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•Convincing a Spouse It s Time to Have Another Child
When that “I have to have another baby” feeling hits it is difficult to set it aside. It is almost as if there is some unexplainable desire inside many women that tells them exactly when it is time to have a baby. Surprising, even after one, two or even three kids many women still want to have more. Your hormones go into overdrive and you may wait each month that ‘missed period’ that says your dream has come true. Many women keep this desire secret while others seem happy to share it with a...
•The Best and Worst Pets For Your Kids
Looking for a furry friend for your kids? Or maybe a slimy one? Before you bring a pet into your family find out which animals makes the best . . . and worst pets for little ones. (You might be surprised at which animals fail the test!)
Fancy Rat – Best
Fancy Rats make great pets for kids . . . that is if parents can get past their “eek” factor. While they require a large caging area, if kept in a busy room of the home the rat will bond with the family and become a member of your clan in no...
•Ways Your Dog Can Give Back to the Community
From churches to ball clubs and organizations, almost everyone has a fall soiree of some kind. Be it festivals for family fun or fundraising for those new uniforms or a church roof repair, we don’t normally think of our pets as “helpers”. While your dog may not be able to become the spokesman for the church picnic or the cookie salesman for your daughter’s Girl Scout troop, he can give back too. You’ll love the help . . . and he’ll love the extra time with you.
Get Him Involved
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•Staying Positive During the Recession
As summer approaches, big ideas of extravagant vacations and destination resort trips with your children may be far away echoes of better times. Statistics report that this year, half as many families will be traveling as in the years past, due to the economic conditions now facing the world. People are learning to become minimalists again in a world where having and doing more have been in fashion for a long time. One of the key components to staying positive during this recession is to...
•Disciplining a Teenager
Well, you can’t really spank them anymore, can you? It’s a little distressing… disciplining a teenager while you are looking up at them. In fact, most teenage boys can simply pick their mothers up and move them out of their way if they so choose. So how does a parent go about instilling strong life lessons in their teenage children and help them grow into wonderful, fulfilled, and responsible adults?
Discipline and punishment, in my book, are two different things. Punishment is about power,...
•Culinary Kids
Simple and Whimsical Ways To Play with Your Food
We are all guilty of flipping through the latest issue of Parent’s Magazine and admiring the adorable birthday cakes that grace the center pages. They look so cute! They look so delicious! They look simple! That is until we take a glance at the directions . . . and then? They look so “never-gonna-happen”.
If you don’t have the time to devote to fantastical creations that take hours to complete, you aren’t alone. In fact, the last time I cooked...
•Keeping Up With The Jones
I don't know about you but I work hard for my money. The harder we work, it seems the more stuff we accumulate and the more we get the more we seem to need. It is not uncommon for people to get locked into a material battle as they work harder and longer just to keep up with the Jones'. In our world of excess, maybe it's time we all just settle back for a moment and discover what is really important.
Nice things are nice. Nice cars, nice homes, and nice furnishings make us feel like we have...
•Fun and Exciting Jobs For Dogs
When it comes to dreaming in living color . . . let’s face it. Doggies see in black and white. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t add a little “reach for the stars” rainbow into his life. From spreading a little cheer to kids in need to getting on the cover of that local pet store ad, read on to find out how you can get your doggie wagging for a living . . . or simply for a good cause.
Doggie Modeling
It’s glamorous, it’s glitz and you’ve always wondered how to get your puppy’s face on the...
•Family Holidays on a Budget
With Spring Break right around the corner and the economy still struggling to improve taking vacations for the average family can seem like a luxury from the past. While some families are still heading to Disney World or the nearest Beach, you may not be able to afford it and you may wonder how others can and feel badly about your lack of means. First of all, don’t be swept under the wave of peer pressure and realize that many people who appear to be “rich” are in actuality credit card...
•Ensure Your Dog is Safe This Thanksgiving
Ah, the leaves are changing from shades of green and melting into amber hues yellows and bright, bold reds. Add that to the backdrop of a crisp, blue sky and it’s as if heaven’s paint box has spilled over! From pumpkins and spice to pies and turkey filled tummies, the arrival of the holidays bring a sense of excitement into the air . . . but what about our furry friends? How can we make this special time of year sweet, safe and salvia provoking yummy for them too? Read on to find out . ....
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