How to Create a Summer Camp Checklist
Summer camp can be such a great experience for children and sometimes their parents. After you’ve made your choice about which camp to attend and made all financial arrangements, it’s time to gather together items to pack. The facility may send a checklist of items each camper will need but just in case they don’t, [...]
Easy Ways to Rekindle Romance in a Relationship
May 23, 2010 by Judy
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You hear about couples that have been married for 60 years and wonder how they managed to stay together so long. After the newlywed stage wanes, you and your partner may have fallen into a rut. You think the romance is gone, but there are easy ways to rekindle romance in a relationship if you’re [...]
Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem after a Break-Up
May 22, 2010 by Judy
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You’ve probably heard the old song “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do.” Not only does your heart take a beating but so can your self-esteem. Here are some practical ways of rebuilding your self-esteem after a break-up. Self-esteem is how you think of yourself with respect to those people around you. If you think well [...]
Steps to Mend a Relationship after Infidelity
May 16, 2010 by Judy
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Infidelity has been in the news lately. Well-known athletes, Hollywood stars, and politicians have been making public apologies for their ‘indiscretions.’ Many people in similar situations are willing to forgive, but what are the steps to mend a relationship after infidelity? There’s a lot to be said for people who choose to work through the [...]
Speak Up! – How to Help Your Child Overcome Shyness
Being shy can be painful for the person who is, as well as for their loved ones. It hurts a parent to know how being shy can affect their child’s entire life. That’s why it’s important to teach your child to speak up. Helping your child overcome shyness is not as difficult as you may [...]
Tips on How to Host a Fun Dance Party for Children
Children, especially young children, love to dance and move. Do you have a toddler or preschooler having a birthday soon? Here are some tips on how to host a fun dance party for children. Start with the guest list. Ask your child who they’d like to attend. Some party experts recommend one guest for each [...]
How to Free Yourself from Negative and Guilty Feelings
It seems most people feel a sense of negativity and guilt these days. For many people there’s no real reason for experiencing these emotions. If you’re like others who think these emotions are justified, you may be wondering how to free yourself from negative and guilty feelings. People can feel guilty about any number of [...]
Tips On How To Survive Single Parenting
May 10, 2010 by Judy
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No one wishes to be a single parent but circumstances sometimes dictate that you take on responsibilities that you have not expected. For single parents who have chosen to raise their children alone, the burden is not as hard as with the burden of a single parent whose partner left them with the responsibility. It [...]
If You Want To Date When You’re A Single Parent
May 9, 2010 by Judy
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…Three Things That You Should Do If you think that Cupid has given up on you just because you have a kid that you have to take care of, think again. Dating when you are a single parent is possible. In fact, there are a lot of single parents out there who have managed to [...]
How to Feel Good about Yourself with a Total Makeover
You’re probably aware of reality shows. One of the more popular types of reality show lately has been the ones where people are encouraged to lose weight or are given a makeover. You may never be chosen for a television show, but here’s how to feel good about yourself with a total makeover. You may [...]