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- How The Holidays Should Be - The Leader Style - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardLeaders are one of the most responsible of all the Striving Styles. When they are fully engaged with the holiday season, they act as though it is their responsibility to make sure everything runs smoothly and everyone has a good time. They work very hard during the season to ensure it does as ...
Views: 1323(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: 993(1 vote) - How To Catch The Excitement To Organize Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnHave you ever watched a television program where the people on a beautiful boat are deep sea fishing? They are all decked out in “boat attire” with their white shorts and colorful shirts holding very long fishing poles. When someone gets a bite the pole dips down into the ocean and everyone ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - How to Deal with Your Mother-In-Law - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2004 from Debbie MandelJust the word, mother-in-law, fills the heart with trepidation and self-doubt. This woman has assumed mythic proportions wielding criticism, guilt and coldness. When she visits, you feel like the inspector general has marched into your home. When she interacts with the children, she is ...
Views: 6964(1 vote) - How To Effortlessly Organize Small Spaces - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt was a typical work morning. I was sitting at my desk reading through a report and people were coming into the office greeting each other. I could hear Neil through the partition complaining that he was late to work because he had to help his wife find her keys. The thing is this was literally ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - How to Enjoy Family Staycations in a Recession - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Now that the summer solstice has given us more time between sunrise and sunset, Americans are officially in summer mode - using the extra daylight hours to spend with the family. But unemployment rates are above 10% in many states and the recession isn't showing signs of an early end. A lot of ...
Views: 1348(4 votes) - How to make people respect and honor you? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to make people respect and honor you? Do you gain people’s respect easily? Do people respect and honor you for who you are? Studies show that anyone can get the respect they want and deserve by following simple tips. As you know, you don’t need to be rich, successful, or powerful to ...
Views: 2548(1 vote) - How to Make Your Child Better Learner - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2019 from Peter HillWhat makes a child a good learner? First, the role of individual personality when it comes to readiness to study and disposition to education shouldn't be neglected. However, even a good student had to become a great learner one day. Another thing that needs to be taken into consideration ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - How To Organize Clutter With 14 Uncomplicated Tips - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnGreek mythology is fascinating and the story of Pandora’s box is a spell binding myth. Prometheus was a Titan who was a champion of human-kind and was known for his wily intelligence. He stole the secret of fire from the God Zeus and gave it to mortals. But the theft of fire angered Zeus and ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - How To Use Debt To Transform Your Life - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from steven erlick(c) Steven Erlick. All Rights Reserved. http://www.freewebs.com/prosperity Debt is not usually considered to be a positive event inyour life but it can be. Uncontrolable debt can act as acatalyst for change. The trick is to take charge of yourmoney and debt so that you are in control. ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Improving Friendships - The Key To Strengthening Relationship Bonds - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul DaltonI’ve just arrived back from America where I was attending the wedding of a very good friend, and because I was the Best Man I had to give a speech. Now, I’m used to public speaking and facilitating large groups of people in my personal development workshops, so you might be thinking this was a ...
Views: 2533(5 votes) - Is Your Marriage A Private Matter? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Radomir SamardzicCertainly not; your wedding wasn't. Let me try and explain, but first let me say what prompted me to write this article. I'll make it short. I recently talked to the parents of a couple who was about to get divorced and they said: "We cannot do anything about it. It's their business and their ...
Views: 1763(3 votes) - Letting My Baby Go - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Terri BrittMy daughter, Mackenzie, will graduate from high school in a few weeks. I don’t know whether to laugh or to cry. I am filled with emotion. Mackenzie is my firstborn. I agonized through THREE days of labor as she prepared to enter the world 17 years ago. Somehow, all the pain and suffering of ...
Views: 1757(2 votes) - Life Stress: 52 Tips for Coping Emotionally in Uncertain Economic Times - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Kristina von RosenvingeThese 52 tips offer useful ideas for coping emotionally in this uncertain economic climate. The tips are divided into four sections: 1. What to do when you worry 2. Taking care of yourself 3. Working together as a couple 4. Helping your children cope It is my hope that these tips ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Most Important Person In My Life. - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from sherri rabinowitzMost Important Person In My Life By Sherri Rabinowitz In 2007 the most important, the most inspiring man I have ever met was taken from me. My Dad died unexpectedly from a heart condition that he was suppose to recover from in five days. My Dad was so amazing. He had read so many ...
Views: 4414(2 votes) - Moving forward with grief! - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Sandy BrosamI am a mother – daughter – wife – sister – granddaughter. I love my family deeply, so when I lose a member of my family or a close friend, how do I move forward in my grief? I can share my thoughts with you on this subject as a woman who has lost 2 children in two very different ways, my ...
Views: 4472(4 votes) - 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: 1187(1 vote) - My first boss was my best boss... - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Tova GreenbergMy first boss was not a graduate of any business school. As a matter of fact he had to quit school when he was only 15. The Second World War was terrorizing Europe and he had to flee his homeland. He never apprenticed at a big corporation but, in his quiet and unassuming way, without even ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - No Drama!! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWhen I first started coaching, I was working with my own coach - a sharp smart lady who had a few simple rules for running her life; rules that I learned to love and quickly adopted as my own: "Work Hard, Have Fun, No Drama." But being human, every once in a while I slip, and last week I broke ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - Pregnant Women Should Take More Omega-3s - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaEating for two is exciting, but it comes with a lot of baggage: weight gain, uncontrollable cravings for ice cream and pickles, and constant concern over whether your growing baby is getting all the nutrients it needs, to name a few. Now, findings published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Relationship Advice by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomRelationship advice by Beth Shepherd psychic is much sought after. Most of the people who seek out advice from strangers are wanting help with relationship issues. They are wanting to get together with someone they like a lot, or they are in a relationship and it has troubles that they hope can ...
Views: 1212(2 votes) - 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: 1373(1 vote) - Steering Your Own Healthy Course - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Brodie WhitneyWhen I believe in myself, I open into a world of infinite possibilities. The truth is a representation of what I believe to be true. By believing in something - anything - it becomes true. "Even if you have the skills and resources to do something, once you tell yourself you can't, you shut ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - 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: 3596(3 votes) - Take action now!- Apathy Can Ruin a Troubled Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Gery WriterIf you’re in a difficult situation, the instinct is usually to avoid additional conflict and just curl up into a little ball. If that sounds like you- improve your game immediately! Inaction will be the downfall of all things you’ve built. When you sense trouble, you need to act. Rocking the ...
Views: 2892(1 vote) - Teens and Sleep; We Really Need to Rethink Expectation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisAn article was released about teens and the effects of caffeine and technology is having an effect of teens and their sleep. I know I live this issue daily. I have a teen son and a daughter who is just in her 20s. The problem is that we have not created a culture that supports teens and their ...
Views: 1298(5 votes) - Ten Gifts for Tween Girls - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from brian spilnerThe American Heritage Dictionary defines a tween as “a child between middle childhood and adolescence, usually between 8 and 12 years old.” In other words, a tween is a person who is most likely suffering the angst that accompanies a very awkward period in his or her life! If you have a tween ...
Views: 3373(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Get Along With Family Members You Don't Like - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Janet PfeifferWe all have them: the obnoxious siblings, the drama queen mother, the trouble-maker cousin, the gossip monger, know-it-alls, rude, selfish, and even mean-spirited family members. We try to avoid them yet fate often intervenes and brings us face-to-face with our nemesis. We dread family ...
Views: 11725(1 vote) - The ADHD-Friendly Recipe for Holiday Success - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Carol GignouxA holiday party is less than fun when you’re the one arriving late, or forgetting the gifts, or – worst of all – scrambling in the kitchen and wishing you had never volunteered to play host while hungry guests sit in the living room. As the nights grow frosty and the dreams of sugar plums ...
Views: 2013(1 vote) - The Best of Life Is Wrapped In A Circle - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Cherokee BillieIn March 1967 my mother took me to the local jewelry store, and I drew a winning ticket for a diamond. A real diamond! I can't remember what size it was or what it was worth in dollars, but I grew to know its real value with the passage of time. We decided to have it set into a ring for my ...
Views: 988(2 votes) - The Difference Between a Dad and a Father - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from David BohlAre you a dad or a father? A dad is someone who not only physically helped to create the life of a child, but also supports that child with the basic necessities (food, clothing and shelter) and provides guidance and advice to see his child through life. A dad demonstrates that he loves his ...
Views: 7314(3 votes) - The Dunes of Mars - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThe Dunes of Mars Today the Warrior left the Earth that I know and entered a strange world of towering sand dunes and brown-orange volcanic rocks. In the distance low brown hills rise above a rubble filled surface. The sky above us is cloudless. The sun is quite hot and glares so bright ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - The Healing Power of Children's Imagination for Medical Procedures: Help for Pain, Anxiety, and Fear - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMedical procedures and surgery can be terrorizing to a child. The worry, anxiety, fear of pain, and feeling out of control can send kids over the edge - from hysterical crying to aggressive and acting-out behavior, to hiding and crawling up in a fetal position. As nurses and practitioners you ...
Views: 951(2 votes) - The Invisible Woman - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHHave you become the Invisible Woman? Women are bombarded everyday with messages of selflessness and sacrifice. We learn pretty early that being a good wife and mother means that we always put our family first, which inevitably puts us right square in the back of the line. We hear women ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - The Lighthouse Called Ms. Bessie - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Steven D. EdwardsAll along the Atlantic seacoast still stand the remnants of beautiful architectural structures that once beamed shining lights to guide countless ships to safety in the darkness of the of the treacherous ocean night. They were known as Lighthouses. My illiterate grandmother, Mrs. Bessie, who ...
Views: 1645(5 votes) - The Moment of Truth - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The moment of truth is that moment when you realize that you can’t run from your fears. When you have to face what it is that you don’t want to face. It is about coming to terms and about letting go of what you don’t need in your life anymore. It might sound like a cliché but it’s the truth. ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - The New Moon in Cancer: It’s a Family Affair - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Ron Archer"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey Today's new moon is in Cancer, a symbol of family (among other things). Earlier today I was standing at the kitchen sink and wondering how to approach my newsletter and I could see a photograph of my ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - The Santa Letter; The Most Magical Part of Christmas - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielAre you ready for all the excitement of Christmas? Are you ready to help your child or children write their Santa letter? If your children are like children all over the world at Christmas time, they probably have been asking when they can write their Santa letter to Santa Claus and send it to ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - The Voice from Within - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Patrice PerkinsA voice within......we all have one - we just need to listen. It's a parents dream to be a witness to their child's first words. There was a time when it was easy to speak my little words of expression from that point in my life and receive a smile from my mother. But, as time went on my ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Three Year Old Child-Ages And Stages - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Judy WrightThe third year is a fascinating one in the growth of a child and is personally my very favorite. I have never met a three-year-old I didn't just adore. The three-year-old can do things. He can run, jump, ride a trike and go up and down stairs proficiently. He loves to run errands, and his best ...
Views: 1577(2 votes) - Transforming Childhood - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Larry CraneFor many of us, the coping skills we are currently using as adults are based on the skills we learned from our parents, family members, and other adults when we were children. And, the manner to which our parents learned to cope is based primarily on their lives with their parents. As ...
Views: 2011(2 votes) - Traveling Hopefully: How to Lose Your Family Baggage and Jumpstart Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Libby GillBook Review Got family baggage? Then you need to lighten up your load with Libby Gill’s Traveling Hopefully: How To Lose Your Family Baggage and Jumpstart Your Life. This interesting and inspiring book covers every possible area of getting rid of the toxic family legacies and beliefs that ...
Views: 2062(2 votes) - Valencia is a Mixture of Old and New for Rental Holidays in Spain - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Porsche KlingerIf you are in the process of booking your HOLIDAY RENTALS IN SPAIN, take a look at the city of Valencia. This jewel in the crown of the Costa del Azahar is often bypassed in favour of larger and better known resorts such as Barcelona or Madrid. Valencia possesses a culture and architectural ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - What Every Mothers Should Know About Chinese Baby Predictor - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Charles BergerEvery couple would wish to have a child in the family to make it complete. Along with the wish of having a child is the excitement to know the gender of the baby the couple would want. But, is it possible to know the gender of your baby? Today, there are many types of test that you can do in ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - What I have learned from being a mother… so far. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Melissa KittoMy little boy Liam is now four months old. While I was pregnant, I received a message from my guidance suggesting that I take 4 months of maternity leave. Now that time is coming to an end and I am transitioning back to working more again, it seemed a good time to reflect and share with you what ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - What Is Love, Really? To Whom Should You Give It? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is love? Is it a fluttering of the heart? A giddy feeling? A mind intoxicated by someone's charm? Many would answer yes to all three descriptions. We are all familiar with the story of handsome guy meeting beautiful girl and falling in love in each other. But what if the girl grows old--and ...
Views: 3698(2 votes) - What Is Missing Mother Syndrome? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Carna Zacharias-Miller,We all want to be happy. However, if a woman pushes herself to emotional and mental exhaustion in order to reach “perfect” happiness, she could suffer from a condition she probably has never heard of: Missing Mother Syndrome. When Megan Meadows (not her real name) came to me, she just ...
Views: 6055(1 vote) - When Do I Spay or Neuter My Pet? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Debbie FranklinFamilies often ask when they should spay or neuter their dog. This issue has been debated among the experts for a while. While I have always offered my opinion, I also advise families to discuss the pros and cons with their vet in order to make the best decision for them. From my research and ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - When Family Members Stop Speaking to Each Other - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Mark SichelWe read so much about family estrangement, about mothers and fathers and their grown children who simply enter a cold war of ceased communication. Eminen and his mother, Jennifer Anniston, Kim Bassinger, Jenna Malone, and their mothers, Gerard Depardieu and his son, the Reagans, whose ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - When Family Members Stop Speaking to Each Other - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Mark SichelWe read so much about family estrangement, about mothers and fathers and their grown children who simply enter a cold war of ceased communication. Eminen and his mother, Jennifer Anniston, Kim Bassinger, Jenna Malone, and their mothers, Gerard Depardieu and his son, the Reagans, whose ...
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