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- My Grandmother: A Model for Positive Psychology - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantMy grandmom was a model for positive psychology and she taught me a valuable lesson: it’s easier catching bees with honey than with vinegar. I was given the name “Mary” because of her and her devotion to The Blessed Mother. My mother, father, brother, sister and I lived upstairs in her roomy ...
Views: 2348(4 votes) - Obsessions & Compulsions - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetObsessions are persistent but unwanted ideas, thoughts, impulses, or images that cause marked anxiety or distress. The most common obsessions are about contamination or repeated doubts (e.g., whether one has performed some act such as having hurt someone in a traffic accident or having left ... ...
Views: 1578(9 votes) - Ordered Home, Ordered Mind - 3 Simple Rules to Successful Home Balance - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyOrdered Home, Ordered Mind - 3 Simple Rules to Successful Home Balance Before I had children, if someone had talked to me about ‘systems’ and ‘right ways’ to do things in my house, I’d have laughed my little cotton socks off. In my home, I’d lived on my own for over a decade and things got ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - Our Universal Family - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerFrom the generous outpouring of compassion and support for the people of Haiti to the theme of the top grossing Golden Globe best motion picture, Avatar, the message is clear – we are all connected as human beings – one universal family. The experience of profound devastation and continuous ...
Views: 2018(1 vote) - Parenting With Ease: The Lost Art Of Listening - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Haidby Susan A. Haid One of the best things we can do as parents is simply listen, with an open mind and an open heart, to our children. We represent the safe space, so to speak, where our kids can say exactly what they’re thinking and feeling without judgment. This is a very, very important role ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Parents: The 3 Most Catastrophic Mistakes Parents Make And How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sandra DyeIn all the years I have been working with children and parents, I am amazed at just how many parents believe they can tell their children what to do and their children should just “do as they are told”. Well I am here to tell you: nothing could be further from the truth. Most of these ...
Views: 6271(7 votes) - Passed On - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It doesn’t matter how old you are, or when you start a new tradition. The important thing is that you start it. Some things are passed down from a long time ago. It could be a personal item, a story, a ceremony, or a family event, to name a few. For some people it is merely the way ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Paternity Testing Without The Father - The Avuncular DNA Test Explained - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Maura LDo you want to know if someone is a relative but the father is unwilling or unavailable to participate in a DNA test? You're not alone! There is an alternative method of testing that is easy and relatively inexpensive. Aunt/Uncle Avuncular DNA Testing refers to A DNA relationship test between ...
Views: 3912(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: 5983(2 votes) - Personal Development: Familiarity Breeds Contempt - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Willie HortonFamiliarity breeds contempt – so the old saying goes – and, indeed, there is considerable psychological evidence to back this up. Many years research has proved that the normal mind performs its routine tasks in a mindless manner, without paying what is being done any attention at all. This ...
Views: 9201(2 votes) - Pregnancy Decisions - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Seven years ago I met my current husband, I was a single mother with a daughter of 16 years old. When we were dating I did tell him that I don't want any more children, and he agreed to it even though he didn't have any kids. After we got married he changed his mind and said he ...
Views: 591(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: 750(3 votes) - Puppy Hints - Introduction to Fundamental Doggie Methods - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from ridwan wawanTrick training can be many enjoyable, nonetheless it all starts while using basics. Just before a dog may be trained to try and do tips, he must be properly qualified within the basic obedience commands. Getting previously trained creates an setting for new exercising, and in some scenarios, the ...
Views: 702(3 votes) - Raising Self Esteem and Combat Stress At The Same Time: Learn to Play When You Get Stressy! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Elizabeth MorrisLearn To Play When Stressed A positive way of dealing with stress is to indulge in activities that take your mind off your problems. This stress management technique is one of the most popular ones since this method promises a whole lot of fun and a lot of positive results! Engage in ...
Views: 977(2 votes) - Relocation - Five Ways to Help Your Children Adjust to a New Culture - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Lisa VelazquezThe concerns your children will have depend a lot on their age. In general, young children will miss family, friends and familiar places. Older children, in addition, will be concerned how their daily routines will be affected, and teenagers will worry about fitting in and about their social ...
Views: 2545(1 vote) - Remembering.... - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Danielle DaoustI became a pacifist before I became a teenager. It happened when we lived in Germany, 10 years after the end of the second World War. The scars from those days were obvious everywhere... we were both nervous and curious about the bunkers in the farmers' fields, the small cemeteries that we came ...
Views: 1088(3 votes) - Seniors Learn To Clear Clutter and Downsize the Easy Way - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAre you thinking about downsizing to move to a smaller home? You can downsize even if you don’t plan on moving. Reducing the amount of possessions on a regular basis will help avoid the physical exertion and emotional trauma of doing it all at once. Are you living in a home that has become ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - Simple Steps to Ensuring Internet Safety for Children That Use MySpace - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Leon EdwardThere are many simple steps to ensuring internet safety for children that use MySpace. MySpace is a very popular social networking website that links individual users on an international basis. There are many advantages to implementing the use of this particular website as an adult. This is ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Simplify, Reduce Debt and Start Enjoying Life More Fully - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary DykstraSimplifying does not mean going without. It means consciously choosing what things, people and events you surround yourself with. I spent 10 years in Marketing learning what colors, words, shapes and offers would make YOU stop in the store, pick up my product and put it in your shopping basket. ...
Views: 1280(4 votes) - Single Parent Dating - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Tina TessinaAs a single parent, you probably have so little free time that dating seems an impossible task. Yet, single parents are dating in unprecedented numbers, so if you’re looking for another “head of household” to date, you’ll find one. As a responsible parent, you’ll want to be very cautious ...
Views: 1733(2 votes) - So, you think you want to communicate with your teenager.... - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Tish TishermanAre you a lucky parent raising a teenager in today’s world? Pretty scary! We all want our kids to like us. We know they love us, but liking us is another thing entirely. We want communication open and flowing – how do we make this happen? Does this sound familiar? You: “How was ...
Views: 1292(5 votes) - Spring Cleaning: How To Do It with a Preschooler By Your Side - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2003 from Susan DunnMost children love to clean up along with you. In fact, much of the Montessori Method of early childhood education makes use of this fact. If you notice their "work", praise it, and take it seriously, you'll keep them interested and you might also instill some good future work habits. Don't tune ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Stay Sane: Keep Your Molehills Small - by When it came to increasing the size of everyday molehills into large mountains, I’d indeed secured the coveted titles of champion and grand prize- winner. This was not an easy victory with lackadaisical requirements. Practice demands were challenging but I took advantage of every opportunity. ...
Views: 2088(1 vote) - 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: 6380(4 votes) - SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY - by Submitted on May 19, 2003 from Kayla FaySummertime is supposed to be an easy time, evoking images of happy children with dirt necklaces, of lounging on the front porch with ice tea, of evenings soothed with fireflies and the lullabies of crickets and cicadas. In our society, this is about as close to reality as Brahms is to Ice T. Our ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - Supporting Kids with ADHD to Recover Soon - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew FinlaysonDeveloping a behavior modification program for kids having ADHD entails hardwork, dedication, commitment and cooperation between parents, teachers and caregivers. To start with the treatment plan, behavioral management should be the first step. It involves understanding new skills which can ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Surviving the Holidays During Recession - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Yossarian SmytheRecession is bad enough but it’s lethal when it’s coupled with the holidays. Holidays are one of the most expensive times of the year, with food, gifts and trips lining up to make your wallet scream for cash. It’s bad enough that this time of year cannot help but be expensive but there are also ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Teen And Facebook - What Activities You Should Monitor And Why? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Jade RobinsonAre you concerned about what your teen is doing on Facebook? Not sure how much you should check on their online life? It can be confusing figuring out how much freedom you should give your teen, especially when it comes to the Internet. It’s important that you do not come across as the enemy, ...
Views: 1550(2 votes) - Teens and Grief: A Guide for Parents - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Beth PattersonTEENS AND GRIEF: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS Adolescence is one of the most difficult and chaotic stages in life, and is widely recognized as a particularly difficult time for dealing with the death of a parent or other loved one. According to renowned developmental psychiatrist Erik Erikson, the ...
Views: 2700(3 votes) - Ten Tips to a Terrific Staycation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week the weather turned a corner and the looming summer season hit me straight in the face - and left me wishing for a summer vacation spent lazily lying on sandy beaches sipping drinks with orchids floating in them. But like many Americans, frugality prevails this year, so visits to ...
Views: 595(1 vote) - The Circle of Life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Charlie BadenhopShortly after being diagnosed with late stage brain cancer, my mom began to lose her ability to communicate in words. She went from saying "I'm thirsty, please give me a glass of water." to eventually only being able to say, "Water!". Her ability to understand what was being said held up well, ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - The Cure for Walking on Egg Shells - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Terri BrittI was astonished recently to discover that my 15-year-old daughter is struggling more than I had thought with living in our new home. I got re-married last summer and my daughter Kolbi had seemed to be adjusting very well. She’s always smiling and cutting up with my new hubby, Charlie, and me. ...
Views: 2233(3 votes) - The Difference Between Irresponsible Exercises Of Parental Authority And Responsible Exercises Of Parental Authority - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Mitchell MilchAs a social worker I spent 6 years assessing the mental health treatment needs of adults who get caught in the revolving door to a state criminal justice system in New England. In piecing together the histories of these clients I spoke with their parents when these opportunities arise. What ...
Views: 2675(2 votes) - The Effective Parent - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidHere are Ten Principles of the Effective Parent: 1) Offer your children committed love. Let your children know, without a shadow of a doubt, that you love them and you will always love them no matter what. Make this a clear and consistent message. 2) Become the best educator of your ...
Views: 1540(3 votes) - The Extraordinary Child by Susan A. Haid - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Haidby Susan A. Haid All children are extraordinary. The messages our children receive from the world around them affect their developing perception of themselves, often damaging their self-esteem very early on. If we want our children to grow up with a strong sense of self-worth, feeling free to ...
Views: 1212(4 votes) - The Family Caregiver - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Linda ThompsonWith every passing day, the role of the family caregiver increases in importance. Why? Because, as our elder loved ones reach the point they are no longer able to live safely, prepare nutritional meals, maintain the household and themselves, adult children gradually begin to assume more and more ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - The Friendship Clause - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsAn excellent and gentle man of my acquaintance has said, "When fifty-one per cent of the voters believe in cooperation as opposed to competition, the Ideal Commonwealth will cease to be a theory and become a fact." That men should work together for the good of all is very beautiful, and I ...
Views: 2269(1 vote) - The Importance of Healthy Foods and Healthy Eating Habits for Children - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Emmy SumarlinaMany parents feel having trouble with healthy foods and healthy eating habits in their children. Not all children like healthy foods. Often we find a child who will not eat vegetables, fruits, or fish. Actually, the first must be recognized by the parents is that parents need to adjust the ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - The Power of Presence - Being Mindful - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Ken ThomBeing 'present,' what does that mean? On the surface, it obviously means that you are here, physically here. Students are either present or absent when roll is taken at school. After roll is taken and lunch orders turned in, the teacher then has the task of getting the students really ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - The Privilege of Being a Parent - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerLast weekend I was one of 850 people in my local community that participated in the National Walk for Kids Help Phone, celebrating this amazing organization’s 20th year and raising, within just our small group, approximately 210,000 in pledges! I was so grateful to be a part of this special ...
Views: 5223(5 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: 2457(3 votes) - The Top 10 Things Children Really Want Their Parents to Do With Them. - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWhat do you think matters most to your children? You driving them to lessons and practices, or is it the smile and hug you greet them with after school? If you guessed the latter, you are correct. Twelve years of teaching and giving the same assignment every Mother's Day has led me to the ...
Views: 898(4 votes) - Three Speedy Tricks for Funny Best Man Speeches - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Steven RobbinsWedding ceremonies are usually indeed sincere occasions. On the other hand, aside from a particular degree of solemnity needed in the ceremony, it is also said to be a joyous and joyful celebration. This is why the best men in weddings offer some of the burden of creating the event a little ...
Views: 3380(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: 1673(2 votes) - Tips for Balancing Caregiving and Work in a Tough Economy - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from John Paul MarosyIf you are caring for a loved one and holding down a job, you are not alone. There are over 30 million American workers now dealing with the caregiving/work balancing act. Yet, as a society, we have not accepted aging & caregiving as a natural, normal part of life. For example, every other ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - Tips for Family Communication in 7 1/2 minutes - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Karen Lindwall-BourgWe rarely hesitate to send our children to public school for 7 1/2 hours every day. After all it is required by law that we educate our children! As a homeschooling family, I admit, we didn't always spend a full 7 1/2 hours in formal educational exercises; but we probably spent more than 7 ...
Views: 1130(2 votes) - Tips For Planning Great Baby Showers - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Chris SmithBaby showers are parties thrown for friends that are pregnant. This practice has significantly changed over the course of the years and has gradually become more and more elaborate and planned. Baby showers can make an expectant mother feel more secure in the fact that her friends are all ...
Views: 769(3 votes) - Tips On Getting Your Children To Listen To You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Greg BakerGetting your kids to listen to you can be a problem at times. Undoubtedly, you've tried a variety of methods from shouting, finger pointing, scowling, threatening, and the famous counting to ten. Kids seem to tune out your words if your tone is saying something else. Your tone of voice ...
Views: 2329(4 votes) - To All of the Fathers of the World Who Left, and To all the Children Who’ve Never Met Them - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.While reading this, please bear in mind that it is not just father's who leave. There are also mothers who chose to leave. Whatever their reasons are; try your best to put yourself in their shoes. This is a tool for those whom might need it. I love my father, I just don't know him. I never ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Top 5 Tips to raise your child’s self-esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Seema ThobhaniTop 5 Tips to raise your child’s self-esteem: Encourage the best in them - consider encouraging them to focus on the things they do best. As parents we would know our children’s good qualities so why not focus on them to promote their self-esteem. Give unconditional love – accept your ...
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