Conversations: Attending Skills When Conversing
Paying attention to someone during a conversation is called "attending" and it means that you are focusing, looking…
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Acknowledgement While Talking & Communicating
Acknowledging goes with talking. When you acknowledge others while talking, they feel understood. Even if you don't…
Dr. Thomas Phelan’s “1-2-3 Magic” for Effective Discipline
Registered clinical psychologist Dr. Thomas Phelan believes he has found a way to discipline your children by…
Hydrogenated Fats: A More Technical Explanation
The ideal diet is one comprised of natural and organic foods and ingredients. Unfortunately, our society relies…
The Etiquette of Writing Love Letters: How to Write The Perfect Love Note
Love Letters are a time old tradition that expresses feelings for another person while containing your most inner…
What Is Chemistry in Love Relationships?
Chemistry in love and relationships is fueled by actual chemicals in our brains. Chemistry in love involves…
The Meaning of Friendship
We have people in our lives of whom we refer to as "friends" but what, exactly, does this mean? The nature of…
The 12 Essential Steps to Growing a Strong Friendship
Friendships rarely develop overnight - they grow slowly, usually developing from casual acquaintances to good…
Attentive Listening Skills for Better Communication
Communication is More Than Just Talking
Effective communication includes the act of listening. If we are not…
The White House & Understanding Male Abuse
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Press Secretary is not issuing a denial about tabloid news reports that she recently…
Men and Physical Abuse by Spouses or Girlfriends
How would you guys like to don a dress and then ride a donkey backwards down the main street of your town? Everyone…
Using Timeouts to Discipline Your Child
Using the timeout system to discipline your child lets the child regain control without feeling guilty. Timeouts…
Abuse: Control or Love?
Many instances of abuse are accompanied by or followed by an assertion of love. Abusers are controllers, not…
(Printable) Family Home Safety Quiz: Questions & Answers
It is summertime. Some kids will be alone at home during the summer. We want it to be a safe home for you and your…
Realistic Praise & Self Esteem in Children: You’re Doing it Wrong
The more you praise your child, the more self esteem your child will have. This is correct, isn't it?
Not…
Parents Guide To The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ)
The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) measures symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and…
Our Youth Is Our Future: What Moral Values Should You Instill in Your Child?
Having a child is the most exciting, yet scariest, thing you will ever do. Every little thing is terrifying in…
Review: California Design Den Everyday Comfort – 400 Thread Count Sateen…
We've run a few articles on the topic of sleep over the past few months, so it was no surprise when the editors at…
Weight Loss, Ugly Ducklings & Gloaters: The Dreaded School Reunion
As 2018 wraps up and so many of us begin to reflect on the year that was, my mind wanders back to several successes…