Mother
When you look up the word mother in a dictionary, this is what you will find “1. A female parent. 2. A female who holds a position of authority or responsibility similar to that of a mother. Words associated with the term mother are “to give birth”, “to create”, “produce”, “watch over”, “nourish”. A mother, however, is much more than a few words in a dictionary. When thinking about the word mother, several people come to mind. There is Mother Theresa in Calcutta, who spent her life, passionately caring for others, working hard and living spiritually rather than “worldly”. There ...
The Dos and Don’t of Discussing Drugs with your Children
These days it seems your children know more about drugs than you do… so it is very important to keep an open communication with them about their feelings on drugs. It can be very easy to take the wrong approach when handling these conversations and it could backfire so it is important to know what you should and should not do or say. Do ask open questions! Do listen to their answers with an open mind! Do not ask simple yes/no questions, and do not influence their answers. Do not criticize their opinions negatively. Your children should always be able to tell you the ...
Talk too much
You may have lots of opinions and well thought ideas that you want to share with others. This is perfectly normally, but sometimes you can cross over the line of what’s socially acceptable and become known as an excessive talker or a “chatty Cathy”. How can you tell if you talk too much? There are certain signs you can look for that will tell you when you’re dominating the conversation and talking too much: 1.Do you notice that people look restless when they talk to you? As you talk, you may notice them looking around at their surroundings instead of looking at ...
A Loving Relationship is Good for Your Health
While there may be no concrete proof that a loving relationship is beneficial to one's health, it certainly seems to have a positive effect on one's overall well being. It seems that those who are involved in a long-term relationship where each person is treated lovingly tend to be happier, more relaxed, have more confidence and are generally healthier. A good bit of the reason for this may be less stress in the home. It is well known that stress can add to a host of maladies, both emotional and physical. If a person is involved in a relationship that ...
Acceptance is the Key
It takes a very special person to be a stepparent but you may have to step back and ask yourself if you have what it takes. No relationship is perfect nor are there perfect parents or children but a relationship that consists of his, mine and ours may prove most challenging. My children were raised in this type of family setting and while my husband and I worked together to be fair, we were not always infallible in our judgments. To say the least, we had our share of disagreements. Although you may dearly love your significant other and his or ...
How To Be A Mistress (To Your Own Husband)
The “other” woman. Who is this mysterious creature who lurks in dark alleys, waiting to pounce like a panther on your unsuspecting and vulnerable husband? Is she really a drop-dead gorgeous runway model, with a sexual appetite akin to a weasel on speed? Chances are, no; unless of course your husband is an equally gorgeous star athlete whose own sex drive can match hers. The common home wrecker is really just as ordinary as anyone else. “If that’s the case, then why do they exist?” you wonder. Good question, and to answer that, I’ll share a few of our trade secrets ...
How-To: Avoid The Bootie-Call Syndrome
Women around the world know what a “bootie call” is, some of us have been in the predicament and the rest of us only hear the sad stories of those who have been sucked into world of bootie-calls only to be heart broken. What most of us don’t hear about is how to avoid the entire bootie-call situation to begin with and that’s what you’ll learn to do in this detailed article…that’s not for the faint of heart! A dear friend of mine, I wont mention names because she knows who she is suffered a great deal and it was all ...
Mr. Right vs. Mr. Right-Now
There comes a point in every relationship when we ask ourselves “Is this thing going anywhere?” Sometimes the answer may be excruciatingly obvious—like if the man you’ve been seeing for two months has you on a rotating date schedule with at least two other women (that you know of), or he still introduces you as “my friend, so-and-so” after six months of more-than-friendly activities. If you have any doubts about your relationship, chances are you already know that your man is probably not the prince for whom you’ve been waiting all these years. But what if the signs aren’t so ...
Can Time Be Managed
There are so many things to do and so little time. You have to make choices between working, studying, taking care of your children or your aging parents, cleaning the house, or doing the yard and much more. Do you have time to have any fun at all? Today's adults are torn in many directions. The affects of jam-packed schedules are something that everyone shares. Depending on the issues at hand, the women take on the large share of some of these duties. Although men are beginning to do more, the functions of child rearing, caring for an elderly parent and ...
Your Children’s Toys: 3 Ways To Gain Control
Toys are something that no parent can avoid when having children. You get one, you get the other. Unfortunately, for each child comes an extraordinary amount of toys. Overwhelming in fact. One day the toys just seem to take over the house. Worry no more, there are things you can do to control the toys that come into your house. Follow these tips: 1. Donate This is a great idea, not only for you, but for the people who will receive the toys. A lot of families hold on to toys from when their children were babies. The problem is that they ’re ...
Children’s Winter Activities
When the first snowfall of the season arrives, your kids can hardly wait to get outside to frolic in the frigid winter air and catch snowflakes on their tongues. There are so many exciting outdoor winter activities for a child to engage in that they’ll never run out of enthusiasm for the cold, white stuff. If they do run out of ideas and need a little stimulation, here are some ideas for children’s winter activities that involve playing in the snow: Have a snowman building contest. Give each child the challenge of building the most unique snowman he can envision. Watch them ...
How To Deal With Colic Babies
If you have a baby with colic, this can be extremely stressful for parents. The baby will often cry loudly for hours on end. This can make the parents feel totally helpless and very concerned that something is seriously wrong with the baby, especially if they are new at parenting. Some signs that your baby has colic are if the baby cries for hours nonstop or if the baby has bowel pains. You can usually tell when the baby is in pain because they pull their feet up under themselves and clench their fists together. Colic is something that doctors actually know ...
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Party Food
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Long Distance Relationships
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Mother
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