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ARTArticleAvoiding Online Pseudo-IntimacyIf you had initially met someone in person prior to becoming geographically separated, then you would have some foundation from which to build your relationship by staying in contact virtually. However, if you instead met someone online first, then you need to be aware of the potential that ...ARTArticleBack To School Bully DefenseBully Defense on the Bus
Tip 1: Sit near the front of the bus! Sitting close to the driver will make bullies and teasers think twice before acting for fear of getting caught.
Tip 2: Don't stay silent! Unless you feel that another kid will physically attack you if you speak up, remaining ...ARTArticleBe Aware of Your Projections: They Might Harm Your Intimate RelationshipsINTRODUCTION
As long as you project your own traits, emotions and behaviors onto your partner, accusing him/her of owning these, rather than accepting them as part of you, you are harming the relationship. Becoming aware of your projections and taking responsibility for all your traits, emotions and behaviors are vital for your ability to develop and maintain a successful intimacy.
PROJECTIONS HARM RELATIONSHIPSARTArticleBeing “Too Shy”There’s a new girl coming to our school this year. I want to make a good impression because I have a crush on her. Around school, I’m the clown, the guy who lightens things up with laughs but it usually involves embarrassing myself. I'm just too shy so its hard for me to ask her out or even talk ...ARTArticleBeing Single Or Together - At A DistanceMy boyfriend and I have been dating about a year. We have a good relationship and we're both sure we want to continue moving forward. We live about 700 miles apart and see each other 1-2 times a month.
Here's the problem: my boyfriend has been single almost all of his adult life. He's enjoyed ...ARTArticleBlinded By Lies--Not LoveINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS
BY JAN DENISE
RELEASE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2007
Blinded -- Not By Love, But Liesnn How is it that people "wake up" after 12 years of marriage (or 3 years of dating) and realize that if they ever had anything, it's gone?
People really do grow apart. But there's more ...ARTArticleBlossoming AwarenessI recently took a trip south, having left the accumulation of snowflakes behind with the hope that all would be melted upon my return!ARTArticleBoost Your CreativityQuestion:
We have some rough time at my workplace, due to hostile competitors. Our boss is frequently demanding: ‘Be more creative. Think differently’.
Can you clarify what it is all about?
Answer:
Let me first explain the terms that are being used by your boss:
The ‘regular’ way of thinking ...ARTArticleBuild Self-Esteem With These 10 Chores For Your ChildrenDo you wonder how self-esteem and chores fit together? Do your children play outside, watch TV, or play computer games while you do their tasks? Look inside to learn how giving children a list of chores builds their self-esteem.
Childhood Wisdom:
Amy’s mom was going to clean the car she ...ARTArticleBuilding Character ~ 3 Parenting Tips For Handling Your Bossy ChildDoes your older child boss your younger child? Are you worried about your younger child’s self-esteem? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips for building character and handling bossiness.
Childhood Humor:
George bossed and teased his little sister every day. She screamed. She cried. She ...ARTArticleBuilding Character in Kids ~ One Self-Esteem Mistake and Three SolutionsAre your children self-centered? Are you worried that their self-esteem is on the wrong track? Inside you'll lea
3 parenting tips for increasing self-esteem and decreasing selfishness.
This Parenting Request Comes from a Valued Newsletter Subscriber:
"Dear Jean,
I would like to get some ...ARTArticleBully Proof Your Children: 10 Powerful Strategies to Stop Bullies In Their Tracks.All parents want their children to be popular. We want them to be confident and relaxed in company and to be able to deal with a whole variety of people. We can’t always be there with them to show them how to do it. Even when they are quite young and playing with friends, there will be times ...All parents want their children to be popular. We want them to be confident and relaxed in company and to be able to deal with a whole variety of people. We can’t always be there with them to show them how to do it.ARTArticleCalm Your Fussy Baby Easily By Changing Your DietWhen babies cry for hours on end, their parents (especially first-time parents) can be driven to distraction. It is quite clear that something is bothering the baby. What is not obvious is how to relieve the baby's pain. The result is that someone walks with the crying, fretful baby for hours ...ARTArticleCelebrating DadIt was a morning like any other morning…I woke up early and went about my usual routine getting the kids organized for school. This was the day I had planned to write my monthly newsletter; the theme for June was Father’s Day. n
The phone rang…a friend of mine called to share with me that her ...ARTArticleChange Is In The AirChange…it seems to be the buzz word of 2008. Only having just stepped over the threshold of this New Year, we need only to pick up a newspaper or turn on the television to feel the swelling energy of change making its powerful presence known!
Watching what was has been transpiring in the ...ARTArticleCharacter Building - 5 Ways To Help Your Child Tell The TruthIs your child telling fibs? Would you like 5 parenting tips to help her tell the truth? Inside you'll find five suggestions you can use.
Quote on Truthfulness:
"What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things." - Margaret Meade
Parents, if you have a ...ARTArticleCharacter Building ~ 3 Parenting Tips for Handling Peer PressureDo your kids long to fit in with the crowd? Are you worried they’ll do the wrong thing just to be liked? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips to help them make good choices and become people of character.
Peer Pressure Quote:
“There’s one advantage to being 102. There’s no peer pressure.” – ...ARTArticleCharacter Building ~ 5 Mistakes And 10 Parenting Affirmations For Helping With HomeworkWhen you try to help your child with homework, does he pout? Do you get mad? Do you regret what you say? Inside you’ll find 5 mistakes and 10 parenting affirmations to motivate your child and build character too.
Character Building Quote:
“It is easier and wiser to raise a happy, healthy child ...ARTArticleChiropractic Care EasesThe Discomforts of Pregnancy and Shortens Labor Times!Chiropractic care facilitates a more comfortable transition from early to late term pregnancy and through to postpartum recovery. No one has said that pregnant women should silently endure the aches and pains of pregnancy. The good news is that pregnant women do not have to suffer these pains ...ARTArticleCompliment Or Slap In The Face?INSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS
BY JAN DENISE
RELEASE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
Compliment Or Slap In The Face?nn (SET ITAL) Dear Jan: I am looking for some insight. I met a really attractive and intelligent woman at a public event in an art gallery. We talked for 30 minutes and really seemed to ...ARTArticleConcentration ~ 3 Parenting Tips For Increasing Attention Span In KidsDoes your young child lack concentration power? Would you like to increase your child’s attention span? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips to help your child focus, learn, and become a better thinker too.
Parenting Request from Hina, a Valued Newsletter Subscriber:
Hina is both a mother and a ...ARTArticleConfusing Girl-GamesHey Doc – I’m confused?!
I met a nice girl, she is funny, smart and all that I'm looking for in a relationship. When I started talking to her, she told me that she was looking for new friends because the other friends she had would smother her and just try to get in her pants. I ...ARTArticleConnection...The Heart And Soul Of ParentingThere is no question that during the holiday season, many of us experience more stress than we usually do in our busy lives. It seems as though we have so much to do; we don’t know where to start and we can become so disconnected, taking on a more Scrooge-like persona!
We have certainly had a ...ARTArticleConquering Commitment PhobiaThe process of creating a life partner relationship typically progresses through various stages. At one important point, a couple will decide to become "exclusive," agreeing not to date anyone else. While being exclusive has its benefits, it is really only one stop on the road to a life ...ARTArticleConscious ParentingConsciousness - It’s a big word. It’s an important word. And it’s creating quite a buzz lately; from Oprah’s book club pick of A New Earth – Awakening to your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle, to the exciting unfolding of history in the making as the momentum builds in one of the most incredible ...ARTArticleConsidering A Parenting Coordinator?Some separated or divorced parents continue to find themselves in ongoing disputes, even in view of separation agreements and parenting plans. The high-conflict nature of those disputes interferes with the well-being of the children and continually brings these parents to Court for ...ARTArticleCoping With The Loss Of A Beloved PetSponsored by www.grievingyourpet.com
Hello, my name is Denise Fiennes, an experienced pet owner, a trained counsellor and a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP), with over 20 years' experience in dealing with people, young and old, in crisis and ...ARTArticleCreativity At Your Work PlaceQuestion:
We have some rough time at my workplace, due to hostile competitors. Our boss is frequently demanding: ‘Be more creative. Think differently’.
Can you clarify what it is all about?
Answer:
Let me first explain the terms that are being used by your boss:
The ‘regular’ way of thinking ...ARTArticleDating “Unavailable Others” is a Waste of Your Time: Learn Why and How to Avoid ItIf you are presently on “the dating scene” wishing wholeheartedly to find a partner with whom to develop a serious relationship, don’t date those who are basically UNAVAILABLE. No matter what they promise you, and regardless of how much you think “this is the right person for me”, dating them is a waste of your time. The possibility that a serious relationship will materialize strives to zero.
Unavailable other means: he/she might be married, living far away, “married” to their work, just-recently-separated (and not emotionally available for a new relationship) and so on.ARTArticleDating HellI've been dating the same guy on and off for 3 years and I think it’s about time for a change considering that he never does anything to make me feel special. The problem is that I can’t seem to meet a 'nice guy' in the city I live.
I have considered moving however my career keeps ...