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- Free Will and Free Willie - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Odete Bigote"Man proposes, but God disposes." Thomas a Kempis It was winter in New York. I was working for a major corporation on Wall St. I found it necessary to take a week off. I went to the Virgin Islands to swim in the ...
Views: 1011 - Top Ten Ways to Teach Values to Your Kids - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgIn a consumer-driven society that broadcasts values that don’t reflect what you believe, how can you teach values to your kids? Here are ten ideas to help you: 1. Tell them your life stories and teach through your stories Kids love to hear stories about your childhood. Weave in some moral ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Do You Want a Successful Relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgWith a divorce rate in this country that approaches 50%, and a fairly sizable percentage of marriages that aren’t particularly blissful, it’s difficult to avoid searching for the answer to the battle of the sexes. Would you like to stop searching? We’ve moved through the ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Dad, Give Them Household Chores! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgYou have a chore to do around the house and your kids want to help out somehow. You know that it might be nice for them to help but you're feeling a bit impatient. And you know that it might turn into a two hour project and there might be a big mess to clean up. A mess that could be avoided ...
Views: 2067(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Get Your Kids to Talk to You - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgParents can often be frustrated by their kids’ unwillingness to share their lives with them. Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, there will be times when it’s difficult to “break through” and find out what‘s really going on. Here are ten ideas on how to create opportunities for your kids ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - Fight Nice: 13 Relationship Tips for Parents of Young Children - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe heat of the moment is when we say things that can really damage intimacy. Here are some tips for staying calm, even amid the chaos that often defines life with young children: --> Preventative Measures - Declare a zero tolerance policy on the out-of-control temper. You must decide, for ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Listening is Sexy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightActive listening makes your mate feel worthy, appreciated, interesting, and respected. Besides the physical act of sex itself, it is one of the most important things you can do to solidify your friendship and strengthen intimacy. When active listening occurs, ordinary conversations emerge on a ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Ten Common Sense Rules for Fathers - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2004 from Mark BrandenburgThere are a lot of fairly sophisticated parentingtechniques and ideas out there that are attractingattention. To be an effective father, you can skipmost of them and concentrate on common sense rulesthat have always worked. They won’t always makeyou the most popular Dad, but they’ll always ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - Why You Never Ask to Spend the Night on a First Date - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Don DiebelThis article is based upon advice for your first date with single women. Here's a first date scenario that I will be covering. It goes like this: Your first date is going very well. There seems to be a lot of physical chemistry between you. You even exchange some passionate kisses during ...
Views: 4992 - Are You Heart Smart? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoAre You Heart Smart? How to Enhance Your Emotional Quotient By Michelle L. Casto You don’t have to be Albert Einsten to be smart, although having a high IQ has been associated with being intelligent. Having a high IQ means that you are “head smart.” If you have a high IQ, you are good ...
Views: 1938 - How a Bicycle Helmet Saved Mother's Day - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Lucy MacDonaldApart from the fact that I am the mother of four, Mother’s Day holds an added significance for me thanks to a life-saving bicycle helmet. It was Mother's Day in 1992 and my husband was in the kitchen preparing his traditional Sunday dinner. The phone rang and a strange voice told us that our ...
Views: 1274 - Five Tips for Working at Home with Kids - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Susie CortrightYou can stay at home with your children while still advancing in your career. So how do you make it work? Here are a few tips: 1. Control your environment. A clearly designated office will help you stay on task. And an organized workspace will help minimize distractions and make the most of ...
Views: 1231 - 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: 6643(1 vote) - Book Excerpt: The Teen Code: How to Talk to Us About Sex, Drugs, and Everything Else -- Teenagers Reveal What Works Best - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2004 from Yolanda CardenPreparation, preparation, preparation. That is really what all talks are for, to prepare us for tough situations that we might or might not encounter and have to handle by ourselves in the future. And as far as tough situations go, drug use -- where our decisions could potentially threaten our ...
Views: 1391 - IF YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW WHY READING MATTERS - by HERE ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WHY READING IS SO IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN.
WHY DO WE TELL CHILDREN TO READ ?
We're always telling children that books and reading are good for them, but have we ever really thought about why that's true ? Exactly what do older children get out of reading novels ? ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - Three steps you need to know to improve your learning and have better grades. - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2004 from Emmanuel Segui"I'm a failure" "I'll never make it."That's the kind of affirmation we hear people say. To overcome this feeling of worthlessness you need to make 3 little steps that will help you discover the genius withinyou. 1. You need to motivate yourself. First of all, remember that great people ...
Views: 1082 - Protecting unmarried couples relationships - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2004 from james woodsA power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to dictate who you would like to make decisions on your behalf. While there are many useful purposes for a power of attorney, they are especially important to unmarried couples, which live together, when a partner becomes incapacitated and ...
Views: 923 - It's Saturday Night... Home Alone Again? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaIt’s Saturday night… Are you home alone again? How long has it been since you have been kissed? Loved? How long since you have felt those butterflies in your heart? We know you don’t need a relationship to feel whole, or complete. You simply would love to share the joy and sorrows of your ...
Views: 5111(1 vote) - Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaHow can you increase your chances of finding a love match? In this article I describe how simple attitudinal changes can improve your chances of finding and connecting with a mate. In the second part of the article on finding love I tell you where you can go to find a potential love ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Looking for That Perfect Relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2004 from Susan DunnIf you ARE looking for that perfect relationship, stop reading this article and do one of two things: (1) Go to one of those websites that promises something like that and be “taken” again, or (2) Brush up on your emotional intelligence skills. Looking for anything perfect is an ...
Views: 4228(1 vote) - Receiving Love: How to use subtle movement explorations and guided awareness to expand your experience of love. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanMost healing modalities engage just one or two levels of consciousness to support healing: talk therapy works mostly with the mind; energy healing like Reiki works mostly with energy; and many forms of body work focus entirely on physical structures. But the whole person includes all of these ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - The Pros and Cons of Dating Online - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2004 from Susan DunnI’ve had more potential partners through eharmony.com ( http://tinyurl.com/2lyea ) than I ever did dating around my hometown,” says my client whom I’ll call Mary. She’s over 50, single, and interested in finding a life partner. “I’ve always done better with some sort of introduction,” she ...
Views: 5887(1 vote) - The SURGE of the URGE - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2004 from Stanley LeffewHave you ever heard the expression, "The Urge to Merge"? It is a term relating to sexuality and marriage. The "URGE" symbolizes sexual interest, and the "MERGE" symbolizes marriage union. We see it all around us! Late night TV bombards us with sexual images and sensual content. Commercials ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - Navigating Parenting Differences - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Emily BouchardNavigating Significant Parenting Differences A significant difference in parenting styles is one of the most difficult aspects of blending a family. Each adult arrives in the partnership with their background, their experiences, and all the beliefs they have associated with being a parent. ...
Views: 2704(3 votes) - Sex Between Older Men and Much Younger Women - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Marina SmileyThe reality is that sexual desire does not stop once a man reaches the age of fifty. Most of these men are very happyto have a sex partner their own age or close to it. But, there is a percentage of these men, who are looking for sex and possibly a life partner who is much younger than them. ...
Views: 33237(1 vote) - Drifting, Slipping, Rushing Time: An essay for parents - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Susie Cortright“When are we going to go again?” my oldest daughter always wants to know, “just you and me?” Cassidy is five, and she shares a home with two younger siblings whose demands for my eye contact are constant and loud. So I try to orchestrate this one-on-one time with her on a somewhat regular ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - INFIDELITY ADVICE: How Gifts Can Expose Your Cheating Husband - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Ruth Houstonby Ruth Houston © 2004 Beverley was ecstatic when she discovered a box containing a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gold bracelet she’d been admiring at her favorite jewelry store. Thinking it was a surprise gift from her husband, Beverley said nothing about what she’d found. But the box soon ...
Views: 3528(1 vote) - A Mindful Road Trip: The Ultimate No-Goal Vacation - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Maya FrostIt's the beginning of spring break, and we're heading south. That's all we know. Our family is greatly anticipating what may be our last road trip for a long, long time. There's a lot of excitement in our house right now as we are shifting into a whole new phase for each of us. My husband is ...
Views: 1152 - Healing On The Fast Track: How to use subtle movement explorations and guided awareness for profound healing. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanMost healing modalities engage just one or two levels of consciousness to support healing: talk therapy works mostly with the mind; energy healing like Reiki works mostly with energy; and many forms of body work focus entirely on physical structures. But the whole person includes all of these ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - What Do Men Want? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Bob GrantWhat do men want from women?... I hear this question every week from at least one my clients, or one of my customers who purchased one of my e-books. The truth is that what men actually want is really pretty simple. Deep inside the heart of every man is a secret wish to be trusted. When ...
Views: 1409(7 votes) - Eight Ingredients for a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Andrew WilliamsEight Ingredients for a Lasting Relationship Maintaining a good, wholesome relationship can be difficult. The question of how to best understand something as complex as human relationships has long occupied the minds of our greatest poets and philosophers and until now, this quandary has ...
Views: 9388(2 votes) - How Living in the Past Can Effect Your Dating & Relationships With Single Women - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Don DiebelAre you living in the past? Do you keep thinking about a lost love in the past? Do you keep thinking about the good old days? If this describes you, then you are living in the past. Sometimes this can become all-consuming and it gets to a point where it interferes with the present and your ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Cut Cupid Some Slack! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Stanley LeffewValentine's Day! What a great idea to set aside a day for remembering those we love. It's even more than just remembering; it's romancing. But it is also a holiday that many dread. Because of the romantic tradition of this holiday, many hearts feel isolated, alone and left out. Many dread ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Single in a Couples' World - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Thelma MarianoAdvertising for St. Valentine’s Day seemed more relentless than ever this year. Everywhere I turned, I saw candy hearts or jewelry glistening in store displays. Radio announcers drummed the message home through constant promotions of dinner for two. There was no one “special” in my life. I had ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - The Do's and Don't's of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2004 from Maury BeaulierDON'T lie to your children with stories like "Dad is visiting relatives". Children know if you are trying to hide something, even if the purpose is honorable. DO talk to your children. Give them simple and straight-forward answers without vilifying or blaming the other parent. DON'T put your ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Spirituality Saves Marriages - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2004 from Nancy Pina“One word frees us from all the weight and pain of life. That word is love. - Sophocles Marriage is a sacred experience, our personal core of divinity. A vibrant marriage is a powerful force for personal growth. Unselfish love is enjoyed and generated in a spiritually compatible union. ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - How do You Compare: Relationship articles - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2004 from Andrew WilliamsFrom the author of: How Do You Compare? 12 Simple Tests to Discover Hidden Truths About Your Personality -- And Fascinating Facts About Everyone Else Published by Perigee March 2004; $13.95US/$21.00CAN; 0-399-52951-9 How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways . . . The subject of love used ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Dangerous Minds and Hearts - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Gail ElliottWhen people are caught up in their own little worlds they not only miss a great deal they also inadvertently can do damage. What is wrong with our children these days? As Shakespeare wrote, “The fault is not in our stars but in ourselves.” Watch what the adults do and say and you will see ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - A Mother's Guide to Dealing with Guilt - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Susie Cortright"Step on me, please." When I was a teenager, my grandmother and I were on a family vacation in my parent’s RV. The quarters were close, the beds at a minimum. My grandmother insisted I take the couch and she take the floor. I objected to this arrangement, of course: "What if I accidentally step ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - What Sex over 60 Can Teach You About Sex Under 40 - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2004 from Susan DunnGot your attention? Everyone’s favorite subject. I’ll begin by stating again a myth that dies hard: That people over 50 [substitute your own age] aren’t having sex. Part of this is that we just don’t want to think of our parents as actually having sex, no matter how old they are, no matter ...
Views: 2229(1 vote) - No Bad Dates! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2004 from Devlyn SteeleDo a Google search for “dates from hell”, and you just might crash their servers. There are tons of websites devoted to subject. One described a guy who talked about his ex-girlfriend all night, then drove by his ex’s house a few times because he was “concerned for her welfare”. Another told ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - True Love and Chemistry: Exporing Myth and Reality - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2004 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanWhen you think about the qualities found in a true "soul mate" relationship, what one word comes up most often on the top of your list? Is it CHEMISTRY? Probably. Just the mention of this term conjures up powerful feelings and images for anyone who has ever been in or seeking a love ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - Getting Past Your Expiration Date in Relationships - by © All Rights Reserved
Someone once said that marriages are made in heaven but divorces are made on earth, it appears that the seven year itch we have all heard about is all but too real for many of us. Sadly today it's widely recognized by experts that 50% --60% of all new marriages ...
Views: 2042(1 vote) - Should Your Child Join a Health Club? - by As a psychotherapist of 34 years specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I have worked with literally thousands of children and adolescents. Eating disorders and disordered eating have become epidemic in our society. Of the 11 million sufferers in America alone, 87% are young people ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Parental Influence Takes Precedence Over the Media in Anorexics - by Walk down the corridor of any junior high or high school today, and you are bound to see clusters of stick-thin youngsters “sprayed” into skin-tight clothing, some showing the skin of a pancake-flat belly, figures reminiscent of the Barbie dolls so many of them played with not too many years ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - How To Identify What The Question "Should I get a divorce" Means To You - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2004 from Karl AugustineDeciding about whether you should get a divorce or not is an agonizing experience to go through. If you are asking yourself "should I get a divorce?", you've been thinking about your relationship's state for a while or an isolated incident that occurred was so terrible, that you want to just ...
Views: 1726 - The Challenge Of Godly Parenting - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2004 from Lee WiseTHE CHALLENGE OF GODLY PARENTING Being The Right Influence At The Right Time © Lee Wise All rights reserved Knowing when to encourage and when to exhort, When to release and when to restrict, When to correct and when to assist, When to give hope and when to ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Learning the Language of Special Needs - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2004 from Lisa SimmonsYour child has just been diagnosed with a disabling condition. Suddenly you are surrounded by professionals. Usually they are: Using words so long they give you a headache Wanting permission to do a test you aren't familiar with or Asking you choose between options you don't fully ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Are You Multi-Tasking Yourself Into More Stress? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2004 from Susie CortrightWhen was the last time you were "in the zone"? When was the last time you experienced that hypnotic feeling of being so utterly concentrated that you lost track of the rest of the world? When was the last time you were completely task-oriented, enveloped in a self-induced trance, hypnotized ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Looking at the Significance of Relationships in Career Advancement - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2004 from William G Jr Covingtoncopyright 2004 William G. Covington, Jr. PhD God created us as social entities. We influence other people and they influence us throughout our lives. Being aware that this is the way we are can be an advantage if we use this information in a positive way. This article offers some insight on how ...
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