In my family, we have camping lovers and camping haters. My husband, kids, and I love to go camping. My mother just stares at me every time I talk about an upcoming camping trip and asks why I want to leave my brand new home that has a brand new bed with a brand new mattress so that I can…
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Talking With Kids About Sex And Birth Control
It is perfectly normal for parents to have a hard time talking to their kids about sex and birth control. Properly and clearly discussing sexuality to children and teenagers is very important as this will certainly prevent unwanted and unexpected situations that can seriously affect the future of the children. Even though discussing sexuality matters with youngsters is an essential…
Tackling Tough Interview Questions Be Prepared
Immediately upon graduation, most college students start filling in job applications in hopes of securing a job interview. Prior to this, these graduates need to have an impressive graduate resume. Resume writing is an art that is best left to professional resume writers that specialize in graduate and entry level resumes. A good cover letter and an impressive resume is…
Self Talk
Self talk is something we all do. We are always explaining things to ourselves, and making comments to ourselves. The question is, what are we saying? What we say to ourselves radically affects the quality of our lives, and our ability to do things effectively. Are you using positive self-talk or negative self-talk? Below are some of the things that…
What To Do About A Toddler Biting And Kicking
While it can be embarrassing, frustrating, and sometimes frightening, for the most part, this type of behavior by toddlers is a normal phase that they all pass through. It’s a part of their growth and development, and usually results from a frustration at not being able to express themselves, whether it is wanting a toy, or wanting your attention. The…
Teaching Your Child Financial Responsibility
It’s a tough old world out there and the sooner you start teaching your child about personal financial responsibility the better. Children can learn the basics about money at a very early age. Start when he is about 3 years old. Take him to the grocery store and explain, often and in many ways, that the money you and your…
Using Low Grades As Assets In Admission Essays For College Or Mba School
You are seriously aiming to apply to the college or business school of your choice. You have taken the required tests, and now, you are ready for the grueling application process. In particular, you need to pay attention to the College Admission Essay, or MBA essay as part of your application, since the college admission essay or MBA essay allows…
Writing Good Sales Copy For Liquid Zeolite
What exactly are nitrosamines? With all processed meat and great deal of red meat products, nitrates are used in preserving and processing the meat. Each time that you eat items such as hot dogs, luncheon meats, jerky products, and even breakfast sausage or bacon, your body is consuming nitrates. Nitrates can build up in the digestive system, particularly the stomach,…
Prevent Your Teenager From Becoming A Statistic
Parents please don’t be naive in thinking that your teenager is not having sex, the majority of teenagers are. We have to better educate our children on the risks of unprotected sex. This task may sound embarrassing for both you and your teenager but it must be done. Schools only scrape the surface when discussing unprotected sex, stating that they…
Rationalization
Rationalization: “The devising of self-satisfying but false reasons for one’s behavior.” Sometimes we don’t know why we do what we do, and perhaps such ignorance is okay, or should be. Our temptation is always to explain, but that often does nothing useful. In fact, it can just get in the way of actual understanding. Rationalization – A Clinical Example When…