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- Simple Ways To Calm A Fussy Baby - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerAs new parents, it can be daunting to try to soothe a baby when they fuss and cry. Here are some ideas that might help you to calm your baby. 1. Dance together. Gentle music soothes babies rather than fast music with a lively beat. By swaying and humming to the music, you can entertain a ...
Views: 1264 - More Effective Communication with Children - Part 2 - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyHOW WE COMMUNICATE NOW Let us briefly mention how most people communicate now. There are two basic categories; those who suppress themselves and do not communicate; and those who suppress the others by raising their voices, blaming and criticizing the others, ordering them around in various ...
Views: 1067 - School’s Out for the Summer: Do You Know Where Your Teen Will Be? - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsAll of the stress associated with the school year has begun to dissipate and now is the time for all good teens to break out and use their free time to engage in summertime fun. Do you know what your teen plans to do? Has your teen obtained a summer job, or will he or she spend the entire time ...
Views: 1017 - How Security Camera Systems Work - by Security camera systems work via closed-circuit television (CCTV). This CCTV differs from broadcast television because all of the components of the cameras and televisions are linked with cables or alternate direct means. CCTV can be viewed in real-time, and there is no need to broadcast a ...
Views: 941 - Analyze Anyone from His or Her Handwriting Samples - by HANDWRITING ANALYSIS for FAMILIES
How to analyze your family’s personalities from handwritings
DEFINITION OF GRAPHOLOGY, HANDWRITING ANALYSIS:
Graphology is a scientific system of identification and assessment of character and personality of someone through detailed examination of, and ...
Views: 795 - The Enchanted Illustrated Letters From Sir Henry Thornhill (Kaka) - by There is a new English site with the largest collection of illustrated correspondence in the world. www.ultimategrandparent.com is a touching story of a grandfather’s unique way of creating a loving relationship with his grandchildren, who early last century, by a twist of fate, had moved across ...
Views: 3115 - 10 Spring Cleaning and Organizing Tips - by Along with Spring comes thoughts of crisp, fresh air, newly budding flowers, singing birds and a sense of renewal. Getting organized and doing a bit of spring cleaning helps to bring that wonderful fresh feeling into your home and office.
Here are 10 tips to help you start the season off ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Your Most Important Appointment - by An appointment is simply a mutual agreement to meet with someone at a specific time.
You set appointments with doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, contractors and hair stylists, just to name a few. Usually, appointments that are set actually take place. Even when you do have to cancel an ...
Views: 863 - Addition by Subtraction - by There are so many things to do. And so little time.
I'm sure you often find something that piques your interest and you say to yourself: I'll have to add that to my schedule.
Hmmmmmm. If you think about that statement for a moment, you'll realize that you really can't ADD anything to your ...
Views: 855 - Graduation Gift Ideas: 4 Unique Graduation Gift Ideas For Your Special Graduate - by Submitted on May 18, 2007 from Lesley MattosGraduation, whether it’s from kindergarten, high school, college, medical or law school, is a significant and memorable accomplishment and one that should receive special recognition. The challenge for friends and family members of the “honoree” is finding a graduation gift idea that is ...
Views: 1227 - Moving Out On Your Own! - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Joe KahlerMoving out for the first time is one of the biggest steps you’ll take in life. It not only represents your freedom, independence and a sense of growing up, it also tests your ability to make it on your own. Since most of us will be renting our first place, we will begin there. There are ...
Views: 10032(2 votes) - Our Aging Parents - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileI am now in the generation whose parents are getting old and sick. It’s the cycle of life. I remember when my grandfather was in the hospital dying. My Father was by his bedside all the time. Now we are facing that stark reality: our parent’s decline and their mortality. Our ...
Views: 1014 - The Yell and Hit School of Parenting - by In learning to take a more pro active approach to the lives of our teens. Let's start today by looking the **Yelling and hitting**school of parenting.
It is our goal to help parents to realize that parents not teen-agers are to play the leadership role in the families. We as parents cannot ...
Views: 831 - Bring Your Kids One Step Higher! - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Efim NeimanGive your kids feeling 'I can do it myself' with richly decorated wooden step stools. A step stool is basically one of those practical items that you must have in your house, especially if you have children. It makes a good gift for children, besides helping them to reach areas that they ...
Views: 875 - Celebrate Mother's on Mother's Day - by Submitted on May 03, 2007 from Marcia SinghMother’s Day is almost here. This is the time when we take a moment to really appreciate our Mothers. We do love them but how often do we honor and show them with special tokens that we really care. We could never repay our Mothers for all they have sacrificed for us. My Mother is ...
Views: 1067 - How Do You Keep a Family Strong? - by Pick up any newspaper and read about the changing partners of the famous and not-so-famous. It’s a sad fact that the couples who remain happily together for almost a lifetime do not make the headlines. They are not ‘news.’ So whilst we can read interviews from the many who will kiss and tell ...
Views: 1426 - The Empty Frame Upon the Wall - by Barry sat and held the empty frame in his hands, having removed it from the wall. It was a plain wooden picture frame, designed to hold a 4 by 5 inch photograph. It looked like the many others that adorned the wall in the hallway of his grandfather’s home. While it looked the same as the other ...
Views: 1275 - One More Day - by Each time we say goodbye there are hand squeezes, smiles and knowing looks. Because each time we say goodbye we know it could be for the last time. We don't talk about it and haven't since that sad day in the hospital after he learned that his throat cancer could not be cured and would soon take ...
Views: 873 - sista, granma, mum - by The sun is rising over the quaint little one story home, waking and warming the cool night spirit to welcome the warmth and the colors of a new day. Against a pale blue sky, the moon and sun, switch their places above the shear white brush- -stroke-like clouds. The air is fresh and crisp.
This ...
Views: 918 - Tips on Understanding and Living with a Child Who has Autism - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Connie LimonGrowing up with a friend or a sibling who has autism can be frustrating if you don’t understand what having autism is all about for that friend or sibling. Children with autism sometimes have a difficult time understanding what we say or what our facial and body expressions mean. You should ...
Views: 1887 - Do You Know the Stories of Your Parents and Grandparents? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Kayal RajendranCelebrities such as Oprah, Tim Russert, Tom Brokaw, Larry King, and President Clinton have discovered how enlightening and rewarding it is to write your own story and read the stories of their parents and grandparents. I urge you to pursue preserving your personal history to allow your ...
Views: 1045 - This Spring: Dig a Pond! - by This is the time to plan for spring gardening projects and a water feature is a wonderful addition to any garden. This article is meant to help with the planning and building of the garden pond. Building a garden pond is a family activity that is fun for everyone. Parents, children, grandparents ...
Views: 931 - Play and Learn with Educational Jigsaw Puzzles! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Marina NeimanJigsaw puzzles have been entertaining children and adults for centuries. Wooden puzzles were originally created by painting a picture onto a flat piece of wood, then using a jigsaw to cut out the pieces. A man named John Spilsbury is credited with making the first commercial jigsaw puzzle around ...
Views: 927 - Clear Your Home and Free Your Mind! Spring Clean Out : Games for the Whole Family. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Loren MeierIts spring time, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the squirrels are chasing each other right into the street. Not sure why, but I think it has something to do with hormones. We are all getting the spring time jitters; spring is a great time to do a Spring Clean Out. Your ...
Views: 1200 - How To Find Age Appropriate Toys For Children - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Marina NeimanFond memories of childhood usually bring to mind a favorite toy. A cuddly doll, colorful crayons, or a special wagon are all childhood favorites. Toys bring a great deal of joy to children, but they also can be valuable learning tools. Exploring, pretending, and sharing are just a few of the ...
Views: 1097 - DIVORCING THE KID (S) - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Wayne MisnerDIVORCING THE KID (S)DIVORCING THE KID (S) One of the most confusing areas of the divorce procedure is the parent who not only divorces the spouse but the children as well. When some men and women leave the marriage and get divorced, regardless who made the decision to quit the marriage, they ...
Views: 1161 - Simple Ways You Can Help Stop Global Warming - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Dawn BatesWhat Exactly Is Global Warming? In simple terms, global warming refers to an overabundance of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. This carbon dioxide traps heat and acts like a blanket warming the earth. Humans are contributing to the excess amounts of carbon dioxide present in our atmosphere in ...
Views: 3638 - Puppy Training and Socialization - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2007 from Abigail FranksWhen we talk about a dog being part of the family, it's usually because the family took the time to socialize the animal when he was a puppy. The term socialization isn't necessarily training, it just involves teaching the dog what others expect of them. There are many things that a new puppy ...
Views: 916 - Dog Biting Training - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Chris DanielsPlaying with your puppy encourages their personalities to bloom. Sometimes, though, they bite too hard. This is probably inadvertent, but if left without discipline, the biting could blossom into a problem. Dog biting training is crucial when teaching your dog about limits. Playful nibbling ...
Views: 1262 - Going on the Offensive with Asthma in Children - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2007 from Abigail FranksAny condition or disease that affects children seems a lot worse for us as parents. While we only want the best for our kids, were almost powerless to protect them when facing many health-related conditions like asthma. Once a condition such as asthma has been diagnosed however, we can do ...
Views: 915 - Head Lice Containment - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2007 from Abigail FranksDon't let the idea of head lice paralyze you. Although they're very prevalent, and most kids will get them at some point in their lives, lice aren't caused by being dirty. Head lice are very easily spread among the population. Although they don't jump or fly, any direct contact can result in ...
Views: 1916 - How Do You Define Different Parenting Style? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2007 from Dean CaporellaI worked out very early in life that no two parenting styles are alike. In fact, as a primary school kid, I used to fascinate at each adults different style of parenting when the school would conduct it's social occasions. Some parents were strict, almost to the point of being embarassingly ...
Views: 1909 - Romantic Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for your loved one - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Rahul DoshiThere are various opinions of different people as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts quotes that St. Valentine who was Roman punished for denying giving up the Christianity. St. Valentine died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been dedicated to love lotteries. Legends ...
Views: 1130 - What Do You Mean There Are Two Types of Bronchitis - Acute and Chronic? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Abigail FranksBronchitis, like many disorders can be classified based on length of time someone has symptoms. Chronic bronchitis is considered long-lasting or long term. While most of us non professional medical types are doing good to recognize basic symptomatic conditions, pulmonary specialists need to be ...
Views: 1082 - Step-Parenting Problems at the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2006 from Susan DunnDear EQ Coach: My husband and I have been together for 10 years. We have 4 kids, his and mine. I love his youngest one like she were mine, but the oldest one I just can’t stand. He’s favored her in the past, which irks me, and she’ll always doing things that get on my ...
Views: 2215 - Pregnancy is not a disease - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2006 from Nathalie FisetPregnancy is a natural state that most women will experience at least once in their life. Modern society seams to have parted from considering pregnancy like the beautiful, natural phenomenon it is. One can sincerely ask if the medical community in an attempt to make pregnancy and delivery a ...
Views: 813 - Fitness Equipment And Its Place In The Weight Loss Game - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2006 from David McFarlaneExercise Many people go about their lives thinking that if they feel fine, there’s no need to change a thing in their eating or exercise habits. They think it’s too radical to use fitness equipment in order to exercise daily for one hour. But, eating correctly and exercising daily can enhance ...
Views: 966 - Holiday Office Party: Safety First - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2006 from Susan DunnIn today’s litigious society – and simply because you care – planning the holiday office party must include thoughts toward the safety of guests, especially if you’re serving liquor. Here are some tips to aid your planning: First of all, someone always gets assigned to PLAN the party, but you ...
Views: 1659 - Do Children Benefit from Thomas the Tank Engine? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2006 from Lynn ToombsThomas the Tank Engine is one of the most widely known children’s fictional characters in the world. For over 60 years Thomas and his railway friends have been entertaining and teaching children through delightful stories of exploration and imagination. Children view these stories through many ...
Views: 3634 - Simple Health Tips to Help You Take Better Care of Your Dog - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2006 from Patricia WagnerIs your dog one of your best friends? If so, you're especially motivated to want to take care of his health. As I'm sure you're aware, your pet's health is a very important part of your responsibilities as an owner. There are a number of health issues that can affect your special pet. For ...
Views: 949 - Credit Repair - Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2006 from Scott BrownIs it possible to repair my credit report thus repairing my credit score? After all, negative marks on my credit report are somewhat out of my control right? Where do I even start? Do I even have a chance against the huge credit reporting companies that record and report my credit? The creditors ...
Views: 1088 - Keeping Your Pet Safe This Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2006 from Susan DunnThings change at Christmas time - new people come to your house with strange new things, you rearrange furniture, add new things like trees, get more tired, and pay less attention. All these things can confuse your animal companion causing them to do things they ordinarily wouldn’t do, and ...
Views: 1420 - "5 Relationship-Wrecking Mistakes" -- Mistake 4 Cup Stuffing - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2006 from Paul SterlingIn the past few articles, we've discussed the first 3 of the 5 most common communication mistakes: Case Building, Story Telling, and Message Assuming. Case building is the first choice we are faced with in communication. It is deciding whether we want to build a case against somebody by ...
Views: 786 - Top 10 Benefits of Living Without TV - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2006 from Katherine WestphalThink you can’t live without your electronic companion, the TV set? Think getting rid of TV would leave your life empty and meaningless? On the contrary, living without TV can be much more peaceful, enjoyable, healthier, and happier. Can you imagine...? 1. You miss all the attack ads during ...
Views: 1162 - Going to Florida on Vacation: top ten tips that can make your trip very enjoyable - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Nathalie FisetMany people living in Northern areas escape the cold and non clement weather by heading South when autumn and winter arrives. It is a proven fact that natural light has a positive effect on the overall mood of people and that living in the open outdoors greatly lowers the probability of a person ...
Views: 974 - The Key that Opens the Door to Extraordinary Families - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2006 from Lori RadunWe’ve started a new game in our home. Each night at the dinner table we each take turns asking another family member a question about himself. “So, Rick, how are you feeling about your interview on Monday?” “Mom, what do you want for Christmas?” Sounds like just a normal conversation, right? ...
Views: 1139 - Got Jealousy? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2006 from Paul SterlingSo, what do humans and the frilled lizard have in common? Sometimes, when we're afraid, we both puff out our faces and ears and try to act really, really scary. The fear in jealousy is so strong that it can sometimes make us react to situations like a frilled lizard, just to make sure that our ...
Views: 700 - Family Dinners--Blessing or Curse? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2006 from Noelle NelsonYou’ve read the articles in the various “Home and Family” magazines about how important it is to have family dinners together at least 3 to 4 times a week, about how your children will feel more secure, know they have a “place” in the world (having one at the table), will be less prone to taking ...
Views: 1408 - Wedding Cost Saving Advice: Top 5 Tips For Weddings On A Shoestring Budget - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2006 from Helen RankinWith the average wedding now costing £17,000, many couples are now looking for ways to have a ‘celebrity’ stylish wedding, without the celebrity price tag. The first tip is simple – ask for a discount. The worst that can happen is that they say ‘No’. You might be a bit embarrassed, but what have ...
Views: 976 - Halloween Party Cakes – Holiday Fun For All - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2006 from Tishia LeeHalloween will be here soon. Goblins, ghosts and ghoulish fun too. Halloween also brings with it the start of the Holiday Season, pumpkin patches, and that warm fuzzy feeling that winter is on the way. Many families celebrate with a huge bash for friends and family and even the neighborhood ...
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