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Women, War, and Dating

I guess I should’ve figured something like this would happen one day. My son Will, who has just turned sixteen, is now dating, and was out on one this past Saturday night. I happened to be sitting in the den watching one of those high speed cop chase TV shows when he returned home from said date.. . .

Inexpensive Dating Ideas

Dating and saving money. For many, the two concepts don't equate. There's an automatic reaction for most when suggesting the two together that the person paying is trying to be "cheap" and the resulting date will naturally have the same feel. Contrary to popular belief, however, dating doesn't ha. . .

Poke'Mon Exposed!

Have you seen the Campbell soup commercial about the two brothers playing a video game. The one where their mom calls them to eat. One video game monster says to the other, "Don't worry. They'll be back. They need us." Then the monster whispers, "I hear footsteps," obviously convinced it was the . . .

More Than I Can Bear

One of my long time best friends called me the other night with a horrible pain in her heart. She needed someone to talk to. Rumor had it her daughter might be suicidal and she was trapped on a business trip until the next evening. Her husband was home handling the situation, but she wasn't go. . .

Making The Grade

“Here--" I said, handing my mother my progress report as I walked into her room. I braced myself for the inevitably screaming I was sure to hear. "My teacher says you have to sign this." My mother looked at the card, then at me. "How could you be getting a 'D' in Earth Science?" Some students hav. . .

Watch Your Language!

I have a big mouth. If you have read my testimony, you know that I have struggled with panic attacks and an anxiety disorder that most of the time left my tongue paralyzed when it came to simple things, such as ordering a meal or answering the phone. God delivered me from the solitude I had impri. . .

Struggling With Addictions

What kind of bad habits do you struggle with? Most people think that when they come to Christ that their bad habits will magically disappear. And some church people act like if you have any bad habits in your life that you must not truly be saved, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Chri. . .

Is The World of Fiction Good for Kids...

Fiction- Good or Bad for Children? Ghosts, vampires, demons, wizards...all items you could easily find in a fictional story. Or all items that some parents may feel would give their child nightmares. Is fiction something we should keep away from our children? Two experts in the field of fiction c. . .

Picking Up The Pieces

"My feelings have changed," my boyfriend of five years told me during one of our nightly seven o'clock phone calls. "I don't think we should see each other anymore." His words hit me, probably worse than if he had just punched me in the stomach. The pain of being physically hit would eventually s. . .

Fun with Foamies

If you haven't been to the craft store in a while, or even taken a quick visit through the craft section of your super center, then you may not have noticed the explosion of foam and the fun you can have with it. With the colors of the rainbow, and every color in-between, you can make anything fr. . .

Youth Sports Goal Settings

New Year’s day means different things to different people. Certainly, spending time with family and friends and watching some great college bowl games. In our house, a new year also means making resolutions.It started about 15 years ago when my wife and I were on a ski trip together – before kids. . .

Teens: 5 Ways to Make Sure You Get Rich

How would you like to remove the barriers that could be holding you back from getting and staying rich for the rest of your life? First, you should change your relationship to money from the negative to the positive before you can turn your cash flow to where you want it to be.Have you ever heard. . .

Easy Costumes Kids Can Make

Kids love making things with their own hands, including costumes. The two costumes that follow, a flower and a bumblebee, are so easy to make and just perfect for children to help create. To make a bumblebee you will need ... 1 Yellow Garbage Bag Black Electrical Tape A Hair Band 2 Pipe Cleane. . .

Starting College

Starting college is a big milestone in anyone’s life. In some families, starting college is almost like getting married – it’s a big step, a giant move towards independence. Everything that happens during college counts towards the future – that’s why it’s so important for students to start colle. . .

25 Christmas Stocking Filler Ideas For Your Teenage Girl

You may think that Christmas stocking fillers for teenage girls will be expensive but they don’t have to be.Save the DVD’S and CD’S to go under the Christmas tree and use this list as a starting point for buying smaller treats and necessities for her stocking. Remember that a lot of the items you. . .

Homework Help At Your Fingertips

Here's the situation. You are at home trying to answer questions for a history assignment and you are stumped. You have to write about "Custard's last stand". Custard was something you ate for dessert as far as you were concerned. You check through your history book, but there was only one sh. . .

The Kids are Alright: Technology is a Larger Part of Our Kids Lives Now More ...

Part Two: The Case for Technology. It is making our Kids Smarter.According to Don Tapscott, the author of Growing Up Digital: The Rise of the Net Generation (McGraw-Hill), the idea that technology and the Internet are hurting our children is just plain wrong. In fact, he reverently believes in . . .

The Internet Provides a Virtual Classroom

Do you have a passion for a certain subject? Maybe you want to know more about elephants or the computer code to create computer games. You can find information about any of your interests online. The Internet not only provides basic information on any subject, but also lesson plans, activities, . . .

Mini Trampolines/Rebounders Are A Great Fun Way To Get Kids Up Off The Couch

Are you concerned about your kids sitting around the house too much? Do they spend their day watching TV, playing video games or surfing the net? Are they turning into couch potatoes? As a parent you know how hard it is to get your child to do something good for their health. Heck, you probably h. . .

Here's How To Build a Dollhouse For Your Daughter

Here's how to build a dollhouse for your daughter even if you are not handy with wood You can really show your daughter that you love her by making her something with your own hands. Not everybody has a shop full of woodworking tools and carpentry skills, so what are you supposed to do? A company. . .

The Kids are Alright: Technology is a Larger Part of Our Kids Lives Now More ...

As we enter the new millennium, we face many uncertainties. The cultural and political landscape of the world is changing rapidly, often making it difficult for us to keep up. There are very few constants that we can point to and say, “This will always be here.” Could you have imagined, twenty. . .

School Bullying Stopped: 5 Ways to Zap Bullies with the Facts!

So, there is a bully that you just can’t catch! You have been trying for years and no luck!Well, I have learned with good documentation, anything is possible – even building a great case for catching that hardcore bully. 1. I keep a large file card on each student that I speak with, and the bu. . .

Fun Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt... Make a Birthday (or any reason for a gift) into a fun time for all…… First the short simple version:- Put a clue in a Birthday card that leads to another clue, then another clue, until eventually they find the presant..just like a real treasure hunt. For the finer points ..read o. . .

Hair Style Should Depend on Your Hair Texture

When deciding a hair routine, you first have to determine you hair type. Hair texture is an important part of determining how your hair is cut, how you wash it and even what types of gel or mousse you need to use.If you have fine hair, cutting in long angled layers around your face, leaving the . . .

School Bullying Stopped: 5 Ways to Have a Pupil Services Meeting that Works!

You have had so many meetings on these bullies, but none of them ever seem to be effective.You waste time and energy, and the bullies keep bullying.Follow these 5 steps and have a meeting that produces results.1. Be sure you have the decision makers at the meeting. It is fine to meet with the tea. . .

Get Ready For Prom Party, Lifted Your Performance With Prom Shoes

Prepare yourself for the upcoming unforgettable moment! You have set up some interesting agenda, and of course you don’t want to ruin it. It’s now only several days ahead! Have you prepared for everything? Make sure you have the most beautiful dress you’ve ever had and show it to the people aroun. . .

Skill Based Division of Talent in Recreational Youth Leagues

Participation in youth sports serves many needs and teaches great life lessons. Nobody can argue the benefits of participation: making new friends, learning to play as a team, developing coordination and fundamental athletic skills, exercise, sportsmanship, winning, losing, performing under press. . .

Bring Out The Wizard In Kids With A Harry Potter Quiz

Q. I think that Harry Potter provides an excellent learning opportunity for my kids. How can I take advantage of his popularity to teach my children something?A. You're on the right track here I think. A Harry Potter quiz would be an outstanding vehicle to teach your children logic. You don't nec. . .

The Concept of Perfection

The Dodgers had a breakfast a couple of weeks ago to tell their story about off-season moves and the team they’ll put on the field for 2005. I was there to listen to the new owner, Frank McCourt, the general manager, Paul DePodesta, Hall of Famer, Tommy Lasorda, and the Dodgers’ manager, Jim Trac. . .

Is Your Child Ready For a Dog?

Are you considering buying a dog for your child or children? Before you do, take a moment to evaluate your family and determine if your children are ready for a dog. Here are some questions you might use to help you decide if buying a dog is right for your family.Babies and ToddlersIs this your f. . .

Trying to Talk to Reach Teens? Maybe a Teen Quiz can Help

Q. I'm a new 8th grade teacher and I don't have a lot of experience with teens. Could you help me with a teen quiz that will get them thinking?A. Before I help you with a teen quiz, let me say "good for you"! Many new teachers start out in elementary school and then work their way up to the big l. . .

Dont Get Mad - Write It Down

"Have you just had an arguement with a friend, mum, dad, brother, sister? Got a bad report from school? or just feeling down in the dumps?"If you are feeling any of the above then this article can help you :DWhenever someone has upset me or im left feeling stressed from anything, i dont let it wi. . .

Take Advantage of Your Child's Energy Levels

“Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.”-Josh BillingsIf parents want to be able to make best use of time with their children, then it is crucial for a parent to start becoming alert to the state that their children are in. Tired? Satisfied? Bored? His shoe h. . .

Kids & Cell Phones

Is it safety? Is it security? Or is it just cool? Have you ever noticed how many kiosks have popped up in you favorite mall? And just about all of them are selling cell phones. Teens can actually design their own graphics and have the graphic airbrushed on the face of the phone itself. They face . . .

To Clean Or Not To Clean

In my younger (much younger) days, I dabbled in the world of beauty pageants. I did not, however, (much to the chagrin of my husband) win the coveted “Miss Queen of Clean” title. I have two small children, run my own business from home, and do my best to regularly attend the shoe sales at the m. . .

What is the Theory of Multiple Intelligences? Part 2: Cultural Influence

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences developed as he worked with brain injured adults and autistic children. He identified distinct portions of the brain that control specific human abilities or talents like analysis, classification, speech, self-awareness, etc. He has identified eig. . .

School Bullying Stopped with the Cops

Some of our hardcore bullies have Probation Officers. Our school administrators and counselors use these P.O.s to help us help the bullies. We get in touch with the Department of Juvenile Justice and communicate with them about the bully's behavior.With several of the bullies, we would send the . . .

SMS Gaming

Using the Physical World as Your Game Board. This is not a Kinky game! SMS stands for Short Message Service. Just like our last article, this can be fun for teens and adults. You just have to do it on a different scale. Pick a location approximately 4 square city blocks of a favorite area where y. . .

SMS Daycare

Using the Physical World as a Game Board. This is not Kinky Day Care! SMS stands for Short Message Service. If your children carry cell phones, or if you have an extra family phone you can let them borrow for the day. This is a good way to get a break and run the kids all over the neighborhood. T. . .

Acne Treatments For Teenagers

The Teenagers' Guide on Treating AcneAcne is truly one of the big problems faced and most feared by teenagers anywhere around the globe. To some, it is a nightmare to have acne that truly gives very unfavorable effects. It surely lowers a person's self-esteem to express themselves freely and conf. . .

Spend Time Not Money With The Kids This Winter

Spending quality time with your children doesn?t need to cost a lot of money. What?s most important, is that you take the opportunity to bond with them. The time that you spend with your children will make them feel special and they will treasure it for a lifetime. Letting your children know that. . .

Scholarship Search Engine

Scholarship Search EngineGetting scholarships for college is not the hard part – but actually going out and finding scholarships that fit your requirements is! For years, high school guidance counselors used to suggest possible scholarships to students or give them large booklets filled with hund. . .

Teens: Your Body Image

If we were to do a survey about how many of us feel happy with our bodies, what percent do you think would answer 'Yes'? Current research on body image shows that women are much more critical of their appearance than men. Up to 8 out of 10 women are dissatisfied with their bodies. Again, I keep c. . .

Mothers Share Buying Habits of Childrens Bedroom Furniture

Just two months ago, a group of mothers from three generations (Gen Y, Gen X and Baby Boomer demographics) shared their buying habits with retailers and manufacturers on purchasing childrens bedroom furniture and baby products. This occurred at the fifth annual Kids Today conference in Bonita Spr. . .

School Bullying Stopped: 5 Tips to Blast Hardcore Bullies!

Hardcore bullies!Which staff members are best suited to deal with them during the school year?In my experience of coordinating the Bully Zapper Mentor Program for 7 years, guidance counselors are the most effective with these hardcore bullies.1. Our building principal has mentored several hardco. . .

Relate With Your Teen and Gain Their Trust

We were all teens at one time for some many years ago even if we don't like to admit it. Many of us can look back and say our teen years were good, but with many ups and downs as we approached adulthood. Some of us maybe were lucky enough to have parents we could talk to about anything with ease.. . .

You Don't Have To Be A Rocket Scientist To Pass An IQ Quiz

Q. Can you really tell anything about someone's intelligence by having them take an IQ quiz?A. The answer to this question requires a bit of background information, so let me put my professor hat on and tell you a story.An IQ quiz measures a person's Intelligence Quotient (IQ). IQ is calculated u. . .

Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?

Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is there such a thing as a music quiz for kids?A. Sure there's such a thing as a music quiz, and you can find one right inside of your head. Just reach up there, pull it out, and put it down on paper. I'm serious. Who knows where your children'. . .

If Real People Ran the Bank - I (a spoof for the heart)

Banish Loans ForeverIf ordinary, hard-working, people ran the bank... the very first thing to get rid of would be loans. Absolutely no more loans! Because once they’re gone, there wouldn’t be any more: Due dates Interest charges - at any rate of interest Late fees or penalties Liens Application. . .

A Mom's Fascination With Face Painting

As the mom of a three and a five year old, I've been to many school events, community festivals and charity functions where the face painting booth, no matter what else was going on, was the star attraction.So I began to wonder, why is it that face painting booths are so popular? Attention - All . . .

The Real Facts About Your Child's IQ

Parents may be surprised to discover the following facts about IQ and IQ testing. 1. IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient. But it is debatable whether IQ tests really measure intelligence (or whatever it is we mean by "intelligence" - psychologists have been divided for years). IQ tests do not tak. . .

Is There Any Real Use For A Fun Quiz?

Q. I don't like my children spending so much time on the computer and playing video games. Can you help me find or develop a fun quiz to stimulate their thinking?A. A fun quiz is an excellent way to keep kids occupied especially during the vacation months when learning takes a hiatus.The key to d. . .

How To Tell A Test Quiz Before It Bites You On The Nose

Q. My teacher says that we are going to have a test quiz next week. Isn't that term a bit redundant? What in the world is a test quiz?A. Ah, the wiley test quiz. It's an odd creature indeed and it is very rarely encountered in the wild. In fact, you are a very lucky student to have a teacher that. . .

Buying Your Child a Digital Camera- What You Need To Know

Purchasing any gift item for your child is a mind-numbing task. You can never be sure whether they will like what you buy for them or not. So, when you want to buy a digital camera for your little kids, then there are lots of things, which you must know, which will help you (hopefully!) to get th. . .

Teens And Cell Phones

Let the battle begin, should teens have cell phones? Well you will be pleased to know that over 94% of parents agree that cellular phones are good for teens and that’s according to a survey conducted by AT&T with parents and teens in LA and New York. Most teens have their very first cell phones b. . .

Rescue Your Children

How often have you thought about this "your time is your life and your life is your time, when one is gone so is the other "Time is infinite, not a renewable resource. The average person wastes two hours each day through disorganization and clutter in the home and workplace, causing pressure, str. . .

There's Never a Bad Time To Start Helping To Spread The Word of God

Q. What's the right age to start giving a Bible quiz to my child?A. The moment that she is able to recognize pictures or symbols. It's never too soon to start teaching a child about God, and a Bible quiz is an outstanding way to do it.When most people think of a quiz they think of a series of wri. . .

Thalisha: A Star In The Making

Thalisha is on a mission. The ambitious 17-year-old Latin R&B singer has been successfully working towards one goal: to become a star. “My ultimate goal is to do for the Dominican community what Jennifer Lopez did for the Puerto Ricans,” she says. “For so long, Latin women have not been truly res. . .

Stop Lying NOW

Do you have a consistent problem with your child lying to you, even though he or she is normally a “good” child? Sometimes the lies are even about things that don’t really matter or your child continues to lie in the face of overwhelming proof to the contrary?It is my firm belief that we will not. . .

Financial Aid - when should I apply for?

Many different types of financial aid are available to you in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans. With billions of dollars at stake, it is important to begin the search process early and to apply on time. Follow these guidelines for applying for financial aid: Three to four years before . . .

Teachers! Do you want to stop the Cheating?

It is really very simple. Just turn the clock back to a time before technology gave them the ability. I am talking about way back when we had to use pens and pencils to do our school work. Allow me a moment to further explain.Before technology gave use the world of information, we had a world of . . .

When your child dies

Children are the most special part of life. Losing a child is something that few really understand. Even a brief life offers so much that is special. My Daughter Katie Lindsey Rose, died July 1992. She was just five weeks old. I held Katie after she died and can never, would never, forget Katie . . .

The Training Baby

My kid is only 6months old, yet he has taught me more than I have ever learnt in the last ten years of supposed life’s experience. It is amazing really, that one so young can teach so much, that a ball of squeaking immaturity can give and educate others who are theoretically so much wiser and mo. . .

Geomag Magnetic Toys

There are many different types of magnetic toys that can be purchased for children. Most of these toys are extremely fun for children as well as adults. Many of these toys are also educational in addition to being fun, which is great for parents who enjoy educating their children in entertaining . . .

Body Piercing, Is There Anything Wrong With It?

When you spend a day at the mall, you see people with body piercings. Perhaps you see someone with a nose ring. Another may have a belly button ring. In fact, you may see people with some really crazy body piercing. Is there any reason that people should not have so many body piercings? When. . .

Activity + Poor Food Choices = Non Healthy Lifestyle

One of the biggest misconceptions people have today is what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. Just because you exercise does not mean you are healthy. I hear much too often, oh, I can eat this because then I will work 30 or 40 minutes on the treadmill, jogging, walking, (fill in the blank with the. . .

Ending Child Labor

Your Nike shoes that cost you 150 dollar and your 70 dollar pair of Levi Strauss jeans were most likely made by a young person from the age of 5-14 living in Indonesia, Honduras, China or Haiti. They are forced to work with no benefits, low wages, long hours, and unsanitary conditions. They are b. . .

8 Simple Tips To Help Your Child Read

Take away the skill of reading and not only books become a mysterious and foreign world, but reading train timetables, ordering from a menu, understanding bank statements, and any number of straightforward daily activities become virtually impossible.If your child is struggling to read, the effec. . .

Boots! Boots! Boots!

Nothing feels the same as slipping into a pair of leather boots for a night on the town. The exact opposite is the feeling you get sliding on boots for the winter snow and slush mess outside. Boots come in many shapes and sizes. They are made for stylish events as well as a way to tame the out. . .

Don’t Make Fast and Furious Food Changes

OK, moms and dads out there, we hear you when you say, my children won’t eat healthy foods. If we even say the word, they tune out and already decide they don’t like it. Well, my first response to this is “who is running the house, you or the kids”. If you say the kids, you have more problems tha. . .