Understanding Cutting
My daughter cut herself for the first time when she was 12 years old. Today, 11 years later, she is still struggling to overcome this problem. At the time I knew absolutely nothing about "self-harm" and it scared me to death. I was shocked and bewildered that she would do such a thing. It’s important to understand cutting -... >Read More
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Dads, Princesses and the Power of Woo
"Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous? Actually, who are you not to be?" - Marianne Williamson
I am standing in a crush of three-year-old pint-sized princesses. Surrounded by sparkling tiaras and frilly dresses, these little daubs of pink and purple are up way past their collective bed time. We giggle. We dance. We...... >Read More
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Is Your Family Ready for a Pet?
So, you’re thinking about opening your home, and your heart, to a new family member. And that is exactly what a new pet will become, an official member of the family. While this is certainly a very exciting decision, it is also one that carries a lot of weight with it. Picking a lifetime companion is an important... >Read More
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Preparing Your Family Budget
If your family is floundering financially, it may be time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and make up a family financial plan. Consumer Credit Counseling Service suggests keeping the following tips in mind when developing your family budget:
1. Your budget should be tailored to your needs, values and priorities, with special consideration...... >Read More
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Dating Application
You have seen them... the "young men," "love of my life"...your daughters bring home? Well, now it's time to cover yourselves and protect your daughters' well being.
Have fun with it.
Application to date my daughter
Note: This application will be incomplete and rejected unless accompanied by a complete financial statement, job history, lineage...... >Read More
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Letting Go and Moving On
Entering the empty nest for us was a benchmark in our lives. Some things changed forever. For instance, from this time on we would catalogue our lives as BC (before children) and AC (after children).
Faced with so many life changes, we did what we often do - we made a list. For us, making our list was a reality... >Read More
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Your Money: Powerful Weapon or Loving Reward?
What is your financial nature?
Are you painstakingly careful with your money or are you known to live beyond your means and spend it as soon as you get it? Would they call you a cheapskate or overly generous?
Maybe you don’t realize it, but the money you control has the power to affect several generations in a positive or negative... >Read More
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Have a New Teenager by Friday
I truly believe that Leman’s “Have a New X by Friday” series... >more
Be Time Creative
You know, I keep on emphasizing this and hammering it home: it... >more
What Do You Fear?
