by Maureen Amberg | Relationship
Raising healthy and happy children is not always the sole responsibility of the parents. Many grandparents also play an active role in raising the child, and they can help to build the self-esteem of a child from a very young age. When they do this, they not only help...
by Kenrick Cleveland | Personal
I recently came across the following list written/compiled by David Heenan: Ten Keys to Life Fulfillment: 1. Listen to your heart 2. Take one step at a time 3. Deliver daily 4. Maintain a maverick mind-set 5. Focus, focus, focus 6. Never stop learning 7. Build a brain...
by Cheryl Tallman | Health and Fitness
Avocados are the most practical “go anywhere, eat anywhere” food. They do not need to be cooked, require no refrigeration, they come with their own carrying case and even have a built-in serving bowl! So next time you and your baby are on the go, drop an...
by Linda Perlman Gordon | Relationship
There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One Generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The intimate nature of the relationship between a mother and daughter is sometimes confusing. If...
by Chick Moorman | Family
“Stop Crying.” “Don’t worry about it. You can get another one.” “It’s not that big a deal.” “So what do you want me to do about it?” “Why don’t you just suck it up?” “Pouting...
by Jody Johnston Pawel | Family
Choices are the best tool for preventing and stopping power struggles and rebellion. There are a few ways that parents can run into problems, however, so here are a few guidelines for using choices effectively. Don’t give a choice if there is no choice. Do you...
by Dyan Eybergen | Personal
Parents of today who are busy pursuing a career, maintaining a home and raising children face a complex balancing act. Parents wear many “hats” on a daily basis: they act as coaches, teachers, chauffeurs, guidance counsellors, health consultants, social...
