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From a young age, we’re taught to stay away from strangers. Into adulthood, we become even more wary about the dangers of the world. Despite this, familiarity can make us complacent. Once we’ve grown accustomed to our homes and our community, we have the tendency to let our guards down and ... Views: 1299
Is Your Child a Bully? Aggressive Behavior to Watch For in Kids.
Does your child manipulate others for favors, and never make an effort to reciprocate? Do they have a lack of concern for the feelings and well being of others? Do they fight, steal, vandalize or set fires?
What do you do ... Views: 1302
Self Love Comes Before All Else
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~Buddha
So many women struggle with the concept of self-love. Women by nature are nurturers, caretakers. Many of us believe that it is our duty to give and give, ... Views: 1343
Are Workplace Drug Testing Programs Making a Difference?
In today's workplace, one of the biggest issues involves drug testing of employees. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2014 more than 9.1 million drug tests were administered to employees across the United States. Of those ... Views: 1106
Facebook is not only for socializing with your friends and family. There are many different opportunities to help grow your business when it comes to this popular social media site. The information that follows can help you use Facebook to market what you have to offer and grow your customer ... Views: 827
Security is an age-old concern that every homeowner has, and will have to inevitably address. It doesn’t matter if you live in a quiet, suburban village or an apartment building in the middle of a bustling city. Ensuring the safety of your living space is an important matter in every zip code. ... Views: 1370
I have an 18 month old toddler and I find it difficult to find books for him; books have to be very simple and the illustrations have to be able to hold his short attention span. At the library you have to hunt through tens of books before you stumble upon a book pitched at their age. Sometimes ... Views: 1049
The living room is a very active area in the home and you can do a lot of things with it. The traditional route is to make the living room the primary activity area for the family. So this is where you’ll find the TV, the console games, and probably the sound system as well.
Another common ... Views: 1682
Society puts a lot of pressure on people to fit in. People have a lot of pressure to be perfect not only in their appearance, but also in their conduct and in the way they do things. This desire or pressure to live up to the standards that others put on people can cause an individual to have ... Views: 1115
It’s much difficult to form youngsters eat healthy food. However major downside is that if youngsters don't like all food, nobody ready to force them to own that food. There are some tips to form our youngsters eat while not forcing them.
Parents recognize that uptake healthy food may be a ... Views: 796
If parents had their way, their children will always be safe. Not even a single scratch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Even if we never take our eyes off our kids, bad things can still happen. Some parents would rather have their kids stay in the house, which to their mind is ... Views: 1367
If parents had their way, their children will always be safe. Not even a single scratch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Even if we never take our eyes off our kids, bad things can still happen. Some parents would rather have their kids stay in the house, which to their mind is ... Views: 1347
It’s early. I can hear the birds chirping outside while sipping my coffee. I have the whole day ahead of me. There are things I’d love to do, and things I have to do. Then it dawned on me. If I have access to the control panel of this ride, then maybe I should begin my day in a more empowering ... Views: 1212
It is a scenario that our brave men and women in uniform are all too familiar with – going off to an armed conflict zone, deployment or special assignment leaving behind a family. The soldier goes off on duty leaving a spouse and kids who now have to manage everything on their own. On base ... Views: 1096
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” —William James
What we think about, we bring about.
Affirmations are positive phrases that will become truth when repeated and imbedded into the subconscious mind. It ... Views: 1159
Last weekend I was watching my 3 year old daughter Amelia draw a picture on our chalk board, with a little help from her brother!
Trying to decipher the finished drawing that had lines and circles, I asked ‘is that our garden sweetheart?’
With a shake of her head and in seriousness said… ... Views: 1116
By MaryEllen Tribby
The other day I was tired. Not just yawn tried, but so tired my head hurt, my feet hurt and everything in between hurt.
To make matters worse, I had a zillion and one things that needed to get done that day, important things. Including hosting a bi-monthly Q & A ... Views: 1724
How do good parents miss child sexual abuse? It is simple.
By not asking the right questions.
One day my son went to a classmate's home for a Halloween costume party. When I picked him up a few hours later I could tell by the ear to ear grin on his face that he had a great time. As we ... Views: 1235
Have you ever felt that when it comes to making money online, time just doesn’t seem to be on your side?
Sure, there’s lots of stuff out there which is good in the long run but takes too long to do when you're just getting started and your bank account is just desperate for a ... Views: 1053
I have been following Pamela Bruner for some time as I am a huge fan of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and also love the way she communicates.
Pamela Bruner attended the Traffic and Conversion Summit in San Diego recently and shared her Top 7 Tips for improving Traffic and ... Views: 1031
It is a falsified perception that being fashionable is being hard to your body and it is not even near to make you comfortable with yourself. Fashion should not be taken as what other people wear and it is high time requirement. Rather fashion is synonym of the trend of a time that most ... Views: 1311
Have you ever thought that which is exactly the thing that best represent your personality? Without any doubt, it is your wardrobe and choice of outfit that you wear. Clothes reveal your moods, personality, upbringing, and aptitude towards life before you utter a single word. People later come ... Views: 1201
The world that we all live in is the world of commotions and competition. In our all-time hectic schedule we seldom find much time purely dedicated for ourselves. Even shopping is no more a craze and people don’t snatch pleasure out of it. They really take it as an additional responsibility now ... Views: 1298
Every person wants to wear clothes in trendy and fashionable manner. Undoubtedly, it is one of the significant matters that we all have to deal every day. Every new day brings fresh challenges and entirely different situation and our wardrobe helps us a lot to triumph those situations. ... Views: 954
Every person wants to wear clothes in trendy and fashionable manner. Undoubtedly, it is one of the significant matters that we all have to deal every day. Every new day brings fresh challenges and entirely different situation and our wardrobe helps us a lot to triumph those situations. ... Views: 1100
Wouldn’t it be great if you could escape the path you are on, and start living the life you have always wanted?
Well, here’s a new path you will have to see for yourself, before you can even begin to accept it’s there.
Live Like The Wealthy
Think of it as your personal roll call: to ... Views: 1092
At one time or another, we have to deal with negative influences. You know the people…the ones that are discouraging you from your ultimate goal.
Here are a few ways to deal with “negative nellies” in a positive manner. The important thing to remember is that your attackers are acting ... Views: 1198
“Did you know that most people are too busy earning a living to make any money?”
If you begin to think about it…you’d realize that it’s true!
Personally, I used to work hard.
12-16 hours a day…7 days a week.
And the weird thing is…
I only started generating real income, when I ... Views: 974
Pressure Cookers are safe
Pressure cookers are the cheetahs of the cooking world--they're just so darn fast. Pressure cookers are great for cooking food quickly while also retaining the vitamins and minerals that can be lost when food is cooked using other methods. There's still a little bit of ... Views: 918
Our world is made up of many strong women. Everyone has their own definition of strength and what it entails, but I assure you, everyone has someone they know that can be put on this list. A strong woman could be you, your mother, aunt, cousin, wife, girlfriend, teacher, or the cashier at the ... Views: 1590
Other than the ingredients for your favorite dish and your most expensive China, what’s in your kitchen?
A beautiful centerpiece on top of an expensive mahogany dining table, a curtain with cool colors to stop the sun from damaging your top-of-the-line microwave and fridge, and a cupboard ... Views: 2449
Growing up I truly did not believe I had an athletic bone in my body. Participation in sports was not praised in my household, particularly by my father, who seemed to have a personal vendetta against any and all jocks, particularly those of the football-playing variety. The very unkind words ... Views: 1259
Premenstrual syndrome-- the collection of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle-is so common that many women consider it to be a "fact of life". The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates that 85% of women in their childbearing years suffer from at least one symptom. A ... Views: 1199
Interested in a web-based business or earning money online? Have you been searching for legitimate ways to make money from home?
Affiliate marketing is a great option for beginners because of its simplicity and the multiple possibilities available.
Affiliate marketing enables you to do ... Views: 1275
We all complain about stress, but what is it really. National Geographic did a wonderful report on what stress is by not only looking at humans and our environment, but also through baboons and science. In watching specific tribes of baboons who ate the same food, lived in the same area, and ... Views: 1416
I arrive at the doctor's office five minutes late. It seems that's par for the course when you have a baby. It takes a lot for me to get anywhere. Gone are the days where I can wake up, throw on some clothes, pull my hair in a ponytail, grab a quick bite, brush my teeth, and head out the door in ... Views: 1236
Do you ever feel like you are your own reality show? Between the kids, work, and things that happen, do you think your life is filled with enough ___________ (you fill in the blank)... so much so that even if you tried, you couldn't plan the things that happen?
I've felt that way recently. ... Views: 1259
So have you heard it? Having babies kills your focus. Hedge fund Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones has reportedly said that having babies kills the focus for women in the trading industry. Macro trading, a male-dominated, highly competitive industry, requires a lot of focus and drive. Tudor Jones ... Views: 1372
I had plans for today. It's Sunday, so I'm going to take Blaise to the park. He just loves swinging and propping his foot up in the swing to steady himself. That way, he doesn't have to hold on and can gnaw on his hands instead.
I also need to get my blogs done for the week. That's five blog ... Views: 1125
I had the best day with B. We decided to go to the zoo for the first time. Although the only thing I think he is really interested in are the fish, I still like showing him different things. I take him out of the stroller to point to an animal, and in a matter of seconds, he makes new friends ... Views: 1184
By Rev. Robert A. Crutchfield
There 's an old saying in computers, “Garbage in, Garbage out!” What that means is your result depends on what you put in and the quality of what you put in. In truth computers only mimic what we as people do. This is a prime example.
Many parents wonder what ... Views: 1508
Years ago I was participating in a men's bible study class. The topic that day was parenthood. Many of the men present had grown children and grandchildren. At some point in the discussion, I commented that my observation had always been that parenthood was a big game of monkey see, monkey do. ... Views: 1536
We all become aware of how fast time flies as we get older. At the same time we often wonder why children seem so impatient. The fact is the two things are related. It all boils down to the concepts of perception and perspective. Perception is the way we see something. Perspective has to do ... Views: 1581
We’ve all heard the divorce rate in the US hovers around 50%, but did you know the number of single parent households has tripled since 1960? Statistics show that 25% of households in the US are spearheaded by single moms, and that number has been steadily increasing. The Atlantic refers to this ... Views: 1284
Blaise "always" takes a nap at a certain time, and like clock work he wakes up at the same time. After months of this routine, nothing has changed. So why would I think today would be any different. Well, like I say, Welcome to Momhood... where even the predictable is unpredictable.
I get B's ... Views: 1242
When you're a mom, sometimes you can't get anything done. Well, you can't get things done the way YOU want them done. As I sit my eight-month-old son down in the living room surrounded by his security gates, that rarely do as they're intended, I'm ready to work. Yet, he has something else in ... Views: 1284
How important is your time? I know, I know, it's important. You likely don't have enough time in your day, but how are you using the time you have?
Are you doing the dishes by hand when you could be running the dishwasher. It may cost you a few more dollars a month, but are those few dollars ... Views: 1425
With all the responsibilities we have, wanting a little more peace of mind is a given. But sometimes we don’t have time to even eat! Where will we find time to boost our mental energy? Before you go into panic mode and wish for extra hours in a day, let’s take a step back. Making sure your ... Views: 1179
I'm going to do it! How many times have you told yourself you're going to do something and then a week goes by? Then a month? Maybe even a year and you still haven't done it? It's not that you don't want to do it, but life gets in the way…or so you tell yourself.
So, what's stopping you? Do ... Views: 1415
As a single mom who does it all, cooks, cleans, owns a successful business, is the only provider for her child, and now dates, I've been asked, "How do you do it?"
What a great question. Anyone who acts like they have it all figured out and together is not being honest. Even as someone whose ... Views: 1188