: sheer terror! The idea that a human being is completely dependent on you tends to be a little ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Be A Courteous Bride - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Andrea ClarkWhile everyone loves watching a beautiful bride get married to the love of her life, what people appreciate more is a courteous bride (who is in love). More than likely, you’ve caught a glimpse of the television show “Bridezillas” which focuses on how rude and ugly some brides can be. If you are ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Be True to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the concerns that I had before I decided to take my life (and my family’s lives) in a completely new direction was what people around me might think. You know what I’m talking about. For some folks being different comes easy. For those of us who grew up among the cliques and ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Best Family Divorce Attorney - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Jacob VaraliYou might think that a divorce is something that only couples undergo, when in fact it is actually the destruction of an entire family. Experience tells us that most children who get affected by these kinds of things end up getting emotionally scarred. That is also the reason why some ...
Views: 838(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: 1190(1 vote) - Can We Be Social Without Going Out to Eat? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusA good time that doesn’t involve eating I hadn’t seen him in years even though we live in the same town. You know how it is, I’m busy, so is he. Time got away from us. It’s not like we had a disagreement, or we didn’t want to see each other; it’s just that, well, life kicked in… I answered ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Caring for Aging Parents in Today's Busy World: How to Make it Work - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2018 from Catherine PalmerOur parents spent their adulthood raising us. When we're young, it never occurs to us that one day our parents may need us the same way we needed their guidance and support as a child or teenager. As people age, they face new challenges in life, challenges related to their health, mobility, ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Caring for Others - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Janelle AlexAre you a caregiver? Caring for children or elderly parents are obvious examples of being a caregiver, but there are other areas in which you take care of others. Do you have a partner or spouse, siblings, neighbors, co-workers that need your attention? Sometimes we overlook just where our ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Cherish your parents - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Sheryl JonesYesterday was my mom’s birthday. She would have turned 86 if lung cancer hadn’t ended her life 14 year ago. There are days when I’d give anything to spend a few more hours with her. It’s funny how I remember every little detail about her last three weeks of life: How I packed up my kids and ...
Views: 4208(1 vote) - Christmas Tree Light Facts - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamBy the end of November, the feel of Christmas starts to sink in. Christmas is the season of allowing a few cheat days in your diets, delicious grand mother’s recipe of turkey, gifts, indulging in baskets full of cookies and chocolates not to forget everyone’s favorite Santa Claus and Christmas ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - Clues That Your Troubled Teenagers Could Use Your Help - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Will MatthewsEnormous amounts of mothers and fathers struggle with an adolescent who is disrupting all of their family. Sometimes it feels like struggling with troubled teenagers is too difficult to endure. When they were young children they were incapable of reason and communicate like they are now. It was ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Co-Parenting with a Frosty Ex during the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Nancy KayFor many parents who are divorced or in the process of going through divorce, holidays are especially challenging to navigate through without losing your cool. As you begin to prepare for the holidays by filling up your freezer full of turkey and pies, it is also wise to prepare ahead of time ...
Views: 2563(1 vote) - Coming out to aging parents - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michele OMaraDear Michele, I am dating a woman who is 19 years younger than myself. She is 28 and I am 47. We have a lot of fun doing things together, but our relationship is strained as I am having a hard time bringing her home to “mom and dad.” Her parents are very accepting as they are also from a ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Common Sense Ways to Stay Friends With a Victim - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Dr. Anne BrownAre you frustrated with someone you care about who appears to be the victim of a perpetrator? Do you find yourself getting angry for this person? We all have examples of these situations and we often struggle with what to say, how much time to spend with the victim, and how to continue being ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - Communications With Your Loved One: Part 1 - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from g. mitchellIf you are a boomer, you may have experienced difficulty communicating with your parents as early as the sixties. Take heed, for even now as mature adults, we can still experience generational gaps. Communications is probably one of the most important issues that crops up with adult children ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Controlling Behavior – The Balance between Care and Control - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Judith EvicciDeeply caring for others invites us to step over the relationship line and tell people what to do with their lives. Another motivation is not so benevolent. The actions others take can directly benefit or harm us. Of course, we care. Controlling behavior means offering unsolicited help to ...
Views: 7315(1 vote) - Coping with the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Helen FlynnSometimes the holidays can magnify the negative circumstances in our lives. For some there is a need to replicate the "Hallmark" picture of family, complete with the perfect bird ready to be carved, perfectly behaving children, perfectly set table, perfectly cooked food and loving relatives in ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Coping with the Winter Blahs - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Lisa SiegleWinter here in western Oregon is a gray, damp affair with a few sparkling crisp sunny days and, if we’re lucky, one or two snowstorms. By February, the kids are losing interest in making mud sculptures and stomping in puddles and the parents are losing patience with the kids. If your winters ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Covid-19: How to Stay Safe Back at School - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from Regina ThomasBack to school time is right around the corner. While this is usually an exciting time of the year for many families, the COVID-19 pandemic is casting a dark cloud over this season. Many parents and school administrators are wondering what they can do to protect children as they launch back into ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - Create Photo Calendars That Make Every Day A Special Day - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterWhilst it’s undeniable that photo calendars are genuinely useful and simple organizational tools, there’s still no getting away from the fact that the vast majority of them are extremely dull and uninspiring to look at, and that when an object is going to be hung in a prominent place in your ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - Create Stunning Photo Books - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterWhen it comes to switching from traditional photography to the world of digital image capturing, the first thing you’ll notice is the sheer number of photographs you’re now able to take, free from the constraints of rolls of film and the prohibitive cost of having photographs developed. Having ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - Daily Positive Affirmations for Success - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Yash SinghWhat is success? Human living, ever since evolution has transformed into complex societies through centuries, thereby making the human mind still more complex. Career, earnings and success are part of human living. No human life is possible without an effort to earn a living. This is where ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Dare to Dream - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghDare to Dream - And to DO “Follow your dreams – this requires courage, drive, and bold action.” It is easy to ignore your dreams; to regret them; to label them as unrealistic, childish artifacts; to deny that they really matter to you anymore. Adult life is filled with reasons that dreams are ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Daughter and Father Complex Issues - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Francis HoseinDaughter and father complex issues can stem from an overbearing father, an absentee father or even from the mother. Yes, even from the mom. Daddy issues Daddy issues or what is called the Electra syndrome, is a complex issue of a daughter competing with her mother for the attention of ...
Views: 21320(1 vote) - Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Darlene LancerOur mother is our first love. She’s our introduction to life and to ourselves. She’s our lifeline to security. We initially learn about ourselves and our world through interactions with her. We naturally long for her physical and emotional sustenance, her touch, her smile, and her protection. ...
Views: 2285(2 votes) - De-Stress Your Holidays with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaIt is hard to believe that it’s November already and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This is a special time of year that transcends cultures and religions – A time when we all give thanks. So what is it that makes it so stressful and hectic during this special holiday weekend? ...
Views: 1802(4 votes) - Dealing With a Complicated Loss - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Randy Kamen GredingerMy relationship with my father was complex. I sometimes wondered what I would say upon his death. Perhaps I would say nothing or perhaps I would blurt out all those things I never dared to express to him directly. Two weeks ago today my father died unexpectedly. Convoluted and tumultuous ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Can you help me save my relationship ? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:I am having trouble in my relationship. My biggest problems are fibbing and patience. Fibbing is what my fiancee calls it, I call it extending the truth a little further than it really is. But, Patience is the thing I've really having trouble with and that I need your help ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: He Does Holidays with His Ex and Kids - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I found one your article "Dr. Romance: Setting Boundaries with Your Ex" on SelfGrowth.com and wanted to reach out to a professional that is an expert with Divorce, families and integrating a new partner. I am single, 30, never been married, no ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: He gave me a major concussion - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance:I found your site on an internet search. I am in an abusive relationship and am financially dependent on him. I have made him leave several times, only to take him back because of monies. He is an ex cop. I have phoned the authorities many times, they ...
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